Panasonic EP-MA03 Mode D'emploi page 3

• The following persons should not use the unit.
People who are prohibited from receiving massage by a physician (Example: people with thrombosis or
embolism, serious aneurism, acute varicose veins, any type of dermatitis or skin infection [including hypodermic
infection], etc.)
Failure to observe this may worsen the symptoms.
• Do not let children use the unit. Also, do not let children play on the unit or climb onto the leg/foot massage
section, seat, backrest or armrest.
• Do not climb onto the backrest or armrest.
• This unit must not be used by people who cannot express their will or operate the unit.
• Pay attention to the movement of the massage heads when massaging the neck area, and do not massage the
front of the neck and avoid excessively strong massages.
Doing so may result in accident or injury.
• Do not damage the power cord or the power plug.
(Do not damage it, modify it, place it near a thermal device, bend it by force, twist it, pull it, place a heavy object
on it or bundle it.)
If they are used in a damaged condition, it may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire. If the power cord or power
plug needs to be repaired, contact your dealer or the Customer Service Center.
• Do not use the sole heat massage for a long time.
Low-temperature burn* may occur.
* Despite comparatively low temperature (40°C − 60°C), when the heater section has touched the same area of the skin for
a long time, a low-temperature burn may occur even though you do not notice any sensations such as heat or pain, etc.
• Do not damage the heater section. (See page 6.)
• Do not stick the main unit with a pin or needle.
• Do not damage it with a blade.
Failure to observe this precaution may cause a damage to the internal heater, and result in a fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert or pull out the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
• Never attempt to remodel the unit. Also, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit yourself.
Doing so may result in fire, abnormal operation or injury.
• The following persons must consult with a physician before use, even if they are currently healthy.
(1) People with weak muscles due to aging or slim people, (2) People with lumbago attributed to bones or internal organs,
(3) People who often bruise or sustain sprains, (4) People who suffer from severe motion sickness,
(5) People who have had a heart surgery or surgery of the internal organs in the past.
Failure to observe this may result in impairing your health.
• Sit on the unit after confirming there is no foreign matter between the parts of the unit.
(Check that there is no foreign matter stuck in the backrest, seat, leg/foot massage section or the rear of the pillow and the
lower back cover.)
Failure to observe this may cause an accident, injury or malfunction due to your hands, feet or matter getting caught.
• Sit on the unit after removing any hard items such as hair accessories worn on the head.
Failure to observe this may result in injury.
• Sit on the unit after checking that the massage heads are in the retracted position.
• When getting off the unit during a massage program, always turn off the operation before getting off.
Failure to observe this may result in accident or injury.
• When unplugging the unit, always hold the power plug and not the power cord.
Failure to observe this may result in electric shock or short circuit.
• To ensure safety, connect the unit to a properly grounded outlet.
Failure to observe this may result in electric shock in case of a malfunction or ground leakage.
• When moving the unit, make sure to return the leg/foot massage section to its initial position.
Failure to observe this may result in injury.
• When using the wheels to move the unit, remove any obstacles around the unit, return the backrest to its original
position, lift the leg/foot massage section and seat no higher than the waist, and move it slowly. (See page 9.)
Failure to observe this may result in accident or injury due to the unit falling down.
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