Panasonic EP-MA70 User manual

GB35
English
Adjustment of the reclining angle and/or legrest
1 Press the button to turn on the power.
• The power is turned o automatically if 3 minutes or more pass without operation.
2 Press the or button to adjust the angle.
• The movement will continue until a “beep-beep-beep” sound is heard if the buttons are held down.
• The movement of the legrest may be delayed slightly.
• The armrest will move in accordance with the reclining of the backrest.
Approx. 120˚
Approx.
170˚
Approx. 5˚
Approx. 85˚
Approx. 15˚
Approx.
95˚
• Do not raise or lower the backrest and/or legrest repeatedly for any purpose other than adjusting them to your preferred positions.

GB36
English
After completing the massage
Timer function
Interrupting the massage
Return the feet massage section to the
original position and then press the
button.
• The massage heads move to the retracted position.
• The legrest lowers and the backrest raises automatically.
(The backrest will move after the massage heads retract.) Lift your feet slightly and
the legrest returns.
If you experience any problems
Press the button.
• All operations will stop immediately.
• Get o the unit carefully to prevent the unit tipping over.
Returning to normal chair position
1 Flap the comfort cushion back onto the
backrest.
The massage will complete automatically approximately 16 minutes after the start of
operations.
• The feet massage section will retract, and the legrest will be lowered
automatically so you can stand up safely.
The feet massage section will not retract all the way when
the legrest is extended, since the sole massage section
will hit the oor.
Raise your legs to retract all the way.
• The backrest will not rise automatically.
• The massage heads move to the retracted position.
The backrest will rise by pressing button twice.

GB37
English
2 Store the legrest.
See Warning No. 2 on page GB2, and No. 16 and No. 21 on
page GB3.
1 Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.
2 Rotate from top.
3 Rotate until it locks into place.
4 Release the lever.
5 Check that the legrest is locked.
11
2
2
33
4
4
Press rmly.
Let go.
Disconnecting the power
See Warning No. 1 and 6 on page GB1, No. 12 on page GB2, and Operating Precautions No. 16 on page GB4.
1 Slide the power switch to the
“o” position.
2 Turn the key to the “lock”
position and remove it.
2
1
Power switch section
3 Remove the power plug from the power socket.
4 The key must be stored out of the reach of children.

GB38
English
Cleaning and Maintenance
See Danger No. 2 on page GB1.
Areas covered with synthetic leather
Wipe these areas with a soft, dry cloth.
• When using commercially available leather-care products (wipes), follow its
instructions.
• If the synthetic leather is particularly dirty, wipe it in the following manner:
1. Soak a soft cloth in water or a 3% to 5% solution of mild detergent and wring it out
thoroughly.
2. Dab the surface with the moistened cloth.
3. Rinse the cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe any remaining
detergent from the surface.
4. Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth.
5. Allow to dry naturally.
• If it is dicult to remove dirt, soak a commercially available Melamine foam sponge in
mild detergent and wipe the unit with it.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the surface more quickly.
• Since colours may transfer from clothing to the synthetic leather surface, be careful
when using the unit with clothing such as jeans or coloured clothes.
• Do not allow these areas to come in contact with plastic for extended periods of time
as this may lead to discolouration.
• Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
Plastic Area
1 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with mild
detergent and thoroughly wrung out.
• Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
2 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with plain water
and thoroughly wrung out.
• Make sure to wring tightly before wiping the controller.
3 Allow the unit to dry naturally.
Seat Fabric
1 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with mild
detergent and thoroughly wrung out.
• Never use chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
2 Use water or a mild detergent and brush on areas
where the seat fabric is particularly soiled.
• Be careful not to brush the fabric too much to avoid damage.
3 Wipe the unit with a cloth moistened with plain
water and thoroughly wrung out.
4 Allow the unit to dry naturally.
• Since colour may transfer from clothing to the seat fabric, be careful when
using the unit with clothing such as jeans or coloured clothes.

GB39
English
Moving the Unit
See Warning No. 22 on page GB3.
Moving by lifting it with 2 or more persons
Move the unit with 2 or more people in front and back of the unit holding on the side of
the legrest and the groove on the back cover of the backrest.
Hold onto the sides.
Groove
Place the controller and
power cord on the seat.
Legrest Back cover
Place your ngers in the
groove.
Hold onto the sides of
the legrest.
Mat
Do not hold onto the front
side.
The sole massage section
might slide, and injuries
may occur.
* You may damage the oor by dropping the unit if you do not hold it correctly.
Never carry it by the armrest, because it may get damaged.
To put the unit down on the oor
• Put the unit down slowly and carefully watch your step.
• Put down the legrest by holding it with your hands until it has been set on the oor completely.
If you release your hands before the legrest is fully extended, the legrest will forcefully return to the initial position.

