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– If you are in any doubt, do not use and contact your dealer or a specified customer service address.
– Only use the device with the accessory parts supplied.
– Max. recommended output value for electrodes: 5 mA/cm
mA/cm² requires greater attention.
– For reasons of hygiene, the device should only be used on one person.
Note: In rare instances skin irritation in the region of the electrodes may occur.
Improper use
– The device must not be used:
- On the head: here it can cause seizures
- On the neck / carotid artery: here it can cause cardiac arrest
- On the pharynx and larynx: here it can cause muscle spasms, which lead to suffocation
- Near the ribcage: Here it can increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation and lead to cardiac arrest
– Keep the device away from children to prevent any hazards.
– This device may be used by children over the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or
have been instructed on how to use the device safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks
of use. Children must not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be per-
formed by children unless supervised.
– Keep the device away from heat sources.
– Never use the device near microwave ovens or microwave devices (e.g. cell phones) as they can
affect operation.
– Never use the device while you bathe or shower. Do not store or keep the device in places from
which it can fall into a bathtub or washbasin.
– Never submerge the device in water or other liquids.
Damage
– Check the device at regular intervals for signs of wear or damage. If you find such signs or if the
device was used improperly, you must bring it to the manufacturer or dealer before it is used again.
– Switch off the device immediately if it is defective or if it malfunctions.
– Only have repairs carried out by the customer service department or an authorized dealer.
– Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to repair the device by yourself!
Caution - For your safety !
The device is only designed for use by healthy adults.
The device should definitely not be used in the following cases.
– Implanted electrical devices (e.g. pacemakers)
– If there are any metal implants at the application site
– Cardiac arrhythmias
– Acute illness
– Epilepsy
– In malignant diseases
– In the region of skin injuries and cuts
– Pregnancy
– When there is an increased tendency to bleed, e.g. after an acute injury or a fracture. The stimula-
tion current can trigger or exacerbate bleeding.
– After operations when muscle contractions could impair the healing process
– When a high frequency surgical device is connected at the same time
– In case of low or high blood pressure
– High fever
2 , an effective current density over 2
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