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7. PRECAUTIONS
ThePolartrainingcomputerdisplaysyourperformance
indicatorsandhelpsyouachieveyourpersonaltraining
goals.Itindicatesthelevelofphysiologicalstrainand
intensityduringyourexercise.Nootheruseisintendedor
implied.
Minimizing Possible Risks When Exercising
Trainingmayincludesomerisk.Beforebeginningaregular
trainingprogram,answerthefollowingquestionsconcern-
ingyourhealthstatus.Ifyouansweryestoanyofthese
questions,consultaphysicianbeforestartinganytraining
program.
• Haveyoubeenphysicallyinactiveforthepast5years?
• Doyouhavehighbloodpressureorhighbloodcholes-
terol?
• Doyouhavesymptomsofanydisease?
• Areyoutakinganybloodpressureorheartmedication?
• Doyouhaveahistoryofbreathingproblems?
• Areyourecoveringfromaseriousillnessormedical
treatment?
• Doyouuseapacemakeroranotherimplantedelectronic
device?
• Doyousmoke?
• Areyoupregnant?
Notethatinadditiontoexerciseintensity,medicationsfor
heart,bloodpressure,psychologicalconditions,asthma,
breathingetc.aswellassomeenergydrinks,alcoholand
nicotinemayaffectyourheartrate.
Itisimportanttobesensitivetoyourbody’sresponses
duringexercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive
fatigue when exercising, it is recommended that you stop
the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity.
Notice to individuals with pacemakers, defibrillators or
other implanted electronic devices.Individualswhohave
apacemakerusethePolarRunningComputerattheirown
risk.Beforestartinguse,wealwaysrecommendamaximal
exercisestresstestunderadoctor’ssupervision.Thetestis
toensurethesafetyandreliabilityofthesimultaneoususe
ofthepacemakerandthePolarRunningComputer.
If you are allergic to any substance that comes into
contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reac-
tion due to using the product,checkthelistedmaterials
onpage55.Toavoidanyskinreactiontothetransmitter,
wearitoverashirt.However,moistentheshirtwellunder
theelectrodestoensureawlessoperation.