Tanita BC-351 [3/27] Featuresandfunctions

Getting accurate readings

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 on the measuring

platform. Be sure that 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 hard exercise before taking

measurements.

While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the

electrodes

measuring platform

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 10 to 20 seconds, depending upon the

• If an extreme weight is applied to the platform.

• During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or 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).

Switching the weight mode

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

safe and accurate measurement.

Use carpet feet when the scale is used on soft surface, such as rugs or carpetings.

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

Do not use the carpet feet on hard, flat surface as the unit may chip over.

Handling Tips

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

avoid soaps.

• Do not step on the platform when wet.

• Do not drop any objects onto the platform.

• Do not use this scale while operation transmitters (such as a cell phone) as this may affect your results.

Preparations before use

Turn the scale over and remove the battery cover by releasing the latch, install 2 pieces of new

battery (included) with 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

Features and functions

10. Carpet Feet (4)

For use on carpeting or

rugs only of thickness

up to 0.4” (10 mm)

7. Personal keys

3. Features

Buttons

Accessories

9. Lithium Batteries

CR2032 (2)