Important Safety Instructions - Panasonic EP-MA70 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Basic precautions should always be followed when using an electrical unit, including the following.
Please ensure that you read all instructions before using the Massage Lounger.
DANGER
– To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Always unplug the unit immediately after use.
2. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. The unit should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the unit when not in use.
2. Close and continuous supervision is necessary when the unit is used by people who are limited in their ability to
move or communicate.
3. Only use the unit for the purpose described in these instructions.
4. Do not stand on the unit.
5. Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
6. This unit should not be used by children. Keep children away from the unit. Remove key when not in use and
store out of reach of children.
7. Never operate the unit if it has a damaged power cord or plug. Return the unit to the nearest authorized service
center if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if it has been immersed in water.
8. Always raise the comfort cushion to check that the fabric of the unit itself has not been ripped before using the
unit. Please also check other areas to ensure that the fabric has not been ripped. No matter how small the rip, if
you find one then immediately stop using the unit, unplug the power cord and have the unit repaired at an
authorized service center.
9. Keep power cords away from heated surfaces. Do not carry the unit by the power cord. Take care that pins,
garbage and moisture do not come into contact with the plug. (Wipe off the dust using a dry cloth.)
10. The unit should not be used on top of heating appliances, such as electric carpets, etc. Do not operate the unit
under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
11. Never block the air openings during operation and make sure that all air openings are kept free of lint and hair,
etc. Do not drop or insert anything into any of the openings of the unit.
12. The unit should not be used in bathrooms or other damp or humid places as this may cause electric shock or
the unit to malfunction. Water, etc. should not be spilled on the controller.
13. Do not use the unit outdoors.
14. Do not use the unit in places where aerosol spray products are in use or where oxygen is being used.
15. When unplugging the unit, turn off all controls before removing the plug from power outlet. A transformer should
not be used as this may cause an electric shock or the unit to malfunction.
16. Connect this unit to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
17. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts and opening or disassembling any parts of it may cause an electric
shock or injury.
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WARNING:
1. Persons with any of the conditions listed below or who are undergoing medical treatment should consult with
their physicians before using the unit:
a) Pregnant women, people who are ill, in poor physical shape.
b) People suffering from back, neck, shoulder, or hip pain.
c) People who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other personal medical devices prone to electronic
interference.
d) People suffering from heart disease.
e) People who are prohibited from receiving massage by a physician due to thrombosis or aneurism, acute
varicose veins, or other circulatory disorders.
f) People with irregular curvatures of the spine.
g) People who have a loss of heat sensation.
2. Make sure that no part of your body is between the massage heads as their squeezing action may cause injury.
Your fingers, feet and head should not be put in the gap between the backrest and the seat, the backrest and
the armrest, the seat and the cover under the armrest, the legrest and the footrest, the back cover and the leg
cover, and the back side of the legrest.
3. The unit should not be used against bare skin. While thin clothing may increase effectiveness, exposing the skin
directly to the unit may irritate the skin.
Avoid wearing anything hard on your head like a hair accessory, etc. when using this unit.
Excessively strong massage action should be avoided on the back of the neck.
4. Avoid massaging any one part of your body for more than 5 minutes at a time.
Excessive massaging can overstimulate the muscles and nerves and result in an adverse effect or injury.
The unit should not be used for more than a total of 16 minutes each session to avoid excessive massaging.
5. While using the unit, if you start feeling sick or if the massage seems painful, stop using it immediately.
6. You should not fall asleep while using the unit or use the unit after drinking alcohol.
7. Avoid sitting on the unit, or sitting with your legs resting on the headrest, when the seat back is in a reclined
position. Sitting on the legrest may cause the unit to fall over.
8. Be sure to start on the gentle massage program if using the unit for the first time.
9. If the unit functions abnormally, immediately turn off the power and have the unit checked by an authorized
service center.
10. Avoid attempting to repair the unit yourself.
11. Make sure there are no obstacles behind the unit before reclining it. If the back hits a wall or pillar, the unit may
malfunction. Be sure to have ample space behind the unit.
12. After each massage, slide the power switch to the "off" position and turn the lock switch to the "lock" position,
remove key and power plug.
13. Be sure to fix a pillow on the back cushion for safe use.
Failure to do so may result in entangling your hair in the fastener, harm to your skin, or damage to your clothes.
14. Confirm that the shoulder position is correct when body scanning is performed. If it is not properly aligned, use
the POSITION button to adjust the shoulder position, or stop the massage and perform the body scanning
again.
(For Automatic courses or Manual Operation)
15. People with any of the conditions listed below should not use the Pelvis stretch:
1) People suffering from acute lumbago, spinal disc herniation, or misalignment of the vertebrae
2) People with hip joint problems such as hip osteoarthritis
3) People with osteoporosis
4) People who felt numbness or listlessness in the legs
It may worsen the symptoms.
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