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• Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged into mains socket. Unplug from the socket when not in use and before cleaning the ap-
pliance or undertaking maintenance operations.
• This appliance is not intended for use by infirm persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge of the product, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. If not, may cause an electrical shock, fire or injury.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If not, may cause an electrical shock, fire or injury.
• 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 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 bin in place.
• Do not use wet filters after wash, see E) Secondary Filter Cleaning.
• 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 pres-
ent.
• 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.
• To prevent damaging carpeted floors, tiled floors, Linoleum, etc. Do not leave the agitator rotating in the same place for too long.
• Keep bare feet and hands away from the agitator. (It may cause injury)
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
Before using the vacuum cleaner, please read these basic precautions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.
1. To avoid any possible damage to
the mains lead, never run over the
mains lead or allow it to become
caught in the agitator when using
the vacuum cleaner.
2. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over
tassels or fringes of rugs or mats as they
could get caught up in the agitator and
may cause damage to belt.
3. Keep the vacuum cleaner away
from heat sources such as radiators,
fires, direct sunlight, etc.
4. To avoid damaging the vacuum
cleaner, never let the vacuum
cleaner pick up wet matter, mud,
burning ashes or large and sharp
objects.
5. Do not pull on the mains lead when
disconnecting the appliance from the
mains socket, always pull on the plug
body itself.
6. To avoid injury, keep your fingers
and hands away from the agitator,
and never put them between the body
parts.
CAUTIONS