GB40
English
Using the wheels to move the unit
Move the unit by holding onto the side of the legrest and using the wheels.
Roll the unit slowly
Place the controller and
power cord on the seat.
The oor may get damaged, so it is recommended
to place a mat etc. on the oor.
Wheels
Lift it no higher than
waist height
Hold onto the sides.
Hold onto the sides of the legrest.
Do not hold onto the front side.
The sole massage section might
slide, and injuries may occur.
To put the unit down on the oor
• Put the unit down slowly and carefully watch your step.
• Put down the legrest by holding it with your hands until it has been set on the oor completely.
If you release your hands before the legrest is fully extended, the legrest will forcefully return to the initial position.
How to remove the armrest
It is easier to move the unit with the armrest removed.
1 Remove the air plugs.
(See Step 3 on page GB14.)
2 Remove the attachment screws.
(See Step 2-3 on page GB13.)
3 Slide the armrest toward the rear, then pull it up
holding on it with both hands.

GB41
English
About the Automatic programmes/About the massage
techniques/About the voice guidance function
About the Automatic programmes (* Time spent on “Finishing Touches” diers depending on your height and intensity setting.)
Refresh programme
1) Tap/Swedish
on neck/
shoulders
2) Tap/knead on
lower back
Pelvis stretch
3)
Tap/knead on neck/
lower back
Shoulder blade stretch
4) Tap/knead on
middle back/
lower back
5) Leg stretch 6) Tap/Swedish
on neck/
shoulders
7) Finishing
Touches*
Deep programme
1) Ultra knead/
knead on neck/
shoulders
2) Knead/roll on
lower back
3) Leg stretch
Pelvis stretch
4) Ultra knead/
knead on neck/
shoulders
5) Shoulder
blade stretch
6) Knead/roll on
middle back/
lower back
7) Finishing
Touches*
Shiatsu programme
1) Shiatsu/ultra
knead on neck/
shoulders
2) Shiatsu/knead
on lower back
3)
Shiatsu/roll on middle
back
Shoulder blade stretch
4) Shiatsu/ultra
knead on neck/
shoulders
5) Shiatsu/knead on
middle back/lower
back
6) Pelvis stretch
Leg stretch
7) Finishing
Touches*
Hip programme
1) Pelvis stretch 3
times
Entire back roll
2) Leg stretch 3) Shoulder blade
stretch
Entire back roll
4) Pelvis stretch 2
times
Entire back roll
5) Leg stretch
Entire back roll
6) Pelvis stretch
Entire back roll
7) Finishing
Touches*
Neck/shoulder programme
1) Shiatsu/knead
on neck/
shoulders
2)
Roll on middle back
Shoulder blade stretch
3) Shiatsu/knead
on neck/
shoulders
4) Roll on middle
back
5) Shiatsu/knead
on neck/
shoulders
6) Finishing
Touches*
Lower back programme
1) Knead/roll on
middle back/
lower back
2) Knead/roll on
middle back/
lower back
3) Pelvis stretch
Leg stretch
4) Knead/roll on
middle back/
lower back
5) Knead/roll on
middle back/
lower back
6) Finishing
Touches*

GB42
English
About the massage techniques (The gures are images of the respective operations.)
ULTRA KNEAD SHIATSU KNEAD SWEDISH
Fast kneading in small circles. Strong pointed massage. Deep kneading action. Softer planar massage action.
ROLL TAP FULL BACK ROLL
• The respective techniques are
suitable for specic body
parts.
Actions of Shiatsu for the
“NECK” are dierent from of
the actions for the
“SHOULDER”.
Regional roll & stretch massage. Tapping massage. Stretching massage along the
backbone.
About the voice guidance function
This is a function which briey explains the operation procedures and contents of the actions.
When ready, select one of the Auto programmes
from the ashing buttons.
This is a programme for those who prefer an
intense Shiatsu-type massage from above the
shoulders.
Adjusting the voice guidance volume
Press the button to shift the volume level by one up/down.
Display
Volume “O” “Soft” “Medium”
Default Setting “Loud”
The single beep (when a button is pressed) and
the triple beep (when the adjustable setting limit
is reached) will always be audible.
This can be used with the volume saved during the Automatic programme. (See page GB24.)

