
Introduction 1
1.0 Introduction
The Rice Lake 260-10-1 Digital Handrail Scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable
weight measurements. A non-skid platform paired with side rails assists individuals needing extra support for
safety reasons. The weight is displayed on the indicator in pounds or kilograms.
Manuals can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
www.ricelake.com
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
1.1 Safety Symbol Definitions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
corruption to and loss of data.
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and
warnings in this Manual. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Proper care is your responsibility.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
Ensure every individual who operates or works with this unit has read and understands the following safely information.
Do not transport the scale while someone is standing on it.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this scale.
People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assisted by another person when using this scale.
Do not use the scale on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor.
Do not use this scale when a person’s body or feet are wet, such as after taking a bath.
Do not jump on the scale.
To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be cleaned regularly.
Prior to cleaning, make sure the scale is disconnected from the power source.
Do not use near water.
Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
Do not use this product if any of the components are loose or cracked.
Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.
For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (800 lb/360 kg) may damage the scale.
Operating at voltages and frequencies other than specified could damage the equipment.
Avoid contact with excessive moisture.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adapters; utilizing an adapter not supplied by RLWS voids all warranties
and approvals.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale.