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a high level of strain on the muscle, thus
promoting the muscular structure.
5. CONTRAINDICATIONS,
WARNINGS &
CAUTIONS
In this manual:
A
Contraindication
is used
when a device should not be
used because the risk of use clearly
outweighs any foreseeable benefits
and may result in serious injury or
death.
Warning
is used when failure to
follow the instructions may
result in serious injury or death.
A
Caution
is used when failure
to follow the instructions may
result in a minor or moderate injury, or
damage to the device or other property.
Notes
are used to provide
clarification or
recommendation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
•
Do NOT use
if you have a
pacemaker (or if you have a heart
rhythm problem) or with any
electronic medical devices.
Using
this unit with electronic medical
devices may cause erroneous
operation of the device. Stimulation
in the direct vicinity of an implanted
device may affect some models.
•
Do NOT use
during the first three
months of pregnancy.
It is not known
whether TENS and EMS may affect
foetal development.
•
Do NOT use
on the abdomen in the
later stages of pregnancy.
Stop
using immediately if you experience
unexpected contractions.
WARNINGS:
Do NOT use
when driving, operating
machinery, or similar actions needing
muscular control.
Loose electrode
pads, damaged leads, or sudden
changes in contact may cause brief
involuntary muscle movements.
Do NOT use
to mask or relieve
undiagnosed pain.
This may delay
diagnosis of a progressive condition.
Do NOT use
if you have, in the area
being treated: active or suspected
cancer or undiagnosed pain with a
history of cancer.
Stimulation directly
through a confirmed or suspected
malignancy should be avoided as it may
stimulate growth and promote spread of
cancer cells.
Do NOT
modify the equipment. There
are no user serviceable parts. No
modification of this equipment is
allowed.
Do NOT use
optional electrodes on the
front of the neck. Stimulation on the
front of the neck can affect your heart
rate or cause contraction of the throat.
Do NOT use
optional electrodes across
the chest. Very strong stimulation
across the chest may cause an extra
heartbeat and/or rhythm disturbances
to your heart, which could be lethal.
Do NOT use
Beauty Max while
simultaneously connected to high
frequency surgical equipment as it may
result in burns at the site of stimulator
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