POLAR FT1 User Manual
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we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program.
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Have you been physically inactive for the past five years?
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Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol?
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Do you have symptoms of any disease?
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Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
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Do you have a history of breathing problems?
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Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?
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Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device?
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Do you smoke?
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Are you pregnant?
In addition to exercise intensity, medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological
conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, drugs, alcohol, and nicotine may also
affect heart rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or
excessive fatigue when exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue at a lighter
intensity.
Note! If you are using a pacemaker, you can use Polar training computers. In theory interference to
pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In practice no reports exist to suggest anyone
ever having experienced interference. We cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products’
suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety of devices available. If you
have any doubts, or if you experience any unusual sensations while using Polar products, please consult
your physician or contact the implanted electronic device manufacturer to determine safety in your case.
If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic
reaction due to using the product, check the listed materials in Technical Specifications. In case of any
skin reaction, stop using the product and consult your physician.
The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a black color to come off the heart rate sensor’s
surface, possibly staining light-colored clothes. If you use perfume or insect repellent on your skin, you must
ensure that it does not come into contact with the training computer or the heart rate sensor.
If you train in cold conditions (-20 °C to -10 °C / -4 °F to 14 °F ) we recommend that you wear the training
computer under the sleeve of your jacket, directly on your skin.
Exercise equipment with electronic components may cause interfering stray signals.
To tackle these problems, try the following:
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Remove the heart rate sensor from your chest and use the exercise equipment as you would normally.
2.
Move the training computer around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not
flash the heart symbol. Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment,
while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance.
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Put the heart rate sensor back on your chest and keep the training computer in this interference-free area
as much as possible.
If your training computer still does not work, the piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for
wireless heart rate measurement.
For further information, see [http://www.polar.com/support].
Water Resistance of the FT1/FT2 Training Computer
FT1 and FT2 training computers may be worn when swimming. To maintain water resistance, do not press
the button under water. For more information, visit Water resistance of
Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three
categories according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water
resistance category, and compare it to the chart below. Please note that these definitions do not
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