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person is being treated, to avoid the risk of
transmitting lice.
• Always switch off the unit when not in use.
• When not in use, always put the protective
cap
back on the unit.
Items supplied and packaging
Please ensure that the package contents are
complete.
These are as follows:
• 1 Caremaxx electronic head lice comb with
cleaning brush
• 1 Battery: 1,5 Volt AA LR6
• 1 operating instructions
The packaging can be reused or recycled. Please
dispose properly of any packaging material no
longer required. If you notice any transport
damage during unpacking, please contact your
dealer without delay.
What are head lice?
Head lice are small, wingless insects that live
off blood on human scalps. Fully adult lice are
typically 2-3 mm in length. Their colour varies
from off-white to brown. The lice eggs are
beige-brown in colour and stick to the hairline
on your scalp. Head lice hatch after 7 to 10 days;
the white shells they leave behind are known
as nits.
An average affliction is about 10 lice. If left
untreated, the number of lice on your scalp can
quickly increase to 200. Lice can neither jump
nor fly; this is why they can only be transmitted
through direct head-to-head contact. However,
it is also possible for lice to survive on textiles
for a short period of time. Anyone can get lice,
regardless of age, race and social standing. Lice
are a problem that effect society at large; they
