Omron HBF-306 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model HBF-306
Thank you for purchasing
the OMRON Body Fat Analyzer.
Before using this unit for the first
time, please be sure to read this
instruction manual carefully and
use the unit properly.
Please keep this instruction manual
on hand for future reference.
BODY FAT
ANALYZER
Table of Contents
Notes on Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features of the Product . . . . . . . 4
Names and Functions
of the Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How to Insert and Replace
the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Set the Personal Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Start the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to Interpret the
Measured Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to Care for and
Store the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
What You Should Know When
Using this Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
For a Correct Measurement . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Limited One Year Warranty . . . 25

Notes on Safety Please read this section carefully before using the unit.
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Notes on Safety
• The warning signs and the sample icons shown here are listed
in order for you to use this product safely and correctly as well
as to prevent risk and injury to you and others.
• The icons and meanings are as follows:
Indicates matters in which an imminent risk of death
or serious injury may arise as a result of incorrect handling.
Indicates matters in which the possibility of death
or serious injury may arise as a result of incorrect handling.
Indicates matters in which bodily harm or material damage
may arise as a result of incorrect handling.*
The icon indicates prohibitions (what you should not
do). Matters involving actual prohibitions are indicated
by text or pictures in or near .
The icon to the left refers to "prohibition to disassemble".
The icon indicates something that must be followed.
Matters involving actual compulsory actions are indicated
by text or pictures in or near .
The icon to the left refers to "general notice".
*Material damage refers to a wide range of damage involving
your house, household goods, domestic animals, and pets.
Examples of signs
Never use this unit in combination with the following
medical electronic devices.
(1) Medical electronic implants such as pacemakers.
(2) Electronic life support systems such as an artificial heart/lung.
(3) Portable electronic medical devices such as an electrocardiograph.
•This unit may cause the above mentioned medical
electronic devices to malfunction.

Notes on Safety
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Notes on Safety
Never start weight reduction or exercise therapy without
the instructions of a physician or a specialist.
•Self-diagnosis may damage your health condition.
•Consult with your physcian before using when pregnant.
Do not disassemble this unit. You may be injured or damage the unit.
Do not use this unit when your body and/or fingers are wet,
such as after taking a bath.
Do not place this unit in a highly humid environment, where water
may splash, in direct sunshine, in a place where the air from
air conditioning hits directly, or near fire.
Do not wash this unit with water.
As this unit is a precision instrument, do not drop, vibrate,
or apply strong shock.
Do not use batteries not specified for this unit. Do not insert the batteries
with the polarities in the wrong direction.
General Advice

Features of the Product
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Features of the Product
Easy-to-Understand Display
The unit displays the measured value of body fat percentage by the BI
method and indicates the body mass in four ranges of LOW, NORMAL,
HIGH, and VERY HIGH according to the BMI value.
BI method: Bioelectrical Impedance method (see page 5)
BMI: Body Mass Index = (weight (lbs) x703) / height (in) / height (in)
BMI: Body Mass Index in metric = weight (kg) / height (m) / height (m)
NORMAL or ATHLETE mode can be selected
for a more accurate measurement.
Measurement is fast and simple.
After inputting the data, a measurement can be started by simply holding
the grip electrodes and pressing the Start button. The measured results are
displayed approximately 7 seconds after the START symbol is displayed.
The measured results are shown in an easy-to-see display.
Body fat percentage and body mass index are shown simultaneously
in an easy-to-see large digital display and a bar display that
can be read at a glance.
The memory function stores up to 9 personal profiles
The memory function can store up to 9 people's information
(height, weight, age, and gender).

Names and Functions of the Parts
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Names and Functions of the Parts
Main unit
Grip electrodes
Extremely weak electrical
current is sent from here
during the measurement.
On/Off button
Turns the power
on and off. Battery cover
Set button
Sets the personal
number and the
personal data. Up / Down button
Sets the numerical values for personal information
including height, weight, age and gender. This button
is also used to set the personal numbers from 1 to 9.
Display
Displays the set values
and the measured results.
Start button
Press the button and
the measurement starts.
Grip electrodes

Names and Functions of the Parts
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Names and Functions of the Parts
Display
Height / weight / age mode
Athletic level Body fat percentage /
height / weight / age
Ready to measure
Gender
Personal No. GUEST Measurement
progress / BMI
classification bar
BMI
Low battery
indicator
(When this symbol
flashes, replace
the batteries.)
How to change the unit to metric mode:
1. Simultaneously push the On/Off, the Start, and the Up buttons.
The power turns on and the bottom LCD should read USA.
(If the LCD says “guest”, turn the unit off and try again.)
2. Push the Set button and the LCD changes.
3. Push and hold the Set button again for 3-4 seconds
until the upper LCD changes to “CAl”. At this time,
all personal data are deleted.
4. Push the On/Off button to turn off the power.
•In this mode, the power does not turn off
automatically. Be sure to turn off the power.
5. Push the On/Off button to turn on the power.
The display unit changes to the metric system.
•To return to US display, repeat the same procedure.
Starting to measure

