Safety Precautions - Panasonic NI -FS770 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire,
and damage to property, always observe the following safety
precautions.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the
level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the
denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
Denotes a potential hazard that could
WARNING
result in serious injury or death.
Denotes a hazard that could result
CAUTION
in minor injury or damage your
belongings.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the
type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating
procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating
procedure that must be followed in order to operate the
unit safely.
WARNING
Never use the appliance if the power cord or power
plug is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely in
a household outlet.
- Doing so may cause electric shock, or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a
household outlet with wet hands.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
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Do not damage, modify, forcefully bend or pull the
power cord or power plug. Also, do not place
anything heavy on ,twist or pinch the power cord.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance
when storing.
- Doing so may cause breakage to the wire of the cord,
and may cause electric shock or fire due to a short
circuit.
Do not use with the power cord bundled.
- Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Never modify, disassemble, or repair the appliance
by yourself.
- Doing so may cause ignition or injury due to abnormal
operation. Contact an authorized service agent for
repair.
Do not immerse the main body in water or other
liquids.
Do not supply water to the unit directly from the
faucet.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not use the main body with wet hands.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not use in proximity of flammable materials
(such as benzine).
- Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
WARNING
Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the
household outlet or the wiring.
- Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs
to one household outlet may cause fire due to
overheating.
Do not leave the iron unattended while it is
connected to the outlet.
- Doing so may cause fire.
The appliance is not to be used if it has been
dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it
is leaking.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire.
Contact an authorized service agent for repair.
Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust
from accumulating.
- Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation
failure caused by humidity. Disconnect the power plug
and wipe with a dry cloth.
Immediately stop using and remove the power plug
if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
- Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock or
injury.
<Abnormality or malfunction cases>
・ The power cord gets damaged such as cracks or wires
are visible.
・ The main unit, power plug or power cord is abnormally
hot, deformed or discoloration.
・ The appliance sometimes fails to be energized when
the power cord is moved.
・ The power plug or power cord smells of burning.
- Immediately request inspection or repair at an
authorized service agent.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an
electric power source matched to the rated voltage
indicated on the appliance.
Fully insert the power plug.
- Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service center, or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
Properly dispose the package bag and plug cap of
the appliance, keep it away from infants.
- Failure to do so may cause suffocation of infants from
happening.
This iron must be used with the power base. When
the iron is not in use, always place the iron
securely into the base.
- Otherwise, it may cause the product to fall, fire, injury
or burn.
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