Panasonic MC-CG524, Operating Instructions Manual

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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
speci
fi cally designed for allergy sufferers. Use the appliance only in
accordance with the instructions in this manual. Any other usage or
modi
fi 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 quali
fi 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.
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 suf
fi cient to avoid the risk of tripping.
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IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS
USING THE APPLIANCE
Operating the appliance
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.
Pull out the mains lead and insert the plug into the socket outlet.
Press the OFF/ON switch pedal to turn on the appliance.
Press on the mark not the edge of the OFF/ON switch pedal.
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3.
DUSTING BRUSH
CREVICE NOZZLE
Carpet
Parquet/Bare Floor Floor Nozzle
(only for MC-CG524)
Telescopic Wand
Suction Regulator
Crevice Nozzle and
Dusting Brush
Hose Unit
Connection Pipe
Dust Indicator
OFF/ON Switch
Pedal
Mains Lead
Power Control
Exhaust Filter
a) HEPA Filter (only for MC-CG524)
b) Electrostatic Filter
(only for MC-CG522)
Cord Rewind Pedal
Use this function when
strong suction causes the
nozzle to stick to the
fl oor,
hindering movement.
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.
Telescopic Wand
Curved Wand
Floor Nozzle
OFF/ON
Switch Pedal
Power Control
Curved Wand
Floor Nozzle
(only for MC-CG522)
TELESCOPIC WAND
Dust Cover
Accessory
Holder
Pre-Motor Filter (in body)
Dust Bag (in body)
Plug
Parking and storing
Perform the following before storing.
Turn off the appliance, and then remove the plug from the socket outlet.
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.
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2.
Cord Rewind Pedal
Store the supplied nozzles.
Park position Storage position
3.
Adjust power by rotating the power control.
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