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Rio GO User Manual

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  • Page 1 user guide © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014...
  • Page 2 © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014...
  • Page 3 WARNINGS • Please read all instructions thoroughly before using the product and retain for future reference. • This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have ©...
  • Page 4 WARNINGS • This appliance must only be supplied at safety extra low voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance. • If any part of the mains adapter or cord are damaged, discontinue use. Contact Customer Care to arrange a replacement. ©...
  • Page 5 • Inbuilt safety features protect the eye being exposed to the laser, however, never aim the unit at or near eyes. • Do NOT use near flammable materials. • Reflection Hazard: Please remove all jewellery in the vicinity of the treatment area before use. •...
  • Page 6 WARNINGS • This is a sensitive laser scanning product. Care should be taken to avoid damage to the mechanism in the unit. • Do NOT dismantle or repair. If you have any problems using the product, contact our Customer Care Department. ©...
  • Page 7 © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014 Lasers work by delivering an intense beam of light made up of a single wavelength. Go Laser operates at a wavelength that selectively targets the melanin in the hair follicle, causing the hair follicle to absorb the laser energy.
  • Page 8 KNOW YOUR GO LASER Touch pins (x2) Laser aperture Treatment Indicator Ring Treatment button Blue treatment light Power level increase button (+) © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014 Power level decrease button (-) Power levels (1–5) Scan mode button £...
  • Page 9 POWER LEVELS © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014...
  • Page 10 What you should expect to feel? You may feel individual hairs being treated, which is like a mild pin prick, and a slight warming of the area being treated. However, most people don’t feel anything. © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014...
  • Page 11 Who should not use Go Laser? Laser hair treatment is not suitable for the following skin tones or hair types: • Afro-Caribbean or black skin complexions – the concentration of melanin in the skin is too high • White or grey hair – insufficient melanin present in the hair...
  • Page 12 SKIN TYPES AND POWER LEVEL GUIDE Skin Colour Tanning History Maximum Power level Very fair, “transparent” Always burns, never tans Subject to patch test all 5 Fair Always burns power levels can be used Fair to light olive Burns mildly ©...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED ✓ PATCH TEST 24 hours before treatment check for any reaction by treating a small area first. The + and - buttons increase or reduce power levels. Treat several areas on each power level up to the maximum power level for your skin type (see table).
  • Page 14 Most body hair can be treated using laser hair removal - the most common areas are the face, underarms, legs, chest, back and bikini line. We do NOT recommend using the Go Laser on eyebrows. Can I use laser hair removal on sensitive skin?

  • Page 15: Security Features

    SECURITY FEATURES Security key The key allows the unit to be safely locked when not in use. Insert the security key and unlock by turning clockwise so that when the security key is removed, the arrow lines up with the green dot. ©...
  • Page 16 SECURITY FEATURES When the security code sequence is correctly entered, the unit will emit a beep and the blue lights around the scan mode button and single hair mode button will flash ready for selection. The lowest power level Indicator light will also illuminate.

  • Page 17: Treatment Modes

    TREATMENT MODES The treatment modes sequentially target single hairs in each treatment. scan mode - multiple hair single hair mode - single hair treatment treatment area area © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014 indentation indentation mark mark Place opening over hair Overlap by a third A small indentation mark will be left by pressing the The single hair mode treats a small area...

  • Page 18: How To Use

    HOW TO USE 1. Connect mains adapter lead into the power socket at the bottom of the unit and plug into the mains. 2. Use the security key to unlock the unit. See security features on page 15. © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014 3.
  • Page 19 6. Place the unit onto the skin over the area you wish to treat ensuring the touch pins are in contact with the skin. Go Laser has a skin detect feature; when correctly positioned the blue treatment light will illuminate.
  • Page 20 HOW TO USE 7. Press and HOLD the treatment button to start the laser treatment. The blue treatment light will flash on and off to indicate laser treatment is in progress and the unit will beep repeatedly. When the laser treatment is complete, the blue treatment light will stay illuminated. You can now move onto the next area of hairs to be treated.
  • Page 21 Note: If you experience unexpected behaviour of this product then it is possible some external electromagnetic interference is responsible e.g. electric motors/loudspeakers etc. You should remove this source and restart the product to restore full operation. At no time will the laser fire unintentionally.
  • Page 22 Can I use other hair removal methods between treatments? Because Go Laser needs a hair to be present in the follicle hair removal methods which pluck the hair, such as waxing, epilators and tweezing are NOT suitable for use between treatments. Bleaching hairs is also NOT suitable as it removes the pigment and renders the laser ineffective.
  • Page 23 AFTERCARE ADVICE How often can I repeat treatments? As long as the hair follicle or surrounding skin is not red, sore or inflamed, treatment can be repeated after 24 hours. Most people wait 3–4 weeks between treatments to see which hairs have been shed and to identify new regrowth. The timing for follow on treatments is not critical.
  • Page 24 THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014 Active Growth Phase Resting Degradation Phase Phase...
  • Page 25 CLEANING THE LASER APERTURE Periodically check whether there are any smoke deposits on the laser aperture. A build up of deposits will affect the efficiency of the laser. If you notice any deposits, switch the unit OFF and unplug the mains adapter. Then simply clean ©...

  • Page 26: Do's And Don'ts

    DO’S AND DON’TS ✓ After use always unplug the mains adapter and store out of reach of children. ✓ Only use this product with the mains adapter supplied. ✓ To protect the laser, do not store at temperatures exceeding 40ºC. ✓...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Make a note of the serial number of your product from the base of the unit and I have lost my keys. contact Customer Care who will be happy to send you a replacement key. The laser treatment is not starting when the Ensure the touch pins are making contact with the skin and you are in a well lit ©...
  • Page 28 CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE SEQUENCE You can set your own security code once you have unlocked the unit with the security key and entered the security sequence. BEFORE pressing any other buttons, press these buttons in the following order; treatment button 3 times, scan mode 3 times, single hair mode 3 times and treatment button 3 times. The power level 5 light will flash.
  • Page 29 RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Deep Pore Cleanser © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014 Uses micro-current technology to cleanse, moisturise, and refresh, leaving the skin invigorated, vibrant and deeply cleansed.

  • Page 30: Customer Care

    GUARANTEE To register your two year guarantee online, visit: www.riobeauty.com/warranty_online.htm DISPOSAL The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill.
  • Page 31 © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014 CLASS 1 PRODUCT CONTAINING CLASS 3B LASER...
  • Page 32 © Copyright The Dezac Group Ltd. 2014 www.riobeauty.com Rio, Dezac and Go Laser Hair Remover are trademarks of The Dezac Group Ltd © The Dezac Group Ltd 2014 Manufactured by The Dezac Group Ltd PO Box 17, Cheltenham, England GL53 7ET...

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