Slendertone Abs Male instruction manual
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1. SLENDERTONE ADS United Kingdom 0845 070 77 77 Republic of Ireland 1890 92 33 88 France 0810 347 450 Deutschland 0800 000 1094 Espana 900994467 International 353 949029936 info Oslendertone com Designed by amp Manufactured for Bio Medical Research Ltd Parkmore Business Park West Galway Ireland Copyright O 2011 Bio Medical Research Ltd All Rights Reserved Part No 2400 0335 Rev 1 Date of Issue 10 11 SLENDERTONE Instruction Manual MODE D EMPLOI GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG MANUAL DE USARIO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZINGEN ISTRUZIONI PER L USO INSTRU ES PARA A UTILIZA O ADS Aa www slendertone com WELCOME Congratulations on purchasing your SLENDERTONE ABS Please read your user manual fully before using this product Get a firmer and flatter stomach with your SLENDERTONE ABS belt This elec tronic muscle stimulator is the only belt able to exercise all of your abdominal muscles to tone your stomach and give you a better body shape Easy and convenient the belt can be put on in just a few seconds for an abs session wherever you want It can be used without any physi cal activity or while doing a physical activity The SLENDERTONE ABS belt is clinically proven to tone and firm your abs in just 4 weeks Use your belt 5 times a week during 30 minutes and you can expect to see these results e 100 of users reported a firmer more toned abs e 49 increase in abdominal strength e 72 increa2. a user who s waist size is 24 31 female 27 34 male Use the sizing guidelines below to help you choose your correct pad location MALE BELT SIZES For waist sizes 40 47 102 119cm For waist sizes 33 41 84 104cm For waist sizes 27 34 69 86cm FEMALE BELT SIZES For waist sizes 24 31 61 79cm For waist sizes 30 38 76 97cm For waist sizes 37 44 94 112cm Important Before you progress make sure that all three silver studs are completely covered by the pads Press the edges of all three pads firmly onto the belt before use Fig a Step 4 Remove the covers from the black side of all three pads Fig a Do not throw these covers away as you will need to put them back onto the pads at the end of your session NOTE You should only use SLENDERTONE pads with your SLENDERTONE ABS unit Step 5 Position the belt on your body Wrap the belt around your waist so that the pads are pressed firmly against your skin positioning the large square pad over your navel belly button Stretch the ends of the belt around your waist until the small pads are between your hip bone and ribs on either side of your body Fig b Fasten the belt tightly around your waist but not so tight as to cause discomfort The pads are water based so you may find they are cool when placed on your skin Note Use your SLENDERTONE Abs whenever it suits you Very discreet under your clothes you
3. and instructions supplied with this unit are not followed e Although compliant with applicable EMC requirements this device may still interfere with more sensitive equipment please move away or switch off N B If you are in any doubt about using your SLENDERTONE belt for any reason please consult your doctor before use 13 QUICK GUIDE TO SOLVING PROBLEMS 14 Possible Cause The display doesn t The battery is low Recharge the battery come on and there is no signal from the unit The display is on but The battery is low Recharge the battery there is no signal The battery symbolis The battery is low Recharge the battery flashing The symbol has The unit is not properly Ensure the unit and belt connected to the belt are properly connected appeared on the display and or The pads are on the Insure the black surface wrong way around of the pads are facing you the unit is beeping The covers are stillon Remove the covers from the pads the pads The pads are worn Visit the website or your local retailer for new pads The pads are not Make sure the pads fully covering the studs cover the metal studs The belt is loose or Refasten the belt properly open on the body Build up on the metal Remove pads and clean studs under the pads Studs with a dry cloth Poor pad contact with Press the pads firmly the skin against the skin Smear a few drops of water on the surface of the pads Make sure the unit is O
4. can be explained as follows The unit and belt are manufactured for Bio Medical Research Ltd Parkmore Business Park West Galway Ireland The unit requires 1 x 3 6 volt NiMH DC battery pack DC is indicated by the symbol The Output Frequency indicates the number of pulses per second transmit ted by the unit This is measured in hertz which is indicated by Hz Output RMSA means the maximum output root mean square current for each channel Output RMSV means the maximum output root mean square voltage for each channel N This symbol means Attention consult the accompanying documents This symbol means type BF applied parts This symbol on your unit is to indicate conformity to the require C ments of the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC 0366 is the 0366 number of the notified body VDE TERTE R Conforms to UL STD 60601 1 Certified to CAN CSA C US STD C22 2 NO 601 1 LISTED 3124343 CLASSIFIED SN stands for serial number Inside the box on the back of the unit is the serial number specific to this unit The letter preceding the number indicates the year of manufacture where P denotes 2010 Q denotes 2011 etc The belt s batch number is represented on the belt packaging by the number corresponding with the symbol Rated Outputs Voltage Currents E 70 and X 70 Parameter 5000 1KO 1K50 Output RMSV 7 35V 13 1V 15 5V Output RMSA 14 7mA 13 1mA 10 3mA Out
