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YOU MUST CALL YOUR LOCAL WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICE BEFORE YOU USE YOUR NEW
SCALE. USUALLY WEIGHTS AND MEASURES IS A DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE.
THIS SCALE MUST BE CERTIFIED BEFORE IT CAN BE USED.
YOU RUN THE RISK OF BEING FINED IF THIS SCALE IS NOT CERTIFIED BY YOUR LOCAL WEIGHTS AND
MEASURES.
This manual contains a number of precautions to follow in order to help promote safe use of this equipment.
Warnings affecting your personal safety are indicated by:
Warnings related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by:
To ensure safe operation, the general safety tips below must be followed.
•
DISCONNECT
the scale from the power source (unplug) before servicing or opening
•
ONLY
trained and qualified service personnel should attempt repairs
•
ONLY
use correct type and rating of fuses and parts
•
NEVER
immerse the scale in water or spray with hose
•
DO NOT
put the scale in a dishwasher
GROUNDING
This machine is provided with a three prong grounding plug. The outlet to which this plug is connected must be
properly grounded. If the receptacle is not the proper grounding type, contact an electrician. Do not, under any
circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground prong) from the power cord or use any adapter plug (Figure 5-1
and Figure 5-2).
Important Notice
Safety Tips
Figure 5-1 Correct
Figure 5-2 Incorrect
