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COMMERCIAL VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur commercial Commercial aspiradora MC-V120 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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5. DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized Panasonic Servicenter. 6. DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................5 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ....................10 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ....................... 12 FEATURE CHART ........................13 ASSEMBLY ..........................14 Attaching Handle ....................... 14 FEATURES ..........................16 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ..................16 Edge Cleaning........................16 Motor Protector........................
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Grounded This vacuum cleaner must be grounded. If it Outlet should malfunction or breakdown, grounding Prise avec contact provides a path of least resistance for elec- de mise à la terra Enchufe a tric current to reduce the risk of electric tierra shock.
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FEATURE CHART Power Motor Protector Height Adjust Cord Length Auto 50 Ft. (15.25m) 120V AC (60Hz) Tableau des caractéristiques Alimentation Protecteur Réglage de la Cordon du moteur hauteur des brosses d’alimentation Auto 15,25 m (50 pi) 120 V c.a. (60 Hz) Diagrama de características Voltaje Protector de...
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ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle DO NOT plug in until assembly is Handle Manche complete. Mango Hole Remove handle screw. Orifice Orificio Insert handle. Screw Tornillo Insert screw. Handle Screw Tighten screw. Vis du manche Tornillo del mango Push power cord into cord clip. Power Cord Cordon d’alimentation...
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FEATURES Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle The nozzle of your upright vacuum Shallow Pile Carpet Nozzle cleaner automatically adjusts to any Moquette à Tête d'aspiration carpet pile height. poils courts Boquilla Alfombra de pelo corto Feature allows nozzle to float evenly Deep Pile over carpet pile surfaces.
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TO OPERATE CLEANER ON-OFF Switch Ensure ON-OFF switch is OFF. Plug the power cord into 120V outlet. ON position turns vacuum on. OFF position turns vacuum off. Handle Adjustments Step on handle release pedal to change handle position. Move vacuum to upright position for storage and tool use.
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ROUTINE CARE OF 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 Always operate vacuum with genuine Type U3 Standard or U6 Electrostatic dust bags installed. Panasonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company. Pull outward on dust cover grip to remove the dust cover.
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WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Removing and Installing Lower Plate Always place paper under nozzle Latches whenever lower plate is removed to Taquets...
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Replacing Belt Replace belt whenever a burning rubber smell caused by excessive slippage occurs. Rear Belt Cover Remove lower plate. Couvre- Lift Agitator Up courroie Lift rear belt cover and remove felt arrière Soulever l’agitateur Felt Packing packing. Cubierta Unidad del agitador Cale en feutre de la correa Empaquetadura...
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Cleaning Agitator Clean agitator after every five uses and every time the belt is replaced. Remove lower plate. Cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors. Remove agitator. Remove any string or debris located on the end caps, washers or agitator shaft.
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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. Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogging. Cover (Suction Inlet) Couvercle...
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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE WARNING Electric Shock or Personal Injury Hazard. Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems.
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Servicenter Directory, or by calling toll free, 1-888-350-9590, or by contacting your sell- ing distributor. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the war- ranty period by calling the local Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.
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5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
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WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED If your Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner needs service, look in the yellow pages of the telephone book under HOME APPLIANCE SERVICE for your nearest Panasonic Services Company (“PASC”) Factory Servicenter, or PASC authorized Servicenter, or call, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) toll free to find a convenient servicenter. DO NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices.