Homedics NMS-377HJ Instruction Manual

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PROTHERAPY 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 – 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 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 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.

•Not for use by children.

•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 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 heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

•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, and the like.

•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 or in the presence of poor circulation. The use of heat by children or incapacitated persons may be dangerous.

•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.

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CAUTION – PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING.

•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, discontinue use and allow the unit to cool before operating.

•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 the product is cooled down.

•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 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 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.

POWER SUPPLY CORD

The Pro Therapy Elite Shiatsu and Vibration Neck Massager is powered by a 120-volt power cord.

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.

CONVENIENT AND PORTABLE

Perfect for use at home or in the office.

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.

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.

	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	NOTE: Heat can only be used with the shiatsu massage or the shiatsu and
	vibration combined massage.

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.

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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