Safety Precautions - Panasonic EW-RAH6 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety Precautions

This section contains instructions that you must follow to prevent personal injury or damage to property.
■ The instructions are classified according to the level of injury or damage that
may occur due to the mistaken use of this unit. Please ensure that you read all
instructions before using the Air Massager.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury or property damage.
Symptoms
● The following persons should not use this unit.
(1) Persons who are prohibited from receiving massages by a physician
(e.g.: due to thrombosis, severe aneurism, acute varicose veins, any
type of dermatitis and skin infections (including inflammation of the
hypodermis), etc.)
(2) Persons suf f ering from osteoporosis, spine fracture, sprain or acute
pain such as a pulled or torn muscle
(3) Persons who have a pacemaker, or other personal medical devices
prone to electronic interference
(4) Pregnant women and women who have just given birth
(5) Persons suffering from severe circulatory disorders in the legs
(Otherwise it may cause an accident, ill health or worsening of symptoms.)
● T his unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
(Doing so may cause an accident or injury.)
● Persons with any of the conditions listed below or who are undergoing
medical treatment should consult with their physicians before using the unit.
(1) Persons who have a malignant tumor
(2) Persons suf f ering from heart disease
(3) Persons who have a loss of heat sensation
(4) Persons who have sensory abnormalities due to a severe peripheral
circulatory disturbance such as diabetes mellitus
(5) Persons who have a wound where the massager operates
(6) Persons whose body temperature is over 38 °C (who have a fever)
(E.g.: When a person has acute inflammation symptoms (fatigued,
chills, blood pressure fluctuations, etc.) or when debilitated)
(7) Persons who require bed rest or who are in poor physical shape
(8) Persons other than those listed above who feel unwell
● If you begin to feel unwell during use or if you do not feel ef f ects of
the air massager, stop use immediately and consult a physician.
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Always follow these instructions
■ Instructions that you must follow are indicated using the following symbols.
WARNING
(The following symbols are examples.)
Denotes a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.
Denotes a specific operating procedure that must be performed.
●The unit has a heated surface. Persons insensitive to heat must be
careful when using the unit.
(Failure to do so may cause an accident, injury or become unwell.)
When in use
● Do not use the right attachment for left, and vice versa.
(Otherwise it may lead to poor body conditions.)
● Do not use sole or shin pads for parts other than those
specified or do not apply them to the bone.
(Otherwise it may lead to injuries.)
● Do not stand or walk when in use.
● Do not use the unit only for one leg.
● Don't use for purposes other than massaging around the calves and feet.
● Do not allow children to use the unit, make sure they do not play with
the manipulator or attachment. (Doing so may cause an accident or injury.)
● Do not use the unit in bedding or kotatsu.
(Otherwise it may lead to burn or electric shock.)
● The service time shall be less than 10 minutes per day.
(Otherwise it may lead to a low-temperature burn*, the opposite ef f ect or
injuries.)
* Burns may occur at relatively low temperatures (40 °C to 60 °C) when in
contact with the same area of skin for long periods of time, even if you do
not feel heat or pain.
The elderly, persons having a delicate skin or insensitive cutaneous
sensation may have redness on their skin just after use. If the redness
does not disappear after one hour, consult the doctor.
● Before use, make sure that the cloth is not damaged. Stop using,
unplug the AC adaptor and entrust the repairs to qualified persons
even for minimum damages.
(Otherwise it may lead to injuries or electric shock.)
● For initial use, select "Intensity: Low" mode until you are accustomed
to it. (Otherwise it may lead to injuries or poor body conditions.)
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