Panasonic EP-MA05 User manual

English EN2
繁體中文 TC2
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them
for future use.
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Operating Instructions
使用說明書
(Household) Massage Lounger
（家用）電動按摩椅
EP-MA05
Model No.
型號
1

EN2

EN3
zBefore each massage (check the unit) ..... EN13
zSelect menu and start massage ............... EN15
z"Auto" massage course ............................ EN16
z"Manual" massage course........................ EN17
zSet up according to your favorite action ... EN18
zAfter completing the massage .................. EN19
zCleaning and maintenance....................... EN20
zQ&A .......................................................... EN21
zTroubleshooting........................................ EN22
zSounds and sensations of the unit ........... EN23
zSpecifications ........................................... EN24
Contents
The illustrations used in the instructions may be slightly different from the actual unit, and
the pictures are for reference only.
zPart names and functions of main unit ..... EN10
zSettings..................................................... EN11
Safety Precautions ....................................... EN4
Before using the product
How to use
Maintenance
Q&A

EN4
Safety Precautions
This section contains instructions that you must follow to prevent personal injury or damage to property.
■
The instructions are classified according to the level of injury or damage that may occur
due to the mistaken use of this unit.
Please ensure that you read all instructions before using the Household Massage Lounger.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury or
property damage.
WARNING
Symptoms
⿟The following persons should not use this unit:
(1)
Persons who are prohibited from receiving massages by a physician
(e.g.: due to thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs, pulmonary
embolism, severe aneurism, acute varicose veins, phlebitis, any type of
dermatitis or skin infection [including inflammation of the hypodermis], etc.)
(2) Persons su ff ering from osteoporosis, spine fracture, sprain or acute
pain such as a pulled or torn muscle
(3) Persons who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other personal medical
devices prone to electronic interference
(4) Pregnant women and women who have just given birth
(5) Persons with symptoms of acute low back pain, herniated disk,
spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar spondylosis
(6) Persons who have abnormalities or curvature of the spine
(Otherwise it may worsen symptoms.)
⿟
The following persons should not use the leg massage or lower back/hip massage.
(1) Those with symptoms of acute inflammation around the hip area, acute
hip pain, piriformis muscle syndrome or sciatic neuralgia
(2) Those su
ff ering from osteoarthritis of the hip and bad hip joint
(3) Those who feel pain, numbness, lethargy in the hip and legs during use
(Otherwise it may worsen symptoms.)
⿟
This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident or injury.)
■Instructions that you must follow are indicated using the following symbols.
(The following symbols are examples.)
Denotes a specific operating
procedure that must not be performed.
Denotes a specific operating
procedure that must be performed.
Always follow these instructions

EN5
Take note of the following points as well
⿟Absolutely do not modify. Furthermore, do not attempt to disassemble
or repair the unit yourself.
(Otherwise it may lead to fire, or cause the unit to function abnormally
resulting in injury.)
⿟Persons with any of the conditions listed below or who are undergoing
medical treatment should consult with their physicians before using the
unit.
(1) Persons who have a malignant tumor
(2) Persons su
ff ering from heart disease
(3) Persons who have a loss of heat sensation
(4) Persons who have sensory abnormalities due to a severe peripheral
circulatory disturbance such as diabetes mellitus
(5) Persons undergoing anticoagulation therapy
(6) Persons who have a wound where the massager operates
(7) Persons whose body temperature is over 38 °C (who have a fever)
(E.g.: When a person has acute inflammation symptoms (fatigued,
chills, blood pressure fluctuations, etc.) or when debilitated)
(8) Persons who require bed rest or who are in poor physical shape
(9) Persons other than those listed above who feel unwell
⿟If you begin to feel unwell during use or if you do not feel e
ff ects of the
massage lounger, stop using the unit immediately and consult a physician.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident, injury or become unwell.)
WARNING
Safety Precautions

