Important Safeguards - HoMedics HP-M100-3GB Instruction Manual

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS :

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN
CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
• Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and
before cleaning.
• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a bath or sink. Do not
place in or drop into water or other liquid.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
• Do not use while sleeping. Do not use on an infant.
• This pad is not to be used on or by an invalid, a sleeping or unconscious person, a person
with diabetes, a person with disabilities or a person with poor blood circulation unless
carefully attended.
• Do not use on areas of sensitive skin.
• Burns can occur regardless of control setting. Check skin under pad frequently to avoid
burning and blistering.
• Place pad on top of and not under the part of the body needing heat. Burns can result
regardless of control setting.
• This pad is provided with a removable cover. Never use pad without cover in place.
• Do not sit on, or against pad - avoid sharp folds, or crushing.
• Do not use pins or other metallic means to fasten this pad in place.
• Never pull this pad by the cord and do not use the cord as a handle.
• Carefully examine inner cover before each use. Discard the pad if the inner covering shows
any signs of deterioration (such as blistering or cracking).
• Use this pad only on a 230 volt AC circuit. Unplug when not in use.
• Do not tamper with this pad in any way. There are no user serviceable parts. If for any
reason this pad does not function satisfactorily, contact HoMedics Customer Service.
• Do not use this pad with liniment, salve or ointment preparations that contain heat-
producing ingredients. Could result in skin burns.
• Save these instructions. Use wherever hot applications are desirable for personal comfort,
and whenever recommended by your physician for the relief of pain.
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