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For Your Safety

Prohibited

Prohibited

Warning

Caution

This mark indicates actions that are prohibited.

This mark indicates instructions that must always be followed.

Warning

Do not step on the edge of the platform.Do not jump onto the monitor.

Doing so may cause you to fall or slip, resulting in serious injury.

Do not drop any objects onto the monitor. Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the monitor.

Doing so may damage the glass, resulting in injury.

This section explains precautionary measures to be taken to avoid injury to the users of this device and others, and to 

prevent damage to property. Please familiarise yourself with this information to ensure safe operation of this equipment.

Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in death or severe injury.

This monitor must not be used by people with pacemakers or other medical implants.

This monitor passes a weak electrical current through the body which could interfere with and cause the malfunction of electrical medical 

implants, resulting in serious harm to the user.

Do not place this monitor on a slippery surface such as a wet floor.

Doing so may cause you to fall or slip, resulting in serious injury. It may also cause water to get inside the monitor resulting in damage to internal 

components.

Interpretation of measurements (e.g. evaluation of measurements and formulation of exercise programmes based on the 

measurements) must be performed by a professional.

Implementing weight loss measures and exercise programmes based on self-analysis could be harmful to your health. Always follow the advice 

of a qualified professional.

Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in injury or damage to 

property.

Do not use old batteries together with new batteries, or a mix of different types of batteries at the same time.

Doing so may cause battery fluid to leak or the batteries to become excessively hot and rupture, resulting in damage to the monitor or injury.

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Do not insert your fingers into gaps or holes.

Doing so may result in injury.

Do not stand on the display screen or control panel.

This monitor is not intended for professional use including hospitals, medical or fitness facilities. It is not equipped with the components required 

for heavy usage. Using the monitor in a professional location will invalidate the warranty.

This monitor is intended for home use only.

Never allow an infant or small child to carry the monitor.

The child may drop the monitor, resulting in injury.

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Getting Accurate Readings

Do not attempt to disassemble the monitor. Do not modify this equipment in any way.

Do not wash the monitor in water.

Do not submerge this monitor in water.

Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction.

Keep away from water.

Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction.

Do not use or store this monitor in the following locations.

·Locations that are exposed to direct sunlight, near to heaters, or exposed directly to air from air conditioning units, etc.

·Locations where there are severe temperature changes or a large amount of vibration.

·Locations with high levels of humidity or moisture.

Do not use boiling water, benzene, thinner, etc. to clean the monitor.

If the monitor becomes dirty, soak a soft cloth in water or neutral household detergent, wring it out thoroughly and wipe the monitor clean, then 

use a dry cloth to wipe the monitor dry.

Another person should assist persons with disabilities who may not be able to take a measurement alone.

Be sure to insert the batteries with the polarities (+, -) in the correct position. 

If the batteries are incorrectly inserted, battery fluid may leak and damage the floor. (If you do not intend to use this monitor for a long period of 

time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.)

Do not step on the monitor when your body is wet (immediately after a shower or bath, etc.) 

Be sure to thoroughly dry your body and feet before using the monitor. Failure to do so may cause you to slip or fall, resulting in injury. Also, the 

monitor cannot take accurate measurements if your body or feet are wet.

Place the monitor on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and 

accurate measurement.

Do not use the monitor near other products such as microwave ovens that emit electromagnetic waves. 

Doing so may cause the monitor to malfunction, preventing accurate measurements.

Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the monitor.

Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction,or may cause setting to be erased.

Always…

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. 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 the arch of 
each foot is aligned with the center of 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 two hours 
after getting up, eating, or strenuous exercise before taking measurements. While readings taken under other conditions may not have 
the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent 
manner. To monitor your progress, compare your weight and body fat percentage readings taken under the same conditions over a 
period of time.

Note: 

 An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, if your knees are bent or if you are sitting down. 

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Summary of Contents for RD-953

Page 1: ...RD 953 Dual Frequency Body Composition Monitor with integrated Bluetooth technology Instruction Manual Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference en ...