5. is not working correctly Do not use it in the meantime e You experience any irritation skin reaction hypersensitivity or other adverse reaction You should however note that some reddening of the skin can appear under the belt during and for a short time after a session NOTE e An effective treatment should not cause undue discomfort IMPORTANT e Keep your unit out of the reach of children e The studs and pads must not be connected to other objects e Do not use your unit at the same time as any other device which transfers an electrical current into the body e g another muscle stimulator e Cease using your unit if you are feeling light headed or faint Consult your doctor if this happens e Do not touch the pads or metal studs while the unit is switched on e Do not use while driving operating machinery or cycling e For first time users muscle stimulation can be an unusual sensation We recommend that you begin with low stimulation intensities to familiarise yourself with the sensation before progressing to higher stimulation intensities e For hygiene reasons the belt is for use only by one person Do not share your belt with anyone else e Do not over exert yourself when using muscle stimulation Any workout should be at a level comfortable for you e Do not use your unit if you are wearing a belly button ring Remove the ring before you begin a session e SLENDERTONE Will not accept responsibility if the guidelines
6. recommend that you follow our 30 day plan To follow this plan use your belt 5 times a week for 4 weeks and record your highest intensity levels in your diary inside the back cover Each week you have two rest days to allow your muscles to recover The diary below shows one person s toning intensity recorded during scientific testing over a 30 day period We recommend that you follow a similar plan trying to push yourself to use higher toning intensity levels all the time Try to increase your toning intensity from week to week But remember do not over exert yourself when using muscle stimulation Any workout should be at a level comfortable for you EXAMPLE o 40 ao 40 7079 070 60 80 rest 0 80 G0 80 85 85 85 85 85 85 90 90 150 150 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 150 150 Each box shows the average toning intensity from either side of the belt Fill in your diary every time you complete a toning session Leave this diary somewhere you will see it regularly This will help to motivate you to reach your goal You will soon see and feel that your ab muscles are firmer and more toned Note The intensity level will vary from person to person 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Caring for your unit Your unit should not be allowed to get wet or be left in excessive sunlight It may be cleaned regularly using a soft cloth lightly dampened in soapy water Do not allow the interior of your unit
7. the front or sides of the neck across or through the heart i e one pad on the front of the chest and one on the back in the genital region or on the head Other toning units are available for other areas of the body details are available at www slendertone com or from your local retailer e Application of electrodes near the thorax may increase the risk of cardiac fibrillation e 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 e Avoid areas of injury or restricted movement e g fractures or Sprains e Avoid placing the pads directly over metal implants Possible adverse reactions e A small number of isolated skin reactions have been reported by people using muscle stimulation devices including allergies a prolonged reddening of the skin and acne e 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 12 To reposition pads during a session e Always pause the programme currently running unfasten the belt and then refasten it behind your back once the position of the pads has been adjusted After strenuous exercise or exertion e Always use a lower toning intensity to avoid muscle fatigue Contact the careline if e Your unit
