• This unit is not a toy. Children should not use it or play with it.
• Never use while sleeping.
• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink.
• Do not place or drop into water or any other liquid.
• Never reach for an appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug it immediately.
• This appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use.
• 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 it to the HoMedics Service Center for examination
and repair.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as handle.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not operate under a blanket. Excessive heating can occur and
cause fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the OFF position; then remove plug
from outlet.
Instructions for Use
For Use in Home or Office
Plug adapter into a 120 volt AC outlet and plug the receptacle end into
the input jack, located along the side of the cushion. Attach Back
Therapist to your chair for a luxurious massage as you read, rest or
even work.
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For Use in Your Car
Simply plug the 12 volt auto adapter into a cigarette outlet and plug
the receptacle end into the input jack, located along the side of the
cushion. Slip Back Therapist’s straps over your seat to enjoy a
relaxing massage as you drive.
Strapping System
Back Therapist incorporates a unique strapping system which allows
you to fasten it to most any chair or auto seat. Just slip the straps over
the seat or chair and adust the convenient hooks to fit. Your massager
won’t slip or slide away.
Maintenance
To Store
Place massager in its box or a safe, dry, cool place.
Avoid contact with sharp edges or pointed objects which might cut or
puncture the fabric surface. To avoid breakage, do not wrap the power
cord around the unit. Do not hang the unit by the controller cord.
To Clean
Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning.
Clean only with a soft, slightly damp sponge. Never allow water or any
other liquids to come into contact with the unit.
• Do not immerse in any liquid to clean.
• Never use abrasive cleaners, brushes, gasoline, kerosene,
glass/furniture polish, paint thinner to clean.
• Do not attempt to repair Back Therapist massager. There are no user
serviceable parts. For service, send the unit to the HoMedics address
listed in the warranty section.
Caution:
All servicing of
this massager
must be
performed by
authorized
HoMedics
service
personnel only.
Please Note:
For your safety, this
product is equipped
with a pressure activat-
ed switch to control the
heat function.
Heat will
not operate unless
pressure is applied to
this switch, located on
the seat bottom of the
unit.
Once pressure
is removed, heat will
turn off. After applying
pressure, please allow
5-10 minutes for heat
to reach maximum
temperature.
Pressure
Activated Switch
Heat
Motors
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