Remove dead batteries from the device immediately. Clean the
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contacts before you insert a new battery.
The batteries must not be recharged or reactivated by other
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means, dismantled, thrown into a fi re, immersed in fl uids, or
short-circuited.
Avoiding Damage to Material, Property and the Device
Always check the device for damage before each use. Do not
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use it if it has visible signs of damage.
If the device is broken, do not attempt to make repairs yourself.
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Repairs may only be carried out by specialists. In the event of
any damage, you should therefore contact our customer service
department.
Keep the device away from electromagnetic fi elds (mobile
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phones, remote controls etc.). The measurement accuracy
could be impaired.
Always place the device on a dry, even and fi rm surface. Soft
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surfaces, such as long pile carpets, may distort the measure-
ment result.
Keep the device away from sources of heat such as ovens or
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naked fl ames.
Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, wide tem-
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perature variations, moisture, wet conditions or direct sunlight.
The device should only be used in closed indoor rooms with a
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temperate climate. When the device is brought from a cold room
into a warm room, condensation can form. Allow the device to
warm back up to room temperature before you use it.
Do not drop the device or allow it to be knocked violently. Make
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sure that no objects can fall onto the scales as the glass could
be damaged.
Never jump onto the device so that you do not damage the de-
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vice.
Never immerse the device in water or other liquids. No liquid
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must be allowed to enter the device during cleaning.
Do not use any caustic or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the
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device. These can damage the surface.
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