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11. CARE, PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Warning messages:
“Overload”
indicates that the maximum weighing capacity of the
scale has been exceeded. Remove the weight immediately; otherwise,
permanent damage could occur.
“Negative load”
indicates items have been removed from the platform
after their weights have been zeroed out. Press “ZERO” to reset the scale
to ZERO.
1. Clean exposed parts with a soft, slightly damp (not wet) cloth. To remove
stains, use a mild soap. Never use detergents, excess water, treated cloths,
harsh cleaning agents, or sprays. Avoid contact with acids, such as citrus
juices.
2. DO NOT tamper with the scale’s internal components; doing so will
invalidate the warranty on this unit and may cause damage. The scale
contains no user-serviceable parts.
3. Although your scale is designed to be maintenance free, it contains
sensitive electronic parts. Avoid rough treatment; treat it with care to
ensure the best performance.
4. This scale is intended for home/consumer use only; it is NOT intended for
commercial or medical use.
5. This scale is designed to read weights up to 11 lbs. 10 oz/5 kgs. To prevent
damage, DO NOT place more than 11 lbs. 10 oz/5 kgs on it.
6. DO NOT store scale where you store cleaning chemicals. The vapors from
some household products may affect the electronic components of your
scale. DO NOT store scale on its side.
7. This scale is an extremely sensitive weighing device. In order to prevent
rundown of the battery, DO NOT store anything on the scale.
8. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire; batteries may explode or leak. Always
replace all batteries at the same time; DO NOT combine old and new
batteries. DO NOT mix Alkaline, carbon zinc (standard) or Nickel Cadmium
(rechargeable) batteries. Remove the batteries if the scale will not be used
for a long period of time.
