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Before you start:
Please carefully read and understand the following warnings and cautions to ensure the safe and correct
use of this device and to prevent injury.
• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly.
• Connect the cable to the gel pads and then connect to the unit (see page 7 for more details).
• Attach the gel pads around the area of pain. Please see section ‘Gel Pad Positioning’ for details of
where to place the pads (page 11).
• Do not use the gel pads if they are scratched or damaged in any way.
The Dual Channel TENS Digital Pain Reliever is a medical device that has been subject to stringent testing.It is
safe to use for most people, with the following exceptions:
• People with pacemakers, pulse regulators or any other implanted medical devices.
• People with heart rhythm problems.
• Cancer patients, people with diabetes or epilepsy should seek advice from their consultant or doctor before
use.
• The use of the device must be supervised by an able adult of sound mind.
• People with inflammation, acute diseases, or infectious skin wounds.
• NOT SUITABLE FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY OR LABOUR. Please ask your Lloydspharmacist about other
drug free pain relief during pregnancy.
• Not suitable for children under 16 years of age.
• Patients must consult their doctor before using this device if receiving any physical therapy or suffering from
any of the following:
º Acute diseases
º Heart diseases or heart rhythm problems
º A fever
º Abnormal blood pressure
º Skin conditions including broken or damaged skin and people with loss of feeling in areas of the body
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• Do not use the device with an electrocardiograph meter (ECG) or any other medical apparatus.
• Do not use the device with any topically applied creams or ointments etc.
• Do not place gel pads on the head,face,throat,back of neck,heart, chest area, eyes, oral cavity, sexual organs
or onto the spine or bones.
• Do not use on scarred areas following surgery for at least 10 months after the operation.
• Do not use on or around an area of the body with skin disease, damage or inflammation.
• Do not use on a wet body.
• Do not use on stomach muscles within 90 minutes of eating.
• Pregnant women, people with leprosy, people with chronic alcoholism should not use this product.
• For treatment of pain control, muscle injuries or rehabilitation,this device should be used under close
supervision and direction of your doctor or professional therapist.
• The unit must be turned off before moving the gels pads to different parts of the body.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
• Do not use the device in the bathroom or in any other area of high humidity as this may cause an
uncomfortable intense stimulation.
• Do not use the device whilst driving or operating any other mechanical equipment.
• Do not use the device whilst sleeping.
• Avoid contact of the gel pads with anything made of metal, such as belts or necklaces.
• The device has no AP or APG protection.
AP: Flammable anaesthetic proof mixtures with air.
APG: Flammable anaesthetic proof mixtures with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Do not insert the gel pad cables into any other socket other than the socket of the device as instructed, as
this may lead to an electric shock.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the device in any way as this may lead to malfunctioning or an incident.
• An attempted repair by unauthorised persons invalidates the warranty.
Please stop using the Dual ChannelTENS Digital Pain Reliever immediately if you notice any reddening of your skin,
if you feel any discomfort or feel unwell. Seek medical advice.Improper use of the Dual ChannelTENS Digital Pain
Reliever can lead to harm and damage. For safe use of the product, please note the following safety instructions:
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