8. to become wet Do not use detergents alcohol spray aerosols or strong solvents on your unit Access to the interior of the unit is not required for maintenance purposes If your unit is damaged you should not use it but should return it to SLENDERTONE or your local distributor for replacement or repair Repairs service and modifications may not be carried out by anyone other than qualified service personnel authorised by SLENDERTONE IMPORTANT Under no circumstance should anything other than the correct type of batteries rechargeable batteries 3 6V NiMH be used with your unit These can be purchased from the SLENDERTONE Careline Disposing of the pads and batteries Used pads and batteries must never be disposed of in a fire but in accordance with your country s national laws governing the disposal of such items Accessories Under no circumstances should anything other than SLENDERTONE accessories be used with your SLENDERTONE Charger Or SLENDERTONE unit Type 390 Any others may not be compatible with your unit and could degrade the minimum safety levels You can purchase all accessories at www slendertone com SLENDERTONE ABS Female Belt E 70 SLENDERTONE ABS Male Belt X 70 SLENDERTONE ABS Pads e 1 large adhesive pad Type 706 or 709 e 2 small adhesive pads Type 707 or 710 SLENDERTONE BOTTOM E 30 SLENDERTONE BOTTOM Pads 4 large adhesive pads Type 716 SLENDERTONE ARMS ACCESSORY Female E 60 SLENDERTONE
9. ARMS ACCESSORY Male X 60 SLENDERTONE ARMS Pads e 4 small adhesive pads Female Type 715 e 4 small adhesive pads Male Type 718 SLENDERTONE Belt Extension Battery pack 3 6V NiMH Battery Charger EU 2504 0303 Battery Charger US Japan 2504 0302 Charger complies to EN 60950 Input nominal voltage 100 240V frequency 50 60Hz current 125mA Do not use any other chargers or any other power supplies Classification Internally powered equipment Class Il charger Type BF applied parts Product Type 390 Intended use Muscle stimulator Notes The signal gradually increases to a peak intensity level at the start of the contraction phase i e ramp up and gradually decreases to nothing at the start of the relaxation phase i e ramp down When the A symbol is flashing the stimulus is significantly reduced In accordance with the laws within the member state safety testing on the device should be carried out every two years In compliance with German law product safety testing must be conducted every two years by an authorised test service Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Range o 35 C 32 95 F Humidity 20 65 RH Storage Temperature Range o 35 C 32 95 F Humidity 20 85 RH 18 Waveform Symmetrical bi phasic square waveform when measured into a resistive load Description of your unit s symbols There are a number of technical markings on your unit These
10. FF first The pads are worn Visit the website or your local retailer for new pads Pads are not covering Reposition the pads so the metal studs that the metal studs are covered Unpleasant feeling beneath the pads You should just do one session per day one any single body area Too many consecutive sessions Visit the website or your local retailer for new pads The battery is low Recharge the battery Poor pad positioning See page 6 for correct pad positioning Pads are not covering Reposition the pads so the studs that the metal studs are covered Error message Switch the unit on and off The unit should work without any problem If the error message persist call the careline for furthe details The contractions are The pads are worn very weak even when the toning intensity is high Err appears on the display The AY symbol always appears in conjunction with the left right intensity indicators If the left indicator appears there is a problem with the left pad the right indicator acknowledges a problem with the right pad and if both indicators appear there is a problem with the either the middle pad or all three pads FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can use SLENDERTONE ABS for post natal exercise e Yes but you must wait a minimum of 6 weeks after childbirth before you begin using it and you must consult your doctor first e If you ve had a Caesarean in the past 3 months consult you
11. attery Power Replacing the battery The battery icon on the display will flash when Fig e the battery is low and needs to be recharged After a period of time you may find that your battery will only power your unit for a limited number of sessions requiring you to charge the battery more frequently This is because rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced Should you need to replace the rechargeable bat tery remove the small rubber plug from the back cover of your unit Fig e unscrew the back cover and remove it Replace the existing battery pack with a new battery pack Fig f and replace the battery cover You can purchase a new battery pack by contacting the sLENDERTONE Careline BATTERY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING Your device is powered by a rechargeble battery The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two hours or three complete charge cycles The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out To insure optimum battery performance you should use your device regularly e g perform 1 session a day 5 days per week If a replacement battery is being used for the first time or if the battery has not been used for a prolonged period it may be necessary to connect the charger and then disconnect and reconnect it to start the charging Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when it i
