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Tanita TBF-551 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
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Measuring platform
1. Display screen
2. Blue set button
3. Green Arrow (select) buttons
4. Ball-of-foot electrodes
5. Heel electrodes
6. Personal keys
Setting of adult, child, or athlete, male or female, and height for up to four persons
can be stored in the memory of the Personal keys.
7. Weight-only measurement key
Use for weight measurement only.
Accessories
8. Support feet (4 )
Only needed if unit is placed on carpet. Do not use these feet on hard flooring.
9. Batteries (6)
The TBF-551 allows you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultane-
ously and easily, simply by stepping on a scale.
The TBF-551 can be set for Adults, Children, or Athlete, Male or Female, increasing
the accuracy of the measurements.
Personal data can be pre-set and stored in memory for up to four persons.
The unit features a weight-only mode.
Switching the Weight Mode
The TBF-551 can measure weight in three different modes: lb (pounds), kg (kilograms)
or st-lb (British stone-pounds). Select the preferred weight mode by using the switch on
the back of the measuring platform.
Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will
be automatically set to feet and inches. Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be
automatically set to centimeters.
Automatic shut-down function
The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the
following cases:
• If you stop measurement or a key operation
The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds, depending
upon the type of operation.
• If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform
• If you make a mistake during measurement or a key operation
Note: If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from the beginning.
(See p.8 for steps)
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Measuring platform
Support feet
Batteries (6)
This Instruction Manual
Educational booklet: “What You Shoud Know About Body Fat”
“Let’s Get Started” workbook
Components
Features and functions of components:
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Useful features of the TBF-551
