Ogawa OG5500 Manuel D'instruction page 16

2. Safety Precautions
• To ensure safe and correct use of the massage chair, do not operate it without reading this
operation manual carefully.
• Do not use the massage chair when the upholstery or seat is removed. This may cause
injury or malfunction.
• Do not use the massage chair in combination with other therapeutic equipment or electric
blanket etc., as this may result in ineffectiveness or injury.
• Do not use the massage chair an hour before or after eating as this may have adverse
effects on the user.
• Do not allow children or pets to play around the massage chair, e.g. behind the backrest,
under the seat base or legrest of the massage chair. This may result in injury.
• Do not use the massage chair when your body is wet.
• Do not operate the massage chair with wet hands.
• It is not recommended to use the massage chair for more than 30 minutes.
• Do not perform continuous massage on the same spot of your body for more than 5
minutes at a time as this may result in excessive stimulation and may have adverse effects.
• Do not insert your hand or foot along the paths of the massage rollers during use as this
may cause injury.
• Stop operation immediately if you feel any discomfort.
• This product is not intended for self-treatment of conditions that should be managed by a
qualified health care provider.
• People on medication or with medical conditions, please consult your doctor before use.
• Please do not use the product if you are not feeling well.
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3. People with Medical Conditions
Consult your doctor before use if you:
• Are under medical rest as ordered by a doctor.
• Have spinal disorders, an abnormal spinal condition or have suffered a spinal injury.
• Have back problems.
• Have diabetes, osteoporosis or sensory impairment.
• Have joint dysfunction such as rheumatism, hammertoe or gout.
• Have a pacemaker or other electronic medical devices.
• May be pregnant.
• Have phlebitis or thrombosis.
• Have an increased risk for blood clots.
• Had recent surgery.
• Have surgical pins, screws, or anything mechanical in the legs, ankles or feet.
• This massage chair is not intended for use by children or persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
Caution
supervision or instruction concerning use of the massage chair by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the massage chair.
• Avoid using the massage chair under the influence of alcohol.
• Do not apply massage rollers directly on the head, elbow or knee
joints, torso or abdomen.
• If your legs or feet slip off the leg rest during massage, do not force
them back in as this may result in injury.
• Remove the power plug from the electrical outlet immediately should
liquid be accidentally spilled onto the massage chair. Do not use wet
hands to connect or disconnect the power plug from the electrical
outlet.
• Do not tamper with the power cord or use the massage chair with a
damaged cord as this may result in malfunction and electric shock.