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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum
cleaner.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury:
1.
Use
your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Panasonic
recommended attachments.
2.
Disconnect
electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out the brush area.
3.
Do not
leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
4.
To reduce
the risk of electrical shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5.
Do not
allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
6.
Do not
use with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a
Panasonic Service Center.
7.
Do not
pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
8.
Do not
unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
9.
Do not
handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
10.
Do not
put any objects into openings.
11.
Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
12.
Keep
hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
13.
Turn off
all controls before unplugging.
14.
Use
extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
15.
Do not
use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes
from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion.
16.
Do not
pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
17.
Do not
use vacuum cleaner without dust bin and/or filters in place.
18.
Unplug
before connecting air turbine (if applicable).
19.
Hold plug
when rewinding onto cord reel.
DO NOT
allow plug to whip when rewinding.
20.
You are
responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
who is unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTE:
Before you plug in your Panasonic vacuum cleaner, make sure that the voltage
indicated on the rating plate located at the back of the vacuum cleaner is the same as
your local electrical supply.
