Panasonic MC-CG383 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
Before using the vacuum cleaner, please observe these basic precautions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, 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 mains lead or plug is damaged or faulty.
• If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
• Unplug from the socket outlet when not in use and before cleaning the appliance or undertaking maintenance operations.
• Turn off the appliance before removing the plug. Do not pull on the mains lead, always pull on the plug body itself.
• Hold the plug, when rewinding the mains lead.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not use wet fi lters after wash, make sure they are completely dry to avoid damaging the cleaner.
• Do not vacuum fl ammable or combustible substances, neither use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not vacuum hot ash, embers or large and sharp objects.
• Do not vacuum water or other liquids.
• Keep the vacuum cleaner away from heat sources such as radiators, fi res, direct sunlight, etc.
• This vacuum cleaner is fi tted with a thermal cut-out device which automatically turns off the cleaner to prevent overheating of
the motor. When this happens, disconnect the cleaner from the socket outlet and check the dust compartment 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 cleaner to cool down until the thermal cut-out resets after approximately 60 minutes.
A- IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS
A) Floor nozzle
B) Connection pipe
C) Hose
D) Curved wand
E) Telescopic wand
F) Hose inlet
G) Dust cover
H) ON/OFF Switch / power control button
I ) Cord rewind pedal
J) Plug
K) Multipurpose accessory
L) Cloth dust bag (in carton)
B - HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CLEANER
B-1 Insert the connection pipe into the hose inlet and turn
the pipe to the right.
B-2 Insert the curved wand into the upper end of the
telescopic wand, and the fl oor nozzle to the other end.
B-3 You can adjust the length of the telescopic wand by
pushing the button.
C - HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLEANER
C-1 Pull out the mains lead and put the plug into the
socket outlet.
C-2 Power control
: OFF
You can turn the appliance ON by turning it to the
clockwise direction.
To increase or decrease the power, turn the variable
power control.
MIN:Lowest suction of approximately 500W.
MAX:Highest suction of approximately 1600W.
C-3 Switching between carpet and fl ooring
Flooring: Press lever A
Carpet: Press lever B
C-4 After you fi nish vacuuming, remove the plug from
the socket outlet and press the cord rewind pedal.
When rewinding the mains lead, press the cord
rewind pedal holding the plug so that it does not
become damaged.
C-5 Storage position
Slide the wand holder straight into the wand
supporter.
C-6 Park position
For short breaks during vacuuming, slide the wand
holder into slot on the rear side of main body.
NOTE: When you use park position, we suggest that
you switch the appliance off.
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