EN6
If a malfunction or breakdown occurs
⿟If a malfunction or breakdown occurs, stop using the chair immediately and
unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
(Otherwise it may lead to smoke/fire or electric shock.)
<Examples of malfunctions/breakdowns>
ㅡDoes not start when pressing .
ㅡThe power supply goes on and off when the power cord is moved.
ㅡBurning smells or abnormal sounds occurring during operation.
ㅡThe unit becomes deformed or unusually hot.
→
Please contact customer service center for inspection and repair immediately.
When in use
⿟When massaging the neck area, be careful of the movement of the
massage rollers and avoid massaging the throat area and excessively
strong massage action.
⿟Do not sit on the backrest or armrests.
⿟
This unit should not be used by children. Also, do not allow children to play
on the unit. Do not allow children to climb on the leg massage section, seat,
backrest or armrests.
⿟Do not use the massage lounger while holding children.
⿟Do not push your hands, elbows, arms or feet against the backrest fabric
covering the moving parts of the massage rollers during use.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident or injury.)
⿟Before use, be sure to check whether the covering fabric is damaged.
(If it is damaged, please stop using it immediately and entrust repair.)
Please do not use the unit when the fabric has been ripped, otherwise it
may cause injury or electric shock.
⿟Please control the time of each massage within 15 minutes.
Do not massage any one part of your body for more than 5 minutes at a time.
(Otherwise it may lead to adverse effect or injury.)
⿟
Make sure there are no persons or pets around the unit (front, back, underneath or
sides of the unit) before using it for massaging or moving the backrest or legrest.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident or injury.)
⿟After each massage, push the power switch on the unit backside to the "O"
(off) position.
(To prevent breakage or injury from misuse by children.)
WARNING
Safety Precautions (continued)

EN7
WARNING
Power plug, power cord etc.
⿟Do not do anything that may
damage the power cord or
power plug.
Do not scratch, modify, use
near a heater, excessively
bend, twist, pull, place heavy
objects on top of, or bundle
the cord or plug.
(Use damaged power cord
or power plug may cause
electric shock, short circuit
or fire. )
→ Contact the store where
you bought the unit or the
customer service center for
repairs to the power cord or
power plug.
⿟Do not insert or unplug the
power plug with wet hands.
(Otherwise it may lead to
electric shock.)
⿟Always use sockets and
wiring devices at the correct
rated value.
⿟Use 220 V 50 Hz alternating
current.
(Cannot be used overseas,
nor with a transformer. )
⿟Always insert the power plug
fully into the socket.
(Otherwise it may lead to
electric shock or fire due to
overheating.)
⿟Dust the power plug on a
regular basis.
ㅡ
Remove dust using a dry cloth.
(Otherwise it may lead to
fire, due to damp shorting
the insulation.)
Symptoms
⿟
Persons who are otherwise healthy
but have any of the conditions listed
below should consult with their
physicians before using the unit.
(1) Persons whose muscles have
deteriorated due to age or
weight loss
(2) Persons with symptoms
of lower back and hip pain
caused by the bones and
muscles, organs and nerves
(3) Persons who suffer bruises or
sprains easily
(4) Persons who suffer from
severe motion sickness
(5)
Persons who have undergone
heart or internal surgery in the past
(Otherwise it may lead to
adversely affected health.)
⿟If symptoms such as rashes,
reddening, itching, etc. occur as a
result of using this unit, stop using
the unit and consult a physician.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident
or adversely affected health.)
Installation and movement
⿟The unit should not be used on
top of heating appliances, such as
electric carpets, etc.
(Otherwise it may lead to fire.)
⿟Do not drag or push the unit in an
installed state.
⿟
Do not move the unit using the
castors on the flooring.
(Otherwise it may damage flooring.)
⿟Do not move with a person on it.
(Otherwise it may lead to falls,
causing an accident or injury.)
⿟Do not use in damp or humid
places such as a bathroom.
(Otherwise it may lead to electric
shock.)
CAUTION
CAUTION
Safety Precautions

EN8
Before and during use
⿟Do not use the massage rollers on your head, stomach or bare skin. Also, do
not place your hands or feet between the massage rollers.
⿟Do not clamp your knees between the leg massage section.
⿟
Do not fall asleep while using the unit. Do not use the unit after drinking alcohol.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident or injury.)
⿟Do not clamp your hands or legs between the unit and the leg massage
section.
⿟Do not clamp hands, arms or heads between the gaps of the leg massage
section (legrest). For the sake of safety, please take back the leg massage
section after massage.
⿟Do not unplug the power plug or turn the power switch "O" (off) during
massage.
⿟Do not stand or sit on the leg massage section or the legrest. Otherwise, the
end of the legrest may rotate or the unit may tilt which causes accidents or
injuries.
⿟Do not use at the same time as another medical device.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident or deteriorated health.)
⿟Use only on a horizontal surface.
(Otherwise it may lead to a falling accident.)
⿟
When unplugging the power plug, hold the plug itself and do not pull on the power cord.
(Otherwise it may lead to electric shock, fire or ignition due to short circuit.)
⿟Before moving the unit, the angle of the leg massage section must be adjusted
back to the original position.
(Otherwise it may lead to injury.)
⿟Place a mat or other such covering on floor when moving the unit using the
castors.
(Otherwise it may damage flooring.)
⿟When moving the unit on its castors, remove any obstacles in the surroundings
of the unit, lift up the backrest to the fully upright position, lift the legrest to a
position below the waist (less than 80 cm from the floor), and move the unit
slowly. (EN11)
(Otherwise the unit may fall and cause injury.)
Power supply
⿟Always unplug the power plug from the wall socket when cleaning the unit or
removing the cover.
(Otherwise it may lead to electric shock or burn.)
⿟Always unplug the power plug from the wall socket when not using.
(Since dust and humidity deteriorates insulation, which may result in fire due to
electrical fault.)
CAUTION
CAUTION
Safety Precautions (continued)

