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VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur Aspiradora MC-UG585 Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation Instrucciones de operación Before operating your vacuum cleaner, please read these instructions completely. Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel. Antes de usar su aspiradora, lea completamente estas instrucciones por favor.
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Read and understand all instructions. TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER We are very pleased to welcome you to the Panasonic family of products. Thank you for purchasing this product. Our intent is that you become one of our many satisfied customers.
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A A N N U U E E S S T T R R O O C C O O N N S S U U M M I I D D O O R R E E S S T T I I M M A A D D O O Nos da mucho gusto a presentarle a la familia de productos de Panasonic. Le damos las gracias por comprar este producto.
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury: 1. Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Panasonic recommended attachments. 2. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Failure to do so could result in the brush unexpectedly starting, causing personal injury from moving parts.
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énumérées ci-dessous: 1. Utiliser l'aspirateur seulement de la manière décrite dans ce manuel. Utiliser seulement les accessoires recommandés par Panasonic. 2. Débrancher l'alimentation électrique avant de réparer ou de nettoyer les alentours de la brosse. La non-observation de cette consigne pourrait engendrer un choc électrique ou le démarrage soudain et inattendu de la brosse.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................5 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ......................10 FEATURE CHART ........................11 ASSEMBLY..........................12 Attaching Handle........................ 12 FEATURES ..........................14 Using Cord Hook ........................ 14 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ..................14 Edge Cleaning ........................14 Vac Gauge ..........................16 Thermal Protector........................16 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER..................18...
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Table des matières Tabla de contenido Renseignements importants ......3 Información para el consumidor ..4 Importantes mesures Instrucciones importantes de sécurité ........... 6 de seguridad ..... . . 7 Identificación de piezas .
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Nomenclature I I d d e e n n t t i i f f i i c c a a c c i i ó ó n n d d e e p p i i e e z z a a s s On-Off Switch HOSE/BAG Interrupteur...
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FEATURE CHART Power Thermal Protector Cord Length Tools 9.1 m (30 Ft.) Optional 120V AC (60Hz) Tableau des caractéristiques Protecteur thermique Longueur du cordon Alimentation Accessoires 9,1 m (30 pi) Optionnels 120 V c.a. (60Hz) D D i i a a g g r r a a m m a a d d e e c c a a r r a a c c t t e e r r í í s s t t i i c c a a s s P P r r o o t t e e c c t t o o r r t t e e r r m m a a l l V V o o l l t t a a j j e e E E x x t t e e n n s s i i ó...
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ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle Handle Hole Manche DO NOT plug in until assembly is Orifice Mango Orificio complete. Remove handle screw. Screw Tornillo Insert handle with cord hooks to the back of the vacuum cleaner. Handle Insert screw. Screw Vis du manche Tighten screw.
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Return the cord hook to the upright position before attempting to rewind the cord. Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle The nozzle of your Panasonic upright Shallow vacuum cleaner automatically Pile Carpet Nozzle adjusts to any carpet pile height.
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Hose/Bag Check Indicator The BAG/ HOSE CHECK indicator detects when dust bag needs changing or the vacuum cleaner is clogged. Check dust bag when indicator indicates FULL. If dust bag is full, change bag according to CHANGING DUST BAG section. If dust bag is not full, check for clogs according to REMOVING CLOGS section.
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TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one blade is wider than the other. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
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Handle Adjustments Step on handle release pedal to change handle position. Move vacuum cleaner to upright position for storage and tool use. Move vacuum cleaner to middle position for normal use. Use low position for cleaning under furniture. - 20 -...
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ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Performing the following tasks will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at peak performance levels and will ensure these high levels for years to come. Check the BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE section in this manual for recommendations on performing some of these tasks to help solve various problems that may occur.
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Changing Dust Bag Spread out new dust bag, taking care not to tear bag. Attach new dust bag onto bag holder by holding cardboard portion and pushing back. Reinsert tab on end of dust cover into groove on dust compartment. Groove Ouverture Ranura...
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WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Removing and Installing Lower Plate Before servicing any parts, disconnect Latches vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet.
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Remove worn or broken belt. Clean agitator. Motor Shaft Install Arbre d’entraînement New Belt Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 du moteur Poser la only) around motor shaft and Eje del motor nouvelle agitator pulley; see illustration for courroie Instalación...
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Replacing Belt Reinstall agitator back into nozzle housing grooves. Close rear belt cover and reinstall felt packing. After reinstalling the agitator, turn it by hand to make sure that belt is not twisted or pinched and that all End Cap Groove rotating parts turn freely.
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Replacing Brushes When the bristles on the agitator are worn so that they do not touch a card Card held across the lower plate, the Carte brushes should be replaced. Tarjeta Remove lower plate and agitator. Remove the E-clip from agitator shaft E-Clip Bride en E and end cap.
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Agitator Assembly Brush Spacers (3) Brushes Agitator Holder Filter Filter End Cap E-Clip End Cap Agitator Pulley Shaft Cleaning Exterior and Tools Unplug cord from wall outlet. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry.
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Removing Clogs The hose located on the back of the vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from the nozzle up to the dust bag. If the hose should become clogged: Unplug vacuum cleaner. Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogging. Cover Remove lower plate.
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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems.
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Panasonic Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will repair this product, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship, with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, from the date of original purchase.
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Limited Warranty EXCHANGE PROGRAM Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner - Two (2) years...