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Health O Meter BFM980 manual

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  • Page 1

    34723 1/02 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 . If service is requir ed, do not return to place of purchase. For service, call 1-800-672-5625; Monday through[...]

  • Page 2

    Body Fat Composition Not all body mass is the same — you are made up of both lean mass and fat mass. Lean mass includes vital or gans, muscle, and bone. Fat mass is body fat, and you need a certain amount of body fat for good health. It helps the body store ener gy , and insulates and protects lean mass. T oo much body fat, however , is not healt[...]

  • Page 3

    Body Fat Composition Ranges 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 MEN WOMEN T aken from Principals & Labs for Fitness and W ellness , 1st Edition. ©1999 Moderate 17.1 to 22.0 18.1 to 23.0 19.1[...]

  • Page 4

    Please read all instructions to familiarize yourself with features and operations befor e programming the scale. • Use of this scale is not recommended for persons with an electric implant (heart pacemaker). • Scale will not calculate body fat unless you have bare feet. • For an accurate body fat estimate, do not bend your knees, and keep you[...]

  • Page 5

    3 1. Push the "SET" button. a. User "1" & User "2" start to blink. b. Use the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons to switch between User "1" and User "2". Once the correct User number is blinking, pr ess "SET". 2. The "Height" icon will start blinking. a. Press the &q[...]

  • Page 6

    6. "000" will blink and your weight will appear on the display for approximately 3 seconds. 7. "BF" flashes and your body fat % appears on the display . 8. Scale turns off automatically after a few seconds. If "E" appears on the display , an error has occurr ed. Step off the scale and carefully r epeat the steps again.[...]

  • Page 7

    5 Helpful Monitoring Tips: • Stick with your scale. Avoid weighing yourself on health club scales or other scales, since measurements can vary among devices. • T ry to measure yourself at the same time of day , like first thing in the morning. • Don ’ t eat or exercise for two hours before you get on the scale. • Don ’ t get upset by sh[...]

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    Keep Moving! Y ou don ’ t need a health club membership or pricey exercise equipment to get in shape. The key is to keep moving. Find an activity you love, whether it ’ s walking, swimming, cycling, or aerobics, and stick with it. Start slowly , then build up to 30-60 minutes of aerobic activity three to four days a week. Regular exercise helps[...]

  • Page 9

    Helpful Exercise Tips: • Set goals. Write down what you want to achieve in the short and long term. • Make exercise a habit. Choose a time every day – even 30 minutes – and stick to it. • V ary your workout. Mix up your activities to avoid burn out. • Recruit a friend! W orking out as a team keeps you both motivated. • Keep a success [...]

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    8 Why Measure Body Fat? The key to long-term weight management and better health is building lean muscle and losing body fat. Being healthy doesn ’ t mean getting "skinny ." A thin person can have an unhealthy excess of body fat. A muscuslar person can technically be overweight, but healthy . Getting and staying lean means controlling y[...]

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    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 . Eat Smar t! Never say "diet!" Did you know you can actually get "fatter" by losing weight too qu[...]

  • Page 12

    DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO PLACE OF PURCHASE Sunbeam Products, Inc. ("Sunbeam") warrants that for a period of five years fr om the date of purchase, this pr oduct will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or r eplace this product or any component of the prod- uct found to be defective du[...]