Important Safety Instructions - Panasonic MC-BJ980 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the vacuum cleaner, please observe these basic safety instructions.
Correct usage
- This appliance is for indoor use with domestic
purpose only and is not specifically designed for
allergy sufferers. Use the appliance only in
accordance with the instructions in this manual.
Any other usage or modification is dangerous.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to
improper use of the appliance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
- 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug is
damaged or faulty.
- If the cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- The plug must be removed from the socket outlet
before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
- Turn off before cleaning or maintaining the power
nozzle.
- Do not pull on the cord, always pull on the plug
body itself.
- Do not handle plug or the appliance with wet
hands.
- Do not use the appliance on people or animals.
- Do not use wet filters after wash, make sure they
are completely dry to avoid damaging the
appliance.
- Do not vacuum the followings
- Hot ash or embers
- Large and sharp objects
- Water or other liquids
- Explosive materials or gases
- Flammable or combustible materials or gases
- Toner dust, for example, those from printers and
photocopiers
- Conductive dusts from power tool
- Keep the appliance away from heat sources, for
example, radiators, fires, direct sunlight, etc.
- Do not use the appliance in areas where flammable
or combustible materials or gas may be present.
- Do not touch the rotating part or rolling switch.
- 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, check the dust compartment and filters
as they may be full or clogged with fine dust. Check
EN2
for any other obstructions in the nozzle pipe. After
removing the obstruction, leave the appliance to
cool down until the thermal cut-out resets after
approximately 30 minutes.
- Do not use or store the appliance or the parts at
head level to avoid the risk of injury.
- Do not sit on the appliance.
- Be careful when using the appliance on staircases
as the appliance may fall.
- Use the appliance where the lighting is sufficient to
avoid the risk of tripping.
- For the purposes of recharging the battery, only
use the detachable supply unit AVV61V-QYH.
- Do not use the charging adapter of this appliance
to charge any other batteries or battery powered
appliances.
- Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box
or drawer where they may short-circuit each other
or be short-circuited by other metal objects.
- Keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
- Replace only with same Panasonic Corporation
type AVV97V-QYH battery pack.