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1 Safety Information
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• Massages using the
MEDISANA IVM
are not a substitute for treatments
administered by doctors or physiotherapists.
• Do not use this device if you are pregnant.
• People fitted with a pacemaker, artificial joints or electronic implants should
in all cases consult a doctor before using the device.
• You should not use this device if you are affected by one or more of the
following illnesses and conditions: Circulation disorders, varicose veins, open
wounds, bruises, broken skin, inflammation of the veins or thrombosis.
• If you feel any pain from use of this device, or find the massage unpleasant,
stop the treatment and consult your doctor.
• Check the device and its power cord carefully for any damage before each
use. The device should not be used if it is in any way defective.
• Do not use the device if there is any visible damage to the device itself or
to the power cord, if the device is not working flawlessly or if it has been
dropped or has fallen into water. To avoid any risk of injury send the device
to the service point to be repaired.
• The device is intended for private use only and should not be employed for
commercial purposes.
• Use the massage device only for the purpose specified in the instructions for
use.
• The guarantee is invalidated if the device is misused.
• Keep the device away from rain and damp. It should not be operated
outdoors.
• It is vital to avoid placing, using or storing the device above containers
holding liquids, particularly where the device could fall or be knocked into a
bathtub or shower tray.
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of aerosol vapour or at the same time
as an oxygen device.
• Do not use the device underneath bedding or cushions. Under no circum-
stances should you cover the device during use.
• Do not use the device for more than twenty minutes maximum at a time,
and allow it to cool down for about thirty minutes before using it again.
• Avoid using the device directly on the head, bones or joints, on the front of
the throat, in the genital area or around the kidneys.
• It is best not to use this device directly before retiring - the massage that it
delivers has a stimulating effect and may delay sleep.
• For understandable reasons, the manufacturer cannot bear the costs of any
damage that may result from non-compliance with the instructions for use.
• Should you give this massage device to another person, it is vital that you
also pass on these instructions for use.
1.4
Before operating
the device
1.5
Concerning
operation
