Questions & Answers
Questions and Answers
Can I use my
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
unit for
post natal exercise?
Yes. If you are using your
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
unit for
post natal toning, you should only begin the
exercises a minimum of six weeks after childbirth –
and you must consult your doctor first. If you have
had a Caesarean in the past three months, you must
consult your doctor for approval before using the
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
shorts.
How often can I use my
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
unit?
You may use your
FLEX BT
unit more than once a day.
However, you must always leave at least 6 hours
between two sessions, to allow your muscles to
recuperate fully.
How do I know when to replace the pads?
You may notice the signal is weakening even if the
batteries are OK. This usually indicates that the
pads are wearing and will soon need replacing. You
can check this by inserting new batteries and/or
adjusting the shorts to ensure correct positioning.
Replacement pads can be purchased from your
nearest
SLENDERTONE
stockist, on our website at
www.slendertone.com or by calling your local
SLENDERTONE
Careline.
The pads are not sticking to the shorts even though
they are fairly new. Is there any reason for this?
Ensure the patterned side of each pad is always
placed onto the shorts. The black side of the pads
should always be facing you. Press the edges of
each pad very firmly onto the shorts before and
after each session.
The stimulation is uncomfortable. How can I
improve this?
Ensure the pads are positioned correctly and that
they are pressed firmly against your skin. You can
check their placement by switching off your unit and
repositioning the shorts as described on page 4. You
may also find it beneficial to rub a moisturiser into
the skin between sessions.
My skin is red after the session. Is this a problem?
Some redness of the skin after a
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
session is normal. It is partly due to an increase in the
blood-flow under the skin and should fade after the
session. You may also experience some reddening of
the skin due to the pressure of the stretched shorts.
This is common and is the same as the pre s s u re marks
you can get from tight clothing. If the problem persists,
you should stop using the product. On very rare
occasions there may be a reaction to the gel on the
pads. Contact
SLENDERTONE
or your stockist for advice.
The signal on one side of my body feels different to
the other. What should I do?
1 If the signal is weaker on one side of your body,
you can simply increase the intensity button for
that side to make the exercise stronger.
2 Ensure all of the pads are correctly positioned
(see page 4).
3 You can also try tightening the hook and loop
fastenings on the leg with the weaker signal to
see if the strength increases.
I can feel a signal going across my body rather than
up and down the legs. Why is this?
You have a
SLENDERTONE FLEX
Abdominal Training
System unit in your
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
shorts.
The
SLENDERTONE FLEX
Abdominal Training System
unit and the
SLENDERTONE FLEX
Bottom & Thigh Toning
System unit are not interchangeable. Use of either
in an incorrect garment will result in an unbalanced
stimulation and in an inefficient toning session.
I can feel a contraction on the back of my leg but
not the front. What should I do?
If the back of your thigh and your bottom are being
exercised but not the front of your thigh, the small
pad on the front of your thigh is not covering the
metal stud properly or is not flat against your skin.
Pause your exercise, unfasten your shorts and
reposition the pad. Then, refasten the hook and
loop tightly but comfortably.
I can feel a contraction on the front of my leg but not
the back. What should I do?
If the front of your thigh is being exercised but not
the back of your thigh or your bottom, the small pad
on your bottom is not covering the metal stud
properly or is not flat against your skin. Pause your
exercise, unfasten your shorts and reposition the
pad. Then, refasten the hook and loop tightly but
comfortably.
I have inserted new batteries, but cannot feel
any signal. Why?
This can happen with some low-quality batteries. In
order to enjoy the full benefits of your
SLENDERTONE
FLEX
Bottom & Thigh Toning System, you should
always use high-quality, alkaline batteries to
operate your unit.
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I can feel a contraction 0n one leg but not the other.
What should I do?
If one leg is not receiving any signal, try the
following:
1 Fasten the hook and loop on the legs and waist of
your
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
shorts more tightly
to see if that helps.
2 Pause the exercise, unfasten your shorts and
ensure all of the pads on the side with no signal
are fully covering their respective metal studs and
are flat against your skin. Reposition any that are
not flat against your skin and the pad locator,
fasten your shorts tightly and start the exercise
again.
3 If neither of the above solutions help, please
contact your
SLENDERTONE
stockist for advice.
I have reached an intensity of 99 but want to get a
stronger contraction. What should I do?
For a stronger contraction on the bottom, use your
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
shorts sitting down. To improve
the contractions on the front of your thighs, try
tightening the hook and loop on the legs.
My calf muscles are contracting. Is this normal?
Yes.
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control your muscles. Stimulating the sciatic nerve
can cause your calf muscles to contract and is
perfectly safe as long as the sensation is
comfortable.
I feel a tingling above my knee. Is this normal?
Yes. However, if you have a history of joint
problems, especially in the knee area, refer to the
‘Dos and Don’ts’ section on page 10.
There are long delays in programme 4, particularly if
I use the Pause button. Why is this?
The
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
unit’s relaxation phases are
always of the same, or even of a longer duration,
than the contraction phases. The longest relaxation
phase in programme 4 lasts for 10 seconds. If,
having paused a session, you ‘un-pause’ the unit in
the middle of a contraction phase, your unit will not
begin stimulating again until that
contraction/relaxation cycle has finished. This could
be as long as 20 seconds, but the programme will
continue as normal after that.
Can I use my
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
to treat muscles
weakened from lack of use due to injury?
Your
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
may additionally be used for
the alleviation of or compensation for injury.
Consultation with your doctor is required to
establish a rehabilitation programme with the
SLENDERTONE FLEX BT
unit, which would safely provide
improvement to the strength and tone of the
abdominal muscles.
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Product Guarantee
Should your unit develop a fault within two years of purc h a s e ,
SLENDERTONE
will undertake to replace or repair the unit or any
parts found to be defective with no charge for labour or materi-
als, provided the unit *:
• has been used for its intended purpose and in the manner
described in this instruction manual.
• has not been connected to an unsuitable power source.
• has not been subjected to misuse or neglect.
• has not been modified or repaired by anyone other than an
approved
SLENDERTONE
agent.
This guarantee complements existing national guarantee obli-
gations and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
* This excludes consumables (e.g. pads, belt etc.) when subject
to normal wear and tear
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