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PRO THERAPY ELITE
SHIATSU & VIBRATION NECK MASSAGER
WITH SOOTHING HEAT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
NMS-377HJ
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER
• 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 in a shower.
• DO NOT place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or
WARNING
• An appliance should NEVER be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or
• Not for use by children.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use attachments not
• NEVER operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• 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 a blanket or pillow. Never cover the appliance when it is in operation. Excessive
• DO NOT carry this appliance by the power cord or use cord as handle.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• NEVER operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair,
• NEVER operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked.
• Use heated surfaces carefully. May cause serious burns. DO NOT use over insensitive skin areas
– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
drop into water or other liquid.
– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
and before putting on or taking off parts or attachments.
disabled persons.
recommended by HoMedics; specifically, any attachments not provided with the unit.
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return it to HoMedics Service Center for examination
and repair.
heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
and the like.
or in the presence of poor circulation. The use of heat by children or incapacitated persons may be
dangerous.
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• DO NOT use this massager in close proximity to loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair.
• Keep long hair away from massager while in use.
CAUTION: All servicing of this massager must be performed by authorized HoMedics service
personnel only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
• Consult your doctor prior to using this product, if:
- You are pregnant
- You have a pacemaker
- You have any concerns regarding your health
• Not recommended for use by diabetics.
• NEVER leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are present.
• DO NOT use this product for more than 15 minutes at a time.
• Extensive use could lead to the product’s excessive heating and shorter life. Should this occur,
• NEVER use this product directly on swollen or inflamed areas or skin eruptions.
• DO NOT use this product as a substitute for medical attention.
• The product is equipped with overheating protection circuit. If the power is cut off, please wait until
• NEVER use this product while in bed.
• This product should NEVER be used by any individual suffering from any physical ailment that would
• This unit should not be used by children or invalids without adult supervision.
• NEVER use this product in automobiles.
• This appliance is intended for household use only.
• Use heated surfaces carefully. May cause serious burn. DO NOT use over insensitive skin areas or in
– PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING.
discontinue use and allow the unit to cool before operating.
the product is cooled down.
limit the user’s capacity to operate the controls.
the presence of poor circulation. The unattended use of heat by children or incapacitated persons may
be dangerous.
PRO THERAPY ELITE SHIATSU AND VIBRATION
NECK MASSAGER WITH HEAT
HEAT
Heat can only be used with the shiatsu
massage or the shiatsu and vibration
combined massage. Press the heat button
once to enjoy soothing heat. Press the button
again to turn it off.
SHIATSU
Press the shiatsu button once to turn on the
shiatsu massage. Press the button again to
turn it off.
VIBRATION
Press the vibration button once to turn on
the vibration. Press the vibration button
again to turn off the vibration. Vibration
can be used in combination with shiatsu or
alone.
SHIATSU MASSAGE
Shiatsu is a deep-kneading circular
massage. This unit features a spot
shiatsu massage mechanism that
works your neck area.
VIBRATION MASSAGE
Enjoy invigorating vibration
alone or combined with shiatsu
massage.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
The Pro Therapy Elite Shiatsu and Vibration
Neck Massager is powered by a 120-volt
power cord.
EXTRA LONG FLEX HANDLES
Let you customize the intensity of your massage. Pull down
on the handles for a more intense massage, or lessen the
pressure for a lighter and more soothing massage.
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CONVENIENT AND PORTABLE
Perfect for use at home or in the office.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. It it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
MAINTENANCE
TO STORE
Place massager in its box or in 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 power cord or flex handles.
1. Insert the power cord into a 120-volt AC outlet. To activate the shiatsu
massage action, press the shiatsu (S) button once. To activate vibration
massage, press the vibration (V) button once (Fig. 1).
2. Pressing both the shiatsu and vibration buttons once will activate the
shiatsu and vibration combined. To activate the soothing heat with the
shiatsu massage, press the heat button. Massage heads will glow red
(Fig. 2). Allow a few moments for the heating action to warm up. When
finished, press the shiatsu, vibration or both buttons to power the unit off.
NOTE: For more intense massage, place hands in the comfort grip handles
and gently pull forward (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
NOTE: Heat can only be used with the shiatsu massage or the shiatsu and
vibration combined massage.
TO CLEAN
Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning. Spot clean only with a soft, slightly damp cloth. 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, or paint thinner to
clean.
• DO NOT attempt to repair the Pro Therapy Elite Shiatsu and Vibration Neck Massager with heat. There
are no user-serviceable parts. For service, call the Consumer Relations telephone number listed in the
Warranty Section.
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