Slendertone ReVive S5 User manual

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INDICATIONS FOR USE
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Your SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 S5 Professional Muscle Conditioner is in-
tended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve or facilitate
muscle performance. This SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 S5 is not intended as a
therapy for any medical condition. Please read the contra-indications,
precautions and warnings carefully to determine whether any of them
apply to you.
Your SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 stimulates action potentials in the motor
nerves supplying muscle. Different patterns of muscle activity can be
imposed on the target muscle, depending on the timing and intensity
of the stimulation signal. The SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 contains programs
for exercise warm-up, muscle performance improvement and exercise
recovery.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS, WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
CONTRA-INDICATIONS, WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
This SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 is suitable for use by all healthy adults; how-
ever, as with other forms of exercise, some care is needed when using
it. Always follow the guidelines below and read the manual before use.
The unit can deliver a strong signal to your muscles, so although it may
be used by all healthy adults, it should only be used on healthy, unin-
jured muscle. Some of the points below are gender-specific.
Key Guidelines - very important
• This product is intended for use on healthy adult muscle only. Keep
out of the reach of children.
• Never apply the GelPads to any part of the head, face, neck, throat or
chest area.
• The SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 is not intended for adjunctive therapy in the
treatment of medical diseases or conditions of any kind.
• None of the programs are designed for injured or disease-afflicted
muscles. Its use on such muscles is contraindicated.
• The work imposed on the muscles by the programs is not intended for
rehabilitation or physiotherapy.
• Always ensure that two GelPads FROM THE SAME LEAD are used to
exercise one muscle.
• Hold your unit in your hand when using it. This allows you to control
your unit at all times.
• Never use the device in ways other than those directed in this user
manual.
Never use the SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5...:
• On painful or atrophied muscle.
• On muscles prone to spasms.
• On muscles connected to painful or afflicted joints (e.g. arthritis).
• For muscle reeducation.
• To prevent or retard disuse atrophy.
• To maintain or increase range of motion.
• To prevent venous thrombosis or improve blood-flow deficiencies.
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CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Do not use if:
• You have an electronic implant (e.g. cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator,
as SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 may interfere with the proper functioning of
the implanted stimulator) or if you suffer from any other heart prob-
lem.
• You suffer from cancer or have cancerous lesions. The effects of
electronic stimulation on cancerous tissue are unknown.
• You suffer from epilepsy.
• You have recently undergone a surgical procedure.
• Following acute trauma or fracture.
• You have any other form of electronic implant. The safety has not
been established for the use of electronic muscle stimulators over
electronic implants.
• You are pregnant. The safety of electronic muscle stimulation (EMS)
over the pregnant uterus has not been established.
• You are under medical supervision for cognitive dysfunction as you
may not be able to comply with safety instructions.
• In cases of critical ischemia of the limbs.
• The unit is in close proximity (e.g., 1 yard) to shortwave or microwave
therapy equipment or you are connected to high-frequency surgical
equipment (e.g. diathermy), because of the risk of device malfunction
due to electronic interference.
• Wearing the device necessitates placement over areas at which drugs/
medicines are administered (short-term or long-term) by injection
(e.g., hormone treatmentS).
PRECAUTIONS:
PRECAUTIONS:
• Get your doctor’s permission before using SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 if:
- You wish to use SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 and have a bad back. You
should also ensure the intensity is kept low.
- You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this guide.
- You take insulin for diabetes.
- You suffer from muscle or joint problems.
- You experience any irritation, skin reaction, hypersensitivity, or
other adverse reaction. You should, however, note that some red-
dening of the skin under the GelPads is quite normal during and for
a short time after an exercise session.
• After strenuous exercise or exertion, always use a lower intensity to
avoid muscle fatigue.
• Contact SLENDERTONE or an authorized dealer if your unit is not working
correctly. Do not use in the meantime.
• An effective session should not cause undue discomfort.
• For first time users, muscle stimulation can be an unusual sensation.
We recommend that you begin in a seated position with low stimulation
intensity settings to familiarize yourself with the sensation before
progressing to higher intensity settings.