How to Insert and Replace the Batteries
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How to Insert and Replace the Batteries
How to Insert the Batteries
1. While pressing the mark on the battery
cover on the back of the unit with your finger,
slide off the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert twoAAA batteries with the polarities
in correct alignment.
3. Slide and securely close the battery cover.
Battery life and replacement
When the battery replacement symbol flashes,
replace both batteries with new ones.
•Replace the batteries after turning off the power.
•Dispose of the used batteries according to the
disposal method in the municipality where you live.
Battery life
•Two AAA batteries will last approximately 1 year
(when measurements are made twice a day).
•Because the supplied batteries are for monitor
use only, they may have a shorter life.
As the batteries may leak and damage the main unit, please note the following points:
•Remove the batteries from this unit when you are not going to use it for a long period
of time (approximately three months or more).
•Replace the worn batteries with new ones immediately.
•Do not use manganese and alkaline batteries together.
•Do not use new and worn batteries together.

How to Measure:Set the Personal Data
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How to Measure
1.Turn on the power.
2. Set the personal data.
Push the On/Off button.
All displays turn on.
If you don’t want to set personal
data for each measurement:
Select the guest.
1) The display GUEST flashes.
Push the Set button.
The display GUEST changes
to NORMAL / ATHLETE selection mode.
2) Set the personal data (Refer to "Setting
of personal data").
When you want to set the personal number and
store the personal data:
Select the personal number.
1) When Guest is flasing, push the Up / Down
button and select a personal number from 1 to 9.
2) Push the Set button.
The personal No. turns on and changes
to NORMAL / ATHLETE selection mode.
3) Set the personal data (Refer to "Setting
of personal data").
When you have already set your personal
No. and stored your personal data:
Select your personal number
1) Push the Up/Down button to select your
personal number
2) Push the Set button.
The personal No. turns on and the personal
data is displayed.
3) Start the measurement (Refer to "Start
the measurement").
Push

How to Measure
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How to Measure
Setting of personal data
How to select NORMAL / ATHLETE mode
1) Each time you push the
Up / Down button, the display
of NORMAL / ATHLETE flashes.
2) Push the Set button to select
NORMAL or ATHLETE.
Push
Push
FIT Index = Frequency ×Intensity ×Time
FIT Index ≥60 ——— Athlete
FIT Index < 60 ——— Normal
Number Frequency of Exercise
5 Daily or almost daily
4 3 to 4 times per week
3 1 to 2 times per week
2 A few times per month
1 Less than once per month
Intensity
5
Conditioning Exercise
Cycling - > 12 mph pace
Weightlifting - vigorous,
powerlifting or bodybuilding
Rowing - moderate to vigorous
Stationary cycling - moderate to
vigorous effort
Rowing machines - moderate to
vigorous effort
Aerobic dancing - high impact
Step aerobics
Running -> 5.0 mph
Rope jumping
Rollerblading (roller skating)
Ski machine
Stairstepping
Sports
Basketball - competitive
Boxing
Football - competitive
Handball, racquetball, or squash
Ice hockey
Karate or kickboxing
Rockclimbing
Rugby
Soccer - competitive
Tennis
Swimming - competitive or lap
Speed skating - competitive
Skiing - cross-country
Skiing - downhill racing
NORMAL / ATHLETE selection
Should I use Normal or Athlete mode?
Calculate your FIT index by using the formula below.
Use Athletic mode if your FIT index is over 60 or more
otherwise select Normal mode.
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How to Measure
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How to Measure
Time Duration
4 45 minutes or more
3 30 to 44 minutes
2 15 - 29 minutes
1 less than 15 minutes
Intensity
4
Conditioning Exercise
Cycling - < 12 mph pace
Weightlifting - moderate effort
Stationary cycling - light effort
Rowing - light effort
Calisthenics
Stretching / Yoga
Rowing machines - light effort
Water aerobics or water exercise
Aerobic dancing - low impact
Jogging - < 5.0 mph
Walking - > 2.5 mph
Swimming - leisurely
Rollerblading - leisurely
Sports & Recreational Activities
Archery
Basketball - shooting baskets
Bowling
Fencing
Golf
Gymnastics
Horseback riding
Baseball
Softball
Tai Chi
Volleyball - competitive
Wrestling - competitive
Ice Skating - < 9 mph
Setting of height (Setting range: 3' 4" to 6' 6")
1) Confirm the height setting screen. The height
value 5' 7" flashes. The height is indicated.
2) Push the Up / Down button to set the height
value. The height value increases increments
by 1/4". By pushing the button for more than
1 second, the height values change at high speed.
3) Push the Set button to set the height value.
The display changes to the weight setting screen.
Setting of weight (Setting range: 23 lb. to 440 1/2 lb.)
1) Confirm the weight setting screen. The weight value
135 lb. flashes and the weight is indicated.
2) Push the Up / Down button to change the
weight value. The weight value increments
change by 1/2 lb. By holding the button for
more than 1 second, the weight values change at high speed.
3) Push the Set button to set the weight value. The display
changes to the age setting screen.
Example: You run 5 times a week for 30 minutes
FIT Index = Frequency X Intensity x Time
75 = 5 x 5 x 3
FIT Index ≥60, Athlete mode