• Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged into mains socket.
Unplug from the socket when not in use and before cleaning the
appliance or undertaking maintenance operations.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervisions.
• Do not use if the mains lead or mains plug is damaged. If the mains
lead or mains plug is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly qualified persons to
avoid hazard.
• 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 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 the vacuum cleaner without filters and /or dust cup in
place.
• Do not use wet filters after wash, see Primary Filter (page 14).
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• 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.
• 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 on stairs. Keep hold of the handle to
prevent the vacuum cleaner from falling.
NOTE: This vacuum cleaner is designed for general household use
only and is not suitable for use in a garage, garden 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.
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