• Keep your unit out of the reach of children.
• The leads and GelPads must not be connected to other objects.
• Do not use your unit at the same time as any other device which
transfers an electrical current into the body (e.g., another stimulator).
• Do not touch the GelPads or lead pins while the unit is switched on.
• Do not use while driving, operating machinery or cycling.
• Cease using your unit if you are feeling light headed or faint. Consult
your doctor if this happens.
• Do not over exert yourself when using muscle stimulation. Any workout
should be at a level comfortable for you.
• Do not place GelPads over jewellry or body piercings.
• SLENDERTONE will not accept responsibility if the guidelines and instruc-
tions supplied with this unit are not followed
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WARNINGS:
WARNINGS:
• The long-term effects of chronic electronic stimulation are unknown.
• Unit Should not be used while sleeping, because you cannot react to
safety information.
• You must position the GelPads and operate the unit ONLY as indicated
in this manual.
• Never place the GelPads on the front or sides of the neck, across or
through the heart (i.e., one GelPad on the front of the chest and one
on the back), in the genital region or on the head, because of the risk
of stimulating inappropriate muscles and organs.
• Avoid any recent scars, broken or inflamed skin, areas of infection
or susceptibility to acne, thrombosis or other vascular problems
(e.g., varicose veins), or any parts of the body where feeling is limited.
• Avoid areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g., fractures or sprains).
• Avoid placing the GelPads over metal implants.
• SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5Is not intended for medical use, for the treatment
of any medical condition, or for any permanent physical changes.
• Wait before using your SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5 until:
- At least 6 weeks after the birth of your baby. You must consult your
doctor before use.
- One month after an IUD contraceptive device (e.g., coil) has been
fitted. You must consult your doctor before use.
- At least 3 months after having a Caesarean section. You must consult
your doctor before use.
- The heavy days of your period have finished because vigorous
abdominal exercise is not recommended at this time.
• Do not use in the bath or shower, or in an environment of elevated
humidity (e.g. sauna, hydrotherapy etc.).
• Caution should be used in the following:
- When there is a tendency to bleed internally following an injury or
fracture.
- Following recent surgical procedures when electronic stimulation
may disrupt the healing process
- Over areas of skin which lack normal sensation
Adverse reactions:
• Skin irritations and burns have been reported with the use of powered
muscle stimulators.
• On very rare occasions, first-time users of EMS have reported feeling
light-headed or faint. We recommend that you use the product while
seated until you become accustomed to the sensation.
GELPAD
GELPAD PRECAUTIONS: PRECAUTIONS:
• To reposition GelPads during a session, always pause the program
currently running, reposition the GelPads as directed on pages 11-13
and then restart the program again.
• Only use GelPads supplied with your SLENDERTONE REVIVE S5. Any others
may not be compatible with your unit and could degrade the minimum
safety levels.
• The GelPads are for single person use only.
• Do not plunge the GelPads into water.
• Do not apply solvents of any kind to the GelPads.
• Always ensure the unit is OFF before removing the GelPads.
• Apply the whole surface of the GelPads firmly to the skin. Do not use
GelPads which do not adhere properly to the skin. You can purchase
new GelPads at www.slendertone.com.
• If your skin is red under the GelPad after a session, do not start another
session on the same area until the redness has completely disappeared.
Note: If you are in any doubt about using your Slendertone product
for any reason, please consult your doctor before use.
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WHERE NEVER TO PLACE THE
WHERE NEVER TO PLACE THE GELPADS GELPADS
On the head or face. On the neck On both sides of the chest
simultaneously.
On the front and back
of the thorax
simultaneously.
Over skin abrasions
broken or inflamed skin.
Never place the butterfly
GelPads with one half
either side of your spine.
DO NOT cut or in any way separate the two halves of the butterfly GelPads. CAUTION WHEN USING GELPADS
GelPads are for single person
use only. Do not share them.
Wash skin thoroughly
before use.
Ensure skin is dry before
applying the GelPads.
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