CONSUMER INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................5
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 12
FEATURE CHART ....................................................................................................................13
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................. 14
Attaching Handle ............................................................................................................... 14
Tool Storage ....................................................................................................................... 16
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................. 18
Carpet Height Selector...................................................................................................... 18
Edge Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 18
Motor Protector.................................................................................................................. 18
TO OPERATE CLEANER ........................................................................................................ 20
ON-OFF Switch .................................................................................................................. 20
Handle Adjustments .......................................................................................................... 20
Using Tools ........................................................................................................................ 22
Tool Usage.......................................................................................................................... 22
ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER............................................................................................. 24
Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter .................................................................................... 24
Changing Dust Bag ............................................................................................................ 26
Removing and Installing Lower Plate ............................................................................. 28
Replacing Headlight Bulb ................................................................................................. 28
Replacing Belt.................................................................................................................... 30
Cleaning Agitator ............................................................................................................... 32
Replacing Agitator .............................................................................................................. 32
Agitator Assembly ...............................................................................................................32
Cleaning Exterior and Tools .............................................................................................. 34
Removing Clogs ................................................................................................................ 36
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ......................................................................................... 38
WARRANTY....................................................................................................................... 41, 43
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED ........................................................................ 48
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Panasonic Commer
Panasonic Home and Commercial Products
will repair this product with new or refurbish
Puerto Rico, for one (1) year from the date o
in materials or workmanship.
This Limited Warranty Excludes both Lab
posable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs,
Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A. can
contacting a Panasonic Services Company
Servicenter Directory, or by calling toll free,
ing distributor. Carry-in or mail-in service in
ranty period by calling the local Panasonic S
the Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the origina
proof of date of original purchase will be req
dered.
This warranty only covers failures due to de
occur during normal use and does not cove
ures which are caused by products not supp
result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglec
tion, improper operation or maintenance, alt
improper voltage supply, lightning damage,
Authorized Servicenter, or damage that is a
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
There are no express warranties except as
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE O
ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERC
TICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO TH
FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or li
ages, or limitations on how long an implied w
limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights
vary from state to state. If a problem with th
ranty period, you may contact your dealer o
to your satisfaction, then write to the Custom
on the back cover.
WARR
Limited W
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