Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BFM950 Health O Meter
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Pr ofessional Body Fat Monitor and Scale 34634 10/01 Model BFM950 PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y AND SA VE This manual contains important information about this product’ s operation. If you have purchased this pr oduct for use by others you must leave this manual – or a copy – with the end user .
Introduction The US Sur geon General estimates that one-fourth of adult Americans are overweight. Obesity (having an abnormally high proportion of body fat) is a known risk factor for such health hazards as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pr essure, str oke and some forms of cancer .
1 Age ≤ 19 20-29 30-39 40-49 ≥ 50 Excellent 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 Good 12.1 to17.0 13.1 to 18.0 14.1 to 19.0 15.1 to 20.0 16.1 to 21.5 Obese >27.1 >28.1 >29.1 >30.1 >31.1 BODY F A T COMPOSITION RANGES MEN WOMEN Moderate 17.1 to 22.
2 Operating Instructions Scale Programming The Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale can be pr ogrammed to calculate the body fat composition of up to two differ ent users. A few steps must be followed to input the user ’ s height, age and gen- der .
3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR WEIGHT READING: 1. Place the scale on a flat, level surface. A hard surface is best for maximum accuracy . Placing the scale on a soft, surface, such as a deep pile rug, may affect weighing accuracy . 2. T ap the scale on the lower left or right corner of the platform to activate.
4 6. "000" will blink and your weight will appear on the display for approximately 3 seconds. 7 "BF" will flash and your body fat % will appear on the display . 8. The scale will turn off automatically after a couple of seconds. NOTE: For accurate body fat measurement estimates always measure in bar e feet.
5 Monitoring Body Fat Promotes Healthy W eight Loss! Amy and Sue are both 5 ’ 4" and weigh 150 pounds. Each has a starting body fat % of 35.75%. T o get fit, Amy cut calories and tried a "fat-free" diet. Sue r educed her calorie intake, but added regular aerobic exer cise and strength training.
6 Aerobic Exer cise or Cardiovascular T raining raises your heart rate, strengthening your heart and lungs while you burn calories. Cardiovascular exer cises include cycling, swimming, power walking or running, and aerobic classes.
7 Monitor Y our Body Fat Yo u ’ ve already learned how important proper body fat levels ar e for total health and fitness. Now you ’ ll learn how to find your body fat baseline and get the maximum benefit from your Pr ofessional Body Fat Monitor and Scale.
8 Measuring estimated body fat and weight together gives you a more accurate pictur e of your total fitness. As part of a fitness plan, it helps you set more r ealistic goals, and better reflects a positive healthy change in your overall body composition.
9 Y our Healthy Lifestyle Health and fitness isn ’ t just about counting calories or cutting fat. Getting in great shape and staying fit means eating right, exer cising regularly , and monitoring your weight and body fat together .
Limited 5 Y ear W arranty DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO PLACE OF PURCHASE Sunbeam Products, Inc. ("Sunbeam") warrants that for a period of five years from the date of pur chase, this product will be fr ee from defects in material and workmanship.
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