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Your product is suitable for use by all healthy adults. However,
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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. Some of the points below are gender specific.
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 controller is in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to shortwave or microwave
therapy equipment.
• You are connected to high-frequency surgical equipment.
• Wearing the product 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
• At least six weeks after the birth of your baby (you must consult your
doctor first).
• At least three months after having a Caesarean (you must consult your
doctor first).
• One month after an IUD contraceptive device (e.g. coil) has been fitted.
• The heavy days of your period have finished.
Please get your doctor's or physiotherapist's permission before using
your product if:
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• You wish to use a
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ensure the intensity is kept low.
• 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 product as part of a rehabilitation programme.
When applying the gel pads and belt, always remember to :
• Place the gel pads and belt ONLY on the abdomen, as indicated in this
manual.
• Avoid placing the gel pads or belt 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), in the genital region or on the head. (Other toning
products are available for other areas of the body - details are available at
www.slendertone.com or from your local retailer)
• Application of gel pads 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. vari-
cose 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 stimulators, 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.
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product until:
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belt and have a bad back. You should also
To reposition gel pads during a session:
• Always pause the programme currently running, unfasten the belt and
then refasten it behind your back once the position of the gel pads has
been adjusted.
After strenuous exercise or exertion:
• Always use a lower toning intensity to avoid muscle fatigue.
Contact slendertone Customer Care if:
• Your product is not working correctly. Do not use it in the meantime.
• You experience any irritation, skin reaction, hypersensitivity or other
adverse reaction. You should, however, note that some reddening of
the skin can appear under the belt during and for a short time after a
session.
Note:
• An effective treatment should not cause undue discomfort.
Important:
• Keep the product out of the reach of children.
• The studs and gel pads must not be connected to other objects.
• Do not use your controller at the same time as any other device which
transfers an electrical current into the body (e.g. another muscle stimulator).
• Cease using your product if you are feeling light headed or faint. Consult
your doctor if this happens.
• Do not touch the gel pads or metal studs while the controller is switched on.
• Do not use while driving, operating machinery or cycling.
• For first time users, muscle stimulation can be an unusual sensation. We
recommend that you begin with low stimulation intensities to familiarise
yourself with the sensation before progressing to higher stimulation inten-
sities.
• For hygiene reasons the belt is for use only by one person. Do not share
your belt with anyone else.
• Do not over exert yourself when using muscle stimulation. Any workout
should be at a level comfortable for you.
• Do not use the product if you are wearing a belly-button ring. Remove
the ring before you begin a session.
• Although compliant with applicable EMC requirements, this product may
still interfere with more sensitive equipment, please move away or turn off.
• will not accept responsibility if the guidelines and instructions
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supplied with this product are not followed.
N.B. If you are in any doubt about using your
any reason, please consult your doctor before use.
product for
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