Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Mcug471 Operating Instructions

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120V c.a. (60Hz)
Si 7,6 m (25 pi) Si
Power Motor Protector Cord Length Tools
120V AC(60Hz)
Yes 7.6 m (25 Ft.) Yes
Alimentation Protecteur du moteur Longueur du cordonAccessoires120V c.a. (60Hz)
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Attaching Handle
ASSEMBLY
Handle ScrewVis du manche
Tornillo de mango
Handle Screw HoleTrou de vis du manche
Hole de tornillo
del mangoHandle
ScrewVis du
manche
Tornillo de
mango
HandleMango Manche
Handle ScrewVis du manche
Tornillo de mango
➢ ➢
DO NOT plug in until assembly is
complete.
➢ ➢
Remove handle screw.
➢ ➢
Slide handle into the opening at the
top of the vacuum cleaner.
➢ ➢
Insert handle screw so that it passes
through the handle and into the
vacuum cleaner.
➢ ➢
Begin to tighten the...

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➢No enchufe hasta que el montaje esté
completo.
➢Quite el tornillo del mango.
➢Al mantener la manguera de manera
que no interfera, mueva el mango a la
abertura en la parte superior de la
aspiradora.
➢Inserte el tornillo para que pase por el
mango de la aspiradora.
➢Empiece a apretar el tornillo con los
dedos. Quizá sea necesario ajustar un
poco el mango.
➢Apriete el tornillo con un destornillador.
➢No apriete demasiado el tornillo. Si lo
aprieta demasiado podría arruinar los
orificios para...

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“J” SlotFente“J”
Ranura“J”Ta bLanguette
Ranura
Dusting BrushBrosseàépousseter
Cepillo para sacudir
Air TurbineTurbineàair
Turbina de aire
HOSE
TOOL STORAGE
➢ ➢
Attach the hose to the back of the
vacuum cleaner aligning the tabs as
shown.
➢ ➢
Loop the hose over the handle and
align “J” slots in the hose with the
tabs on the extension wand.
➢ ➢
Push the hose onto the wand and
twist to lock in place.
DUSTING BRUSH
➢ ➢
Place the dusting brush into the back
of the handle in the storage locations...

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Cleaning Exterior
➢
➢
Unplug cord from wall outlet.
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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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DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner, wipe dry after cleaning.
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DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer.
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Wash tools in warm, soapy water, rinse and air dry.
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DO NOT use tools if they are wet.
Almacenaje de herramientas
Rangement des accessoires
CEPILLO PARA SACUDIR 
➢Coloque el cepillo...

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Locking NotchEncoche de verrouillage
Hendidura de fijación
Cord Retract PedalPedal de retracción del cordón Pédale de l’enrouleur du cordon
Cord ReelFEATURES
Automatic Self-Adjusting Nozzle
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The nozzle of your Panasonic upright
vacuum cleaner automatically
adjusts to any carpet pile height.
➢ ➢
Feature allows nozzle to float evenly
over carpet pile surfaces.
➢ ➢
No manual adjustments required.
Shallow
Pile CarpetMoquetteà
poils courts
Alfombra de
pelo corto
Deep Pile
CarpetMoquetteà
poils...

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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.
➢ ➢
Reinstall agitator and lower plate.➢
➢
Turn the vacuum cleaner over to
check for worn brushes.
➢ ➢
When brushes are worn to the level of
the base belt guard, replace the
agitator.
➢ ➢
Remove lower plate...

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Motor
ProtectorProtecteur
du moteur
Protector
del motor
Motor Protector
➢ ➢
The motor protector automatically
opens to provide cooling air to the
motor when a clog occurs or when
dust bag needs changing.
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Motor protector may open when
using tools.
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If motor protector opens, the vacuum
cleaner will make a slightly different
sound.
Note: Do not block motor protector.
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If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the
motor off automatically to allow the...

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➢Se abre automáticamente para proveer
el aire fresco al motor cuando hay unos
residuos o cuando es necesario
cambiar la bolsa de polvo.➢El protector de motor se pudiera abrir
cuando se utilizan los acsesorios.➢Si se abre el protector del motor, la
aspiradora hará un sonido poquito
diferente.
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No obstruye el protector de motor.
Protector de motor
Protecteur du moteur
➢La soupape souvre automatiquement
pour refroidir le moteur en cas
dobstruction ou lorsque le sac à
poussière est...

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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. DO NO
T CHANGE 
THE
PLUG IN ANY 
WAY. Only use outlets near the floor.
Power Cord
TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER
RELEASE
ON-OFF Switch
➢ ➢
Ensure ON-OFF switch is OFF.
➢ ➢
Plug...