Do's And Don'ts - Slendertone Bottom Instruction Manual

Your product is suitable for use by all healthy adults. However, as with other
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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 unit is in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment.
• You are connected to high-frequency surgical equipment.
• Wearing the device 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
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• At least six weeks after the birth of your baby (you must consult your doctor first).
• One month after an IUD contraceptive device (e.g. coil) has been fitted.
• At least three months after having a Caesarean (you must consult your doctor first).
• 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 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 device as part of a rehabilitation programme.
When applying the pads and garment, always remember to:
• Place the pads and garment ONLY as indicated in this manual.
• Avoid placing the pads or garment on the front or sides of the neck, across or through
the heart (i.e. one pad on the front of the chest and one on the back), on the genitals
or on the head. (Other toning units are available for other areas of the body - details
are available at www.slendertone.com or from your local retailer).
• Application of electrodes 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. varicose 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 pads directly over metal implants.
Possible adverse reactions:
• A small number of isolated skin reactions have been reported by people using muscle
stimulation devices, 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. Standing or lying down is more comfortable at high
intensities.
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dos & don'ts
product until:
To reposition pads during a session:
• Always pause the programme currently running, unfasten the legs and/or waistband
and then refasten it/ them once the position of the pads has been adjusted.
After strenuous exercise or exertion:
• Always use a lower toning intensity to avoid muscle fatigue.
Contact the careline if:
• Your unit 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 gar-
ment during and for a short time after a session.
Note:
• An effective treatment should not cause undue discomfort.
Important:
• Keep your unit out of the reach of children.
• The studs and pads must not be connected to other objects.
• Do not use your unit at the same time as any other device which transfers an electri-
cal current into the body (e.g. another muscle stimulator).
• Cease using your unit if you are feeling light headed or faint. Consult your doctor if
this happens.
• Do not touch the pads or metal studs while the unit is switched on.
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• 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 sensa-
tion before progressing to higher stimulation intensities.
• For hygiene reasons the garment is for use only by one person. Do not share your
garment with anyone else.
• Do not over exert yourself when using muscle stimulation. Any workout should be at
a level comfortable for you.
• will not accept responsibility if the guidelines and instructions supplied
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with this unit are not followed.
• Although compliant with applicable EMC requirements, this device may still interfere
with more sensitive equipment, please move away or switch off.
• You should always ensure that the charger & power supply is positioned so that it is
easy to unplug the power supply from the socket.
• To isolate this equipment from the mains, the charger/power supply plug should be
removed from the socket.
N.B. If you are in any doubt about using your
please consult your doctor before use.
unit for any reason,
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