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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged in to mains socket. Unplug from the socket when not in use and before cleaning the
appliance or undertaking maintenance operations.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm people without supervision; young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not use if the mains lead or mains plug is damaged. If the vacuum cleaner is not working as it should be, or has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or come into contact with water, consult an authorised Panasonic Service Centre.
Do not pull or carry by the mains lead, use the mains lead as a handle, close a door on the mains lead, pull the mains lead
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run over the mains lead with the vacuum cleaner. Keep the mains lead away from
heated surfaces.
Do not run vacuum cleaner over tassels or fringes of rugs or mats.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may
block or reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not use without filters and / or dust compartment in place.
Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do not pull on the mains lead when disconnecting the vacuum cleaner from the mains,
pull on the plug body itself.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials, or others that may become so or use in areas where they may be
present.
Do not let the vacuum cleaner pick up wet matter, burning ashes or large or sharp objects.
This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Panasonic Service Centre and only genuine Panasonic spare parts should
be used.
Keep feet, fingers and hands away from the beater bar. Also avoid putting them between cleaner bodies. (It may cause injury)
NOTE: This vacuum cleaner is designed for general household use only and is not suitable for use in a garage or to suck
up liquids.
Before using the vacuum cleaner, please read these basic precautions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
