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2.2 Important Safety Precautions and Warnings
It is important that you read all the warnings and
precautions included in this manual because they are
intended to keep you safe, prevent risk of 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,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.).
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) This device should not be used on an 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 serious arterial circulatory problems in the
lower limbs.
