- 4 -© 2012 Panasonic Appliance Company of America,Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 5 beforeuse. Read and understand all instructions.TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERWe are very pleased to welcome you to the Panasonic family of products. Thank you forpurchasing this product. Our intent is that you become one of our many satisfied customers.Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuumcleaner is intended only for household use. The vacuum cleaner should be stored in a dry,indoor area. Read the Operating Instructions carefully for important use and safetyinformation.Special care is required when vacuuming certain types of carpet or floor covering. Alwayscheck the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions beforevacuuming.PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALLWARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS.WARNINGTO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCKNever vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids.DO NOT store vacuum cleaner outdoors.Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately.Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.TO AVOID ACCIDENTSExcept for hand-held cleaners, keep vacuum cleaner on floor – not chairs, tables, steps, stairs, etc.Store vacuum cleaner promptly after each use to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord orvacuum cleaner.Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in a manner intended by the manufacturer.The use of an extension cord is not recommended.CONSUMER INFORMATIONWARNINGWARNING statements are designed to alert you to thepossibility of personal injury, loss of human life, and/ordamage to the vacuum cleaner and/or personalproperty if the instructions given are not followed.CAUTION statements are designed to alert you to thepossibility of damage to the vacuum cleaner and/orpersonal property if the instructions given are notfollowed.CAUTION