Important Safety Instructions - Panasonic MC-UG581 Operating Instructions Manual

Warranty
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
Panasonic Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner
Limited Warranty
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner - Two (2) years
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Parts such as
disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are not covered by this warranty.
Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. This warranty is
extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not be applicable.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For product information and operation assistance, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
1-800 #:
Fax #:
Email link:
For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original dealer or our
Customer Care Centre.
PlatinumVacuum_Xchange warEng_Jan08
1-800-561-5505
(905) 238-2360
"customer support" on www.panasonic.ca
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury:
1. DO NOT leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not
in use and before servicing.
2. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock - DO NOT use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
3. DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
tools.
5. DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as
it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
6. DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. DO NOT run vacuum cleaner over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. DO NOT handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
9. DO NOT put any objects into openings. DO NOT use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
11. DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
12. DO NOT use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. DO NOT use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids
such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
16. DO NOT operate vacuum cleaner without belt cover properly installed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Note: Before you plug in your Panasonic vacuum cleaner, make sure that the voltage
indicated on the rating plate located at the back of the vacuum cleaner is the same as your
local supply.
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