Page 2: ...due to the loss of recorded data Tanita cannot accept any responsibility for damages or losses incurred through the use of this product or any third party claims Who should use Athlete Mode Adults aged 18 years and over who either Train or exercise for 12 hours or more a week and have been doing so for at least six months Are body builders Are professional athletes who want to monitor their progre...

Page 3: ...er Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction Keep away from water Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction Do not use or store this monitor in the following locations Locations that are exposed to direct sunlight near to heaters or exposed directly to air from air conditioning units etc Locations where there are severe temperature changes or a large amount of vib...

Page 4: ...underside of the monitor to switch the weighing unit Note If weighing unit is set to pounds or stone pounds the height programming mode is automatically set to feet and inches Similarly if kilograms is selected height is automatically set to centimeters Up Button SET Button Down Button Off Button en 7 Note See the Tanita website for details on supported models If you do not wish to use the dedicat...

Page 5: ...he button to confirm the personal data number The Body Composition Monitor can only be operated if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories Only weight measurements can be taken if you use the Body Composition Monitor without registering personal data Note Year settings can be configured from 1900 onwards 2 Set Your Birthday Set the date of your birthday Year Month Day using...

Page 6: ...e the birthday and or gender CLr is displayed on the monitor If you select no using the buttons and then press button no new data is saved existing data is left unchanged and power turns off Select YES using the buttons and then press the button to delete the existing personal data enabling you to register new data en 11 Taking Measurements If you do not have your smartphone when taking measuremen...

Page 7: ...when the power is off The monitor starts measuring automatically 2 View Your Results After taking measurements your results are automatically displayed in the order listed on the next page After the last result data is displayed the weight is displayed again and then the monitor automatically turns off en 13 Measurement Results An assessment of your measurement results are indicated by the color o...

Page 8: ...he measurement results 2 en Guest mode allows you to program the monitor for one time use without using a personal data number Note The age range is from 5 to 99 Who should use Athlete Mode Adults aged 18 years and over who either Train or exercise for 12 hours or more a week and have been doing so for at least six months Are body builders Are professional athletes who want to monitor their progre...

Page 9: ... the comfort of your home Research has shown that using two different bioelectrical impedance frequencies provides essential data of a person s intracellular and extracelluar status This advanced technology allows greater accuracy when calculating body composition measurements When Is the Best Time To Use My Body Composition Monitor Your body water levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day and...

Page 10: ...MR Your Basal Metabolic Rate BMR is the minimum level of energy your body needs when at rest to function effectively This includes the functioning of your respiratory and circulatory organs neural system liver kidneys and other organs You continue to burn calories even when sleeping About 70 of the calories your body uses every day are used by your basal metabolism In addition energy is used when ...

Page 11: ... Very Muscular Very Muscular Athlete This person has a lower than average body fat percentage while having above average muscle mass Source Data from Columbia University New York Tanita Institute Tokyo Index of amount of muscle against height Muscle mass Kg height cm 2 en 21 Applicable age 18 99 What Is Muscle Quality Score Muscle quality score indicates the quality state of muscle which changes a...

Page 12: ... kg lb is the estimation calculated based on kg Note en If the following problems occur follow the instructions below Troubleshooting Lo appears on the display Check the orientation of the batteries and insert them correctly The batteries are running low Replace the batteries promptly Refer to page 6 OL appears on the display during use The maximum weight weighing capacity 200kg is exceeded Measur...

Page 13: ...trademark of Google Inc Specifications RD 953 Weight Capacity 200 kg 440 lb 31st 6 lb Weight Increments 0 100 kg 0 05 kg 100 200 kg 0 1 kg 0 200 lb 0 1 lb 200 440 lb 0 2 lb 0 31st 6 lb 1 lb 18 99 years old Body Fat 18 99 years old Body Mass Index 18 99 years old Muscle Mass 18 99 years old Physique Rating 18 99 years old Bone Mass 18 99 years old Visceral Fat 18 99 years old Basal Metabolic Rate 1...

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