Your
SLENDERTONE
product is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve or facilitate
muscle performance of the triceps and biceps muscles. Your
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product is suitable for use
by all healthy adults; however, as with other forms of exercise, some care is needed when using it.
Always follow the guidelines below and read the instruction manual before use. Some of the points
below are gender-specific.
Contra-indications:
Do not use if:
• You have an electronic implant (e.g. cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator - as your
SLENDERTONE
product may
interfere with the proper functioning of the implanted stimulator) or suffer from any other heart problem.
• You have any other form of medical implant. The safety has not been established for the use of
electronic muscle stimulators over medical implants.
• You are pregnant. The safety of electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) over the pregnant uterus has
not been established.
• You suffer from cancer. The effects of electronic stimulation on cancerous tissue are unknown.
• You are under medical supervision for cognitive dysfunction as you may not be able to comply with
safety instructions.
• The unit is in close proximity (e.g., 1 yard) to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment or you
are connected to high-frequency surgical equipment (e.g. diathermy), because of the risk of device
malfunction due to electronic interference.
• Wearing the device necessitates placement over areas at which drugs/medicines are adminis-
tered (short-term or long-term) by injection (e.g., hormone treatment
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).
Warnings:
• The long-term effects of chronic electronic stimulation are unknown.
• Unit
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hould not be used while sleeping, because you cannot react to safety information.
When applying the GelPads™ and unit, always remember to:
• Place the GelPads and unit ONLY as indicated in this manual.
• Not place the GelPads or unit on the front or sides of the neck, across or through the heart (i.e.,
one GelPad on the front of the chest and one on the back), in the genital region nor on the head,
because of the risk of stimulating inappropriate muscles and organs.
• Avoid any recent scars, broken or inflamed skin, areas of infection or susceptibility to acne, thrombo-
sis or other vascular problems (e.g., varicose veins), or any parts of the body where feeling is limited.
• Avoid areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g., fractures or sprains).
• Avoid placing the GelPads over metal implants.
• Avoid application of GelPads near the thorax as it may increase the risk of cardiac fibrillation.
Precautions:
Please read these precautions before using your
SLENDERTONE
unit:
• You should only use this product while in a relaxed, seated position, with your arms bent slightly
and resting in your lap.
• Do not straighten your arms during the session, as this can lead to an ineffective session and
may cause some discomfort.
• Never use
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while invloved in any activity which includes using your arms or hands.
• Your arms are likely to move involuntarily during a session.
• Keep your unit in your hands during each session.
• Do not fasten the straps too tightly around your arms.
• If the garment leads are damaged or exposed, they should be replaced immediately.
• Maximum use of a
SLENDERTONE
product is one session per day per body area.
• Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
• Caution should be used in the following:
- When there is a tendency to bleed internally following an injury or fracture.
- Following recent surgical procedures when electronic stimulation may disrupt the healing process
- Over areas of skin which lack normal sensation
• Your
SLENDERTONE
product
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s not intended for medical use, for the treatment of any medical condition,
nor for any permanent physical changes.
• You should only use
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GelPads as other kinds may reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
contra-indications, warnings & precautions
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