Caring for your M430
Like any electronic device, the Polar M430 should be kept clean and treated with care. The instructions below will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations, keep the device in peak condition and avoid any issues in charging or syncing.
Keep your M430 clean
Wash the M430 under running water with a mild soap and water solution after each training session. Wipe it dry with a soft towel.
Keep the M430's USB port and charging cable clean to ensure smooth charging and syncing.
Before charging, make sure there’s no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the M430’s USB port or charging cable. Gently wipe off any dirt and blow off any dust. You can use a toothpick if needed. Do not use any sharp tools for cleaning to avoid scratching.
Keep the USB port clean to effectively protect your M430 from oxidation and other possible damage caused by dirt and salt water (e.g. sweat or sea water). The best way to keep the USB port clean is to rinse it after each training session with lukewarm tap water. The USB port is water resistant and you can rinse it under running water without damaging the electronic components. Do not charge the M430 when the USB port is wet or sweaty.
Take good care of the optical heart rate sensor
Keep the optical sensor area on the back cover scratch-free. Scratches and dirt will reduce the performance of the wrist-based heart rate measurement.
Storing
Keep your training device in a cool and dry place. Do not keep it in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose the training device to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount. It is recommended to store the training device partially or fully charged. The battery slowly loses its charge when it is stored. If you are going to store the training device for several months, it is recommended to recharge it after a few months. This will prolong the battery lifetime.
Do not leave the device in extreme cold (below –10 °C/14 °F) and heat (above 50 °C/120 °F) or under direct sunlight.
Service
During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For further information, see Limited International Polar Guarantee.
For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www.polar.com/support and country-specific websites.