- If not using the USB to power the scale, you may use a 9-volt
battery (not included).
- Open battery compartment cover, attach a 9-volt Alkaline battery
and close campartment.
NOTE: Make sure to attach the battery correctly. Attaching the battery
backwards can damage the scale and cause smoke or burning.
Connect Scale
1/2
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1
2
Place an item on the
scale platform.
If using large envelopes,
lift the top of the scale
platform to a 90-degree
position and place the
envelope in an upright
position on the platform.
A will appear on the left side of the display
when the weight is stable.
The scale is powered on when your computer is
running.
If you are not using USB, press the power button
on the front of the scale to turn the scale on and
off.
When the scale is first turned on, wait a few seconds for the
scale to stabilize before weighing items.
The display shows
88.8.8.8.8
for a few seconds and then
0.0
when ready. A will be displayed on
the left side of the display when the weight is stable.
To power on the scale
To weigh an item
When an item being weighed extends over the
front of the scale and you cannot see the display,
you can freeze the display so that the weight is still
displayed after removing the item.
Your scale can display weight in English (pounds)
or metric (kilograms) units. The default unit of
measure is English.
Press the
Mode
button to toggle between English
and Metric units.
1 - Place the item on the scale.
2 - After a few seconds, press the Hold button and
remove the item from the scale.
The weight continues to be displayed for several
seconds.
Using your scale
Installing your scale
397-C
(30 lb)
, 397-D
(70 lb)
Scale Installation Guide
The 397-C weighs items 0-30 lb in 0.1 oz. increments and
the 397-D weighs items 0-70 lb in 0.2 oz. increments.
Operating Temperature Range 59F to 86F (15C-30C).
Operating outside this range may require calibration.
Changing the units of measure
Using the Hold button
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Note: Set the scale on firm, flat surface.