IntroductionITS-BA-e-07205User manual ME-Nr.:22017077 01/071 Introduction1.1 Safety instructionsDANGER!Electric shock hazard!▲ Always pull out the mains plug before any work on the device.DANGER!Electric shock hazard if the mains cable is damaged!▲ Check the mains cable for damage regularly and replace it immediately if it is dam-aged.▲ On the rear side of the device, maintain a clearance of at least 3 cm in order toprevent the mains cable bending too much.CAUTION!On no account open the device!The warranty is void if this stipulation is ignored. The device may only be opened byauthorized persons.CAUTION!Do not use the scales in hazardous areas!Our product range includes special devices for hazardous areas.Disposal➜ Observe the valid environmental regulations when disposing of the scale.If the device has a rechargeable battery:The battery contains heavy metals and therefore must not be disposed of with normalwaste.➜ Observe the local regulations for disposing of environmentally hazardous materi-als.