Homedics VM-101 Instruction Manual

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HoMedics vende sus productos con la intención de que no tengan defectos de fabricación ni de mano de obra por un plazo de dos años a partir de la fecha de compra original, con las siguientes excepciones. HoMedics garantiza que sus productos no tendrán defectos de material ni de mano de obra bajo condiciones de uso y servicio normales. Esta garantía se extiende únicamente a consumidores y no a distribuidores.

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IB-VM101

BODY CHARGER

Massage Mat

Instruction Manual and Warranty Information

El manual en español empieza en la página 9

VM-101

VM-100

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

Caution: All servicing of this massager must be performed by authorized HoMedics service personnel only.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION:

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This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mounted position

• 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 the 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.

• NEVER use pins or other metallic fasteners with this appliance.

• Keep dry - DO NOT operate in a wet or moist condition.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTROCUTION, FIRE 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 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.

• Use heated surfaces carefully. May cause serious burns. Do not use on insensitive skin areas or in the presence of poor circulation. The unattended use of heat by children or incapacitated persons may be dangerous.

• 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 a blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electrocution or injury to persons.

• DO NOT carry this appliance by power 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 personal, non-professional use only.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

• Temperatures sufficiently high to cause burns may occur regardless of the control setting. DO NOT use on an infant or on a sleeping or unconscious person.

• DO NOT use on insensitive skin or on a person with poor blood circulation. Check the skin in contact with the heated area of the appliance frequently to reduce the risk of blistering.

• DO NOT crush. Avoid sharp folds.

Please Note:

For your safety, this product is equipped with a pressure activated switch to control the heat function. Heat will not operate unless pressure is applied to this switch, located between the lower and legs massage zones of the unit (see page 7). Once pressure is removed, heat will turn off. After applying pressure, please allow 5-10 minutes for heat to reach maximum temperature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 people with diabetes.

• 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 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.

• This product is a non-professional appliance designed to provide soothing massage to tired 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.

• 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 or who has sensory deficiencies in the lower half of their body.

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

Instructions for Use

Plug adapter into a 120 volt AC outlet and plug the receptacle end into the input jack, located along the side of the mat. For optimum comfort, we recommend that you use your mat massager on soft surfaces only.

To Store

Place massager in its box or 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 controller cord.

To Clean

Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning. Clean only with a soft, slightly damp sponge. Never allow water or any other liquid 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 massager. There are no user serviceable parts. For service, send the unit to the HoMedics address listed in the warranty section.

Note - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

Class B digital devices, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note - The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference

caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

Maintenance

To Fold

This massage mat incorporates a unique strapping system that allows you to fold the unit for storage and transportation. This massage mat incorporates a folding method similar to an accordion (see Diagram A-D). Fold the top portion inward so the heat seal pattern is always facing up. Repeat this method. You can also roll up the mat for storage. Then pull the elastic strap, sewn into the mat, around the unit.

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