Omron Max Power Relief PM500 Instruction Manual page 11

4. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
BATTERY
• Do not throw the batteries into a fire. The batteries may explode.
• Dispose of the unit, batteries, and components according to applicable legal
regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental pollution.
• Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries as this will shorten the battery life.
• During therapy, do not remove the battery cover and do not touch the battery terminals.
• Do not use batteries after their expiration date.
PADS
• The size, shape and type of pads may affect the safety and effectiveness of electrical
stimulation.
• The electrical performance characteristics of pads may affect the safety and
effectiveness of electrical stimulation.
• Using pads that are too small or incorrectly applied, could result in discomfort or
skin burns.
• Detach the pads before replacing the batteries.
General Precautions
• The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are unknown.
• Apply stimulation to only normal, intact, clean, dry and healthy skin.
• TENS is not effective in treating the original source or cause of the pain, including headache.
• TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain management therapies.
• TENS devices do not cure disease or injuries.
• TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the sensation of pain that
would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism.
• Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a practitioner qualified in the
management of pain patients.
• You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation
or electrical conductive medium (gel).
• Keep unit away from young children. The unit contains small pieces that may be swallowed.
Immediately contact your physician.
• Ensure that this device has acclimated to room temperature before using. Using this
device after an extreme temperature change could lead to an improper operation. OMRON
recommends waiting for approximately 2 hours for the device to warm up or cool down
when the device is used in an environment within the temperature specified as operating
conditions after it is stored either at the maximum or at the minimum storage temperature.
For operating, storage and transport conditions, refer to page 34.
• The clip may fall off if attached to soft or thin clothing.
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