Tanita TBF-560 User Manual

TBF-560BODYFAT
MO NITOR/SCALE

Instruction Manual

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Safety precautions

• Persons with implanted medical equipment, such as a pacemaker, should not
use the TBF-560. This Body Fat Monitor/Scale sends a very safe, low electrical
signal through the body during measurement, which may interfere with the
operation of a pacemaker.

• The TANITA Body Fat Monitor/Scale TBF-560 is intended for home use only.
This unit is not intended for professional use in hospitals or other medical facilities.
It is not equipped with the quality standards required for professional use.

• Do not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as tile flooring or wet floors.

• Children or disabled people should be assisted by someone else, or use a handrail
when using the TBF-560.

NOTE: Measurements will vary with the amount of moisture in the body, and can be
affected by dehydration caused by such things as alcohol consumption, menstruation,
illness, strenuous exercise, etc.

Important notes for users

The TBF-560 is intended for use by male and female adults, adult athletes, and
children over 3.6 ft. (107 cm) tall, whose bodies are still developing—user’s prepro-
grammed date of birth determines age group mode. If the adult athlete mode is
appropriate, it must be selected. Body fat percentage measurements may be slightly
lower or higher for the following categories of people:

• Children seven years old or younger

• Adults seventy years old or older

• Pregnant women

• Persons undergoing dialysis

• Persons suffering from edema

Body fat percentage measurements for these persons should not be treated as absolute
values, but may be used as relative values for checking body fat percent variations
over a period of time.

The TBF-560 also has an athlete mode which is intended for use by persons involved in
intense aerobic exercise of approximately 10 hours per week and who have a resting heart
rate of approximately 60 beats per minute. It is not intended for use by professional
athletes or bodybuilders who may experience physical changes due to dehydration.

Recommendations for exercise programs or diets based on measured data should be
determined by a doctor or licensed medical professional. Do not attempt to evaluate
the data by yourself.

Recorded readings are averaged weekly starting on Sunday and ending on Saturday. A
monthly average is calculated using the weekly averages within a given calendar month.

Recorded data may be lost if the TBF-560 is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical
power surges. TANITA takes no responsibility for any kind of loss caused by the loss
of recorded data.

TANITA takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these units,
or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Thank you for your selection of the
TANIT A Body Fat Monitor/Scale TBF-560.
This full-featured, family model uses the
BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)
technique, a state-of-the-art technology for
body fat measurement.

NOTE: Read this Instruction Manual carefully
and keep it handy for future reference.

Introduction

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Quick Start

Use this section to begin using the unit immediately. We recommend that you read the Instruction Manual
thoroughly before making full use of the monitor.

Before you start

You must complete the sequence on “Preparation before use”.

Taking measurements before programming the monitor

If you want to measure your body weight and body fat percentage before or without programming the monitor, see the
section on “Taking measurements of a guest that does not have a PERSONAL key”.

Programming a PERSONAL key

If you want to set and store your personal data into a PERSONAL key, see the section on “Setting and storing personal
data in memory”.

Taking measurements once you have programmed a PERSONAL
key

To take your body fat and body weight measurements after programming your personal key, see the section on “How to
measure your body weight and body fat percentage”.

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Introduction

Safety precautions
Important notes for users

Quick start
Principles of body fat percentage measurement

What is body fat percentage?
Body fat percentage measurement
Body fat percentage fluctuations in a day
Advantages of the TANITA TBF-560

Features and functions of the TBF-560

Components
Measuring platform
Accessories
Useful features of the TBF-560
Switching the weight mode
Automatic shut-down function

Preparations before use

Inserting the batteries
Positioning the measuring platform
Attaching the support feet
Handling tips
Setting current date and time

Operation of the TBF-560

Overview of measuring
Setting and storing personal data in memory
How to measure your body weight and body fat percentage
Recording measurements
Overriding recorded data protection feature
Using memory function
Taking measurements of a guest

Resetting data

Reprogramming and storing new data in memory
Changing height data for growing children
Changing the date and time
Replacing the batteries

Troubleshooting
Warranty
Record keeping sheet

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Body Fat %

Daily fluctuations in body fat percentage based

on the BIA method

The Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale TBF-560 allows you to estimate your body fat
percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight.