12. can use it almost any time and any place For the best results we recommend that you do five training sessions per week You should however only do one session per day as this allows your muscles to recuperate YOUR FIRST TONING SESSION Muscle toning can be an unusual sensation but a pleasant one It may tickle to begin with We recommend that you use the product while seat ed until you become accustomed to the sensation As you increase the intensity the sensation goes from a mild tingly feel to a distinct muscle contraction The abs contract release like in natural muscle movements To get started follow these simple steps English Fig a Step 1 Press and hold the on off button Fig a for two seconds to switch your unit on Step 2 Select the program you wish to use by pressing the program button P Fig b Then to start the program press and hold the increase intensity buttons Fig b A Fig c until you feel your muscles contracting Always choose an intensity level at which you feel a strong but comfortable contraction This will vary from person to person You should try to reach an intensity level of 15 or higher in your first session The increasing intensity level is displayed on the screen Step 3 Continue increasing the intensity throughout the session if possible You will feel the muscle contractions getting stronger as the intensity increases Remember the harder you work your muscles the b
13. d an additional quick start guide to help get you started HOW DOES THE UNIT WORK 1 On Off Button 45 Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn your unit on or off You may also pause the exercise by briefly pressing this button UNIT DISPLAY 2 Increase Toning Intensity A Press and hold these buttons to increase the intensity of the exercise The right hand button controls the right hand side 45 of your belt The left hand button controls the left hand side 1 SLENDERTONE W E 3 Decrease Toning Intensity Y ATA LA T co NESA Press and hold these buttons to decrease the Gio intensity of the exercise on either side of the belt Note To increase or decrease intensity quicker hold both intensity up down buttons and the i button simultaniously 4 Programme Button P Press this button to select the toning programme you wish to use There are 10 programmes in total which are explained later in this manual page 8 5 Information Button 7 Press this button to see your training information such as the maximum intensity for your current or last session and the number of sessions you have completed UNIT DISPLAY 50 Toning intensity from the left hand side of the belt 46 Toning intensity from the right hand side of the belt mos Counts down the time left in the current session Also displays error messages see page 12 f Appears when the exercise has been paused In
14. dicates that the sound is off Keylock is active you cannot change the intensity levels or the program accidentally A or A This symbol indicates a poor contact between the unit and the belt or between the pads and the skin see page 14 for more details ENE Shows the battery power remaining Number of sessions completed 4 Shows the programme currently running 4 10 This symbol appears during each contraction phase 32 81 Maximum intensity for the current last session EXCLUSIVE AND PATENTED TECHNOLOGY SLENDERTONE has developed an exclusive and patented electrical muscle stim ulation EMS technology called the Concentrated Slendertone Innervation This clinically proven technology ensures that all of the abdominal muscles contract and not only those directly under the pads A signal is sent to the abdominal muscles and as the signal strength increases the muscles con tract The SLENDERTONE technology is patented and exclusive it stimulates all of the abdominal muscles the rectus abdominis abs obliques which shape the waist and the transversus abdominis deepest abs See below how it works x E CAS d Ea S AA K AN KI Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Signals are sent The signals switch onthe The nerves in turn cause between the pads nerves which control the your muscles to contract abdominal muscles and relax rhythmically English SETTING UP YOUR SLENDERTONE ABS Step 1 Charge the ba
15. e by pressing the programme button Note All micro coulomb uC values are rounded off to the nearest integer value This measures the effectiveness of the muscle workout the higher the uC value the more effective the muscle workout 1 Passive Programmes without any physical activity Passive Duration in Number of Programmes minutes Leve Power session 1 Initiation 20 Ro ae 2 Intermediate 25 2 Programme 1 is set when you switch your unit on for the first time The unit will then automatically progress through each programme up to programme 6 going from Initiation to Pro The other programmes must be selected man ually using the program button Programme 7 delivers a strong abdominal workout which is useful for those involved in sport You can use the passive programmes at home reading watching television cooking etc or even at work It is a clever way of toning your abs while leading your busy life 2 Active Programmes while doing a physical activity Active Duration in Physical Programmes minutes Level Power i exercise o Beginner Crunch 9 Moderate 16 uC Abs front 10 Advanced Crunch 9 Moderate 16 UC Abs side Programme 8 is lower in intensity and is useful when you want to combine the stimulation with a moderate cardio activity such as active walk jogging and stepper or exercise bike Crunch programmes 9 and 10 What shall do Note Those unfamiliar with Ab Crunch exercises shou
