Contradiction:
The following conditions may be contradiction for use of this appliance:
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suffer(ed) from severe depression
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recent eye surgery or a diagnosed eye condition whereby doctor has ad-
vised you to avoid bright light on specific medication (i.e. certain
antidepressants, psychotropic drugs or malaria tablets);
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have high blood pressure with vitreous hemorrhage;
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skin sensitive to light, such as systemic lupus erythematosus
Always consult your doctor before your start using this
appliance if you have any of the above conditions.
Possible side effects:
The following side effects you may experience:
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Headaches
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Sleeping problems
Measures to avoid, minimize or alleviate these side effects:
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Increase the treatment distance
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Avoid using the appliance during the late evening or before sleep
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Stop using the appliance for a few days to make the side effects
disappear and then try again.
Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be
sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they
contain.
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Do not use this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or
near a shower). Do not immerse appliance in water or any other liquid.
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This appliance is suitable in home healthcare environment.
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Before use, ensure that all packaging materials are removed and that
there is no visible damage to the appliance or accessories. When in doubt,
do not use the appliance and contact your dealer or the customer service
address provided.
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This appliance is only intended for use on the human body.
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Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by,
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or near children.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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There is no need for any special training for this appliance.
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Keep the cord away from hot objects and open flames.
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Connect the appliance only to the mains voltage listed on the type plate.
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Always remove the mains plug and let the appliance cool off before you
touch it.
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Do not touch the appliance with wet hands while it is plugged in;
do not allow any water to be sprayed onto it.
The appliance must be operated only when it is completely dry.
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Protect the appliance from strong impacts.
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Avoid pulling the cord when removing the plug from the socket. Instead,
hold the plug.
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If the cord or the appliance is damaged, contact customer service or the
dealer, since special tools are needed to make repairs. Never try to repair
the appliance yourself.
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Disconnection from the power supply network is only
guaranteed when the mains part is unplugged.
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The plug is used as disconnect to the mains supply, do not to position the
appliance so that it is difficult to operate the disconnection device.
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This appliance is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable
anesthetic mixtures with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
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This appliance requires no calibration, preventive inspection and mainte-
nance.
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This appliance is not repairable and contains no user serviceable parts.
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The appliance is protected against unauthorized use.
Do not modify this appliance without authorization of the manufacturer.
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If this appliance is modified, appropriate inspection and testing must be
conducted to ensure continued safe use of the equipment.
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This appliance is not intended for commercial or clinical use,
but only for individual, private household use.
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If you are taking medication such as pain relievers, antihypertensives or
antidepressants, consult your doctor before using this appliance.
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People with retinal diseases as well as diabetics need to be
examined by an ophthalmologist before using this appliance.
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Please do not use if you have an eye disease such as
cataracts, glaucoma, diseases of the optic nerve in general and
inflammation of the vitreous humour.
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If you have health concerns of any kind, contact your general practitioner.
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