Rio GO User manual

user guide
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•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
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• This appliance is only to be used with the mains adapter
supplied.
WARNINGS
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• 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.
• Not suitable for Afro-Caribbean, black skin complexions or for
Grey Hair. See “Skin Types and Power Level Guide” section.
• Laser hair removal should not cause discomfort, you may feel
individual hairs being treated, which is like a mild pin prick,
and a slight warming of the area.
• If you feel any discomfort or soreness the setting may be too high.
WARNINGS
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• 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.
• Do not treat the same hair repeatedly in any one session.
• Do not use after drinking alcohol or if you are feeling unwell or
fatigued.
• Do not treat the following areas: tattoos, permanent make-up,
pimples, warts, hair on black spots or moles, dark freckles,
skin disease, birth marks, burns, lips, nipples, genital or anal
areas, eczema, eyelashes, eyebrows, near the eyes, nasal or
ear hair.
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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.
• Misuse of the unit can cause harm.
• Do NOT override any safety features or open the unit.
• Keep unit away from strong electromagnetic fields and magnets
during use.
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THE SCIENCE
Skin and hair contains a natural pigment called melanin. The level of melanin in your skin is the primary determinant
of your skin colour, and is responsible for causing skin to tan during sun exposure. Both skin and hair follicles
contain different concentrations of melanin.
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.
The laser energy absorbed results in the rapid heating of the hair follicle. This heat destroys the cells responsible
for hair growth. If adequate heating is achieved, the follicle is permanently disabled resulting in permanent hair
reduction. The skin remains unaffected as it is essentially transparent to light in this wavelength range.
It is only possible to treat a hair follicle when there is a hair present and the best results are achieved when the
hair is actively growing. For permanent hair reduction six treatments are recommended over a six month period.
Occasional touch up treatments may be required for stubborn hairs.
LASER TECHNOLOGY
Go Laser hair removal works by sending a laser beam to the hair follicle with enough energy to
permanently disable the root without affecting the surrounding area. The result is permanent hair
reduction. Simple to use, laser hair removal is suitable for unwanted face or body hair.
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KNOW YOUR GO LASER
1Touch pins (x2)
2Laser aperture
3Treatment Indicator Ring
4Treatment button
5Blue treatment light
6Power level increase button (+)
7Power level decrease button (-)
8Power levels (1–5)
9Scan mode button
0Single hair mode button
!Security lock
@Adapter socket
£Security keys (x2)
$Mains adapter
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POWER LEVELS
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5
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3
2
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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.
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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
The table on the following page can be used to establish
whether laser hair removal is suitable, and if so, which
level should be used.
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SKIN TYPES AND POWER LEVEL GUIDE
Skin Colour Tanning History Maximum Power level
Very fair, “transparent”
Always burns, never tans
Fair Always burns
Fair to light olive Burns mildly
Olive/Tanned Rarely burns,
tans with ease
Dark brown Very rarely burns
NOT suitable for Laser treatment
Black Never burns
Subject to patch test all 5
power levels can be used
Subject to patch test all power
levels 1, 2 and 3 can be used
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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). If you feel any discomfort,
the previous lower power level is the maximum power level you
should use.
A slight redness may occur, but not always, within an hour of
treatment. This localised redness is quite normal. However, if
any redness remains after 24 hours this would indicate the power
level selected was too high for your skin type. Use the next power
level down during treatment.
NOTE: Skin colour varies on different areas of the body - you
may find that you need different power level settings for different
areas. Each area should be tested for the appropriate maximum
power level.
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How should I prepare my skin?
Laser hair removal does not require any special skin preparations, although you
should always ensure your skin is clean. Laser hair removal is most effective on
pale skin so we recommend avoiding sunbathing, sun beds and fake tanning if
possible.
How should I prepare the hairs?
Shave the areas to be treated. This ensures the laser goes directly to the hair root
and avoids hair burning on the surface.
What areas can I treat?
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?
Yes, the laser reacts with the hair, so the surrounding skin will not be affected.
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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.
SECURITY FEATURES
OFF ON
Security code sequence
A security code sequence is required to use the unit:
1Power level increase button (+)
2Scan mode button
3Power level decrease button (-)
4Scan mode button
to change the security code sequence, see page 28.
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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.
Note: The unit will ‘lockout’ if the code is incorrectly entered. This is indicated by all five power levels
flashing. Turn the security key off, wait a few seconds and then turn the key back on. Re-enter the
correct security code.
SECURITY FEATURES
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TREATMENT MODES
The treatment modes sequentially target single hairs in each treatment.
Asmall indentation mark will be left by pressing the
unit down on the skin. Overlapping the indentation
mark slightly with each treatment will ensure effective
coverage of the treatment area.
scan mode - multiple hair single hair mode - single hair
Overlap by a third
treatment
area
indentation
mark
The single hair mode treats a small area
making it ideal for individual, problem hairs.
Place opening over hair
indentation
mark
treatment
area
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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.
3. Enter the security code sequence from page 15. The scan mode button and single hair
mode button will flash blue ready for selection. The lowest power level indicator light
will also illuminate.
HOW TO USE
OFF ON
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4. Use the +/- buttons to select the correct power level for your skin type. Refer to the power
level guide
on page 12 to determine what level is suitable for your skin type.
Note: Each time the power level is adjusted you will need to repress the scan mode button
or single mode button to continue.
5. Select the treatment mode, either scan mode or single hair mode.
(see treatment modes on page 17).
Note: When switching between treatment modes, you will hear the laser resetting.
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.
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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. When moving the unit to the next area of
hairs to be treated the touch pins must be removed briefly from the skin.
Hint: It is important to maintain skin contact during treatment.
8. When you have completed your treatment, turn off and lock the unit with the security key.
Unplug the unit, remove the key and store separately. Store away from children.
Note: If no buttons are pressed after 20 minutes the unit will enter standby mode. To restart,
turn key off and on again.
HOW TO USE
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