Important Safety Instructions - Panasonic MC-UL542 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, always observe the following safety instructions.
• 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.
• Do not use the appliance on people or animals.
• Do not use the appliance if the mains lead or plug is damaged or faulty.
• Do not handle the plug or the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not vacuum the followings
–Hot ash or embers
–Large and sharp objects
–Water or other liquids
–Flammable or combustible, explosive materials or gases
–Toner dust, for example, those from printers and photocopiers
–Conductive dusts from power tool
• Do not damage the mains lead or plug as follows.
–Placing near the heating elements
–Modifying, bending, twisting, pulling
–Putting heavy objects on top, and bundling the mains lead
• Do not use wet fi lters after wash, make sure they are completely dry to avoid damaging the appliance.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by authorised Service Center or similarly qualifi ed
person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Use an independent socket outlet with the voltage of 220 V.
• The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
• Clean dust on the plug regularly with dry cloth.
• This appliance is designed for household use only. It is not suitable for commercial/industrial use or for
any other cleaning purposes.
• Do not block the appliance suction inlet or vent.
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not pull on the mains lead when removing the plug from the socket outlet.
• Keep the appliance away from heat sources, for example, radiators, fi res, direct sunlight, etc.
• Use the appliance where the lighting is suffi cient to avoid the risk of tripping.
• Hold the carrying handle when using or storing the handle (Quick draw handle) as the appliance may fall.
• Turn off the appliance before removing the plug.
• Hold the plug when rewinding the mains lead.
• This appliance is fitted with a thermal cut-out device which automatically turns off the appliance to
prevent overheating of the motor. When this happens, disconnect the appliance from the socket outlet
and check the dust bin and fi lters as they may be full or clogged with fi ne dust. Check for any other
obstructions in the hose or tube. After removing the obstruction, leave the appliance to cool down until
the thermal cut-out resets after approximately 60 minutes (depends on the surrounding temperature)
and then you can use the appliance again.
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury
or death.
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
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