User manual PANASONIC EP-790

[. . . ] EP 790 Instruction Manual -15- Your personal masseur is on the spot whenever you need him You can now enjoy a relaxing, effective massage in the privacy of your own home whenever you like and without being dependent on others. Congratulations on having bought a NAiS Massage Lounger. Before you settle back for your first massage, read through the following pages: they will tell you everything you need to know about selecting the required course on the control panel and the specific uses of the various massage modes. Please read the entire Operating Instructions carefully before using your Massage Lounger. [. . . ] 5. Use the or buttons to select the width between the massage heads (available only in the tapping, rolling and tapping rolling massage). Setting the massage intensity The intensity of the massage can be adjusted as required by pressing the and buttons. Choice of massage mode Press "massage mode" until the red or green pilot lamp lights up beside the required massage mode. The massage mode will change in the following order each time the button is pressed. Shiatsu/upward massage Shiatsu/downward massage Tapping Rolling/stretching massage/whole back Rolling/stretching massage/regional Kneading and rolling/stretching massage/whole back Kneading and rolling/stretching massage/regional Tapping and rolling/stretching massage/whole back Tapping and rolling/stretching massage/regional Try out the various modes and see which suits you best!All functions which include "rolling", are available for the whole back (indicated by red lamp) or a limited section of the back (indicated by green lamp). You can change the area by pressing and buttons. Important: Do not massage the same area for too long, otherwise the muscles may become cramped. We therefore recommend that such individual massage should be limited to not more than 5 or 10 minutes. Like a masseur, you should end your personal massage with an automatic course for the whole back to ensure uniform blood circulation throughout the whole of the back. Rest after a massage course intensifies the relaxing effect. -19- ADJUSTING THE MASSAGE LOUNGER Before sitting down After checking the positions of the massage heads with your hands, sit down slowly in the center of the Massage Lounger. · The massage heads should be spread apart near the top of the Massage Lounger backrest (home position). · If the massage heads are not in the position describe above, do not sit down in the Massage Lounger. Press the I/S button on the control panel twice. Wait for the massage heads to reach the home position before sitting down. Reclining · Use the reclining function as desired. (Reclining can also be performed during a massage. ) 1 Press and hold While the button is held pressed, the legrest will be raised and the backrest will be reclined. 2 Release the button when the desired position has been reached. Returning back to upright after reclining Press and hold · The legrest will be returned to its normal position (lowered) and the backrest will be raised. · After use, always be sure to return the legrest and backrest to their normal positions (legrest lowered and backrest raised). Raising and lowering only the legrest Raising While pressing the lock button, tilt the lever toward the back. · Always tilt it back completely (until it locks). Lowering While pressing the lock button, pull the lever up. About the legrest · Although the legrest is moved automatically according to the movement of the Massage Lounger backrest during reclining, the legrest can also be raised and lowered independently using the side lever. · The maximum height (angle) of the legrest when using powered reclining and when using the side lever may vary slightly. · The legrest cannot be stored completely if the Massage Lounger backrest is not raised completely. (The same condition occurs for lever operation. ) · Be careful of the lever during powered reclining. · Since the legrest will be locked in position when it is raised using the side lever, it cannot be lowered using the reclining buttons. Always use the side lever to lower it if it has been raised using the side lever. ! Caution · Do not sit or stand on the legrest when it is raised. (Doing so may result in an accident. ) -20- · Do not raise the legrest directly by pulling it with your hands, since the lock may not operate correctly in such cases. (Doing so may result in an accident. ) PROGRAMMED MASSAGE Details of Automatic Course Whole back course Rolling Upward Upward/ Rolling Tapping/ Tapping rolling Rolling Complete massage including neck, shoulder, back stretching and lower back Rolling Downward Tapping rolling Rolling Rolling Neck and shoulder course Rolling Upward Downward Tapping/ Tapping rolling Rolling Concentrated massage of neck and shoulders Rolling Upward Downward Tapping/ Tapping rolling Rolling Lower back course Rolling Downward Rolling Downward Rolling Concentrated massage of lower back Rolling Downward Tapping/ Tapping rolling Rolling Rolling The above diagrams have been abbreviated to enable easy understanding of the massage action. -21- What to do if . . . (something does not work) If your Massage Lounger does not work, this is often due to minor causes which you can remedy yourself. [. . . ] · The massage heads may stop for reasons of safety if too much pressure is applied to them. · Please treat your Massage Lounger with care: do not turn it on its side or upside down and do not stand on it. Avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the upholstery fabric may fade or become discolored. · Never sit on the extended massage legrest, as the chair may tip and/or the legrest be damaged. [. . . ]