What is body fat percentage?

Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Until now, your absolute
weight has determined whether or not you were considered overweight or obese. In
recent years, the definition of obesity has been refined to mean the presence of excess
body fat. Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure,
heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions.

The BIA method

The TBF-560 uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique. In this method,
a safe low-level electrical signal is passed through the body. It is difficult for the signal to
flow through fat in the human body, but easy to flow through moisture in the muscle
and other body tissues. The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance is
called impedance. So the amount of fat in the body can be accurately estimated by mea­suring the impedance. The signal used is very low, making it safe and imperceptible.

The illustration on the left show how the signal travels through the body.

Body fat percentage fluctuations in a day

Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings. Readings are usually highest
in the early waking hours, since the body tends to be dehydrated after a long night’s
sleep. For the most accurate reading, a person should take a body fat percentage reading
at a consistent time of day under consistent conditions.

Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings, variations may be
caused by hydration changes in the body due to eating, drinking, menstruation, illness,
exercising, and bathing. Daily body fat readings are unique to each person, and depend
upon one’s lifestyle, job and activities.

The graph on the left shows an example of daily body fat percentage fluctuations.

Advantages of the Tanita TBF-560

Previously, body fat percentage was determined by measuring the thickness of subcuta­neous fat by pinching it with calipers, or by laying a person on a scanning bed and pass­ing a current from hand to foot. However, these methods had problems; measurement
values varied, professional skills were required, and extensive time was required for mea­surement. Currently, the standard methods of fat percentage measurement are

DEXA

(dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) and Hydrodensitometry (underwater weighing).
Based on data from both the DEXA and underwater weighing methods, Tanita established

a formula for estimating the percentage of body fat. There is a high correlation between
measurements taken with the TBF-560 and those obtained through DEXA and underwa­ter weighing.

Principles of body fat percentage measurement

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Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines.
As reported by Gallagher, et al., at NY Obesity Research Center.
To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body , consult your physician.

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Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults

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Tanita’s patented “foot-pad” design sends a safe,

low-level electrical signal through the body to deter-

mine its composition.

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Measuring platform

1. Display screen

2. Orange Set button

3. Green Selection buttons (Up/Down)

4. Toe electrodes

5. Heel electrodes

6. PERSONAL keys (start switch)

Setting of birth date, Male/Female/Adult Athlete mode, and height for up to
five persons can be stored in the memory of the PERSONAL keys.

Components

Measuring platform (1)
Support feet (4)

AA-size batteries (4)
Instruction manual and warranty (1)
Educational booklet (1)

Features and functions of the TBF-560

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Accessories

1. Support feet (4)

For use on carpeting 0.8 inches thick or less; a hard, uncarpeted surface is
recommended.

2. AA-size batteries (4)

These are trial batteries. Their service life will be short. New batteries will last
for about a year when this unit is used by five persons once every day.

Useful features of the TBF-560

The TBF-560 allows you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously
as easily and simply as stepping on a scale.

The TBF-560 can be set for a Male/Female/Adult Athlete, increasing the accuracy of
the measurements.

Personal data (birth date, gender, height) can be preset and stored in memory for up
to five persons. Personal data can be reprogrammed to allow for changes such as a
child growing.

Body weight and body fat percentage measurements for five persons can be recorded
in the memory of the unit. User’s current measurements can be compared with past
readings record for up to 2 years.

The TBF-560 can also provide body weight and body fat percentage for an unlimited
number of guests that do not require their data to be recorded in the memory of the unit.

The TBF-560 alerts you with a “No” (triggered by a significant weight change) to indi­cate the possibility that you have mistakenly used someone else’s PERSONAL key.

