Omron E4 Tens User manual

Instruction manual page 01
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E4 Tens Massager
Low-Frequency Electronic Pulse Massager
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Introduction
The Omron E4 Tens is a massager to relieve pain and fatigue of your muscles. It can be used for
treatment of several parts of the body, e.g. shoulders, knees, elbows, soles of the feet, calves and the
lower back.
Table of contents Page
1 Safety precautions 2
2 Overview 2
2.1 Control functions 3
3 How to obtain a correct treatment 4
3.1 Program 4
3.2 Settings 5
4 Preparation 5
4.1 Insert batteries 5
4.2 To use the massager for the first time 6
4.3 Attach Long Life pads 7
5 Operation 8
5.1 Treatment program 8
5.2 Setting 8
6 End of treatment and care 9
7 Storage 10
8 Troubleshooting and maintenance 11
8.1 Maintenance and spare parts 11
8.2 Replace batteries 11
9 Technical data 12
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General
• Do not let children or infirm people have
access to the massager.
• Do not apply Long Life pad during treatment on
other person.
Do not use the massager under the following
circumstances:
• Persons with medical implants, e.g. heart
pacemakers.
• Simultaneously with other medical devices, e.g.
respirators and electrocardiographs.
• Any condition where your doctor deems low
frequency electrotherapy inappropriate.
• While driving.
• While sleeping.
Consult your doctor:
• During an acute, contagious or infectious disease.
• When suffering from a malignant tumour.
• During pregnancy or during menstruation.
• When suffering from cardiac dysfunction or
abnormal blood pressure.
• Varicose veins.
• When having high fever.
• During medical treatment, especially those that
are leading to discomfort.
Tips for use
• Do not apply ointment to the skin.
• Do not apply the Long Life pads near the heart,
above the neck, on the head, around the mouth.
• Do not apply the Long Life pads on skin with
disorders.
• Treat one part of the body for maximum 30
minutes.
Caution
• Do not drop the massager.
• Put the Long Life pads only on skin or on the
Long Life pads holder to avoid damage of the
adhesive surfaces of the pads.
• Do not use the massager in a sauna or while
taking a bath or shower.
• Keep cellular phones 5 meters out of range
during treatment.
1. Safety precautions
2. Overview
AMain unit
BElectrode cord with safety plug
CRed connector
DWhite connector
ELong Life pads
FLong Life pads holder
GBattery compartment
HSoft fabric storage case
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JDisplay:
J1 Minutes to go during treatment,
J2 Blinking bar shows frequency,
J3 Indication Point,
J4 Indication Wide.
KLow frequency button: to select treatment for
stiff muscles.
LHigh frequency button: to select treatment for
acute pain.
MOn/Off and Adjustment Dial Switch: to turn
on/off the power and to adjust the intensity.
NDisplay shows on/off, intensity 0 to 10.
PPart of the body button: to select region.
QIndication Part of the body button (shoulder,
joint, arm, sole, leg, back).
RMassage button: to select favourite massage
method.
SIndication massage method (tap, knead, push
and rub).
THyper button: to select gradual increase of
intensity.
USoft button: to select soft stimulation.
VRepeat button: to repeat favourite stimulation.
WPoint/Wide:
W1 Left (red) Long Life pad,
W2 Pulse is applied on one point,
W3 Right (white) Long Life pad,
W4 Pulse is applied on a wider surface.
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2.1 Control functions
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3. How to obtain a correctt treatment
3.1 Program
To obtain a correct treatment you have available twelve treatment programs (see table below).
A treatment program runs during 15 minutes.