16. etter the results you will see but always reduce the intensity if you feel any discomfort Your unit s intensity range is 0 150 Note Each time you switch on your unit the intensity turns back to o PAUSING A SESSION If you wish to pause a session before it is finished simply press the on off button briefly The display will show that the unit is paused To resume the session briefly press the on off button again The display will return to its normal mode Step 4 SESSION OVER At the end of the training session your SLENDERTONE ABS will stop automati cally However to switch off your unit at any time during a session press and hold the on off button for two seconds You should see the display turn off Step 5 Remove the belt and put the covers back on the black side of the pads Store it in the pouch until your next session Note Do not disconnect the unit from the belt without first switching the unit off as this may result in an error on your display Well done on completing your first training session PROGAMME DETAILS Your SLENDERTONE Abs has 10 toning programmes which are listed in the table below There are 7 Passive Programmes without any physical activity and 3 Active Programmes while doing a physical activity The screen displays the on going programme You cannot change a programme during a session You must first switch your unit off and then on again Then you can select a dif ferent programm
17. ights as a consumer This excludes consumables e g pads belt etc which are subject to normal wear and tear INTRODUCING YOUR SLENDERTONE ABS These are the contents for the full SLENDERTONE ABS pack The accessory pack does not contain a unit or charger English 1 Belt Your belt has been ergonomically designed and is fastened around your waist The female belt E 70 fits waist sizes 24 44 61 112cm The male belt X 70 fits waist sizes 27 47 69 119cm The belt has a pocket for holding your unit during use 2 Unit The unit generates signals which are sent via the belt and pads to your muscles to make them contract Your unit is rechargeable and takes approximately 3 hours to charge fully 3 Unit Connector This connects the unit to the toning belt Make sure the unit is fully connected to the belt IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the unit from the toning belt until it has been switched off 4 Pack of three adhesive pads These adhesive pads are placed onto your belt before use When you wrap the belt around your waist these pads must be in contact with your skin so that signals can be sent to your muscles 5 SLENDERTONE Battery Charger Plug the charger into a socket and then connect your unit to the charger to charge your unit s battery Please ensure you only use the charger supplied by Slendertone 6 Instruction Literature This is a detailed guide to using your SLENDERTONE ABS an
18. ing and never wring the belt to remove water AS Do not use bleach when washing the belt PR Do not dry clean your belt fet Do not tumble dry your belt Dry the belt on a flat surface Do not dry it over anything hot e g a radiator as the belt contains plastic parts Ensure the belt is completely dry before using it again EF The belt should not be ironed Belt Materials Outer material 100 Nylon Binding 82 Nylon 18 Elastane Hook amp Loop 100 Nylon Foam 100 Polyurethane 16 CARING FOR YOUR PADS e The pads are for single person use only e You should ensure your skin is clean and free of oils creams and other lotions before use e The durability and effectiveness of the pads depends entirely on the proper use storage and care on the part of the user certain skin types and the type duration number of sessions intensity used and site of stimulation e Ensure your hands are clean before handling pads You should avoid touching the skin side of the pads with your fingers as much as possible when applying or removing the belt as this can transfer oils and skin particles to the pads surface e After use replace the liners on the black side of the pads and store your unit in a cool dry place until the next use e Pads will need to be replaced periodically as the surface picks up skin debris and becomes dry over time English 30 DAY PLAN To help you get the most from your SLENDERTONE ABS we