Switching the weight mode

The TBF-560 can record measurements in lb (pounds), kg (kilograms), or st-lb (British
stone pounds). To select the preferred unit, make sure the monitor is off. Press the
Green Up and Orange Set buttons simultaneously and release instantly. Press the
Up/Down buttons to choose the measurement unit (lb/kg/st-lb) you desire, then press
the Orange Set button. The display screen will flash and you will hear two beeps to
confirm your selection and store it in memory. (To change weight unit, repeat the
previous steps.)

Automatic shut-down function

The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the
following cases:

• If you interrupt the measurement process.

The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds, depending
upon the type of operation.

• If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.

• If you make a mistake during measurement or a key operation.

• After you have completed the measurement process.

NOTE: If the power shuts off automatically due to a problem, repeat the steps from the
beginning (see pp. 9-10 for steps).

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Press buttons simultaneously and release instantly.

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Inserting the batteries

1. Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform.

2. Insert the supplied AA-size batteries as indicated.

NOTE: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are
incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to

use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.

Positioning the measuring platform

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to
ensure safe and accurate measurement.

NOTE: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Attaching the support feet (carpet use only)

Insert the support feet into the holes at the four corners on the bottom of the
measuring platform.

NOTE: Do not use the support feet on hard, flat surfaces, as the unit may tip over. Do
not use the measuring platform on any carpeting that is more than 0.8 inches in

thickness. To avoid unstable readings.

Handling tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology. To keep the
unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:

• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.

• Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the PERSONAL keys will not be

pressed accidentally.

• Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.

• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high

humidity, or extreme temperature change.

• Never submerge in water. To clean, use a dampened cloth and mild detergent.
Use alcohol to clean the electrodes.

• When you change the batteries, exchange all four batteries at the same time with
new AA-size batteries.

If you need assistance, please call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-TANITA-8.

Preparations before use

Open as shown
(detachable)

Direction of the batteries

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Setting current date and time

NOTE: This unit makes a “beep” every time the Orange Set button is pushed and two “beeps” when the input data is confirmed.

1. Setting the current year

When the batteries are installed, the
display will flash an arrow pointing
to “DA TE” and two dashes where
the “year” is to be stored. Use the
Green Up/Down buttons to specify
the last two digits of the year. Then
press the Orange Set button.

2. Setting the current month

Once the year is set (1998, in the
example shown above), then use the
Up/Down buttons to specify the
month. Then press the Set button.

3. Setting the current day

Once the month is set (October, in
the example shown above), then use
the Up/Down buttons to specify the
day. Then press the Set button.

4. Setting the current hour

Once the day is set (15, in the
example shown above), then use
the Up/Down buttons to specify
the hour (indicate AM or PM).
Then press the Set button.
Example: For 5 pm, the display
shows “P 5”.

5. Setting the current
minutes

Use the Up/Down buttons to
specify the minutes. Then press
the Set button. Example: For 35
minutes, the display will show “35”.

6. Completing the sequence

Then, press the Set button. Two
“beeps” will be heard and the
confirmed data will flash. The
power will automatically shut off.

NOTE: Midnight is indicated by “A12:00” and noon is indicated by “P12:00”.

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Operation of the TBF-560

1. Turn on the power

Use the Orange Set button to turn
the unit on. The numbers (1-2-3-4-5)
will appear and the display will flash.

2. Select a PERSONAL num­ber

Use the Green Up/Down buttons
to select a PERSONAL number.
After selecting the number, press

3. Specify the year of
your birth

Use the Up/Down buttons to
specify the last two digits of the
year you were born. Then press
the Set button. Example: For year
1971, the display will show ”71”.

Note: Users with birth dates before 1908 should enter “08” as their year of birth.

Overview of measuring

T o get the most accurate absolute values, measurements should be taken while wearing no clothing, preferably in the evening, and after
urinating. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on
the measuring platform. Stand erect on the platform. If measurements are to be taken after bathing, the body must be completely dry.

NOTE: Accurate measurement will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, if your knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.

It is best to take measurements at the same time each day, preferably in the evening. If doing so is not convenient, remember to wait
about three hours after rising, eating, or doing hard exercise before taking measurements. While readings taken under other conditions
may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change, as long as the readings are taken in
a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body fat percentage measurements taken under the same conditions
over a period of time.

Setting and storing personal data in memory (Initial setup only)

To take full advantage of the features and benefits of the TBF-560, your personal data must be programmed into one of the five person­al keys. The unit has an automatic shut-down function. If you do not step on the platform after selecting a PERSONAL key, the unit
will automatically shut off in about 30 seconds.

Note: In order to use a PERSONAL key that was previously programmed for another person, see the section on Preprogramming a PERSONAL
key for a new user

on page 16.

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4. Specify the month of
your birth

Use the Green Up/Down buttons
to specify the month you were
born. Then press the Orange Set
button. Example: For the month of
June, the display will show “6”.

5. Specify the day of
your birth

Use the Up/Down buttons to
specify day you were born. Then
press the Set button. Example: For
the 3rd, the display will show “3”.

6. Specify Male/Female
and Athlete

Press the Up/Down buttons to
specify the appropriate gender
and whether you are an Athlete.
Then press the Set button.
Persons 17 years of age and under
cannot be entered as an athlete.

7. Specify your height

Press the Up/Down buttons to
specify your height (hold the
buttons down continuously for
speed setting). Then press the
Set button.

8. Completing the sequence

Once the height is specified, data
storage is complete. The display
will flash all data for 3 seconds to
confirm the programming. The
power will automatically shut off.
To set the next PERSONAL key for
another person, after the power
shuts off, repeat steps 1 through 8.

About user modes:

MaleFemale Athlete

This model automatically selects the
correct mode of calibration based on
the user’s preprogrammed date of birth.
The unit can be used by children who
are at least 3.6 ft. tall and adults with
active or sedentary lifestyles.

A special athlete mode may be selected
by those adults who are involved in
intense aerobic exercise programs
(approximately 10 hours a week) and
have a resting heart rate of approxi­mately 60 beats-per-minute—excluding
professional athletes and bodybuilders.

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1. Turn on the power

Use your toe to tap your PERSONAL
key that has your preprogrammed
data (birth date, gender and height).
The current date will appear.

2. Programmed data
appears

Your preprogrammed gender (male,
in the example) height (5’ 8”, in
the example), current age (27, in
the example) and PERSONAL key
number (2 in the example) will
appear. If athlete mode has been
chosen, it will also appear.

3. Wait until “0.0 lb”
appears

Then, the display will show “0.0 lb”.
If you step on the platform before
“0.0 lb” appears, the unit will not
function properly.

How to measure your body weight and body fat percentage

4. Step on the platform

Be sure that your toes and heels
are correctly aligned with the
toe and heel electrodes on the
measuring platform.Your weight
will be shown first (149.8 lb, in
the example shown above).

5. Display shows “ooooo”

“ooooo” will appear in the
display and then disappear
one by one as your body fat
percentage is calculated.

6. Display shows body weight
and body fat percentage

The values of body weight
and body fat percentage will be
displayed at the same time for 15
seconds. T o store these measure­ments, see Recording measured data
(standard saving sequence) below .

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1. Turn on the power

Using your toe, tap the PERSONAL
key (2, in the example shown above)
that has your preprogrammed data.
The current date will appear and then
the preprogrammed gender, height,
and current age. Then the display
will show “0.0 lb”. If you step on
the platform before “0.0 lb”appears,
the unit will not function properly.

2. Take measurements

Be sure that your toes and heels are
correctly aligned with the toe and
heel electrodes on the measuring
platform. Your weight will be
shown first (149.8 lb, in the example
shown above). Then your body fat
percentage (21.3%, in the example
shown above).

