[. . . ] There are heavy people who nevertheless may have a balanced ratio of fat and muscle, and there are apparently slim people who may have a much higher proportion of body fat. It protects the joints, stores vitamins and controls body temperature. With this in mind, radically reducing the amount of fat in your body must not become an absolute goal. A more sensible aim should be to achieve and maintain a balanced ratio of muscle to fat. [. . . ] DO NOT USE THE SCALE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR ARE USING A DEVICE SUCH AS A HEART PACEMAKER, RESPIRATOR OR ELECTROCARDIOGRAM. THE SCALE CAN GIVE FALSE RESULTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15 OR FOR PEOPLE OVER 70 YEARS OLD. THE SAME APPLIES FOR PEOPLE WITH OSTEOPOROSIS OR VERY LOW BONE DENSITY, DIALYSIS PATENTS OR PEOPLE WHO TAKE PART IN PERFORMANCE SPORTS. THIS SCALE CAN BE STILL VERY HELPFUL FOR MONITORING CHANGES IN THE PROPORTION OF BODY FAT. HOWEVER, A PRECISE READING OF THE PROPORTION OF BODY FAT CANNOT BE GUARANTEEED. 4 Electromagnetic compatibility: This product is designed only for domestic use. This product is a sensitive electronic instrument and could therefore be subject to temporary interference from directly adjacent electrical signal transmitting devices (such as mobile phones, walkie-talkies, CB radio sets, remote control devices or microwave ovens). Should problems with the display occur or spurious error messages be displayed, then you should move the scale away from the source of the interference or switch the interfering device off whilst you are using the scale. Setting the unit of measurement Press ` ` to switch on the scale. When the display shows `0. 0` press ` ` to select kg or lb. Weighing mode (weight measurement without simultaneous body fat measurement) Press ` ` to switch on the scale. If the scale does not show your weight after displaying `0. 0`, it will switch off automatically after 30 seconds. Entering your personal data (for body fat measurement) Before you can measure your body fat, you first have to enter your personal data. Press the ` ` button or the ` ` button to select the memory location for your personal data. 4) After you have entered your personal data into the selected memory location, press ` ` to confirm. Press the ` ` button or the ` ` button to select the units of measurement for weight. 7) The display shows `170 cm' (or 5' 07", if you selected the lb units). Enter your actual height by pressing the ` ` button or the ` ` button respectively to increase or reduce this value. Enter your actual age by pressing the ` ` button or the ` ` button respectively to increase or reduce this value. You can repeat stages 2 to 8 if you wish to change your personal data or to enter another person's personal data. OR press ` ` or ` ` to recall your personal data from the memory location. As soon as you have selected the memory location the display shows `0. 0`. Step on to the scale bare-footed and remain stationary there whilst your weight and fat measurements are being taken. OR, allow the scale to switch off automatically. Measurement of weight simultaneously with body fat 1) Press ` ` to switch on the scale. [. . . ] If you weigh yourself twice and the readings are different, then your weight (or fat values) will be between these two readings. 7) The scale should be cleaned using a neutral cleaning agent and a moist cloth. 8) Remove the batteries if you expect not to be using the scale for a long time. 11) This scale is intended for domestic use only. Technical information Uses quartz sensor technology Maximum capacity: 150 kg / 330 lb Min. [. . . ]