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 grasping the legs with 
air, the legs are stretched as 
the legrest is lowered 
approximately 10 degrees from 
the massage position.2 Once the legrest returns to the 
original angle, the legrest is 
then lowered approximately 25 
degrees to stretch the legs 
further. 
While using the unit with it’s 
legrest slide extended, legrest 
can hit the floor.3 When the operation is complete, 
the legrest will return to the 
angle at the time before the 
operation.
Lowered by 
approximately 10°Lowered by 
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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 adjusting to your preferred positions. •
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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 height of the 
pillow so that the bottom 
edge is at ear level.
If positioned too low, the pillow may 
interfere with a massage of the area 
around the neck.
When the reclining angle changes, 
the position of the pillow may shift. In 
that case, adjust the position again.
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3 Attach the pillow on the 
velcro fasteners.
PillowPillow Velcro 
fastenersLower edge of the pillow
Ear level 
						

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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 section will retract, and the legrest will be lowered 
automatically so you can stand up safely.
Sole section will not retract all the way when the 
legrest is extended out, since the sole section will hit 
the floor.
Pull the legrest slide lever and raise your legs to 
retract all the way.
Backrest will not rise automatically. 
Backrest will rise by pressing 
 button twice.
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If you experience any problems
Press the 
 button.
All operations will stop immediately.
Get off the unit carefully to prevent the unit from tipping over.
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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 it out thoroughly, and then wipe any remaining 
detergent from the surface.
4.  Wipe the surf aces with a soft, dr

y cloth.
5.  Allow to dry naturally.
If it is difficult to remove dirt, soak a commercially available Melamine foam 
sponge in mild detergent and wipe the unit with it.
Do not use a hair dryer to dry the surface more quickly.
Since colors may transfer from clothing to the synthetic leather surface, be careful 
when using the unit with clothing such as jeans or colored clothes.
Do not allow these areas to come in contact with plastic for extended periods of 
time as this may lead to discoloration.
Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
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Plastic Area
1 
Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with mild 
detergent and thoroughly wrung out.
Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
2 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with plain 
water and thoroughly wrung out.
Make sure to wring tightly before wiping the controller.
3 Allow the unit to dry naturally.
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Seat Fabric
1 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with mild 
detergent and thoroughly wrung out.
Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
2 Use water or a mild detergent and brush on 
areas where the seat fabric is particularly 
soiled.
Be careful not to brush the fabric too much to avoid damage.
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3 
Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with plain 
water and thoroughly wrung out.
4 Allow the unit to dry naturally. 
						

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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 object underneath.) 
The floor may be damaged.
Moving by lifting it with 2 persons
Move the unit by having one person firmly hold onto the fabric section on the 
underside of the legrest and another person use the groove on the back cover of 
the backrest.
Fabric section Groove
Place the controller and 
power cord on the seat
Legrest
Back cover
Hold onto the fabric section on 
the underside of the legrest.
Place your 
fingers in 
the groove.
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y damage the floor by dropping the unit if you do not hold it correctly. 
Never carry by the armrest, because it may get damaged.
To put the unit down on the floor Put the unit down slowly and carefully watch your step.
Put down the legrest by holding it with your hands until it has been set on the floor completely. If you release your hands 
before the legrest is fully extended, the legrest will forcefully return to the initial position.
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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 holding it with your hands until it has been set on the floor completely. If you release your hands 
before the legrest is fully extended, the legrest will forcefully return to the initial position.
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How to remove the armrest
It is easier to move with the armrest removed.
1 
Remove the air plugs.
(See Step 2 on page 12.)3 Remove the attachment screws.
(See Step 1-2 on page 11.)
2 Remove the attachment screw caps.
Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the tab and push it 
up.•4 Pull out the armrest upwards with both hands. 
						

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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) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Neck/Shoulder
6) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Back/Lower 
back7) Finishing 
Touches
Shiatsu Program
1) Ultra knead/
Shiatsu on 
Neck/Shoulder 2) Kneading of 
Back/Lower 
back3) Ultra knead/
Shiatsu on 
Neck/Shoulder4) Ultra knead/
Kneading of 
Back/Lower 
back5) Ultra knead 
of Neck/
Shoulder
6) Swedish on 
Back/Lower 
back7) Finishing 
Touches
Details regarding the manual operation (The figures are images of the respective operations.)
ULTRA KNEADSHIATSUKNEADSWEDISH
Kneading action at small 
points. Action compressing muscle 
knots vertically.Deep kneading action. Action of rubbing gently 
across a wide area.
TAPFULL ROLL
The respective actions are suitable for specific body parts. 
Actions of Shiatsu for the “NECK” are different from of the 
actions for the “SHOULDER.”
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Tapping action for right and 
left alternately.
Action stretching the body 
along the backbone.
Contents of the Auto program/Details regarding 
the manual operation