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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 suf-
focation.
- 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,
sensory 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
performed by children unless supervised.
• Keep the device away from heat sources.
• Do not use the device near (less than 1 m away from) shortwave or microwave devices (such as
mobile phones) as these could influence the effect.
• 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 never be used in the following cases.
• users with medical implants (e.g. cardiac pacemaker)
• if there are any metal implants
• 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
• Psychosis
• In swollen or inflamed regions
• For acute or chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
If in doubt, consult your doctor.
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