Panasonic MC-BL480 Operating Instructions Manual page 20

Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the user, other people, and damage to property, please follow the instructions below.
 The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by wrong operation. The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by wrong operation.
 The symbols are classified and explained as follows. The symbols are classified and explained as follows.
This symbol indicates prohibition.
Do not mishandle Do not mishandle
The main unit has a built-in rechargeable battery, which cannot be used in other electrical appliances

→Use the designed AC adapter to recharge
→This appliance contains batteries that are only replaceable by skilled persons
Do not dispose of the battery in a fi re or expose it to heat

Do not pierce with nails, apply impacts, disassemble, repair or modify

Do not short-circuit by allowing metals or other materials to come into contact with the socket terminals

Do not charge, use or place in places with high temperatures, including near fi re or in hot weather

Do not allow the unit to suck burning Do not allow the unit to suck burning
or fl ammable objects or fl ammable objects
(So as to avoid an explosion or fi re)
Cigarettes, toner from a copier,
heating fuels, thinners, etc.
Do not use if the plug or mains Do not use if the plug or mains
lead are damaged lead are damaged
(This can cause fire due to overheating and
ignition)
Please do not touch the rolling brush Please do not touch the rolling brush
or rolling switch. or rolling switch.
(To avoid injury caused by the pinch of fingers,
or burns caused by increased temperature due
to the action of the protection device)
Rolling brush
EN2
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
To avoid prevent injuries, etc. To avoid prevent injuries, etc.
(This can cause leakage, overheating, ignition, rupturing or electric shock)
To avoid fi re, burns, electric shock and etc. To avoid fi re, burns, electric shock and etc.
Wheel
Rolling switch
Please make sure to Please make sure to
follow these instructions follow these instructions
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
This symbol indicates requirement that must
be followed.
Do not mishandle Do not mishandle
Do not wash with water

(Except for those parts and accessories that can be
washed with water)
Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands

(Danger of electric shock)
Do not use around wet places, such as in toilets and

bathrooms
Do not damage the mains lead or the plug. Do not

forcefully machine, bend, twist, stretch or place the
cleaner at high temperatures or place heavy objects
on its top or bundle it
(This can cause an electric shock, short circuit or fi re)
→ Consult the place of purchase for information about
repairs.
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