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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Store this instruction manual in a safe place, along with your warranty card, purchase
receipt and packaging box for future reference. Please pay particular attention to the
safety information and familiarise yourself with the procedure before assembling the unit.
• Check that you have all the component parts on page 4 of the manual and
familiarise yourself with each part before proceeding.
• Takeallthettingsoutoftheplasticbagandseparatethemintotheirgroups.
• Ensure you have enough space to lay out all the parts before assembly.
WARNINGS
• Long term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are not known.
• Safety not determined for use during pregnancy
• Persons with heart problems: DO NOT USE.
• Persons with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy: DO NOT USE.
• DO NOT stimulate over the carotid sinus nerves (or any part of the front of the
throat)especiallyinpersonswithknownsensitivitytothecarotidsinusreex.
• DO NOT place over the front of the neck or mouth. Severe muscle spasms of
the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur.The contractions may be strong
enough to close the airway and obstruct or stop breathing.
• DO NOT apply transcerebrally (through the head).
• DO NOT apply current through the chest (transthoracic) as introduction of
electrical current through the heart may cause arrhythmias.
• Machinemustnotbeusedoverswollen,infectedorinamedareasorskineruptions,
e.g. Phlebitis,Thrombophlebitis, Phlebothrombosis,Varicose Veins etc. Emboli in the
calf or elsewhere can dislodge and cause pulmonary embolism or stoke.
• This machine must be kept out of reach of children.
