POLAR FT7 - Manual (Page 15)

with metal or electrically conducting tools, like tweezers. This may short circuit the battery, causing it to
discharge more rapidly. Typically, short circuiting does not damage the battery, but may decrease the
capacity and thus the lifetime of the battery.
1. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it
from CLOSE to OPEN.
2.
• When changing training computer battery
(2a), remove the battery cover and lift the
battery out carefully with a suitable sized
small rigid stick or bar, for instance, a
toothpick. However, prefer a non-metal tool
for wrenching the battery out. Be careful not
to damage the metal sound element (*) or the
grooves. Insert a new battery inside the cover
with the positive (+) side facing the cover.
• When changing transmitter battery (2b),
place the battery inside the cover with the
positive (+) side facing the cover.
3. Replace the old sealing ring with a new one,
fitting it snuggly in the cover groove to ensure
water resistance.
4. Put the cover back on and turn it clockwise to
CLOSE.
5. Re-enter the basic settings if you changed the
training computer batteries.
Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type.
Precautions
Your Polar FT7 training computer is designed to help you achieve personal fitness goals and indicate the
level of physiological strain and intensity during training sessions. No other use is intended or implied.
Minimizing Possible Risks
Training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, answer the following
questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, consult a physician
before starting any training program.
• Have you been physically inactive for the past five years?
• Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol?
• Do you have symptoms of any disease?
• Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
• Do you have a history of breathing problems?
• Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?
• Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device?
• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?
Note that in addition to training intensity, medication for heart conditions/blood pressure/psychological
conditions/asthma/breathing/etc, as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect
heart rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during training. If you feel unexpected pain or
excessive fatigue when training, stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity.
If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device, you use the Polar FT7 at your
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