19. ld start with programme 9 before progressing to programme 10 Begin both Crunch Programmes 9 and 10 in the starting position Fig a Wearing your belt lie on your back Bend your knees to approx 90 Position your hands either side of your head Your feet should be flat on the floor shoulder width apart and your abdominal muscles fully relaxed Switch your unit on and increase the intensity Programme 9 Beginner Crunch Fig a 1 a When the stimulation starts gently press your lower back into the floor and contract your abdominal muscles as hard as is comfortable Do not raise your head off the floor and keep your neck muscles as relaxed as possible Standard Crunch ig b 1 b When the stimulation starts slowly curl your shoulders forward mak ing sure that your lower back stays on the floor Ensure you do not jerk your head forward When raising your head avoid neck strain by keeping a space approximately the size of your fist between your neck and chest 2 Hold each contraction for three seconds then return to the starting position and relax fully The stimulation will stop 3 After a three second relaxation period the stimulation starts again Repeat step 1 a or 1 b and step 2 depending on the type of crunch you are doing Programme 10 Side Crunch Fig c 1 When the stimulation starts slowly curl one shoulder upwards and towards the midline centre of your body Your shoulder should finish 8 10c
20. m 3 4 from the ground Keep your lower back on the floor 2 Curl your right shoulder upwards and inwards when the stimulation is coming 3 Change side Curl your left shoulder upwards and inwards when the stimulation is coming Always keep your lower back on the floor and never twist your upper body excessively 4 Hold each contraction for two seconds then return to the starting position and relax fully the stimulation will stop 5 After a two second relaxation period the stimulation will start again 6 Repeat steps 1 amp 2 ADDITIONAL UNIT FUNCTIONS Information Button i Fig a Your SLENDERTONE ABS unit stores information about cur rent and previous sessions which can be accessed by using the information button You can access this infor mation while a programme is running 1 Current Intensity Levels Press the information button Fig a once to display the intensity of the current programme N Average Intensity Levels Press the information button twice to see the average intensity reached today or in the last session Highest Intensity Levels Press the information button three times to display the highest intensity reached today or in the last session vo 4 Number of Sessions at Current Plan Press the information button four times to see how many sessions performed at the current plan level Please note that this resets to zero when a new plan is selected or when more than 99 sessions are perfo
21. put Frequency 50 70Hz 50 70Hz 50 70Hz DC Component Approx oC oC oC Positive Pulse Width 200 315US 200 315US 200 315US Negative Pulse Width 200 315US 200 315US 200 315US Interphase Interval 100 US 100 US 100 US Attention This unit can deliver currents in excess of 2mA cn if used with incorrect electrodes X At the end of the product lifecycle do not throw this product into the normal household garbage but bring it to a collection point for the recycling of electronic equipment Some product materials can be re used if you bring them to a recycling point By re using some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment Please contact your local authorities if you need more information about collection points in your area Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment can have potentially harmful effects on the environment Incorrect disposal can cause harmful toxins to build up in the air water and soil and can be harmful to human health 19 E MN GS AAE RES RS RR RR EEN RR EC O pat O RR O S S S EE lts a E ae EC CO O O O O IOGA a
22. r doctor for approval before using the belt The stimulation is uncomfortable How can improve this e Make sure the pads are positioned correctly and that they are pressed firm ly against your skin see page 6 Switch off your unit and reposition the belt if necessary e You can also smear a few drops of water on the black surface of the pads This can improve the comfort of the muscle stimulation but be careful not to get water on the unit Ensure the unit is switched OFF before you do this e Ensure the metal studs are fully covered by the pads My skin is red after the exercise Is this a problem e Some redness of the skin after a toning session is normal It is partly due to an increase in the blood flow under the skin and should fade after a while You may also experience some reddening of the skin due to the pressure of the belt This is the same as the pressure marks you get from tight clothing You should not be concerned about this It should fade soon after you remove the belt e If the redness is excessive you may have the toning intensity too high This may increase the reddening in sensitive skin Try using a lower toning intensi ty for a few days If the problem persists you should stop using the unit Will the unit cause muscle soreness As with all exercise some muscle soreness can occur after using the belt This is normal and should go away after a day or two Use a low toning intensity for a few sessions if you a
