Panasonic MC-E871 - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
When using this vacuum cleaner, please observe these basic precautions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
9 Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged in to mains outlet. Unplug from the outlet when not in use
and before cleaning the appliance or undertaken maintenance operations.
• Electric shocks can occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision; young
children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. 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 cord, 'use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• 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.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
« Do not use the vacuum cleaner without filters and/or dust bag in place. Never try to patch a broken dust
bag.
® Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
« Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
• This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Panasonic Service Centre, and only genuine
Panasonic spare parts should be used.
• Use extra care when cleaning stairs. Keep hold of the handle to avoid the cleaner fall.
NOTE: These vacuum cleaners have been designed for general household use and are not suitable
for use in a garage, garden or to suck up liquids.
t\ CAUTIONS
This cleaner includes an automatic thermal safety device which automatically turns off the
power if the suction inlet, hose or extension wand becomes clogged. If this occurs, disconnect
from the mains, remove the material responsible for the clogging and then wait approximately
thirty minutes, before operating your cleaner again.
1) Never let the vacuum
cleaner pick up wet
matter, mud, burning
ashes or any other
materials likely
to damage the unit.
2) Before using the
vacuum cleaner, remove
large or sharp objects
from the floor to avoid
damaging the machine
or the dust bag.
3) Keep the vacuum
cleaner away from heat
sources such as
radiators, fires, direct
sunlight, etc.
4) Do not pull on the
cord when
disconnecting the
appliance from the
mains, always pull on
the plug body itself.
This appliance is provided with a flexible cord and if this becomes damaged, it must be repaired
by Panasonic, or an Authorised Service Centre or a qualified person in order to avoid any
hazard.