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4. IMPORTANT NOTES
The device is not a substitute for medical consultation and treatment.
Consult your doctor first if you are experiencing any pain or are suf-
fering from an illness.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to health, we strongly advise against using the dig-
ital EMS/TENS unit in the following situations:
• With implanted electrical devices (such as a pacemaker)
• In the case of metal implants
• If you use an insulin pump
• If you have a high temperature (e.g. > 39°C)
• If you have a known or acute cardiac arrhythmia, or disorders of the
heart's impulse and conduction system
• If you suffer from a seizure disorder (e.g. epilepsy)
• If you are pregnant
• If you have cancer
• After an operation, if strong muscle contractions could affect the
healing process
• The device must never be used near to the heart. The
stimulation electrodes must not be placed on any
part of the front ribcage (where the ribs and breast-
bone are located), especially not on the two large
pectorals. this can increase the risk of ventricular fi-
brillation and induce cardiac arrest.
• On the skeletal skull structure, or around the mouth, throat or larynx
• In the neck/carotid artery area
• In the genital area
• On acutely or chronically diseased (injured or irritated) skin (e.g. in-
flamed skin – whether painful or not, reddened skin, rashes, e.g. aller-
gies, burns, bruises, swellings, both open and healing wounds, and
post-operative scars where the healing process could be affected)
• In humid environments (e.g. in the bathroom) or when bathing or
showering
• Do not use after consuming alcohol
• If connected to a high-frequency surgical device
• In the case of acute or chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
• The stimulation should not be applied above or through the head,
directly onto the eyes, covering the mouth, to the front of the neck
(especially not to the carotid artery), or with the electrode surfaces
placed on the chest and upper back or across the heart.
Before using the device, consult your doctor if any of the following
applies to you:
• Serious illnesses, in particular if you suspect or have been diagnosed
with high blood pressure, a blood coagulation disorder, propensity to
thrombo-embolic conditions or recurrent malignant growths
• Any skin conditions
• Unexplained chronic pain in any part of the body
• Diabetes
• Any sensory impairment that reduces the feeling of pain (e.g. meta-
bolic disorders)
• If you are receiving medical treatment
• In the event of complaints linked to stimulation treatment
• If you suffer from persistently irritated skin due to long-term stimula-
tion at the same electrode site
IMPORTANT!
Only use digital EMS/TENS units:
• On adults
• For the intended purpose and as specified in these instructions for
use. Improper use can be dangerous.
• For external use
• With the original accessories supplied, which can be re-ordered. Fail-
ure to do so invalidates the warranty.
PRECAUTIONS:
• Always pull firmly on electrodes to remove them from the skin to pre-
vent injuries in the unusual case of highly sensitive skin.
• Keep the device away from sources of heat and do not use it in close
proximity (approx. 1 m) to shortwave or microwave devices (e.g. mo-
bile phones), as doing so can result in unpleasant current peaks.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
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