3. Record measurements

While the values of body weight
and body fat percentage are dis­played, press the Orange Set
button (you have a maximum of 15
seconds to do this from the time
these measurements appear on the
screen). The numbers will flash a
few times and the unit will make
two “beeps” to confirm recording
the data.

4. Availability of previously
recorded data

An arrow pointing to “WEEK” will
flash, to indicate the availability of
comparisons with previously
recorded measurements. If you
choose to compare the current
reading with previously recorded
measurements, follow the sequence
on Using memory function.

Recording measurements

The first 2 steps of this sequence are described in more detail in steps 1 through 6 of How to measure body weight and body fat
percentage

, shown on page 11.

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2. Unit does not record
measurements due to a
significant weight change

If the change in body weight is more
than the previous weight multiplied
by 1/16, the unit will not record the
measured values even if the Set
button is pressed to record. “No”
will flash in the display.

4. Availability of previously
recorded data

An arrow pointing to “WEEK” will
flash, to indicate the availability of
comparisons with previously
recorded measurements.

1. Turn on the power
and take measurement

Using your toe, tap the PERSONAL
key that has your preprogrammed
data. Wait for “0.0 lb” to appear
before stepping on the platform. Be
sure that your toes and heels are
correctly aligned with the toe and
heel electrodes on the measuring
platform. The unit will measure
the values of body weight and body
fat percentage (149.8 lb and 21.3%,
respectively, in the example
shown above).

Note: The unit will record the values of body weight and body fat percentage only once for a
certain date. If a person takes measurements several times a day, only the last values of body
weight and body fat percentage will be recorded for the day within that 24 hour period.

Overriding recorded data protection feature

If another person’s PERSONAL key is selected by mistake and a measurement is taken, then incorrect data could be recorded to
that PERSONAL key. In order to avoid this, when the unit detects a large weight change (of more than the previous weight multi­plied by 1/16 ) within a two week period, the display will show “No” and will not measure. However, if a person has had a large
weight change during this period of time, and wants to record the new measurement, follow the procedure below.

3. Reconfirm PERSONAL key
and record measurement

Reconfirm that you are using your
PERSONAL key, then measure again
within 1 minute. Press the Set but­ton. “No” flashes in the
display. Then press the Set button
again within 5 seconds. The unit will
make two “beeps” to indicate that
the measurement was recorded this
time.

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Using memory function

1. Turn on the power

Using your toe, tap PERSONAL
key (2, in the example shown
above) that has your prepro­grammed data. The current date will
appear and then the preprogrammed
gender, height, and current age.
Then the display will show “0.0 lb”.
If you stand on the platform before
“0.0 lb”appears, the unit will not
function properly.

2. Take measurements

Be sure that your toes and heels are
correctly aligned with the toe and
heel electrodes on the measuring
platform. Your weight will be
shown first (149.8 lb, in the example
shown above). Then your body fat
percentage (21.3%, in the example
shown above).

3. Comparing current data
with last week’s data

Step off the measuring platform.
An arrow pointing to “WEEK” will
flash to indicate the availability of
comparisons with previously
recorded measurements. Press the
Green Down button to select “–1”
(for 1 week past). The difference
between the current and last weeks
reading will be displayed.

5. Comparing current data
with data from 2 weeks ago

Press the Down button again, a
“–2” will appear, and the difference
between the current data and the
average from 2 weeks ago will be
displayed.

6. Comparing current data
with data from 3 to 12
weeks ago

You may continue pressing the
Down button to compare the
current data with past data. The
monitor will store weekly aver­ages for up to 12 weeks. You can
use the Up button to see the
more recent averages.

Note: You must have recorded data in order to use the memory function. Any user who
doesn’t have a PERSONAL key can not use the memory function.

Note: Weekly readings stored beyond 12 weeks will automatically be combined to create
monthly averages. Averages for months 3 through 24 will be stored and available for
comparison to the current reading.