EN9
⿟Check that the massage rollers are in the retracted position.
⿟If you want to leave the seat during massage, you must stop the massage
before leaving the seat.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident or injury.)
⿟When retracting the leg massage section, please push it completely into
position by hand.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident or injury.)
⿟Check that there is no foreign matter between the parts of the unit before sitting
down.
ㅡMake sure there is no foreign matter between backrest, seat, leg massage
section and pillow.
(Otherwise, hands, feet or other objects may become trapped, resulting in an
accident or injury.)
⿟Avoid wearing anything hard on your head like a hair accessory, etc. when
using the unit.
⿟Do not massage with any hard objects in your trouser pockets.
(Otherwise it may lead to injury.)
Take note of the following points as well
⿟Do not spill water on the unit or controller.
(Otherwise it may lead to electric shock, fire or ignition due to short circuit. )
⿟In the event of a power outage, unplug the power plug immediately.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident or injury when the power supply returns.)
⿟If you have not used the unit for a while, carefully read the operating
instructions again and check that the unit is operating normally before use.
(Otherwise it may lead to malfunction or injury.)
CAUTION
Safety Precautions

EN10
Part names and functions of main unit
(EN13)
Power switch
On
O f f
Power plug
Castor
Power cord
zSet the power switch "|" (on) before
leaving the factory.
Rating sticker
Warning label
Power switch
Pillow
Fabric covering the
range of motion of
massage rollers
Cellphone slot
Controller panel
The leg massage
section
Pillow
Seat
Bluetooth®audio
(built-in)
zUSB charging socket
(2.0 A)

EN11
Settings
Check the unit and accessories
The unit
Annex
1) Open the packing case and take
out the massage lounger and
accessories
2) Set up the unit
zThe unit is heavy, so please be careful
not to hurt the back and other parts
during carrying. (The unit must be carried
by more than 2 persons. )
The weight of the unit is approx. 43 kg.
zWhen you lower the unit, please take
care of your feet and put it down slowly.
zDo not let go of the leg massage section
until the unit body is safely laid down.
When lifting the unit and moving
If not handled correctly, the unit body will
fall and damage the oor.
Please fully tilt the backrest, retract the
leg massage section, and then lift the
massage lounger.
The state of being taken out of
the packing case.
Installation location
(place cushion etc. )
zPower cord
Handheld position
Handheld position
Don't hold
here
Part names and functions of main unit \ Settings

EN12
3) Pay attention to the distance
between the backrest and the
wall when placing the unit
Please check whether the backrest will hit
the wall
❶
Initial use
❷
Moving
Castors can be used when moving the unit.
Mats etc. Castor
Lift the unit to a position no higher than the
position of waist
①After procedures ❶,❹and
❺of EN13, the indicator light
will ash, which means the
unit enters the standby mode.
The backrest of the massage
lounger is automatically lifted
from the delivered state to the
upright state.
②When pressing , the
indicator light is always on,
which means it is at the boot
mode, and at the same time,
the backrest of the massage
lounger tilts to the set angle (not
the lowest position).
③When pressing , the
indicator light ashes, that is,
it returns to standby mode,
and the backrest of massage
lounger will also return to
upright state.
④Turn the power switch on the
back of the unit to "O" and
unplug the power plug.
When the backrest is fully raised.
Over 30cm
Over 5cm
When the backrest is
fully lowered
Don't
hold here
Settings (continued)

EN13
Before each massage (check the unit)
zMake sure there are no objects,
persons or pets around the unit.
❷Flip the pillow
❸
Make sure there are no
foreign objects in the unit
❶ Check the surrounding area
If checking the leg massage section, turn
the leg massage section down by hand, and
check whether there are foreign objects in it.
Backrest
Leg massage
section
Settings
WARNING
 Do not do anything that may damage the
power cord or power plug. Do not scratch,
modify, use near a heater, excessively
bend, twist, pull, place heavy objects on
top of, or bundle the cord or plug.
Use damaged power cord or power
plug may cause electric shock, short
circuit or fire.
→ Contact the store where you bought
the unit or the customer service
center for repairs to the power cord or
power plug.

