Babycare TENS Obi TENS - Manual (Page 4)

Precautions and contraindications
1. Do NOT use the Obi TENS if you have a cardiac
pacemaker.
2. Check with your medical adviser before using if you
suffer from a heart condition, epilepsy, undiagnosed
pain, have any metal implants, or any doubts
whatsoever.
3. TENS must NOT be used before the 37th week
of pregnancy.
4. Never use TENS to mask undiagnosed pain since
this could require urgent treatment.
5. If you are pregnant, do NOT place the electrodes
over your abdomen.
General Precautions
1. Do NOT use this unit without first reading these
instructions.
2. Do NOT immerse the Obi TENS in any liquid.
3. Do NOT place it close to any source of excessive heat
or operate it in the presence of flammable gas.
4. Do NOT drop this unit onto a hard surface.
5. Do NOT attempt to dismantle the Obi TENS.
7. Only use specified batteries and electrodes.
8. If damaged, do not use. Return to supplier.
9. Remove the batteries when not in use.
10. Do NOT use while driving or operating potentially
dangerous machinery or while using a microwave.
11. Keep out of the reach of children.
12. Do NOT place electrodes on or near the eyes, in the
mouth, over the front or sides of the neck, across the
head, heart, or an area of broken, inflamed, infected
or numb skin. Electrodes should generally only be
applied to skin with normal sensation unless under
medical supervision.
13. Do NOT use in the presence of tuberculosis,
malignant tumours, very high or very low blood
pressure, epilepsy, high fever or acute inflammatory
disease unless under medical supervision.
14. A mild shock may be caused if one electrode is
accedentially removed. In the event of this
happening the unit should be turned off immediately.
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