Safety Precautions - Panasonic F-VXL40M Operating Instructions Manual

Safety precautions

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.
■
The following symbols differentiate the levels of danger and injury that may result if the product is not
used correctly as instructed.
WARNING
■
This manual uses a number of other symbols to indicate additional information.
)The symbols given below are examples.)
This symbol indicates an action that must not
be performed.
To prevent accidents such as fires and electric shocks
■
In case of any problem or failure,
stop using the product immediately
and disconnect the power plug.
(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 the dealer for a
check or repair.
■
Do not pull the power cord when
carrying or storing away the
product.
(It may damage the power cord, short-circuit
may occur and cause electric shock or fire.)
■
Do not use overloaded outlet or
wiring equipment, and do not
use a power supply other than
specification.
(If the outlet is overloaded, fire due to
overheating may occur.)
■
Do not do anything that may
damage the power cord or power
plug.
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 the dealer for a check or repair
the cord or plug.
6
This symbol indicates that
improper handling may cause
a risk of death or serious injury.
Always observe these precautions
CAUTION
This symbol indicates an action that must be
performed.
WARNING
■
Do not touch the power
plug with wet hands.
(Electric shock may occur.)
■
Insert the power plug thoroughly.
(If the power plug is not inserted securely, electric
shock or fire due to overheating may occur.)
● Do not use damaged plugs or loosen outlets.
■
Periodically clean the power plug.
(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.
■
Do not disassemble or modify
this product.
(Disassembling or modifying the product may
result in ignition or electric shock and fire due
to malfunction.)
Please contact the dealer for repair.
■
Do not insert your fingers or any metal
objects into the air inlet or outlet.
(May cause injury and electric shock.)
■
Do not let the product get wet.
(Otherwise a fire and electric shock may be
caused due to short-circuit.)
■
Be sure to disconnect the power
plug before cleaning the product.
(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.