23. re experiencing muscle soreness I can feel a tingling sensation in my legs during an exercise What should I do This indicates that the pads are over your hip bones Moving the two smaller pads upwards and inwards on your waist i e towards the centre of your body should prevent this Remember to pause or switch off your SLENDERTONE ABS before adjusting the belt or pads How do I know when to replace the pads e With time the pads pick up skin debris and may need to be replaced as this makes the workout less effective and less comfortable e You may notice the signal is weakening even if the batteries are OK This usually indicates that the pads are wearing and will soon need replacing You can check this by first adjusting the belt to ensure correct positioning of the pads If the problem persists try using the unit with a new battery pack If the signal is still weak or uncomfortable you should order new pads e New pads can be purchased online at slendertone com system check for special offers or from the careline I can feel my waist muscles exercising but not my stomach muscles Pause the programme and reposition the central pad slightly lower on your stomach If this doesn t help move the 2 small pads to a smaller figure set ting on the belt towards the central pad I can feel my stomach muscles exercising but not my waist muscles Pause the programme and reposition the central pads slightly higher on your stomach If thi
24. rmed Total number of sessions at Current plan Press the information button five times to display the total number of sessions you have completed to date Please note that this resets to zero if more than 1000 sessions are performed UW 6 Garment type Press the information button six times to display the garment type X or E followed by a number 0 99 7 Press the information button seven times and the unit will return to normal Mute Function X If you want to switch off your unit s sound effects press and hold the programme button for two seconds Fig b The mute function remains active indefinitely unless manually changed Deactivate the mute function by again pressing the programme button for two seconds Keylock Function e If you find a comfortable exercise intensity press and hold the information button for two seconds to lock that intensity Fig c This function only remains active during the session in which it is activated If you wish to increase the intensity further deactivate the keylock function by again pressing the information button for two seconds 10 Error Messages In the unlikely event of your unit developing a problem Err will appear on your unit display Fig d If this occurs you should switch the unit off and then switch it back on again It should now operate properly If the problem persists please call your local careline for further assis tance see page 2 B
25. rt problem e You are pregnant e You suffer from cancer epilepsy or are under medical supervision for cognitive dysfunction e The unit is in close proximity e g 1m to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment e You are connected to high frequency surgical equipment e Wearing the device necessitates placement over areas at which drugs medicines are administered by injection short term or long term e g hormone treatment Please wait before using your SLENDERTONE product until e At least six weeks after the birth of your baby you must consult your doctor first e One month after an IUD contraceptive device e g coil has been fitted e At least three months after having a Caesarean you must consult your doctor first e The heavy days of your period have finished Please get your doctor s or physiotherapist s permission before using your SLENDERTONE product if e You wish to use a SLENDERTONE belt and have a bad back You should also ensure the intensity is kept low e You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this guide e You have recently had an operation e You take insulin for diabetes e You want to use it on a young child e You suffer from muscle or joint problems e Using the device as part of a rehabilitation programme When applying the pads and belt always remember to e Place the pads and belt ONLY on the abdomen as indicated in this manual e Avoid placing the pads or belt on
