Proper Use; Warnings And Safety Notes - Beurer MG 315 Manual De Instrucciones

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 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.
Please consult your doctor if you are unsure whether or not the massage device is suitable for you.
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. Warnings and safety notes

Please read these operating instructions carefully. Failure to observe the information provided below can lead
to personal injury or material damage.
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:
• With the mains voltage specified on the device only,
• 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.
In the event of a defect or malfunction, switch the device off immediately and disconnect it from the
power supply. Never pull on the power cable or on the appliance in order to disconnect the plug from
the mains outlet. Never hold or carry the device by the power cable. Keep the cables away from hot
surfaces. Do not pinch, kink or twist the cables. Do not stick in any pins, needles or sharp objects.
Make sure that the massage device, the switch, the power supply unit and the cable do not come into
contact with water, steam or other fluids.
For this reason, the device must only be operated as follows:
• Only in dry inside rooms (e.g. never in the bathtub or sauna).
• Only with dry hands.
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