Safety Instructions
Danger of Injury
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Please keep the device and packaging material out of the reach of children and pets.
There is a danger of injury and suffocation!
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Batteries can be deadly if swallowed. Therefore keep batteries and the device out
of the reach of small children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical assistance
immediately.
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Should a battery have leaked, do not allow your skin, eyes and mucous membranes
to come into contact with the battery acid. If you touch battery acid, rinse the af-
fected sites with abundant fresh water immediately and contact a doctor as soon as
possible.
For Your Health
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If your health means that you belong to a risk group, you should always consult your
doctor before using the device. If necessary, coordinate your training programme
with him.
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Pregnant women should not use the device or should use it only after consultation
with their doctor.
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CAUTION: Stop training immediately if you suddenly feel weak or dizzy. If you feel
sick, have pains in the chest or arms, an irregular heartbeat or other unusual symp-
toms, seek medical attention immediately.
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Before each training session, you should fi rst do a few warm-up exercises without
the device. Begin the exercises slowly and only increase the intensity gradually until
you reach the desired performance level that you are still capable of maintaining.
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Never train with a full stomach. Do not eat any meals for around an hour before and
after training.
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Do not train if you are already tired and weary.
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Always remember that your body needs lots of fl uid when doing any sporting activity.
You should also meet this need for fl uid.
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Follow the instructions in the exercise guide. We explicitly point out that improper
use of the device and excessive training can be detrimental to your health.
The Proper Handling of Batteries
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Before inserting the battery, check that the contacts in the device and on the battery
are clean; clean them if necessary.
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Use only the battery type specifi ed in the technical data (see the "Technical Data"
chapter).
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When replacing batteries, note the correct polarity (+ / –).
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Take the battery out of the device when it is dead or if you will not be using the device
for a prolonged period. This will prevent damage that might occur if a battery leaks.
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Remove dead batteries from the device immediately. Clean all contacts before put-
ting a new battery in the device.
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The battery must not be charged or reactivated in any way, it must not be disassem-
bled, thrown into a fi re, immersed in liquids or short-circuited.
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