4. No data recorded for
week/month

If you haven’t recorded data for
a given week or month, nothing
will be displayed.

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8. Comparing current
data with data from the
past 3 to 24 months

You may continue pressing the
Down button to compare the
current data with past data. The
monitor will average up to 24
months (2 years) of stored data.

9. Viewing the actual
reading

While the difference is showing
press and hold the Set button and
the averaged measurement for the
selected week or month will be
displayed.

10. Finish using the
memory function

Wait about 20 seconds without
operating the monitor to end the
memory display function and the
power will automatically shut off.

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7. Comparing current data
with stored data by month

Once you have compared the
current data with the past 12
weeks press the Down button once
more and an arrow will appear
next to “MONTH” on the display.
“–3” will appear and the difference
between the current data and the
averaged data from three months
ago will be displayed.

The following examples illustrate the memory function feature:

Recorded readings are averaged weekly starting on Sunday and ending on Saturday. A
monthly average is calculated using the weekly averages within a given calendar month.

With the arrow pointing to “WEEK” the difference between the current reading and
the previous 12 weeks will be displayed.

–1 The difference between the current reading and last week’s average
–2 The difference between the current reading and the average 2 weeks ago
–3 The difference between the current reading and the average 3 weeks ago
–4 The difference between the current reading and the average 4 weeks ago

With the arrow pointing to “MONTH” the difference between the current reading
and the previous 24 month’s will be displayed. To get to “Month Mode” press the
Down button 13 times.

–3 The difference between the current reading and the average 3 month’s ago
–4 The difference between the current reading and the average 4 month’s ago
–5 The difference between the current reading and the average 5 month’s ago
–6 The difference between the current reading and the average 6 month’s ago

WEEK

MONTH

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

ATHLETE

FEMALE

FEMALE

MALE

TIME

MALE

TIME

FEMALE

TIME

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

lb

MALE

FEMALE

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

lb

ATHLETE

DATE

DOB

WEEK

MONTH

lb

DATE

DOB

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

lb

DATE

DOB

TIME

DATE

DOB

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Taking measurements of a guest that does not have a PERSONAL key

The TBF-560 allows the measurement of body weight and body fat percentage of a person who does not have a PERSONAL key.
The procedure is as follows:

1. Use the Green Up

button to turn on the unit.

2. Follow the procedure in steps 3 to 8 on Setting and storing personal data in memory on pages 9 to 10. Do not use the
PERSONAL key number.

3. Press the Orange Set button. The current date will appear on the display. Then follow the procedure How to measure your body
weight and body fat percentage (steps 2 to 6) to measure the guest’s body weight and body fat percentage. The guest’s measurements
will not be recorded in the memory of the unit.

1. Select the PERSONAL
key to be reprogrammed

Select a PERSONAL key (2, in the
example shown above), using the
same process described under

Setting and storing personal data
in memory (steps 1 and 2). Then,

the preprogrammed year of birth
(71, in the example shown above)
and an arrow pointing to “DOB”
will appear and flash.

2. Change the year,
month and day of birth,
and the height

Use the Up/Down buttons to
change the last two digits of
the year of birth (to 75, in the
example shown above). Then
press the Orange Set button.
Follow the same procedure to
change the month of birth, day
of birth, and height, as needed.

3. Confirmation of
reprogramming

The display will show the word
“CLEAR” and the PERSONAL
key being reprogrammed. If this
is correct press and hold the Set
button. Two “beeps” will be heard
and the confirmed data will flash.
The power will automatically
shut off.

Reprogramming a personal key for a new user

Follow this procedure to use a PERSONAL key that was previously programmed for another person.

Note: All of the previously recorded information such as body weight and body
fat percentage averages for the selected PERSONAL key will be lost.

Resetting data

MALE

FEMALE

MALE

TIME

FEMALE

TIME

MALE

FEMALE

TIME

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

DATE

DOB

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

!

