Beurer EM44 - Important Safety Instructions; Safety Symbols and Warnings

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Signs and symbols
The following signs appear in the Safety Section (page 3) and in this manual on page 4, 5, 7, 8 and 15.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL INCLUDING THE SAFETY SECTION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS AND TO MAKE CORRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION Indicates a potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury to the user or patient.
NOTICE
Addresses practices not related to personal injury, such as product and/or property damage.
WARNING
Only use digital TENS units:
− On people.
− For the intended purpose and as specified in these instructions for use. Improper use can be dangerous.
− For external use.
− With the original accessories supplied, which can be re-ordered. Failure to do so invalidates the warranty.
• The long-term eects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
• Do not use expired or worn gel pads which do not adhere properly. This can lead to increased current peaks and skin burns.
• Do not use stimulation over the main arteries around your neck.
• Do not use stimulation over the neck or mouth. Severe spasm of muscles may occur and the contractions may be strong enough
to close the airway or cause diculty breathing.
• Do not apply stimulation directly to the heart area across the chest or on the chest.
• Do not use on your head.