GB43
English
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause and Remedy
Motor Noises
• It sounds and feels like the massage heads are straining to get over wrinkles in the cloth.
• There is operational noise of kneading or tapping actions.
• There is a creaking noise when the massage heads are in operation.
• There is a rattling sound when the massage heads move up or down.
• The belt can be heard rotating.
• The motor groans when it comes under load.
• There is a strange sound when the massage heads move in and out.
• There is a noise when I sit down.
• There is a noise when the comfort cushion moves over the armrest when the seat is reclining.
• There is a rubbing sound produced by the massage heads rubbing on the seat fabric.
• There is a noise of discharging air.
• There is operational noise when applying air pressure.
• The legrest rattles.
• There is a humming sound from the pump.
• There is operational noise of valves under the seat.
• There is an unstable sound when air escapes during the leg stretch.
These sounds are perfectly normal and will not have any eect on the operation of the unit.
The massage heads stop during operation.
(All the displays and buttons on the controller will ash and then turn o.)
If excessive force is applied to the massage heads during operation, in the interests of safety the massage heads may stop moving.
If all markings and buttons on the controller start to ash, which is extremely unusual, turn o the power switch, wait for
approximately 10 seconds and then turn the power switch on again.
If the massage heads stop again, position yourself so that your back is not completely in contact with the backrest. (Caution should
be exercised particularly when used by persons weighing 100 kg or more.)
It is not possible to recline the unit.
The legrest cannot be raised or lowered.
(All the displays and buttons on the controller will ash and then turn o.)
If the unit encounters an obstacle or if excessive force is exerted on it during operation, in the interests of safety the unit will come
to a stop.
When all displays and buttons are ashing and the backrest or the legrest has stopped, turn o the power of the unit once, turn
“on” the power again after approximately 10 seconds, and then operate the unit.
The massage heads do not come up to the shoulder or neck.
If your head does not contact with the pillow or your back does not contact with the backrest, the shoulder position may be
detected as lower than the actual position during the body scanning. Sit on the seat in the deepest position and put your head on
the pillow, and then repeat the operations again from the start. (See page GB21.)
The height of the left and right massage heads is dierent.
An alternating tapping method is employed, which means that this phenomenon will naturally occur. There is nothing wrong with
the unit.

GB44
English
Problem
Cause and Remedy
“Heat” massage heads do not get warm.
• button is set to O.
• Sense of warmth from the massage heads will dier depending on your body shape, massage area, massage action, clothing, and
ambient temperature.
The “Heat” massage heads do not cool down even after the “Heat” massage heads setting is turned o.
• Because of the structure of the heater, the “Heat” massage heads will feel warm for a while after heating due to the residual heat.
• The temperature you feel may rise when you massage the same area for a long time even if the “Heat” massage heads setting is
set to O.
Reclining does not take place even though a massage is started in pre-programmes.
(The backrest does not automatically recline.)
Automatic reclining will not activate when the backrest is reclined to at position more than massage position and legrest is in
upper position.
The backrest does not return to the upright position.
If the unit is stopped by automatic shut-o or by pressing the button, it will not return automatically.
(To return from the reclined position to the original position, press the button twice.)
The unit will not operate at all.
• Upper body (neck to lower back) massage
• Lower body massage
• Arm massage
• The power cord has been disconnected. (See page GB18.)
• The power switch on the unit has not been turned on.
• An Automatic programme button or Manual Operation button hasn’t been pressed after pressing .
It is not possible to massage hands and arms.
The air plug on the armrest is disconnected. (See page GB14.)
Sometimes the power won’t turn on when is pressed again when a massage has nished.
Approximately 5 seconds are required for programme termination after a massage nishes. Wait at least 5 seconds once all
movement has stopped before pressing .
The unit has been damaged.
Stop using the unit immediately.
The power cord or power plug is abnormally hot.
Stop using the unit immediately.
See Warning No. 17 on page GB1, and No. 9 and 10 on page GB2.

GB45
English
Error display
Contents of the error will be displayed in the remaining time display area when an
error occurs during the operation.
Time Remaining
Display
<Example of error display>
• For the error “U10”
and will ash alternately.
Error display Contents
For safety reasons, operation will terminate automatically when it cannot detect if
someone is seated. If this error occurs even if you are seated, press the button,
sit back all the way to the backrest, and operate from the start again.
Operation is terminated because there is a problem with internal communication.
Operation is terminated because there is a problem with the massage mechanism.
Operation except for the massage mechanism is terminated because there is a
problem with the reclining mechanism or the raise/lowering mechanism of the
legrest.
* Please contact an authorized service centre.
Service and maintenance will be carried out smoother if the error number is communicated when contacting.

GB46
English
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products
should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where
they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of
an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative eects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact
your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.
© Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. 2011
http://www.panasonic.net/
No. 1 GB, DE, NL, SE, DK, FR, RUS
P9310MA70801
Issued date: 2011-01-12
Printed in Japan