Dust the power plug on a regular basis.
Remove dust using a dry cloth.
(Otherwise it may lead to fire, due to
damp shorting the insulation.)
❹
Check the power cord and
power plug
Check whether
there is any
damage.
Check whether
the unit is
damaged and
dirty
❺ Turn on the power switch.
②Turn on the power switch.
z
When the power plug is plugged in and
the power switch on the back of the
unit is turned on, the indicator light on
the controller panel starts ashing.
①Insert the power plug into the
power outlet.
①
②
On
O f f
Before each massage (check the unit)

EN14
Before each massage (check the unit) (continued)
❻Touch and confirm that the
massage roller is in the
original position
z
Press twice on the controller panel
to turn it back to the original position.
When the massage rollers are not in the
original position
Confirm
WARNING
Do not insert or unplug the power plug
with wet hands.
(Otherwise it may lead to electric shock.)
Always use sockets and wiring devices
at the correct rated value.
Use 220 V 50 Hz alternating current.
(Cannot be used overseas, nor with a
transformer. )
Always insert the power plug fully into
the socket.
(Otherwise it may lead to electric shock or
fire due to overheating.)
❼
Make sure the fabric is undamaged
Confirm
WARNING
Before use, be sure to check whether
the covering fabric is damaged.
(If it is damaged, please stop using it
immediately and entrust repair.)
Please do not use the unit when the
fabric has been ripped, otherwise it
may cause injury or electric shock.
❽
Adjust the massage lounger
as needed
Turn the leg massage section
down and put your feet into
the section
Turn the leg massage section down by hand
When you want to use the leg massage section

EN15
Before each massage (check the unit) \ Select menu and start massage
❶Standby key
● After the power is turned on, the indicator
light starts ashing (about 30 seconds) to
wait for operation. After 30 seconds, the
indicator light stops ashing (for not a
ff ecting
customers to have a rest).
● Press for power-on
The indicator light is always on (standard
time of the course is 15 minutes), and the
backrest of massage lounger automatically
tilts to the set angle (not the lowest position).
Note
15 minutes later, the course will stop,
and the backrest of massage lounger will
not reset automatically (for not a
ff ecting
customers to have a rest).
● Press for shutdown
The indicator light starts ashing, and the
backrest of massage lounger will reset to
the chair state.
Note
15 minutes later, the course will stop, the
switching course will not be re-timed.
❷Select massage course
Select a course from the "Auto" massage
course and the "Manual" massage course
and press it
Auto course
There are 3 courses to choose from, which
can massage from shoulders to hips according
to the preset massage course.
Manual course
Customers can set the massage techniques
and massage parts according to their needs.
Select menu and start massage
❶
❷ ❷

EN16
Press to enter the "Auto" massage
course
"Auto" massage course has three Pre-set
course, which can be switched cyclically.
z
z"Pre-set course 1"
the red indicator light will be on. "Swedish" course.
z
z"Pre-set course 2"
the blue indicator light will be on. "Refresh" course.
z
z"Pre-set course 3"
the purple indicator light will be on. "Deep" course.
"Auto" massage course
Course contents
Swedish
When you want to eliminate the fatigue of the
whole body, you should massage comfortably
and gently from the shoulder to the hips by
kneading and tapping, and squeeze and knead
the calf softly and forcefully, so that your body
can relax wholeheartedly.
Refresh
When you want to relieve the stiffness of
shoulder and waist, you should mainly
massage and knead the back, and the
massage rollers move at a slow speed, which
can dredge the meridians and relax the body.
Deep
In order to relieve the soreness and fatigue of
the waist and hips the waist and hips can be
better relaxed by tapping and rubbing, and the
soreness can be thoroughly relieved by the
squeezing and kneading of the calf air.

