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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Warnings
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If you are under the care of a Physician, consult with your Physician before using the TOP TENS™.
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The long-term effects of the TOP TENS™ are not known.
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Do not place the electrodes on or close to your heart.
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Do not place the electrodes around or close to your neck. Do not apply stimulation over the neck.
Severe spasm of the muscles may occur and the contractions may be strong enough to close the
airway or cause difficulty in breathing. Stimulation over the neck could also have an adverse effect
on hearing or blood pressure.
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Do not apply stimulation across the chest because the introduction of electrical current into the
chest may cause rhythm disturbances to the heart, which could be lethal.
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Do not place the electrodes on or around your head. The effects of stimulation of the brain are
unknown.
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Do not use the electrodes over or close to sores.
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Do not place the electrodes on the front or sides of the neck, across or through the heart (one
electrode on the front of the chest and one on the back), in the genital region, or on the head,
because of the risk of stimulating inappropriate muscles and organs.
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Do not place the electrodes over any recent scars, broken or inflamed areas of infection or
susceptibility to acne, thrombosis or other vascular problems (e.g. varicose veins), or any part of
the body where feeling is limited.
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Do not place the electrodes over areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g. fractures or sprains).
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Do not use the TOP TENS™ while sleeping.
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Do not use if you feel numbness.
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Do not use the TOP TENS™ in or close to water.
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Do not use the electrodes over or close to cancerous lesions.
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Use the electrodes only on normal, healthy, clean and dry skin. Do not use the electrodes on open
wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red, infected or inflamed skin.
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If you have ever had back surgery, consult your Physician before using the TOP TENS™.
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Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG and ECG alarms) may not operate properly when
electrical stimulation is in use.
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You must position the electrodes and operate the TOP TENS™ ONLY as indicated in this manual.
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Avoid areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g. fractures or sprains).
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Avoid placing the pads over metal implants.
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Avoid using different size electrodes together, doing so can cause skin irritation or increased
