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15. TROUBLESHOOTING
If your TENS machine is not working properly please check the
following:
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16
If the above review has failed to resolve your problem, or to
report unexpected operation or events, call TensCare or your
local dealer (address on back cover) for advice.
16. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
If you are in any doubt about any of these warnings please
consult your medical adviser.
Do not use
TENS:
• If you have a heart pacemaker or have a heart
rhythm problem.
TENS in the direct vicinity of a pacemaker may affect some models.
If TENS is applied on the front of the neck this can affect your heart rate.
Very strong TENS across the chest may cause an extra heartbeat.
• If you have epilepsy
TENS may affect seisure threshold
• During the first three months of pregnancy
It is not known whether TENS may affect foetal development
• On the abdomen in the later stages of pregnancy
Stop using immediately if you experience unexpected contractions
• When driving, operating machinery, or similar actions needing
fine control
loose pads, damaged leads, or sudden changes in contact may cause brief
involuntary muscle movements
• To mask or relieve undiagnosed pain
may delay diagnosis of progressive condition.
Caution:
• Observe caution when using the Touch TENS at the same
time as being connected to monitoring equipment with body
worn electrode pads
it may interfere with the signals being monitored.
• Strong electromagnetic fields (electrosurgery/microwave
cookers/mobile phones) may affect the correct operation of this
unit - See section 21. If it appears to behave unusually, move it
away from these devices.
• Use caution following recent surgical procedures
stimulation may disrupt the healing process.
• Simultaneous connection to a high frequency surgical equipment
may result in burns and damage to the stimulator.
Problem Possible causes Solution
No display Flat batteries Replace batteries
Batteries inserted incorrectly Check
Damaged battery tray contacts Contact supplier
Low battery Low batteries Replace batteries
display
No sensation Incorrect connection Have you applied both electrode
pads (per lead wire) to
ensure a complete circuit?
Not strong enough Increase strength.
Most users will feel something
at a setting below 20
Output will Open circuit cut-out Ensure machine is attached
not increase operating. to your body correctly.
above zero Lead not connected to Try using the second lead.
body or faulty/damaged Purchase replacement if necessary.
(Lead wires can break at the bend where they leave the machine, giving
no, or intermittent, output)
Sudden If you disconnect and re-connect Always increase strength gradually
change in a few minutes later, the signal after disconnecting the lead or pads.
sensation will feel quite a lot stronger.