Precautions and Contraindications
1. Do
NOT
use the Smart TENS if you have a cardiac
pacemaker.
2.
Check with your medical adviser before using if you
suffer from a heart condition, epilepsy, undiagnosed
pain, have any metal implants, or any doubts
whatsoever.
3.
TENS must
NOT
be used before the 37th week of
pregnancy.
4.
Never use TENS to mask undiagnosed pain since
this could require urgent treatment.
5.
If you are pregnant, do
NOT
place the electrodes
over your abdomen.
General Precautions
1.
Do
NOT
use this unit without first reading these
instructions.
2.
Do
NOT
immerse the Smart TENS in any liquid.
3. Do
NOT
place it close to any source of excessive heat
or operate it in the presence of flammable gas.
4. Do
NOT
drop this unit onto a hard surface.
5. Do
NOT
attempt to dismantle the Smart TENS.
7.
Only use specified batteries and electrodes.
8.
If damaged, do not use. Return to supplier.
9.
Remove the batteries when not in use.
10. Do
NOT
use while driving or operating potentially
dangerous machinery or while using a microwave.
11. Keep out of the reach of children.
12. Do
NOT
place electrodes on or near the eyes, in the
mouth, over the front or sides of the neck, across the
head, heart, or an area of broken, inflamed, infected
or numb skin. Electrodes should generally only be
applied to skin with normal sensation unless under
medical supervision.
13. Do
NOT
use in the presence of tuberculosis,
malignant tumours, very high or very low blood
pressure, epilepsy, high fever or acute inflammatory
disease unless under medical supervision.
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