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Before using the device, consult your doctor if any of the following applies to you:
• Serious illnesses, in particular if you suspect or have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, a blood coagulation disorder, pro-
pensity to thrombo-embolic conditions or recurrent malignant growths.
• Any skin conditions.
• Unexplained chronic pain in any part of the body.
• Diabetes.
• Any sensory impairment that reduces the feeling of pain (e.g. metabolic disorders).
• If you are receiving medical treatment.
• In the event of complaints linked to stimulation treatment.
• If you suffer from persistently irritated skin due to long-term stimulation at the same electrode site.
Battery Handling Safety Precautions
• Keep batteries away from children and pets. Batteries may be harmful if swallowed. Should a child or pet swallow a battery, seek
medical assistance immediately.
• Use alkaline batteries.
• Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
• Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
• Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc or rechargeable batteries) or old batteries with fresh
ones. Always replace batteries as a simultaneous set.
• If the batteries in the device are depleted or the device will not be used for a long period of time,remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
• Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture (followbattery manufacturer's direc-
tions.)
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Remove discharged batteries from the product and dispose/recycle in compliance with all applicable laws.
The device is not a substitute for medical consultation and treatment. Consult your doctor first if you are experiencing any pain or are
suffering from an illness.
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