Safety Precautions - Panasonic NI-GT200 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of electric shock, injury, fire, loss of life,
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.
Denotes a potential hazard that could
WARNING
result in serious injury or death.
Denotes a hazard that could result
CAUTION
in minor injury or damage your
belongings.
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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WARNING
Do not use when the power plug or power cord
is damaged or hot.
Never use the product if the power plug fits
loosely in a household outlet.
- Doing so may cause electric shock, or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not leave the product unattended while it is
connected to the outlet.
- Doing so may cause fire.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug
and the product plug to a household outlet or
the power base with wet hands.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not damage, modify, forcibly bend, pull, or
twist the power cord.
Do not place anything heavy on or pinch the
power cord.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not allow the power cord to touch hot
surfaces of the iron.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
WARNING
Do not use with the power cord bundled.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not use the product with wet hands.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Never modify, disassemble, or repair the
product by yourself.
- Doing so may cause ignition or injury due to
abnormal operation. Contact an authorized service
agent for repair.
Do not use in proximity of flammable materials
(such as benzine or the like).
- Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
Do not wrap the power cord around the product
for storage.
- Doing so may cause breakage to the wire of the
power cord, and may cause electric shock or fire
due to a short circuit.
Do not immerse the product in water or other
liquids.
- Doing so may cause burns, electric shock or fire
due to a short circuit.
The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped,
and there are visible signs of damage or if it is
leaking.
- Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.
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.
Always ensure the product is operated on an
electric power source matched to the rated
voltage indicated on the iron.
Fully insert the power plug.
- To reduce the risk of injury, electric shock or fire.
Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust
from accumulating.
• Disconnect the power plug and wipe with a dry cloth.
Independently use a household outlet, and do
not use extension cord.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
This product must use the electrical outlet with
earth connection.
- Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
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