Panasonic MC-CG985 - Manual (Page 5)

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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, injury:
1. DO NOT leave vacuum cleaner plugged in when not in use. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
2. To reduce the risk of fire, or electric shock - DO NOT use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
3. DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
5. DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working
as it should, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to an Authorized Panasonic Service Center.
6. DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord,
or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. DO NOT allow plug to whip when
rewinding.
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. DO NOT use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
12. DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
13. DO NOT use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
14. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
15. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
16. DO NOT use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
17. DO NOT operate vacuum cleaner with punctured hose. The hose contains electrical
wires. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up sharp objects.
18. Always turn off vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose or
Power Nozzle.
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 supply.
WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy
any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Vacuum Cleaner - One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly
installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or
which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it
cover any product which is used commercially. Parts such as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator
brushes are not covered by this warranty. Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of
original purchase.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Email link: "Contact Us" on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :
Link : "ServicentresTM locator" under "Customer support"
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.