Panasonic EP-MAC8, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety Precautions
Always follow these instructions
This section contains instructions that you must follow to prevent personal injury or damage to property.
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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 Household Massage Lounger.
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.
WARNING
Take note of the following points as well
⿟ Absolutely do not modify. Furthermore, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit yourself.
(Otherwise it may lead to fire, or cause the unit to function abnormally resulting in injury.)
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, deep vein
thrombosis of the lower limbs, pulmonary embolism, severe aneurism, acute varicose veins, phlebitis, any type of
dermatitis and skin infections (including inflammation of the hypodermis), etc.)
(2) Persons suffering from osteoporosis, spine fracture, sprain or acute pain such as a pulled or torn muscle
(3) Persons who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other personal medical devices prone to electronic interference
(4) Pregnant women and women who have just given birth
(5) Persons with symptoms of acute low back pain, herniated disk, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar spondylosis
(6) Persons who have abnormalities or curvature of the spine
(Otherwise it may worsen symptoms.)
⿟ This 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.
(Otherwise it may lead to 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 suffering 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 undergoing anticoagulation therapy
(6) Persons who have a wound where the massager operates
(7) 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)
(8) Persons who require bed rest or who are in poor physical shape
(9) Persons other than those listed above who feel unwell
⿟ If you begin to feel unwell during use or if you do not feel effects of the massage lounger, stop use immediately
and consult a physician.
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The unit has a heated surface. Persons insensitive to heat must be careful when using the unit.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident, injury or become unwell.)