Important Notes; Safety Notes - Beurer EM 29 Gebrauchsanweisung

3. Important notes

Safety notes

Warning
• Only use the knee and elbow TENS:
– On humans
– For external use
– For the intended purpose and as specified in these in-
structions for use.
• Any form of improper use can be dangerous.
• In the event of an acute emergency, the provision of first
aid has top priority.
• This device is not intended for commercial or clinical
use; it is designed exclusively for self-treatment in a pri-
vate home.
• Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the
device or accessories. If you have any doubts, do not
use the device and contact your retailer or the specified
Customer Services address.
• If you have health concerns of any kind, consult your GP!
• The knee and elbow TENS is for external use on human
knees or elbows only. Using the device on other parts of
the body can lead to serious health problems.
• Slight reddening of the skin after use is normal and will
subside after a short period.
Do not use the device again until the reddening has dis-
appeared.
• If the skin becomes irritated over longer treatment times,
select a shorter application time instead.
• If more serious skin irritation occurs, stop the treatment
and seek medical assistance.
• This device is not intended for use by children or people
with restricted physical, sensory (e.g. reduced sensitivity
to pain) or mental skills or a lack of experience and/or a
lack of knowledge, unless they are supervised by a per-
son who is responsible for their safety or are instructed
by such a person on how to use the device.
• Keep packaging material away from children (risk of suf-
focation!).
• Do not use any additional parts that are not recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.
• Do not move the cuff or put it on if the control unit is
switched on.
• Only connect the connection cable for the electrode plug
to the intended control unit and the universal cuff that is
included.
• Do not pull on the connection cables during treatment.
• Do not bend or pull on the end of the connection cable.
• Do not wear any electronic devices, such as watches,
while using the device.
Precautions
Warning
• During the initial few minutes, use the device while sitting
or lying down to minimise the risk of injuries as a result of
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