Sunbeam Healthometer BFM980 User's Manual

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34723 1/02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This manual contains important information about this product’s operation. If you have purchased this product for use by others you must leave this manual – or a copy – with the end user. If service ...

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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 organs, muscle, and bone. Fat mass is body fat, and you need a certain amount of body fat for good health. It helps the bo...

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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 Taken from Principals &...

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Please read all instructions to familiarize yourself with features and operations before programming the scale. • Use of this scale is not recommended for persons with an electric implant (heart pacemaker). • Scale will not calculate body fat un...

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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 b...

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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...

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5 Helpful Monitoring Tips: • Stick with your scale. Avoid weighing yourself on health club scales or other scales, since measurements can vary among devices. • Try to measure yourself at the same time of day, like first thing in the morning. • ...

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Keep Moving! You 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 b...

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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. • Vary your workout. Mix up your activities to avoid b...

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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...

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9 Your Healthy Lifestyle Health and fitness isn’t just about counting calories or cutting fat. Getting in great shape and staying fit means eating right, exercising regularly, and monitoring your weight and body fat together. Eat Smart! Never say &...

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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 purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, at its optio...