Important Safeguards - HoMedics DUO LITE Manuel D'instructions

READ ALL I NST RUCT IONS BEFO RE US E.
SAVE TH ESE I NSTR UCTI ONS FOR FU TU RE R EF E R E N CE .
I M P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S :
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, BASIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
• Pregnant or nursing women must avoid the use of the device.
• Do not use the device if you have skin cancer or on areas at risk of malignancy.
• Do not use the device if you suffer from epilepsy.
• Do not use the device if you are/were under radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the past 3
months.
• Do not use the device if you have an active implant such as a pacemaker, insulin pumps, or similar
devices.
• Do not use on damaged or broken skin or if you have a history of Herpes or Psoriasis outbreak in the
treatment area.
• Do not use if you suffer from kelodial scar formation.
• Do not use if you have taken Tetracycline antibiotics within the last two weeks.
• Do not use if you have been taking medication with the following active ingredients within the last two
weeks: Retinoids, Accutane and Retin-A.
• Do not use the device if you are photosensitive or have other diseases related to light sensitivity.
• Do not use if you suffer from metabolic conditions, such as diabetes.
• Do not use if you have had a skin peel or other skin resurfacing procedure within the last 6 – 8
weeks.
• Do not use the device if you were exposed to strong sunlight or an artificial tanning machine during
the past 30 days.
• Do not use the device if you have dark spots such as large freckles, moles or blisters on the treatment
area.
• NEVER use flammable liquids such as alcohol or acetone to clean the skin before using the device.
• Do not use the device on the face above the cheek line; around the eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes as
this could cause serious eye damage.
• Do not use the device over mucous membranes as in the nose and ears
• The device should not be used on tattoos, permanent make up and intimate body parts such as
nipples, genitalia or around the anus.
• If you see extreme redness of the skin, blistering, or burns STOP USE IMMEDIATELY!
• Do not look directly at the light coming from the applicator and the lamp cartridge.
• Do not use the device for any purpose other than hair reduction.
• Use of the device may cause temporary skin color changes.
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• Do not apply continuous pulses (one after the other) with the applicator on any one spot on your
skin during treatment. Doing so causes extensive heat to build-up and may result in possible skin
damage or scarring.
• Do not return to a previously treated spot until 10 seconds have passed. Doing so causes
extensive heat to build-up and may result in possible skin damage or scarring.
• Do not open or repair the device as it contains dangerous electrical components which may cause
physical damage.
• Do not use the device with any additional accessories that are not part of its intended use.
• Always disconnect the power cord from the wall electrical outlet after use. Note: complete power
shutdown is achieved only when the power cord is unplugged.
S A F E T Y C A U T I O N S :
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
• Do not use the device where it can come into contact with liquids (wet environment). This can
cause electric shock.
• If the device is dropped into liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not remove the device from the
liquid until unplugged – wait at least 2 minutes to remove. Do not use the device again, contact
HoMedics Consumer Relations.
• Do not use the device if any parts show signs of damage. This may result in injury.
• Always keep the device away from the hair of your head to avoid accidental burns.
• Always keep the device away from objects other than the skin while treating (e.g. clothes, brushes,
wires, cords, laces, etc) to avoid accidents.
• Do Not rinse any components of the device with any kind of liquid to avoid damaging the device.
CAUTION:
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities unless they have been instructed by a person responsible for their safety, according to
the instructions for use.
• This appliance can be used by persons aged from 14 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision. The effects of use on under 18s has not been tested
and is unknown.
• KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN'S REACH.
WARNING:
Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
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