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DOS AND DON’TS
Your
SLENDERTONE
product is suitable for use by all healthy adults. However, as with other
forms of exercise, some care is needed when using it, so always follow the points below
and read your user manual carefully before use.
Please do not use if:
•
You have an electronic implant (e.g. cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator) or suffer from
any other heart problem.
• You are pregnant.
• You suffer from cancer, epilepsy or are under medical supervision for cognitive
dysfunction.
• The product is in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to shortwave or microwave therapy
equipment.
• You are connected to high-frequency surgical equipment.
• Wearing the device necessitates placement over areas at which drugs/ medicines are
administered by injection (short term or long term) e.g. hormone treatment.
Please wait before using your
SLENDERTONE
product until:
• At least six weeks after the birth of your baby (you must consult your doctor first).
• One month after an IUD contraceptive device (e.g. coil) has been fitted.
• At least three months after having a Caesarean (you must consult your doctor first).
• The heavy days of your period have finished.
Please get your doctor’s or physiotherapist’s permission before using your
SLENDERTONE
product if:
• You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this guide.
• You have recently had an operation.
• You take insulin for diabetes.
• You want to use it on a young child.
• You suffer from muscle or joint problems.
• Using the device as part of a rehabilitation programme.
When applying the gel pads and garment, always remember to:
• Place the gel pads and garment ONLY as indicated in this manual.
• Avoid placing the gel pads or garment on the front or sides of the neck, across or
through the heart (i.e. one gel pad on the front of the chest and one on the back), on the
genitals or on the head. (Other toning units are available for other areas of the body -
details are available at www.slendertone.com or from your local retailer).
• Application of electrodes near the thorax may increase the risk of cardiac fibrillation.
• Avoid any recent scars, broken or inflamed skin, areas of infection or susceptibility to
acne, thrombosis or other vascular problems (e.g. varicose veins), or any parts of the
body where feeling is limited.
• Avoid areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g. fractures or sprains).
• Avoid placing the gel pads directly over metal implants.
Possible adverse reactions:
• A small number of isolated skin reactions have been reported by people using muscle
stimulation devices, including allergies, a prolonged reddening of the skin and acne.
• On very rare occasions, first-time users of EMS have reported feeling light-headed or
faint. We recommend that you use the product while seated until you become
accustomed to the sensation. Standing or lying down is more comfortable at high
intensities.
