Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Epma51 Operating Instructions

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How to use the Hand/Arm massage
See page 31 for details about the operations of the Hand/Arm massage.
 See Caution No. 14 on page 2.
1 Lift the Hand/Arm massage section up.
2 Insert the hand with fingers extended.
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Effective method for using the Hand/Arm massage
Position the forearm and hand at the center of the armrest.
Insert the hand all the way inside.
Center of the armrest
Raise the backrest if any difficulty is experienced when positioning the hand and 
forearm. 

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Operations of the Lower Body massage, Hand/Arm massage, and Leg Stretch
Operation of the Lower Body massage
Leg
Calves will be compressed by pressure 
from both sides.Sole
Foot will be compressed from side 
and bottom using the air.Seat/Thigh/Lower back
The air bags are inflated alternately to 
compress the body just like it is being 
pressed.
Operation of the Hand/Arm massage
Hand/Arm
Hand to arm will be compressed as it is clamped from top and bottom.
Operations of the Leg Stretch
1  After...

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When you want to adjust the reclining angle, 
legrest, and/or pillow
Adjusting the reclining angle and the angle of the legrest
1 Press the  button to turn on the power.
2 Press the  or  button to adjust the angle.
Movement will continue until a “beep-beep-beep” sound is heard if the buttons are held down.
The movement of the legrest may be delayed slightly.
Approx. 120˚
Approx. 170˚
Approx. 0˚
Approx. 85˚
Do not raise or lower the backrest and/or legrest repeatedly for any purpose other than...

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Sliding the legrest
1 Slide the legrest to your favorite position by pulling the legrest slide lever.
[The legrest will slide approximately 4.7 in. (12 cm).]
Pull the legrest slide lever back.
Push with the soles of 
your feet to slide the 
legrest out.
Lift your soles slightly 
and legrest returns.
Lever will return 
and lock.
2  Release the legrest slide lever 
when it reaches your favorite 
position.
Adjusting the pillow for correct height during a massage
1 Remove the pillow.2 Adjust the...

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 After completing the massage
Interrupting the massage
Return the legrest to the original position and then press the 
 button.
The massage heads move to the retracted position.
The legrest lowers and the backrest raises automatically. (The backrest will move after the massage heads retract.)
Pull the legrest slide lever.
Lift your soles slightly 
and legrest returns.
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Timer function
The massage will complete automatically approximately 15 minutes after the 
start of operations.
Sole...

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Disconnecting the power
 See Danger No. 1 on page 1, Caution No. 2 on page 2, and No. 10 on page 3.
1 Slide the power switch to the “off” 
position.2 Turn the lock switch key to the “lock” 
position.
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Power switch section
3 Remove the power plug from the 
electrical outlet.4 The lock switch key must be stored 
out of the reach of children. 

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 Cleaning and Maintenance
 See Danger No. 1 on page 1.
Areas covered with synthetic leather
Wipe these areas with a soft, dry cloth.
When using the commercially available leather-care products (wipes), follow its 
instructions.
If the synthetic leather is particularly dirty, wipe it in the following manner.
1.
 Soak a soft cloth in w ater or a 3% to 5% solution of mild detergent and wr

ing it 
out thoroughly.
2.  Dab the surf ace with the moistened cloth.
3.  Rinse the cloth in w

ater, wring...

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Caring for the wood armrests
1 Wipe with a cloth that has been soaked in a mild 
detergent and then thoroughly wrung out.
2 Next wipe with a cloth that has been moistened 
with just water and thoroughly wrung out.
3 Allow to dry naturally.
Please do NOT use chemicals such as thinners, benzine, alcohol or wax.
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  Moving the Unit
 See Caution No. 18 on page 3.
Do not drag or push the unit in an installed state. 
Do not move the unit using the wheels on the floor. (Always place a mat or similar...

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Using the wheels to move the unit
Move the unit by holding onto the fabric section on the underside of the legrest 
and using the wheels.
Fabric section
Roll the unit slowly
Place the controller and 
power cord on the seat
Place a mat on the floor to 
avoid damaging the floor.Wheels
Lift it no higher than 
waist height
Hold onto the fabric section on 
the underside of the legrest
To put the unit down on the floor
Put the unit down slowly and carefully watch your step.
Put down the legrest by...

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Contents of the Auto program
Swedish Program
1) Swedish on 
Back/Lower 
back 2) Ultra knead/
Swedish on 
Neck/Shoulder3) Swedish on 
Back/Lower 
back4) Ultra knead/
Swedish from 
Neck to Lower 
back5) Ultra knead/
Swedish on 
Neck/Shoulder
6) Swedish from 
Shoulder to 
Lower back7) Finishing 
Touches
Deep Program
1) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Neck/Shoulder 2) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Back/Lower 
back3) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Neck/Shoulder
4) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Back/Lower 
back5)...