Safety Precautions - Panasonic F-VXL40H Operating Instructions Manual

Safetyprecautions
These safety precautions are provided for your protection. Please read and follow them carefully to avoid personal
injury or damage to the product itself or other properties.
 T hefollowingsymbolsdifferentiatethelevelsofdangerandinjurythatmayresultiftheproductisnot
usedcorrectlyasinstructed.
WARNING
 T hismanualusesanumberofothersymbolstoindicateadditionalinformation.
(Thesymbolsgivenbelowareexamples.)
This symbol indicates an action that must not
be performed.
Topreventaccidentssuchasfiresandelectricshocks
 I ncaseofanyproblemorfailure,
stopusingtheproductimmediately
andunplugthepowerplug.
(Otherwise, electric shock, fire or smoke may occur.)
<Example of problem/failure>
●Water leakage
●Moving the power cord stops operation.
● Abnormal noise or vibration is observed
during operation.
● The product becomes abnormally hot or
burning smell is observed.
→ Immediately stop operation, disconnect the
power plug and contact an authorized
service center (as described in the warranty)
for a check or repair.
 D onotpullthepowercordwhen
carryingorstoringawaythe
product.
(It may damage the power cord, short-circuit may
occur and cause electric shock or fire.)
 D onotuseoverloadedwall
socketorwiringequipment,and
donotuseapowersupplyother
thanspecification.
(If the wall socket is overloaded, fire due to
overheating may occur.)
 D onotdoanythingthatmaydamage
thepowercordorpowerplug.
Power cord must not be damaged, modified,
bend excessively, twisted or pulled. Also do not
put near heating appliances, or put anything
heavy on. Do not bundle.
(Short-circuit may occur and cause electric shock or fire.)
Please contact an authorized service center (as
described in the warranty) for a check or repair
the cord or plug.
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This symbol indicates that
improper handling may cause
a risk of death or serious injury.
Alwaysobservetheseprecautions
CAUTION
This symbol indicates an action that must be
performed.
WARNING
 D onottouchthepower
plugwithwethands.
(Electric shock may occur.)
Insertthepowerplugthoroughly.
(If the power plug is not inserted securely, electric
shock or fire due to overheating may occur.)
● Do not use damaged plugs or loosen wall sockets.
Periodicallycleanthepowerplug.
(If dust builds up on the power plug, it may
absorb moisture causing poor insulation, which
may result in fire.)
● Disconnect the power plug and wipe it with a
dry cloth.
● If not using the product for a long period,
disconnect the power plug.
 D onotdisassembleormodifythis
product.
(Disassembling or modifying the product may
result in ignition or electric shock and fire due
to malfunction.)
Please contact an authorized service center
(as described in the warranty) for repair.
 D onotinsertyourfingersorany
metalobjectsintotheairinletor
outlet.
(May cause injury and electric shock.)
Donotlettheproductgetwet.
(Otherwise a fire and electric shock may be
caused due to short circuit.)
 B esuretodisconnectthepower
plugbeforecleaningtheproduct.
(The product may start operating unexpectedly
and electric shock or injury may occur.)
This symbol indicates that
improper handling may cause a
risk of injury or damage to the
product or to your properties.