Sharper Image FLEX ROLLER

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Summary

Safety Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Advises against use by children, during pregnancy, or with injuries/illnesses. Stresses reading instructions, checking product condition, and stopping if pain occurs.

How to Use Attachments

Attaching and Removing Rollers and Grips

Step-by-step guide on selecting roller sets, detaching T-shaped grips, sliding rollers onto spindles, removing rollers, and reattaching grips securely.

Massaging Techniques

Massaging Arms and Legs

Instructions for attaching T-shaped grips, spreading rollers, and massaging limbs by flexing the handle.

Massaging Larger Body Areas

Guide to positioning rollers flat against larger body areas and moving them simultaneously for broad massage.

Massaging Targeted Areas

Steps for removing T-shaped grips and using two rollers on the T-shaped grip for precise, targeted massage.

Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications & Components
Usage Features
Massaging Arms + Legs
Massaging Larger Body Areas
Massaging Targeted Areas
Safety Warnings (Important Usage Considerations)
Maintenance Features
Customer Support

The Sharper Image Flex Roller Modular Massager is a versatile personal massage device designed to provide targeted relief for various body areas. It is intended for indoor use and features a modular design that allows for customization based on the user's needs and the specific area being massaged.

Function Description:

The primary function of the Flex Roller is to deliver a massage through its interchangeable roller attachments. The device is designed to be used in three key ways: for massaging arms and legs, larger body areas, and targeted areas. It utilizes a U-shaped handle and two T-shaped grips, which can be configured to hold different types of rollers. The "flex" aspect of the device refers to the ability of the U-shaped handle to spread the rollers apart, allowing them to fit over limbs for a compressive massage.

Important Technical Specifications & Components:

The Flex Roller Modular Massager includes the following components:

Flex Roller U-shaped handle (a): This is the main body of the massager, designed to be flexible to accommodate different body parts.
T-shaped grips (x2) (b): These grips attach to the U-shaped handle and hold the rollers. They are removable, allowing for different configurations and targeted use.
Smooth rollers (x4) (c): These are described as "soft rollers" and are one of the two sets of massage rollers provided.
Textured rollers (x4) (d): These are described as "semi-firm rollers" and offer a different massage sensation compared to the smooth rollers.

The device's modularity is a key feature, allowing users to select between the two sets of rollers (smooth for a softer massage or textured for a semi-firm massage) to customize their experience. The T-shaped grips can be easily removed from the U-shaped handle by pressing an orange button and sliding them off. Rollers are attached by sliding them onto a grey spindle until fully seated and removed by sliding them off. Reattaching the T-shaped grips involves sliding them back onto the U-shaped handle until they click securely, indicating a proper connection.

Usage Features:

Massaging Arms + Legs:

Configuration: Both T-shaped grips are attached to the U-shaped handle with the rollers facing inward.
Application: The user holds each side of the U-shaped handle and flexes it to spread the rollers, allowing them to fit over an arm or leg.
Action: Once positioned, the user massages the desired area by moving the device along the limb.

Massaging Larger Body Areas:

Configuration: Both T-shaped grips are attached to the U-shaped handle with the rollers facing inward.
Application: The rollers are positioned flat against the desired larger body area (e.g., back, thighs).
Action: All four rollers are moved over the area simultaneously to provide a broader massage.

Massaging Targeted Areas:

Configuration: The T-shaped grips are removed from the U-shaped handle.
Application: The user holds the top of a T-shaped grip directly.
Action: The two rollers on the T-shaped grip are used for a more focused and targeted massage on specific points or smaller areas.

Safety Warnings (Important Usage Considerations):

Users are advised to read all instructions and warnings prior to use and to keep the manual for future reference.

Not for Children: The item is not intended for children and should be kept out of their reach.
Health Conditions: Do not use if pregnant or if you have an injury or illness. Consult a physician if you have a medical condition that may prevent safe use.
Attachments: Only use attachments included with the device.
Indoor Use: The massager is strictly for indoor use.
Product Inspection: Thoroughly inspect the product before every use. Discontinue use and discard immediately if the product appears worn, frayed/splintered, cracked, or broken.
Pain: If pain is experienced during use, stop immediately and consult a physician before resuming.
Pinching: Be careful to avoid pinching skin or muscles when assembling and using the massager.
Clothing/Hair: Keep loose clothing and hair away from the rollers to prevent entanglement.

Maintenance Features:

The manual does not explicitly detail cleaning or maintenance instructions beyond the initial inspection for wear and tear. However, the modular design suggests that individual components, particularly the rollers and grips, could be easily cleaned if needed, though specific methods are not provided. The emphasis on inspecting the product before each use implies that regular visual checks are the primary form of user-level maintenance to ensure safety and functionality.

Customer Support:

For customer support, users can call 1-800-374-2744. The product is distributed by and © 2022 MerchSource, LLC., Irvine, CA 92618. The Sharper Image® name and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks. The product is printed in China.