About Shiatsu Massage; Getting To Know Your Appliance; Proper Use; Safety Information - Beurer MG 204 Mode D'emploi

1. about Shiatsu massage

Shiatsu is a form of body massage which was originally developed in Japan around 100 years ago. It is
based on ideas anchored in traditional Chinese medicine, in particular the meridian system, i.e. the paths in
the human body along which energy is conveyed.
The aim of any Shiatsu massage is to promote the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of the person
being treated. To do this, energy blocks and bottlenecks in the meridians need to be dissolved and the self-
regulating ability of the body needs to be stimulated.
Shiatsu therapists achieve this by exercising pressure in flowing movements along the meridians. Although
Shiatsu can be literally translated as "finger pressure", practitioners also use the heels of their hands, their
elbows and knees as well as their fingers. In the process, the therapist will use his or her full body weight in
order to generate the required pressure.

2. Getting to know your appliance

Your Shiatsu massage device has rotating massage heads which imitate the pressure and kneading motions
of a Shiatsu massage.
This device, with its vertically moving and rotating massage heads, offers a powerful, intensive deep mas-
sage over the entire back. You have to place the Shiatsu seat cover on a suitable seat pad for this purpose.
The device is only for private use and is not intended for medical or commercial purposes.

3. Proper use

This device is solely intended for massaging the backs of human beings. It cannot replace medical treatment.
Do not use the massage device if any of the following warnings apply to you.
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Use of the massage device is prohibited in the following cases:
• n ot with changes caused by disease or injury in the back region (e.g. disc problems, open wounds),
• n ot during pregnancy,
• n ever while you sleep,
• n ot in the car,
• n ot on animals,
• n ot during activities during which an unexpected reaction may be dangerous,
• n ot while ingesting substances that reduce reaction times (e.g. painkiller medications, alcohol),
• n ever longer than 15 minutes (risk of overheating) and allow it to cool off for at least 15 minutes
before using it again.
Please consult your doctor if you are unsure whether or not the massage device is suitable for you.
You should consult your doctor before using the massage device if:
• y ou suffer from a serious illness or are recovering from an operation on the upper body,
• y ou are fitted with a cardiac pacemaker, implant or other aid,
• T hromboses,
• D iabetes,
• i n case of pains of unclarified origin.
The device is only intended for the purpose described in these operating instructions. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of inappropriate or careless use.

4. Safety information

Please read these operating instructions carefully. Failure to observe the information provided below can
lead to personal injury or material damage. Keep these instructions in a safe place where they can also be
read by other persons using the device. Always pass on these instructions together with the appliance if
you sell it or pass it on.
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