Important Safety Instructions For The User; Identification Of Main Parts; Using The Appliance - Panasonic MC-CG522 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

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
specifi cally designed for allergy sufferers. Use the appliance only in
accordance with the instructions in this manual. Any other usage or
modifi cation is dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to
improper use of the appliance.
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 the appliance with wet hands.
Do not use the appliance on people or animals.
TELESCOPIC WAND CREVICE NOZZLE
DUSTING BRUSH
Parquet/Bare Floor
Floor Nozzle
(only for MC-CG522)
Carpet
Operating the appliance
1. Assemble the curved wand, telescopic wand and fl oor nozzle together.
Connect the curved wand and the fl oor nozzle to the telescopic wand by
inserting and twisting one another. To disconnect them, twist and pull them
off from each other.
2. Pull out the mains lead and insert the plug into the socket outlet.
3. Press the OFF/ON switch pedal to turn on the appliance.
Press on the mark not the edge of the OFF/ON switch pedal.
Parking and storing
Perform the following before storing.
1. Turn off the appliance, and then remove the plug from the socket outlet.
2. Press the cord rewind pedal to rewind the mains lead. Hold the plug to
ensure the mains lead does not jump.
Press on the mark not the edge of the cord rewind pedal.
Cord Rewind Pedal
2
Do not use fi lters whilst wet after washing them, make sure they are
completely dry to avoid damaging the appliance.
Do not vacuum the following
− Hot ash or embers
− Large or 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, fi res,
direct sunlight, etc.
Do not use the appliance in areas where fl ammable or combustible materials
or gas may be present.
This appliance is fi tted 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
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 appliance to cool down until the thermal cut-out resets after
approximately 60 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 suffi cient to avoid the risk of tripping.

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS

Use this function when
strong suction causes the
nozzle to stick to the fl oor,
hindering movement.
Suction Regulator
Crevice Nozzle and
Dusting Brush
Floor Nozzle
(only for MC-CG524)
Telescopic Wand

USING THE APPLIANCE

4. Adjust power by rotating the power control.
3. Store the supplied nozzles.
Curved Wand
Hose Unit
Cord Rewind Pedal
Accessory
Connection Pipe
Holder
Dust Cover
Pre-Motor Filter (in body)
Dust Bag (in body)
To check whether the dust bag is full, turn the
power control to the highest setting and lift the
nozzle off the fl oor. If the dust indicator turns red,
the dust bag is full.
1.
Telescopic Wand
Curved Wand
Floor Nozzle
Park position
Exhaust Filter
a) HEPA Filter (only for MC-CG524)
b) Electrostatic Filter
(only for MC-CG522)
Plug
Mains Lead
Power Control
OFF/ON Switch
Pedal
Dust Indicator
3. 4.
OFF/ON
Switch Pedal Power Control
Storage position