Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Epma70 Operating Instructions

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 Performing Air massage or Stretch action
Air actions/Stretch actions
2
11 Press the  button to turn on the power.
•  The power is turned off   automatically if 3 minutes or more pass 
without operation. 
2     The operation can be turned on/off   by pressing the 
buttons on the left.
On/off   for the air massage or stretch action be confi  rmed on 
the display. 
(Lit: On, Off   :  O ff  )
Shoulder
Hand/Arm Lower back
Leg/Foot Hip
Leg Chest
•  See page 33 for details about the air massage. 
•  See page 34 for details about the stretch action. 
•  For the stretch action, the massage heads will automatically 
move to selected after the body scanning, has been completed. 
 To adjust the back intensity 
(only for stretch)
Adjust by pressing the  button. 
•  The intensity is displayed in 3 levels.
 To turn the “Heat” massage heads on or 
off (only for stretch)
You can turn the “Heat” massage heads on or off   by pressing 
 .
•  See page 26 for details about “Heat” massage heads.
To adjust the air intensity
Adjust by pressing the  button.
•  The intensity is displayed in 3 levels. 
						

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For the sole shiatsu sheet
The sole shiatsu sheet is removable.
OpeningTo attach the sole shiatsu sheet
Be sure of the proper direction of the sole shiatsu sheet and insert 
it into the opening.
Projections are on 
the upper side.  To e
Heel
Effective method for using the leg/foot air massage/stretch
Adjust the legrest so that your feet fi  t in it completely.
For a person with small body dimensionsFor a person with large body dimensions
•  If the legrest is raised, it is easier to fi t your sole on it.
Press the 
 button. 
•  If the slide of the sole massage section is adjusted, your knees  will not be lifted as much.
Push with your feet to slide 
the legrest out.
Lift your feet slightly and the legrest returns.
•  The knees will not be lifted as much if lowering the legrest.
Press the 
 button. 
It is possible to massage your leg completely by 
laying the foot massage section fl  at.
Foot massage section 
						

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English
 See Caution No. 14 on page 2.
1 Lift up the Hand/Arm massage section.
2 Insert the hand with fi  ngers extended.
Effective method for using the Hand/Arm massage
Position the forearm and hand at the centre of the armrest.
Insert the hand all the way. 
Centre of the armrest
•  Raise the backrest if any diffi    culty is experienced when positioning the hand and forearm.
How to use the Hand/Arm massage 
						

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Operation of the Shoulder, Hand/Arm, Lower back, Leg/Foot Air massage
Operation of the Shoulder massage
Lateral pressure is applied to squeeze your shoulders to your arms. 
Operation of the Lower back massage
Lateral pressure is applied to squeeze from your lower back to your 
thighs. 
The region from your posterior to your hamstrings is stimulated 
with 3 airbags on the seat.
Operation of the Hand/Arm massage
Hand/Arm
Hand to arm will be compressed as it is clamped from top and bottom.
Operation of the Leg/Sole massage
Leg
Calves will be compressed by embracing sidewise airbags.Sole
Feet will be compressed by embracing lateral airbags pressing 
the feet onto the shiatsu sole plate. 
						

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Operation of the Shoulder Blade, Pelvis, Leg Stretch
Operations of the Leg Stretch
The legs are stretched by fi xating your thighs and legs/soles while lowering 
the legrest.
•  The legrest might hit the fl oor when fully extended. 
Operation of the Shoulder Blade Stretch
The muscles in the region from your shoulder blades to your chest are 
stretched by holding your shoulders with the shoulder side massage 
section and pressing your back with the massage heads.
Operation of the Pelvis Stretch
The muscles are loosened by widely twisting and swaying around your 
pelvis. 
						

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English Adjustment of the reclining angle and/or legrest
1 Press the  button to turn on the power.
•  The power is turned off   automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation. 
2 Press the  or  button to adjust the angle.
•  The 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.
•  The armrest will move in accordance with the reclining of the backrest. 
Approx. 120˚
Approx. 170˚
Approx. 5˚
Approx. 85˚
Approx. 15˚
Approx. 
95˚
•  Do not raise or lower the backrest and/or legrest repeatedly for any purpose other than adjusting them to your preferred positions. 
						

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 After completing the massage
Timer function
Interrupting the massage
Return the feet massage section 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.)
Lift your feet slightly and 
the legrest returns. 
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.
Returning to normal chair position
1 Flap the comfort cushion back onto the 
backrest. 
The massage will complete automatically approximately 16 minutes after the start of 
operations.
•  The foot massage section will retract, and the legrest will be lowered 
automatically so you can stand up safely.
The foot massage section will not retract all the way 
when the legrest is extended, since the sole massage 
section will hit the fl  oor.
Raise your legs to retract all the way.
•  The backrest will not rise automatically.
•  The massage heads move to the retracted position.  The backrest will rise by pressing 
 button twice. 
						

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English2 Store the legrest. 
  See Caution No. 3 on page 2, and No. 17 and No. 18 on page  3.
1  Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.
2  Rotate from top. 
3  Rotate until it locks into place. 
4  Release the lever. 
5  Check that the legrest is locked. 
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2
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4
4
Press fi  rmly. 
Let go. 
Disconnecting the power
 See Danger No.1 on page 1, Caution No.2 on page 2, and No.10 and No.14 on page 4.
1 Slide the power switch to the 
“o ff   ” position.
2 Turn the key to the “lock” 
position and remove it. 2
1
Power switch section
3 Remove the power plug from the power socket.
4 The 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 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 water or a 3% to 5% solution of mild detergent and wring it out  thoroughly.
2.  Dab the surface with the moistened cloth.
3.  Rinse the cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe any remaining  detergent from the surface.
4.  Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth.
5.  Allow to dry naturally.
•  If it is diffi    cult 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 colours may transfer from clothing to the synthetic leather surface, be careful  when using the unit with clothing such as jeans or coloured clothes.
•  Do not allow these areas to come in contact with plastic for extended periods of time  as this may lead to discolouration.
•  Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
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.
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.
3 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with plain water and thoroughly wrung out.
4 Allow the unit to dry naturally.
•  Since colour may transfer from clothing to the seat fabric, be careful when 
using the unit with clothing such as jeans or coloured clothes.  
						

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English Moving the Unit
See Caution No.18, No22 and No. 23 on page 3.
Moving by lifting it with 2 or more persons
Move the unit with 2 or more people in front and back of the unit holding on the side of 
the legrest and the groove on the back cover of the backrest. 
Hold onto the sides. 
Groove
Place the controller and 
power cord on the seat.
Legrest Back coverPlace your fi  ngers in the 
groove.
Hold onto the sides of 
the legrest. 
Mat
Do not hold onto the front 
side. 
The sole massage section 
might slide, and injuries 
may occur. 
*  You may damage the fl oor by dropping the unit if you do not hold it correctly. Never carry it by the armrest, because it may get damaged.
To put the unit down on the fl  oor
•  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 fl oor completely.  If you release your hands before the legrest is fully extended, the legrest will forcefully return to the initial position.