Before you start, Unpacking, Power supply – Seca 856 User Manual
Page 13: Operation, Controls and displays, Use only the type of battery stated (see, Have scale serviced on a regular basis

Model 856
13
GB
3. Before you start…
Unpacking
Remove the packaging and place the scale on a firm, level surface.
Power supply
The scale is powered exclusively by batteries.
If
or
bAtt
appear in the display, you should change the batteries. You need 4
1.5 V type AAA round-cell batteries.
– Unscrew the bolts which secure the lid of
the battery compartment, and remove.
– Insert the new batteries in the battery
compartment.
Check that polarity is correct!
– Replace the lid of the battery compart-
ment, and bolt this firmly in place.
– Turn the scale to the upright position.
4. Operation
Controls and displays
press briefly s activate/deactivate pre-tare function
hold down
s store the tare value
press briefly s activate/deactivate hold function
hold down
s set display to zero, activate/deactivate tare function
press briefly s Switch scale on and off
hold down
s switch between g and oz
Pretare