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Precautions
Read User Manual before using this TENS*STIM for the first time.
Keep this manual available whenever you use your TENS*STIM.
The TENS*STIM is intended for personal use on healthy adult muscle only.
The safety of using neuromuscular stimulation during pregnancy or birth has not been established.
The effectiveness of the TENS*STIM depends greatly on a person’s individual physical condition.
It may not always be effective for every user.
Use caution when/if:
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You have skin areas that lack normal sensation.
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Following surgical procedures if muscle contractions might impede the healing process.
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Over a menstruating or pregnant uterus.
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There is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture.
Place electrodes in accordance with illustrations in the User Manual.
This unit should not be used while driving, operating machinery or during any activity in which
involuntary muscle contractions may place the user at undue risk of injury.
You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation or the
conductive medium.
Keep the stimulator out of the reach of children.
This unit should only be used with the leads, electrodes and accessories provided by Mettler
Electronics.
The device is not intended for medical use, for the treatment of any medical condition, or for any
permanent physical changes.
Contact Mettler Electronics, if your unit is not working correctly. Do not use in the meantime.
Replace batteries.
An effective session should not cause discomfort.
For first time users, muscle stimulation can be an unusual
sensation. We recommend that you begin in a seated position
with low stimulation intensity settings to familiarize yourself
with the sensation before progressing to higher intensity
settings.
The leads and pads must not be connected to other objects.
Do not over exert yourself while using muscle stimulation. Any
workout should be at a comfortable level for you.
Do not place pads over jewelry or body piercings.
Start all sessions in a sitting position (fig.a). If necessary,
secure the limb(s) to be exercised before using this device. fig.a
Use Caution and consult your Physician before using
the
TENS*STIM if any of the following
conditions apply to you:
You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this guide.
You have recently undergone a surgical procedure.
You take insulin for diabetes.
You use the unit as part of a rehabilitation program.
If you have suspected or diagnosed heart problem.
If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
If you have a tendency to bleed internally following an injury.
If you recently had surgery, or have ever had surgery on your back.
If areas of skin lack normal sensations, such as skin that tingles or is numb.
You are menstruating or are pregnant.
