PRECAUTIONS
This scale is engineered to give you years of satisfactory
service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions:
1. Always read instructions thoroughly to ensure that you have
the full benefit of all the unit's features.
2. DO NOT immerse units in water, as doing so will cause
damage to internal components and void the warranty. If you
spill liquid on them, dry them immediately with a soft, lint-
free cloth.
3. DO NOT clean the units with an abrasive or corrosive
material. This may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the
electronic circuits.
4. DO NOT subject the units to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature
or
humidity.
This
may
result
in
malfunction,
shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries or adapters
and distorted parts.
5. DO NOT operate or store the scale or display in high
temperature or humidity conditions. The heat or moisture may
interfere with the scale's or display's internal components.
6. DO NOT tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so
will invalidate the warranty on the units and may cause damage.
Other than replacing the batteries, the units contains no
user-serviceable parts.
7. This scale is an extremely sensitive weighing device. To
avoid damage to the units or the batteries/adapters, do not
store anything on the scale.
8. This scale operates on 2 A/C adapters (included) or 10 AA
batteries (not included). Do not dispose of this scale or
batteries in fire, as the batteries may explode or leak.
Always replace all batteries at the same time; do not mix old
and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries. Remove the
batteries and adapters if the scale will not be used for a
long period of time.
NOTE:
please
recycle
or
dispose
of
batteries
per
local
regulations.
WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. As with all
small
items,
do
not
let
children
handle
batteries.
If
swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
PRECAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may
explode or leak. Remove the batteries if the scale will not be
used for a long period of time.
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