POLAR F1 User Manual

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7.2 MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN EXERCISING

WITH YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR

Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have
been sedentary. Before starting a regular exercise program, it is
recommended that you answer the following questions about
your health status. If your answer yes to any of the questions
below, we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting
an exercise program.

• Have you not exercised for the past 5 years?
• Do you have high blood pressure?
• Do you have high blood cholesterol?
• Do you have symptoms of any disease?
• Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
• Do you have a history of breathing problems?
• Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical

treatment?

• Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic

device?

• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?

Note that in addition to exercise intensity, medications for heart
problems, blood pressure, psychiatric conditions, asthma,
breathing etc. as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and
nicotine can affect heart rate.

It is important to be sensitive to your body’s reactions during
exercise.
If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when
exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or
continue at a lighter intensity.

Notice to persons with pacemakers, defibrillators or other
implanted electronic devices.
Individuals who have a
pacemaker use the Polar heart rate monitor at their own risk.
Before use, we always recommend an exercise test under a
doctor’s supervision. The test is to ensure the safety and
reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the
heart rate monitor.

If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact
with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to
using the product,
check the listed materials in the

Technical

Specifications chapter on page 35. To avoid any skin reaction
risk with the transmitter, wear it over a shirt. However, moisten
the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation.

Note: The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause
a black color to rub off the transmitter’s surface, which might stain
light-colored clothes.

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