26. s doesn t help move the 2 smaller pads to a larger figure setting on the belt away from the central pad English 15 Can use SLENDERTONE ABS to treat muscles weakened from lack of use due to injury Yes The unit may be used for the alleviation of or compensation for injury Consultation with your doctor or physiotherapist is required to establish a rehabilitation programme with your belt which would safely provide improve ment to the strength and tone of the abdominal muscles What is the difference between SLENDERTONE s belts and the other ab belts e The technology used by SLENDERTONE Is the only one able to exercise all of your abdominal muscles rectus traverous and obliques e SLENDERTONE S technology is exclusive patented and clinically proven Battery performance has degraded significantly After an extended period of time you may notice a degradation in the perform ance of the battery in your unit At this point you should purchase a new rechargeable battery pack New rechargeable battery packs can be purchased through the sLENDERTONE Careline or by visiting slendertone com CARING FOR YOUR BELT Your belt can be washed but you must first remove the unit and pads Always follow the instructions on the label when washing the belt ff Never machine wash your belt Always hand wash in lukewarm water This protects the internal wiring from damage in the washing machine You should take care even when hand wash
27. s not in use Do not leave fully a fully charged battery connected to a charger since overcharging may shorten its lifetime If left unused a fully charged battery will loose its charge over time If the battery is completely discharged it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator apperas on the display Use the battery only for its intended purpose Never use any charger or battery that is damaged Leaving the battery in hot or cold places such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery Always try to keep the battery between 15 C and 25 C 59 F and 77 F A device with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily even when the battery is full charged Battery perforamance is particularly limited in tempertaures well below freezing Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode Batteries may also explode if damaged Dispose of batteries according to local regulations Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste 11 DOS amp DON TS Your SLENDERTONE product is suitable for use by all healthy adults However as with other forms of exercise some care is needed when using it so always follow the points below and read your user manual carefully before use Some of the points below are gender specific Please do not use if e You have an electronic implant e g cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator or suffer from any other hea
28. se in abdominal endurance Clinical Study from Dr John Porcari Ph D USA 2004 Your SLENDERTONE ABS belt is sold with a hand held controller which can be attached to a range of garments to tone different areas of the body Discover the range on www slendertone com SLENDERTONE ABS is an electronic muscle stimulator intended for the enhancement of performance of the abdominal muscles It may also be used with medical supervision for the rehabilitation of muscle which has become deficient due to disuse or injury CONTACT US If you have any difficulty setting up your unit or have any other questions or concerns please send us an email or call the sLENDERTONE Careline on UK 0845 070 7777 Rep of Ireland 1890 9223388 International 353 1 844 1016 Email info slendertone com www slendertone com PRODUCT WARRANTY Should your SLENDERTONE ABS Unit develop a fault within two years of purchase SLENDERTONE will undertake to replace or repair the unit or any parts found to be defective with no charge for labour or materials provided the unit e Has been used for its intended purpose and in the manner described in this user manual e Has not been connected to an unsuitable power source e Has not been subjected to misuse or neglect e Has not been modified or repaired by anyone other than an approved SLENDERTONE agent This guarantee complements existing national guarantee obligations and does not affect your statutory r
29. ttery Insert your charger into a Fig a socket and then connect it to your unit Fig a It ll take approximately 3 hours to fully charge the battery Your unit is fully charged when all three sections of the battery icon are full The battery icon will flash when the battery is low and needs to be recharged NOTE Please ensure you only use the SLENDERTONE SYSTEM Fig b Charger when charging your control unit Do not leave your unit connected to the charger when the battery is fully charged Step 2 Connect the unit to the belt The unit and belt must be connected for your SLENDERTONE ABS to work Click the unit connector into the belt connector as shown in Fig b Fig c Step 3 Place the pads on the belt i Turn the belt over so that the 3 silver studs are facing upwards ii Remove the three adhesive pads from their pack There is 1 large square pad and 2 smaller oval pads One side of each pad has a grid pattern on it while the other side is plain black iii Remove the covers from the patterned side of the large pad Fig c and place the patterned side of this pad over the middle stud and between the white lines iv Now remove the covers from the patterned side of the two smaller pads and place them either side of the large pad Fig d Note The location of the smaller pads depends on your waist size In the example below the smaller pads are placed nearest to the large central pad This is for
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