Important Safety Instructions For The User - Panasonic MC-UL426 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

Before using the vacuum cleaner, please read these basic
precautions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged into mains socket. Unplug from the socket when
not in use and before cleaning the appliance or undertaking maintenance operations.
• 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 shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervisions.
• Do not use if the mains lead or mains plug is damaged. If the mains lead or mains plug is
damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, it's service agent or similarly qualified
persons to avoid hazard.
• If the vacuum cleaner is not working as it should be, or has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or come into contact with water, consult an authorised Panasonic Service Centre.
• Do not pull or carry by the mains lead, use the mains lead as a handle, close a door on the
mains lead, pull the mains lead around sharp edges or corners. Do not run over the mains
lead with the vacuum cleaner. Keep the mains lead away from heated surfaces.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair and anything that may block or reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner without filters and /or dust bin in place.
• Do not use wet filters after wash, see C) Primary Filter Cleaning.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials, or others that may become so
or use in areas where they may be present.
• This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Panasonic Service Centre, and only
genuine Panasonic spare parts should be used.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Keep hold of the handle to prevent the vacuum
cleaner from falling.
• To prevent damaging carpeted floors, tiled floors, Linoleum, etc. Do not leave the beater bar
rotating in the same place for too long.
• Keep bare feet and hands away from the beater bar. (It may cause injury)
NOTE: This vacuum cleaner is designed for general household use only and is not
suitable for use in a garage, garden or to suck up liquids.
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