ATHLETE

DATE

DOB

WEEK

MONTH

DATE

DOB

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1. Turn on the power

Use the Orange Set button to
turn the unit on. The numbers
(1-2-3-4-5) will appear and the
display will flash.

2. Select the PERSONAL key
requiring height change

Use the Green Up/Down buttons to
select the PERSONAL key number
(which is number 4 in the example
shown above) for the person whose
height setting needs to be changed.
Then press the Set button. Then, the
preprogrammed year of birth (83, in
the example shown above) will
appear and the display will flash.

3. Confirm the year of birth

Since no change is needed on the
year of birth, press the Set button
to confirm it. The year of birth
will stop flashing. Then, the pre­programmed month of birth (May,
in the example above) will appear
and the display will flash.

Changing height data for growing children

Follow this procedure to use a PERSONAL key that was previously programmed for another person.

Note: If birth date is changed at any time, the unit will assume the personal key is being reprogrammed for another user and will erase
any recorded measurements. Simply confirm birth year, month and date by pressing the Set button and continue on to adjust the height.

4. Confirm the month
and day of birth

Since no change is needed on the
month of birth, press the Set button
to confirm it. The month of birth
will stop flashing. Then, the prepro­grammed day of birth (12th day, in
the example shown above) will
appear and the display will flash.
Since no change is needed on the
day of birth, press the Set button to
confirm it. The day of birth will stop
flashing. Then, the preprogrammed
height (4’1.5” in the example shown
above) will appear and the display
will flash.

5. Change the height

Use the Up button to change the
height (increased to 4’ 2.5” in the
example shown above). Then press
and hold the Set button until 2
“beeps” are heard. The confirmed
data will flash and the power will
shut off automatically.

!

MALE

FEMALE

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

MALE

FEMALE

MALE

TIME

DATE

DOB

FEMALE

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

TIME

DATE

DOB

MALE

FEMALE

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

TIME

DATE

DOB

MALE

TIME

FEMALE

TIME

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

DATE

DOB

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

DATE

DOB

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1. Changing the date

Use the Green Down button to turn
the unit on. The date and time will
appear on the display. Press the
Orange Set button to begin the
sequence. The flashing arrow will
point to “DATE”. Use the Up/Down
buttons to correct the number at a
selected date area (selected number
will flash). Press the Set button to
change the selected date area from
year, to month, to day.

2. Date change completed

After the date resetting is completed,
the time setting will flash on the
display.

Changing the date and time

3. Changing the time

Use the Up/Down buttons to
correct the number (selected num­bers, hours or minutes, will flash).
Press the Set button after each
selection. T wo “beeps” will be
heard and the confirmed data will
flash. The power will automatically
shut off.

Replacing the batteries

When the batteries run low, the “Lo” message will appear on the display window. When this message appears, be sure to replace
the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the accuracy of your measurements.

Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.
New batteries will last for about one year if five persons use the unit once every day. The unit comes with 4 trial batteries; their

service life will be short.

Note: Batteries must be replaced within 5 minutes after removal or the date and time will
need to be reset.

MALE

FEMALE

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

TIME

DATE

DOB

MALE

FEMALE

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

TIME

DATE

DOB

MALE

FEMALE

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

TIME

DATE

DOB

MALE

FEMALE

ATHLETE

WEEK

MONTH

TIME

DATE

DOB

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Then...

Check foot alignment. Make sure you wait for “0.0 lb” to appear before stepping onto
the platform. Check to see that the batteries are new and are in the correct position.

No data (Male/Female/Adult Athlete, birth date, height) has been stored in memory for
that PERSONAL key. Enter data.

Vibration will interfere with measurement of the fat percentage. Be sure to stand erect
and still on the measuring platform. Do not bend your knees. Be sure that shoes and
socks are removed and check foot alignment. Step off and repeat steps on page 11.

Be sure you are measuring in the correct user mode (Male/Female/Adult Athlete), and
that the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the
measuring platform. Consider whether or not you are overhydrated. Step off and
repeat steps on page 11.

