Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Epms40 Operating Instructions

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 BEFORE EVERY MASSAGE (CHECK THE UNIT)
1  Remove the backrest cushion.
Check
Unfasten the zippers 
(3 locations) and fold 
down the back pad
2 Make sure there are no tears or rips in 
the fabric.
 See Caution No. 10 on page 2.
Check
3 Make sure the massage heads are in 
the retracted position and then replace 
and fasten the back pad.
 See Caution No. 3 on page 2.
When the massage heads are not in the retracted 
position
After step 7, press the 
 button on the controller 
twice to return the...

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Check the storage section
4 Make sure there is no foreign matter 
between the unit.
 See Caution No. 11 on page 2.
Notes
How to take out and store away the leg/
foot massage section
1  Pull up on the leg/foot massage lock 
release strap.
The leg/foot massage section is ejected halfway with the 
sole section closed.
2 Pull the leg/foot massage section as far as 
it goes.
3   Open the sole section b

y tilting forward.
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4 After confirming there are no obstructions, 
push the leg/foot...

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6 Be sure to push the power connector 
all the way into the appliance inlet.
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7 Switch on the power supply.
 See Warning No. 1 on page 1.
1)  Insert the power plug into an electrical 
outlet.
2)  T

urn the lock switch key to the “open” 
position.
3)  Slide the po

wer switch to the “on” position.
8 Sit down in a massage position.
Sit with the back of your head aligned with the upper part of 
the backrest.
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Only when using the leg/foot massage
9 Take out the leg/foot massage section...

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Try following A and B.
A 
Slide y our body forward.
B 
Use the leg/f oot messa ge section without 
fully extending it and with the calf section in a 
near vertical position.
If the above position feels uncomfortable, use the leg/foot 
massage section with the calf section tilting forward. (In this 
case your calves will not be massaged. To enjoy a calf 
massage, please use the leg/foot massage section 
separately.)
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A
B
When,...

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After 15 minutes of use, we recommend that you take a 10 minute break.
Use the unit up to twice per day, for a total of 30 minutes.
 See Caution No. 5 and 9 on page 2.
1 Press the  button to turn on the power.
The menu selection buttons flash.
(The power will turn off automatically if you do not select a menu or start a leg/
foot massage within 3 minutes after turning on the power.)
2 Upper body massage
 Select a menu from among Pre-Programs, Self 
Program and Manual operation.
Pre-ProgramsSee...

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Press the  button to enter the program 
selection mode for Pre-Programs.
(The power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed within 
3 minutes after entering the program selection mode.)
1  Press  or  to select a program.
Select one of “DEEP”, “QUICK (8 min)”, “RELAX” and “REFRESH”.
The  mark for the currently selected 
program will flash.
2  Select a program and press the  button.
1)  Put your head on the backrest.
Massage Head
The massage heads will 
move slowly upwards...

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3) A double beep and the flashing of  indicate that the 
massage heads are being finely adjusted to the shoulder 
position. 
[Shoulder Position Adjustment Mode]

Press  or  to adjust the 
position.
[Each press moves the massage heads 
approximately 0.6 in. (1.5 cm).]
4)  When the shoulder position is matched, press  to 
begin the program.
The program will begin automatically after 15 seconds if the  button 
is not pressed.
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Caution
Keep your head on the backrest 
while shoulder position is...

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To change the content of the massage
To select a different program from Pre-Programs
Press the  button, and select a different program.
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 15.)
To change to Self Program
Press the  button and select a program.
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 18.)
To change to Manual operation
Press the  button.
Action will start immediately.
(See page 21.)
Display during program
The frame of the current program is displayed.
The program...

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Press the  button to enter the program 
selection mode for Self Program.
(The power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed within 
3 minutes after entering the program selection mode.)
1  Press  or  to select a program.
Select either “Neck and shoulders” or “Back and lower back”.
The  mark for the currently selected 
program will flash.
2  Select a program and press the  button.
3 Set duration of massage.
Press the – + adjustment buttons.
Time indicator
Approx. 15...

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EnglishWhen you have selected “Neck and shoulders”
The operation to determine your approximate shoulder position will begin.
(See page 15.)
1 A double beep and the flashing of  indicate that the massage heads are being finely 
adjusted to the shoulder position. 
[Shoulder Position Adjustment Mode]

Press  or  to adjust the position.
[Each press moves the massage heads approximately 0.6 in. 
(1.5 cm).]
2  When the shoulder position is matched, press  to begin the program.
The program will begin...