About Shiatsu Massage; Getting To Know Your Device; Intended Use - Beurer MG 520 To Go Mode D'emploi

Signs and symbols
The following symbols appear in the instructions for use and on the type plate:
WARNING
IMPORTANT Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory.
Note
The unit is double-protected and thus corresponds to protection class 2.
Only use indoors.

1. About Shiatsu massage

Shiatsu is a type of body massage that developed in Japan over 100 years ago, based on ideas taken from
traditional Chinese medicine. The basic principle is that there is a system of energy channels (meridian
system) within the human body.
The objective of a Shiatsu massage is to boost the physical, emotional and mental well-being of the treated
person. To this end, energy blockages in the energy channels must be removed and the self-regulating
powers of the body must be stimulated.
Shiatsu therapy achieves this through the application of pressure in flowing movements along the energy
channels (meridians). Although Shiatsu literally translates as "finger pressure", treatment is not just given
with the fingers but also with the heels of the hand, elbows and knees. The therapist uses their whole body
weight to create the necessary pressure.

2. Getting to know your device

The rotating massage heads in your Shiatsu massager imitate the pressure and kneading movements of a
Shiatsu massage.
Using this electric Shiatsu massager, you can provide yourself or others with a soothing, effective massage
with no help required. Massages can be relaxing or stimulating and work effectively to relieve strained mus-
cles, aches and fatigue. The device offers a powerful, intensive massage for the neck, legs, arms and back.
The device is suitable only for private use, and not for medical or commercial purposes.
The Shiatsu massager also offers you the following benefits:
• Easy operation
• High-performance lithium-ion battery
• Heat and light function

3. Intended use

This device is intended to massage individual parts of the human body. It cannot replace medical treatment.
Do not use the massager if one or several of the following warnings applies to you. If you are unsure whether
the massager is suitable for you, please consult your doctor.
WARNING
Do not use the massager
• On animals
• If you suffer from a medical abnormality or injury in the area to be massaged (e.g. herniated disc,
open wounds)
• Under any circumstances for massages in the area around the heart if you wear a pacemaker. If
this is the case, consult your doctor regarding other parts of the body first
• On swollen, burnt, inflamed or damaged skin and body parts of any kind
Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.
Note on important information.
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