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signs and symbols
The following symbols appear in these instructions.
Warning
important Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory.
note
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safety notes
safety notes
Warning:
• The scales must not be used by persons with medical implants
(e.g. heart pace-makers) Otherwise their function could be impaired.
•
Do not use during pregnancy.
•
Do not stand on the outer edge to one side of the scale otherwise it
may tip!
•
Keep children away from packaging materials (risk of suffocation).
notes on handling batteries
Warning:
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Swallowing batteries can be extremely dangerous. Keep the batteries and scale
out of the reach of small children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek medical
assistance immediately.
•
Batteries must not be recharged, taken apart, thrown into an open fire or short
circuited.
•
Batteries can contain toxins that are harmful to health and the environment.
A lways dispose of batteries in accordance with applicable legal regulations.
Do not dispose of batteries with the normal household waste.
Warning:
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Replace weak batteries before they discharge completely.
•
Always replace all batteries at the same time and use batteries of the same type.
•
Leaking batteries may damage the device. If you do not intend to use the device
for longer periods, remove the batteries from the battery compartment.
•
If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.
Note on important information.
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