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• Do not use the unit to treat any body
parts that have illness-related changes
such as swelling, burns, inflammation,
rashes, wounds, scars or sensitive areas.
• If usage leads to skin irritation or allergic
reactions, stop using the device and
seek medical advice.
• Acupuncture therapy should take place at
the known acupuncture points only. For
additional information, refer to special-
ised literature on the subject.
Important
Using the unit is not a substitute for consulta-
tion with or treatment from a physician. Whe-
never you have any pain or illness, always
contact your physician first.
Warning
In order to prevent damage to health, it is
strongly recommended that you do not
use TENS or acupuncture:
• If you have a high fever (e.g. > 39 °C).
• If you have known or acute arrhythmias,
other problems involving cardiac stimuli
and their transmission to the heart, or
myocardial damage.
• If you have seizure disorders (such as
epilepsy).
• If you have cancer.
• After operations in which increased mus-
cle contractions could interfere with the
healing process.
• On the eyeballs, navel or windpipe, in the
neck area or carotid artery, larynx and in
the vicinity of the femoral artery.
• In the genital area.
• On acutely or chronically diseased (in-
jured or inflamed) skin, e.g. painless or
painful inflammation or reddening.
• If you have rashes (e.g. allergies), burns,
bruises, swelling and open wounds or
those in the process of healing.
• On surgical scars involved in healing.
• When simultaneously connected to a
high-frequency surgical instrument.
• In the area of the ribcage, as this can in-
crease the risk of ventricular fibrillation.
• If you have tumour diseases.
• If you have artery disease or impaired
circulation.
• If you are pregnant.
• On small children in the area of the fon-
tanelle.
• When driving a car or operating a ma-
chine.
• Whenever doing anything in which an un-
foreseen reaction (such as increased
muscle contraction despite low intensity)
can be hazardous.
• On sleeping persons.
• Do not use this unit simultaneously with
other units that transmit electrical pulses
to your body.
• Use of this device does not remove the
need for surgical intervention or therapy
or therapies and medication prescribed
by a doctor.
• Do not use this device at the same time
as devices for artificial ventilation or life
support.
Consult your doctor before use
in the following situations:
• Acute diseases, particularly in case of
suspected or known blood coagulation
disorders, susceptibility to thromboem-
bolic disease or malignant growths.
• If you have diabetes or other diseases.
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