Kompernass KH 5516 - Manual (Page 9)

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The scales are now ready for use.
Note: When you change the button
batteries, pay attention to the correct
polarities.
7. Select a suitable installation site
Place the scales only on straight, level,
firm and slip-free surfaces.
ƽ
Danger!
Ensure that no water or moisture can
enter the scales. This could irreparably
damage the scales. There is also the risk
of an electric shock!
ƽ
Warning!
Do not place the scales in the immediate
vicinity of sources of heat. Included here
are for example stoves, fan heaters and
similar devices. This could irreparably
damage the scales.
The scales may only be operated at tem-
peratures between 10° and 40°C. These
temperatures may also not be exceeded
if the scales are not in use. Higher or
lower temperatures can lead to mal-
functions or to permanent damage.
8. Before the first usage
Before you use the scales for the first
time you must select the measurement
system of choice. You can choose bet-
ween the metric system with kilogram-
me / centimeter or the Anglo-American
system with pounds / inch:
1 Press the button On/Info once ᕧ.
2 Press the button Measurement Unit ᕥ
on the bottom of the scales until the
chosen measurement unit appears on
the display
ᕡ.
Note: The metric system is used in
the following examples.
To carry out measurements you must
enter some personal details. Twelve
positions are available for saving data.
To save your personal data:
1 Press the button On/Info once ᕧ or
tap with your foot on the middle of
the scales to switch the scales on.
Shown in the display
ᕡ is „0.0
kg
“.
2 Hold the button On/Info ᕧ pressed un-
til "1 - 12" is shown in the display ᕡ.
As soon as you release the On/Info but-
ton
ᕧ number one of the twelve sto-
rage positions flashes in the display ᕡ.
3 By pressing the button Forward ᕢ or
Backward ᕦ you can select one of the
other twelve storage positions..
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