Complaint Program Effect
1Stiff muscles, Different combinations of vibrations on a low
numbness frequency to promote blood circulation. This program
is effective over a long period
2Acute pain High frequency vibrations relieve acute pain promptly
3Stiff shoulders Different vibrations promote blood circulation
and relieve fatigue
4Acute elbow High frequency vibrations relieve pain promptly
or knee pain
5Arm fatigue Different vibrations promote blood circulation
6Swelling and Different vibrations promote circulation of blood
foot fatigue and body fluid in the feet
7Swelling and Different vibrations promote circulation of blood
calf fatigue and body fluid in the limbs
8Back pain or Low frequency vibrations promote circulation of
lower back blood and relieve pain (neuralgia)
stiffness
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Various symptoms Your favourite massage method (tap, knead, push
11 or rub) relieves stiffness, pain and fatigue
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4. Preparation3.2 Settings
Several settings can be made to get your favourite
treatment. You can compose your favourite treat-
ment at the beginning of the treatment program
and you can change it any time.
Hyper mode and Soft mode
You can select either Hyper mode or Soft mode.
Hyper mode increases gradual stimulation during
treatment and relieves stiffness effectively. Soft
mode stimulates without giving the feeling of
irritation and relieves stiffness comfortably.
Treatment surface
The treatment can be applied on a specific point
or to a wider surface of the Long Life pads.
Intensity
The intensity level of the massage is adjustable
with a dial switch.
Repeat
You can repeat your favourite stimulation. If the
repeat button is activated the device will repeat the
last part of the selected treatment program. The
device will continue with the treatment program if
the repeat button is deactivated.
4.1 Insert batteries
1Turn the On/Off-switch OFF.
2Remove the battery cover.
3Insert two batteries in the battery compartment.
Caution! Use two identical batteries!
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OFF
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4Put the battery cover on the battery
compartment.
4.2 To use the massager for the first time
Caution! Make sure the device is turned off and
that the batteries are inserted correctly!
1Pinch the safety plug and connect it to the main
unit.
2Take the Long Life pads out of the sealed package.
3Connect the electrode cord to the Long Life pads.
4Remove the film from the Long Life pads and
attach the pads directly onto your skin.
Caution! Do not damage the adhesive
surfaces of the Long Life pads!
OFF
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4.3 Attach Long Life pads
Caution! Always use clean Long Life pads!
Caution! Do not fold the Long Life pads!
Caution! Avoid the Long Life pads touching any
metal object, such as belt buckle or necklace!
• Attach the Long Life pads on both shoulders
with the backbone in the centre.
• Attach the Long Life pads on both sides of the
joint where you feel pain.
• Attach both Long Life pads on the upper arm
where you feel pain.
• Attach one Long Life pad to the sole of the foot
that feels cold and the other one on the calf.
Caution! Do not simultaneously attach the
Long Life pads on the soles of both feet!
• Attach both Long Life pads on the calf where
you feel pain.
• Attach both Long Life pads on the lower back
with the backbone in the centre.
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Caution! Make sure that the components are
connected well and the Long Life pads are fixed
on the part of the body you wish to treat!
Caution! Do not pull on the electrode cord
during treatment!
Note: Turn Adjustment Dial-switch for intensity
(1-10) if required.
5.1 Treatment program
1Turn On/0ff-switch to level 1.
2Select one of the twelve programs according to
your complaint.
5.2 Setting
1Select Hyper mode or Soft mode.
For selecting Hyper mode press 3 seconds
Hyper button.
2Select point pulse or wide pulse.
3Press repeat button to have previous treatment
program start over.
Treatment program runs for 15 minutes.
5. Operation
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6. End of treatment and care
After 15 minutes the massager stops automatically.
1Stop program if required.
Caution! Stop treatment when you want to
change the treatment program!
Caution! Stop treatment when you want to move
a Long Life pad!
Caution! Stop treatment when you feel
discomfort with your body or skin!
Caution! Stop treatment when the massager is
not functioning properly or you feel discomfort!
2Remove the Long Life pads and place the pads
on the Long Life pads holder.
3Pinch the safety plug and remove it from the
main unit.
4Disconnect the electrode cord from the Long
Life pads.
5Wash the pads softly with your fingertips under
slow running water for about 3 seconds.
Caution! Do not use hot water!
OFF
"Click"
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