Safety precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
CAUTION
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.
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DANGER
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery.
Do not throw into flame or heat.
- Doing so may cause fluid leak, overheating, or explosion.
WARNING
Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the household outlet or the wiring.
- Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to one household outlet may cause fire due to overheating.
Pregnant women should not use this appliance.
- Hormone imbalance may cause skin problems.
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WARNING
The following people should never use this appliance.
• Persons with neurological disorders of the face or esthesiodermia
• Persons who have metal, silicon, or plastic implants in their face due to bone fractures or plastic surgery
• Persons who cannot sense heat
• Persons suffering from head or eye aftereffects due to traffic accidents, etc.
• Persons with strong myopia (over -6D)
(To check whether you have strong myopia, consult your doctor or check the description on the contact lens package.)
• Persons who suffer from or have suffered from eye diseases (cataract, glaucoma, detached retina, fundus hemorrhage, floaters, etc.)
• Persons who have undergone eye surgery
(persons who have recently undergone laser eye surgery should consult with their doctor before using this appliance)
- Doing so may cause accidents, problems, and worsening of symptoms. In the worst case,blindness may be led.
Do not use in following cases:
• When you feel sick or have a fever
• When your skin is injured or you have eczema or a swelling
• When there are abnormalities on the skin such as dermatitis or extreme sunburn
The following persons should not use this appliance:
• Persons with allergic diathesis
• Persons with skin diseases or atopic dermatitis
• Persons with sensitive skin
- Doing so may cause problems with the skin or body.
Do not store within the reach of children or infants.
In addition, do not allow them to touch or handle this appliance.
- Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or injury.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
Do not damage or modify, or forcefully bend, pull, or twist the cord.
Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch the cord.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not use anything other than the supplied
AC adaptor. Also, do not charge any other product with the supplied AC adaptor.
- Doing so may cause burn or fire due to a short circuit.
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WARNING
Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to a household outlet or the main unit with wet hands.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not immerse the main unit and the AC adapter in water or wash it with water.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Never use the main unit and the AC adapter in a bathroom or a shower stall.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not modify or repair.
- Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Contact the store where you purchased the unit or contact a service center authorized by
Panasonic for repair (battery change, etc.).
Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.
- Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
If you feel pain or feel odd on your skin or other part of your body, immediately stop using this appliance.
- Failure to do so may lead to problems with the skin or the body.
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The following persons always have to consult a doctor in advance.
• Persons who have had laser eye surgery
- Failure to do so may lead to problems.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the AC adaptor.
Insert the adaptor and appliance plug all the way.
- Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or burn.
Always unplug the adaptor from a household outlet when cleaning.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
Immediately stop using and remove the adaptor if there is an abnormality or failure.
- Using it in such conditions may cause electric shock, injury or fire.
<Abnormality or failure cases>
• The main unit, adaptor, or cord is deformed or abnormally hot.
• The main unit, adaptor, or cord smells of burning.
• There is abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit, adaptor, or cord.
- Immediately contact the store where you purchased the unit or contact a service center authorized by Panasonic for repair.
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WARNING
This appliance 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
Regularly clean the power plug and the appliance plug to prevent dust from accumulating.
- Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation failure caused by humidity.
Disconnect the adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth.
Properly dispose the package of the appliance, keep the package away from infants.
- Failure to do so may cause suffocation of infants from happening.
CAUTION
Do not wrap the cord tightly around the adaptor when storing.
- Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break with the load, and may cause fire due to a short circuit.
Do not allow pins or trash to adhere to the power plug or the appliance plug.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not engage in any other activities while wearing the main unit.
- Doing so may lead to unexpected accidents.
Do not drop or subject to shock.
- Doing so may cause injury.
Be sure to remove false eyelashes before using this appliance.
- Failure to do so may lead to eye injury or inflammation.
Disconnect the adaptor from the household outlet when not charging.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.
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