Getting To Know Your Appliance; Proper Use - Beurer MG 145 Mode D'emploi

2. Getting to know your appliance

Your Shiatsu massage device has rotating massage heads which imitate the pressure and kneading motions
of a Shiatsu massage.
With the aid of this electrical Shiatsu massage device, you can give yourself or somebody else an effective
and pleasant massage. Massages can be both relaxing and stimulating, and are popular for treatment of stiff
or tense muscles, pains and fatigue. The device delivers powerful and intensive massages for neck, legs,
arms and back.
The device is for private use only and is not intended for medical or commercial purposes.
In addition, the Shiatsu massage device offers the following advantages:
• simple operation,
• covers can be removed for washing,
• heat and lighting function.

3. Proper use

This device is intended only for the massaging of individual parts of the human body. It cannot replace medical
treatment. Do not use the massage device if any of the following warnings apply to you. Please consult your
doctor if you are unsure whether or not the massage device is suitable for you.
WARNING
Use of the massage device is prohibited in the following cases:
• On children.
• On animals.
• Not with changes caused by disease or injury in the back region (e.g. disc problems, open wounds),
• Never use the massage device to massage the heart region of persons fitted with a pacemaker.
Always consult a doctor before using the massage device on other parts of the body of a person
fitted with a pacemaker.
• Never use the massage device on swollen, burned, inflamed or damaged skin or body parts.
• The massage device must not be used on lacerated wounds, capillaries, varicose veins, acne,
couperose, herpes or other skin diseases.
• The massage device must not be used during pregnancy.
• Do not use the massage device on the face (eyes), on the larynx or on other particularly sensitive
parts of the body.
• Do not use the device for foot massage.
• Never use the device while you are asleep.
• Never use the device after taking medication or consuming alcohol (reduced levels of awareness).
• Not in the car.
The device has a hot surface. Persons who are sensitive to heat must be careful when using the
device.
This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or
mental capabilities and/or by persons lacking the required understanding of the equipment and how
it is used, unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they are given
instructions on how to use the device.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not use the device as a toy.
You should consult your doctor before using the massage device if:
• you suffer from a serious illness or are recovering from an operation on the upper body,
• you are fitted with a cardiac pacemaker, implant or other aid,
• Thromboses,
• Diabetes,
• in case of pains of unclarified origin.
The device is only intended for the purpose described in these operating instructions. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage occurring as a result of inappropriate or careless use.
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