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2.1 Intended Use
TENS mode
TENS mode is used for temporary relief of pain associated with
sore and aching muscles in the neck, shoulder, back, upper
extremities (arm) and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from
exercise or normal household activities.
EMS mode
EMS mode is designed to stimulate healthy muscles in order to
improve and facilitate muscle performance.
Users must be 18 years or older.
2.2 Important Safety Precautions and Warnings
It is important to read all warnings and precautions in
this manual because they are intended to keep you
safe, prevent injury and avoid a situation that could
result in damage to the device.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
2.2.1 Contraindication
1) Do not use this device if you are using a cardiac pacemaker,
implanted defibrillator, or other implanted metallic
or electronic devices. Such use could cause electric
shock, burns, electrical interference, or death.
2) The device should not be used when cancerous lesions or
other lesions are present in the treatment area.
3) Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected,
inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g. phlebitis, thrombo-
phlebitis, varicose veins, etc.).
2. SAFETY INFORMATION
4) Electrode placements must be
avoided in the carotid sinus area
(anterior neck) or transcerebrally
(through the head).
5) This device should not be used in overly enervated areas.
6) Inguinal hernia.
7) Do not use on scarred areas following a surgery for at least
10 months after the operation.
8) Do not use with severe arterial circulatory problems in the
lower limbs.
2.2.2 Warning
1) If you have had medical or physical treatment for your pain,
consult with your physician before use.
2) If your pain has not subdued, becomes more than mild, or
lasts for more than five days, stop using the device and
consult with your physician.
3) Do not apply stimulation over your neck because this could
cause severe muscle spasms resulting in closure of your
airway, difficulty in breathing, or adverse effects on heart
rhythm or blood pressure.
4) Do not apply stimulation across your chest because the
introduction of electrical current into the chest may cause
rhythm disturbances to your heart, which could be lethal.
5) Do not apply stimulation over, or in proximity to cancerous
lesions.
6) Do not apply stimulation in the presence of electronic
monitoring equipment (e.g. cardiac monitors, ECG alarms),
which may not operate properly when electrical stimulation
device is in use.
7) Do not apply stimulation while bathing or showering.