Be sure you are measuring in the correct user mode (Male/Female/Adult Athlete), and
that the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the
measuring platform. Dehydration, exercise, foot calluses, etc. will interfere with
measurement of the fat percentage. Step off and repeat steps on page 11.

Step off the platform and wait for “0.0 lb” to appear in the display before stepping
onto the platform.

If the new body weight is significantly more or less than the last weight measure­ment, the unit will assume you are using the wrong PERSONAL key and will not
measure. See Overriding recorded data protection feature on page 13.

If the following problems occur...

• Nothing appears in the LCD after
initial display.

• Nothing appears when a PERSONAL key
is pressed, or

the display shows “- - - - -” and goes off
when a PERSONAL key is pressed.

• The body fat percentage measurement
does not appear after the weight
is measured.

• The body fat percentage measurement
is extremely low.

• The body fat percentage measurement
is extremely high.

• The display reads “OL” instead of
the weight.

• The display reads “No”

Troubleshooting

Technical Support: Please call 1(800) TANITA-8 (USA & Canada only).

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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TANITA PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY

NotVal i dWitho ut Proo f of Pu rc hase

Your Tanita product is warranted to the original consumer only, for one (1) year, to be free from defects in materials and work­manship under normal use. This product is designed

for Personal use only.Tanita Corporation of America reserves the
right to nullify the warranty agreement should the product be used in a commercial environment. This warranty is void if the
product has been tampered with or mistreated, or if the defect is related to servicing or parts not supplied by us. Our obliga­tion under this warranty is limited solely to the charge of repairing the product, plus the cost of parts or, at the option of T anita,
replacing the product with an equivalent model. There are no express or implied warranties except as listed above.

Tanita is
not liable for incidental or consequential damages for failure or malfunction of the product and any recov­ery may not be greater than the purchase price paid for this product.

Some states do not allow limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.

No person is authorized to change the terms of this warranty.

IF PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR NEEDS REPAIR

Do not return this product to the place of purchase; doing so may delay the processing of your warranty claim.

Call Tanita at: 1-800-TANITA-8 to receive a Return Authorization Number before returning this product. Include $12.50 for
handling, return postage and insurance to the facility listed below.

Proof of purchase must accompany the product.

Because of possible loss, we recommend insuring your product, return receipt requested, when using the mail. If you do not
receive a receipt within a reasonable time, start a tracer through the originating post office. It is important that you pack the
product carefully prior to shipment to prevent damage in transit and that you include a letter describing in detail the specific
condition requiring adjustment or repair.

TANITA PRODUCTS LIMITED AFTER WARRANTY
All terms and conditions apply as specified above in the original T anita Limited Warranty except for the cost of labor and parts:

•Minimum charge for After Warranty labor is $30 per hour, plus the cost of parts.

•You will be notified by mail or telephone of the total cost to repair your product to working condition, so prepayment can

be arranged.

•Your approval is required before any repair work can be performed on your product.

Please complete the following information and retain for your records.

MODEL: DATE PURCHASED: //

PURCHASED FROM:

ADDRESS:

Please send all returns to:

Tanita Corporation

2625 S. Clearbrook Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 USA

AStepTowardAHealthierLife.

Record keeping sheet

Use this area to chart your progress by day, week or month to use the information for future reference. Make photocopies of this page
for more than one user or as needed.

Date Weight % Date Weight % Date Weight % Date Weight %

Body Fat Graduation 0.1%

Power Supply DC 6V AA-size (UM3-type) dry battery (x4) included

Power Consumption 60 mA maximum

Measuring Current 50 kHz 500 µA

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Capacity

*

SPECIFICATIONS: TBF-560 BODYFAT MONITOR/SCALE

Unit: kg
150 kg

Graduation

*

330 lb

Unit: lb

0-150 kg / 0.1 kg0-330 lb / 0.2 lb

Unit: st-lb
23st-8lb

0-23st-8lb / 0.2lb