Beurer MG 230 - Manual (Page 9)

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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.
WARNING
Use of the massage device is prohibited in the following cases:
• not with changes caused by disease or injury in the back region (e.g. disc problems, open
wounds),
• not on children,
• not during pregnancy,
• never while you sleep,
• not in the car,
• not on animals,
• not during activities during which an unexpected reaction may be dangerous,
• not while ingesting substances that reduce reaction times (e.g. painkiller medications, alcohol),
• never longer than 15 minutes (risk of overheating) and allow it to cool off for at least 15 minutes
before using it again.
This product can only be used with a maximum weight of 110 kg (240 lbs).
Please consult your doctor if you are unsure whether or not the massage device is suitable for you.
This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or
mental capabilities and/or by persons lacking the required understanding of the equipment and how
it is used, unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they are given
instructions on how to use the device.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not use the device as a toy.
The device has an adjustable heating function in the massage heads. Persons who do not feel heat
must be careful when using this function.
You should consult your doctor before using the massage device if:
• you suffer from a serious illness or are recovering from an operation on the upper body,
• you are fitted with a cardiac pacemaker, implant or other aid,
• Thromboses,
• Diabetes,
• in 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.
WARNING
Keep children away from the packaging materials. Risk of suffocation.
WARNING: Electric shock
Just like any other electrical appliance, this massage device must be handled with due care and at-
tention in order to prevent the risk of electric shock.
For this reason, the device must only be operated as follows:
• only with the supplied power supply unit at the mains voltage indicated on the power supply unit.
• Do not use the device if damage to the device itself or any of its accessories is evident.
• Never use the appliance during a thunderstorm.