EN17
"Auto" massage course \ "Manual" massage course
Press to enter the "Manual"
massage course
Select a course from "Full Body" or "Focus".
"Full Body" massage course has three Pre-set
course, which can be cycled by pressing , and
can relax the whole body from shoulder to hip.
z
z"Pre-set course 1"
the red indicator light will be on. Mainly by
kneading.
z
z"Pre-set course 2"
the blue indicator light will be on. Mainly by
tapping.
z
z"Pre-set course 3"
the purple indicator light will be on. Mainly by
kneading and tapping.
"Focus" can select the part you want to
massage, long press on or to adjust it up
and down.
"Manual" massage course

EN18
Press and the massage lounger will tilt
automatically to the horizontal position.
z
Incline the body to the best angle for "Zero
Gravity" massage, so that the stress of the whole
body can be balanced without any obvious stress
points. At this time, other parts of the body can be
better relaxed, which will be helpful to release the
pressure and fatigue, and can also achieve better
massage results.
Press to enter constant "Swing" mode.
z
Through natural and relaxed "Swing" massage, the
body can be fully stretched, thus every part of the
body can be massaged.
Set up according to your favorite action
The massage lounger has built-in Bluetooth receiving
module, which can be connected with Bluetooth
mobile phones, tablet computers and other devices to
play music, so that you can enjoy music while having
massage. (EN21)
To ensure the security of Bluetooth connection, the
password should be put in as follows.
Bluetooth ID: EP-MA05-XXXXXX
Bluetooth password: 2105
Music playing instructions

EN19
Set up according to your favorite action\After completing the massage
After completing the massage
❶
Remove the feet from the leg
massage section
zPlease make sure
there are no foreign
material in the
storage section.
Carefully remove
the feet from the leg
massage section
Push inward
to the end with
your hands
Retract the leg massage section
For your safety, please put it away after
the leg massage section is used.
WARNING
This unit should not be used by
children. Also, do not allow children to
play on the unit. Do not allow children
to climb on the leg massage section,
seat, backrest or armrests.
(Otherwise it may lead to accident or
injury.)
❷
Turn the power off
①
Press the power switch to the "O" o
ff
position
②Remove the power plug from the power
outlet.
WARNING
 After each massage, push the power
switch on the unit backside to the "O"
(off) position.
(To prevent breakage or injury from
misuse by children.)
①
When you want to end it in the middle
of the massage
When feeling anything abnormal
Press
Press
zThe massage rollers should be retracted
and the backrest be raised.
zStop all actions immediately.
zBe careful when leaving the unit to avoid
falling down.
Timer function
After starting the massage, it
will end automatically about 15
minutes later.
②

EN20
Cleaning and maintenance
thinner benzine alcohol
Water
Water
Synthetic leather/plastic parts
❶Soak a soft cloth in water or a
3 % - 5 % solution of neutral
kitchen detergent with warm
water and squeeze well.
❸Finally, rinse the cloth in
water and wring it out, then
wipe off all the detergent.
❹Wipe with a soft and dry cloth.
❺Let it air dry naturally.
(Do not rapidly dry off with a dryer, etc.)
❷Wipe the surface.
(Clean and
wipe cloth and
synthetic leather)
zNever use chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, etc.
Use a soft dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.
<Synthetic leather>
Wipe with the available "melamine foam
sponge" on the market with neutral
kitchen detergent.
Please try the above steps ❶by adopting
the following maintenance methods.
Normal maintenance
If there is smear
If it is not easy to clean
・
As synthetic leather component may be dyed
by clothes, so please be careful when using the
unit in jeans or colorful clothes.
・
To avoid discoloration of synthetic leather,
please put on a towel or other mat when using
the massage lounger for hairdressing.
Note
Fabric parts
❶
Soak a soft cloth in water or a 3 % - 5 %
solution of neutral kitchen detergent with
warm water and squeeze well.
❷Use water or a neutral kitchen detergent
and brush it on areas where the seat
fabric is particularly soiled.
Be careful not to brush the fabric too
much to avoid damage. Detergent is
not recommended for maintenance in
the elastic fabric range. The scope of
maintenance should be limited to the
leather parts.)
❸Finally, rinse the cloth in water and
wring it out, then wipe o
ff all the
detergent.
❹Let it air dry naturally.
・
Since color may transfer from clothing to
the seat fabric, be careful when using the
unit with clothing such as jeans or colored
clothes.
Note
Neutral kitchen
detergent Solution,
etc.