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isolated cases of vagal responses (feeling of faintness). If
you feel faint, switch off the device immediately, lie down
and support the legs in an elevated position (approx. 5 –
10 min).
• The treatment should be comfortable. If the device does
not work properly, or you feel unwell or experience pain,
stop using it immediately.
• Only remove the cuff once the device has been switched
off.
• Do not use the device near (~ 1 m) shortwave or micro-
wave devices (such as mobile phones) as these may
cause fluctuations in the output values of the device.
• Never immerse the device in water or other liquids.
• Do not use in the vicinity of highly flammable substanc-
es, gases or explosives.
Notes on the electrodes
Important
• The electrodes must not be attached to open areas of
skin.
• Max. recommended output value for electrodes is 5 mA/
cm .
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• Effective current densities over 2 mA/cm
creased attentiveness from the user.
Warning
To avoid damage to health, we strongly advise against
using the device in the following situations:
• Do not use the device if you have a pacemaker
or other implants, such as an insulin pump or
metal implants.
• If you have a high temperature (e.g. > 39 °C).
• If you have a known or acute cardiac arrhythmia (ar-
rhythmia), or disorders of the heart's impulse and con-
duction system.
• If you suffer from a seizure disorder (e.g. epilepsy).
• If you are pregnant.
• If you have cancer.
• After an operation, if strong muscle contractions could
affect the healing process.
• On acutely or chronically affected (injured or irritated)
skin, e.g. inflamed skin, whether painful or not, or red-
dened skin.
• On rashes (e.g. allergies), burns, bruises, swellings, as
well as open and healing wounds.
• On surgical scars that are still healing.
• If you are connected to a high-frequency surgical device.
This may lead to burns under the electrical muscle stim-
require in-
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ulation areas.
• Under the influence of pain-relieving medication, alcohol
or sleeping tablets.
• While undertaking any activity where an unexpected
reaction (e.g. strong muscle contractions even at low
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