HoMedics BK-400, BackTherapistDeluxe User guide

BackTherapist Deluxe

6-motor Seat Massager

Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information

BK-400

Two Year Limited Warranty

(Valid in USA only)

HoMedics, Inc., guarantees this product free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase,
except as noted below.

This HoMedics product warranty does not cover damage caused by
misuse or abuse, accident, the attachment of any unauthorized
accessory, alteration to the product, or any other conditions what­soever that are beyond the control of HoMedics. This warranty is
effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA.
A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to
operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications is not covered under
warranty. HoMedics shall not be responsible for any type of incidental,
consequential or special damages. All implied warranties, including
but not limited to those implied warranties of fitness and mer­chantability, are limited in the total duration of two years from the
original purchase date.

To obtain warranty service on your HoMedics product, either hand
deliver or mail the unit and your dated sales receipt (as proof of
purchase), postpaid, along with a check or money order in the
amount of $5.00 payable to HoMedics, Inc. to cover handling. Upon
receipt, HoMedics will repair or replace, as appropriate, your product
and return it to you, postpaid. Warranty is solely through HoMedics
Service Center. Service of this product by anyone other than
HoMedics Service Center voids warranty.

This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have
additional rights which may vary from state to state. Because of indi­vidual state regulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you.

For more information regarding our product line in the USA, please
visit: www.homedics.com

Mail To:
HoMedics
Service Center
3000 Pontiac Trail, Dept. 168
Commerce Township,
MI 48390

Email:
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HoMedics® is a registered trademark of HoMedics Inc. and its affiliated companies.

Back Therapist™ is a trademark of HoMedics Inc. and its affiliated companies. All rights reserved.

IB-BK400-B

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER

—To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.

• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug it immediately.

• Do not use while bathing or showering.

• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other
liquid.

WARNING

—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or

injury to persons:

• An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before putting on or
taking off parts or attachments.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by,
on or near children, invalids or disabled persons.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by
HoMedics; specifically any attachments not provided with the
unit.

• 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 HoMedics’ Service Center
for examination and repair.

•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Never use while sleeping or fall asleep while using the
massager.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can
occur and cause fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.

• Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as handle.

•To disconnect, turn all controls to the “OFF” position, then
remove plug from outlet.

• This appliance is designed for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Caution — Please read all instructions
carefully before operating.

• If you have any concerns regarding your health consult your
doctor before using this product.

• Individuals with pacemakers should consult a doctor before use.

• Never leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are
present.

• Never cover the appliance when it is in operation.

• Do not use this product for more than 60 minutes at a time.

• Extensive use could lead to the product’s excessive heating and
shorter life. Should this occur, discontinue use and allow the unit
to cool before operating.

•Never use this product directly on swollen or inflamed areas or
skin eruptions.

• This product is a non-professional appliance designed to provide
soothing massage to worn muscles. Do not use this product as a
substitute for medical attention.

• Do not use this product before bed. The massage has a stimu­lating effect and can delay sleep.

• Never use this product while in bed.

• This product should never be used by any individual suffering
from any physical ailment that would limit the user’s capacity to
operate the controls.

• This unit should not be used by children without adult supervision.

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