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To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, 

always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping onto the measuring platform.

Be sure your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the measuring platform. Don’t worry if your feet appear too large for the 

unit, accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform. It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try 

to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or exercising before taking measurements. While readings taken under other conditions 

may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change as long as the readings are taken 

in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period 

of time.

Note:  

An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your knees are bent or you are in a sitting 

position.

Handling Tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

To keep the unit in the best condition, please follow these instructions carefully:

• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.

• Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the buttons will not be pressed accidentally.

• Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.

• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or extreme temperature change.

• Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid 

using soaps.

• Do not step on the platform with wet feet.

• Do not drop any objects onto the platform.

 Inserting the Batteries

Turn the scale over and remove the battery cover by releasing the latch, insert 4 x AA batteries 

(included) with the correct polarity as indicated. 

Note:  

Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly 

positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this unit 

for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.

Please note that the included batteries from the factory may have decreased energy levels over 

time.

 Positioning the Monitor

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure 

safe and accurate measurement.

Note:  

To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Open as 
shown.

Direction of 
the batteries.

PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

GETTING ACCURATE READINGS

AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION

The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:

• If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 20 to 70 seconds, depending upon the 

type of operation.

• If an extreme weight is applied to the platform.

• During programming, if you do not touch any of the buttons within 60 seconds.*

• After you have completed the measuring process.

*Note:

 If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from “Setting and Storing Personal Data in Memory” (p.4).

Summary of Contents for BC-601FS

Page 1: ... Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference Mode d emploi A lire attentivement et à garder en cas de besoin Manual de instrucciones Lea detenidamente este manual de instrucciones y guárdelo para futura referencia ...

Page 2: ...e 17 Lecture du poids et des mesures de graisse corporelle 18 Comment voir les résultats par segment 20 Utilisation du bouton de graisse viscérale 21 Niveau de graisse viscérale 21 Niveau de graisse viscérale 21 Fonction de rappel 22 Programmation du mode invité 23 Mesure du poids seulement 23 Changement de mode poids 23 Dépannage 24 Índice de materias Introducción 25 Prestaciones y funciones 26 P...

Page 3: ...t function only All other function are not intended for pregnant women Do not place this monitor on slippery surfaces such as a wet floor Please do not use scale immediately after bathing or strenuous exercise Scale platform will be slippery when wet Please wipe platform with clean dry cloth to remove any liquids Important Notes for Users This Body composition monitor is intended for adults and ch...

Page 4: ...ring Platform AA size Batteries Visceral Fat Button Arrow Buttons Past Button Set Result Button Segment Button Display Screen Electrodes Personal Keys Weight Only Key Hand electrodes Memory Card SD Logo is a trademark Memory Card Slot ...

Page 5: ...rect sunlight heating equipment high humidity or extreme temperature change Never submerge in water Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner applied to a cloth first to keep them shiny avoid using soaps Do not step on the platform with wet feet Do not drop any objects onto the platform Inserting the Batteries Turn the scale over and remove the battery cover by releasing the latch inse...

Page 6: ... the initial setting procedure step 1 to 5 Note If you change the date to a date prior to the current date all tracking data for all users will be lost Replacing the batteries will cause the loss of date and time settings 60 seconds or more of inactivity will cause automatic shut off during this process No data will be saved as a result If you make a mistake or wish to turn the unit off before you...

Page 7: ... Activity Level Use the button to specify Activity Level Press the SET to confirm Level 1 Inactive lifestyles little or no exercise Level 2 Moderately active lifestyles occasional low intensity exercise Level 3 Adult involved in intense physical activity see p 1 for Tanita s definition of Athlete Note If you select the Athlete Mode it will automatically set the Activity Level to Level 3 The unit w...

Page 8: ...e to complete the measurement Note Please grip the handle electrode as shown using a light firm pressure Do not move until measurement is completed If you step onto the platform before 0 0 appears the display will show Error and you will not obtain a reading Furthermore if you do not step onto the platform within about 30 seconds after 0 0 appears the power is shut off automatically Keep your arms...

Page 9: ...aches 100 years old or more only the weight result will be displayed For children age 7 17 the unit will only display the Weight BMI and the Body fat 1 Weight Applicable age 7 and over 2 Body fat Applicable age 7 99 9 Visceral fat level Applicable age 18 99 3 Muscle mass Applicable age 18 99 8 Total body water Applicable age 18 99 4 Bone mass Applicable age 18 99 7 Metabolic age Applicable age 18 ...

Page 10: ... segmental readings while the total body fat reading or total muscle mass reading is displayed Note The unit will automatically shut off after 40 seconds of inactivity HOW TO SEE THE READING OF EACH SEGMENT Applicable age 18 99 Body Fat Right Arm Body Fat Left Arm Body Fat Right Leg Body Fat Left Leg Body Fat Trunk Part Total Body Fat Total Muscle Mass Muscle Mass Right Arm Muscle Mass Left Arm Mu...

Page 11: ...ype 2 diabetes The Tanita Body Composition Monitor will provide you with a visceral fat rating from 1 59 Rating from 1 12 Indicates you have a healthy level of visceral fat Continue monitoring your rating to ensure that it stays within the healthy range Rating from 13 59 Indicates you have an excess level of visceral fat Consider making changes in your lifestyle possibly through diet changes or in...

Page 12: ...ow each segmental reading 4 Press to show the previous muscle mass reading while the previous segmental body fat is displayed and press again to show each segmental reading 5 Press again while the segmental reading is displayed except total body fat reading and total muscle mass reading to choose the previous segmental body fat or muscle mass to be displayed 6 Press to show the other readings exce...

Page 13: ... 17 the unit will only display the Weight BMI and the Body fat PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY Select Weight Only Key Using your toe tap the Weight only key After 2 or 3 seconds 0 0 will appear on the display and the unit will beep When 0 0 appears on the display step onto the platform The body weight value will appear If you remain on the platform the weight result will ...

Page 14: ...0 µA TROUBLESHOOTING Federal Communications Commission and Canadian ICES Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian ICES 003 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate r...

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