Important Safety Instructions - Sanyo HEC-RX1BK Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance:
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use,
and before putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or
disabled persons. Keep children away from extended back, foot support (or other similar parts).
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer.
Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to a service center for
examination and repair.
Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as a handle.
Keep the cord away form heated surfaces.
Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair,
and the like.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
Be sure to check that there is no-one (children in particular), or any pets around the chair prior to
adjusting the back rest or foot rest.
Otherwise, an injury may occur.
Be careful not to put your hand or foot into the space between the back rest and arm rest or into the
space at the underside of the back rest or into the space under the foot rest or into the space between
the arm rest and side cover or into the space between the back rest and head rest.
Otherwise, an injury may occur.
Do not wind the power cord around the main unit.
Moreover, be careful not to operate the back rest with the cord hooked on an obstruction.
Otherwise, unreasonable force may be applied to the cord, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock.
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All of the following information is important.
Be sure to follow the instructions carefully.
Do not allow any children to use the chair, play on or around it. Also, while in use, keep children
away from the chair.
Otherwise, an injury may occur.
Be sure to check that there is no-one (children in particular), or any pets under the foot rest prior to
lowering the foot rest. In addition, do not leave the foot rest in the raised position when not in use.
Otherwise, an injury may occur.
Do not attempt to stand on the arm rest, foot rest, or back rest.
Otherwise, the user may fall over, resulting in injury.
Be careful not to use the chair when the cord or the power plug is damaged or the outlet is loose.
Otherwise, electric shock, short circuit or fire may occur.
The following persons are requested to consult a doctor prior to use.
Otherwise, the user may feel sick or an injury may occur.
Those who are undergoing medical treatment and particularly those who complain of indisposition
Those who have malignant tumors
Those who suffer from heart trouble
Those who are in menstrual period or pregnant
Those who require complete rest
Those whose spine is abnormal or bent
Those who desire to use the chair on a part of the body that was previously diseased or receiving
medical treatment
Those who are feverish (38℃(100 ℉ ) or over)
Those who have weak bones (osteoporosis etc.)
Those who use a medical electronic device implanted into the body (e.g. a pacemaker)
Those who have a serious blood circulation disorder in the legs
Never attempt to dismantle the chair. Do not allow any personnel other than a qualified repair
technician to dismantle or repair the chair.
Otherwise, fire, electric shock or injury may occur. Ask the sales agent if repairs are required.
Do not attempt to damage, break, modify, bend forcibly, pull, twist or bundle the cord.
In addition, do not place heavy objects on the cord or jam the cord between objects.
Otherwise the cord may break, resulting in fire or electric shock.
Do not use the chair at any current other than the designated voltage.
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may occur.
Be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet prior to maintenance. Also, do not attempt to
plug/unplug the power plug with wet hands.
Otherwise, injury or electric shock may occur.
Be careful not to spill water over the chair.
Otherwise, electric shock, short circuit or fire may occur.
Do not suddenly release your hand, while raising the foot rest manually.
Otherwise, an injury may occur.
Prior to use, be sure to check that the cover cloth or the cloth of other parts is not torn. If a tear is
found, stop using the chair immediately, unplug the power source, and obtain service.
If the chair is used with torn cloth, it may result in injury or electric shock.
Use only under careful medical supervision if you have or there is a possibility that you have a
medical condition that may possibly, in any way, be affected by chair.
If discomfort or pain is felt during use, stop using the chair and consult a doctor immediately. In
addition, when the force is felt strongly, stop using it earlier than planned.
Otherwise, if the user continues using in such a way, an unexpected accident may occur.
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