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 massage heads to the retracted 
position.
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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 massage section under 
the seat with your hand.
Continue pushing firmly until you hear a click as it locks.
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Check for dirt and 
damage
Check for damage5 
Check the power cord and the power 
plug.
 See Warning No. 7 on page 1. 
						

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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 
and put your feet on it.
1)  Pull up the leg/foot massage lock release 
strap.
The leg/foot massage section will extend forward slightly.
2) Put your feet on the sole section.
3)  Push your feet down and forward on the 
sole section and the calf section will flip up.
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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, due to your height, your knees are held above the seat in an uncomfortable 
position
Do the following A
 or B.
A 
Store a way the leg/foot massage section and stretch out your legs.Use the leg/foot massage function separately.
B 
Slide y our body upwards so that your knees are no longer forced upwards.In this case, please massage your neck and shoulders separately using Self Program.
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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 page 15.
You can select from among 4 programs for automatically loosening 
from neck to lower back.
Self ProgramSee page 18.
You can select “neck and shoulders” or “back and lower back”. You 
can also select the massage time (15 minutes or less).
Manual operationSee page 21.
You can concentrate the massage on desired areas.
 Leg/foot massage
Press the 
 button.See page 23.
Leg/foot massage can be used by itself or simultaneously with the 
upper body massage.
 
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 SELECTING A MENU AND STARTING THE MASSAGE
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  The above display appears even when 
the backrest cushion has been removed 
and the leg/foot massage section is 
ejected.
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Have you removed 
the backrest cushion?
(See page 10.)
Is the leg/foot massage 
section ejected? (See page 12.) 
						

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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 with 
the unit emitting a beeping 
sound.
2) When the massage heads reach the top, an operation to 
determine your approximate shoulder position will begin. 
[Shoulder checking operation]
Massage Head The massage heads slowly 
lower while performing a 
tapping action. (The frame 
of 
 flashes.)
For some sitting positions, 
the massages heads may 
temporarily reach a 
position near the lower 
back.
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USING PRE-PROGRAMS
Pre-Programs characteristics
DEEP
Uses Knead, Soft Shiatsu 
and Tap actions to loosen up 
the muscles from neck to 
lower back.
Recommended for those 
with severe stiffness or 
who prefer a stimulating 
massage.QUICK (8 min.) 
Based on the DEEP 
program, this program 
concentrates on the areas 
which tire easily and is short 
at 8 minutes.
Recommended for those 
who want a spare-time 
massage.RELAX
Uses less stimulating actions 
to relax your body.
Recommended for those 
who want to relax with a 
gentle massage.REFRESH
Lowers the massage 
intensity gradually and then 
raise it to achieve 
refreshment.
Recommended for 
switching mood.
[Program Selection Mode] 
						

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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 being 
determined.
If the shoulder position cannot be 
correctly determined, an error 
message (U10) is displayed and 
operations are terminated.Notes
 Too high
Correct position of the massage 
head
(The point where the tapping 
action should be felt)
Too low
To Customize
To adjust program intensity
Press the – + adjustment buttons.
Content of display
Intensity 123
Adjustment
To use the leg/foot massage simultaneously
Press the  button.
(See page 23.) 
						

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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 intensity (upper body) is displayed in 3 levels.
The current approximate massage position flashes.
The current massage operation is displayed. 
						

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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 minutes
Approx. 12 minutes
Approx. 9 minutes
Approx. 6 minutes
Approx. 3 minutes
Note:    When y

ou change to “SELF PROGRAM” halfway through another type 
of massage, you can make selections for the time remaining.
4  Press the  button to complete the setting.
 USING SELF PROGRAM
[Program Selection Mode] 
						

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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 automatically after 15 seconds if the  button is not pressed.
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When you have selected “Back and lower back”
The operation to check you are seated (tapping around shoulders) will begin.
When the unit has confirmed that you are seated, the massage heads move to your back or lower back and the program 
begins.
Caution
Keep your head on the backrest 
until the program starts.
Otherwise an error message 
(U10) is displayed and operations 
are terminated.