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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSUMER INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................5
PARTS IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................................................10
FEATURE CHART ..............................................................................................................................11
ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................................12
Attaching Hose ..............................................................................................................................12
Attaching Handle............................................................................................................................14
Power Cord ....................................................................................................................................16
TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER ..................................................................................................16
Power Cord ....................................................................................................................................18
ON-OFF Switch ..............................................................................................................................20
Handle Adjustments ......................................................................................................................20
Using Tools ..............................................................................................................................22-26
Tool Use Chart ..............................................................................................................................26
FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................................28
Height Adjust Selection ................................................................................................................28
Carpet-Bare Floor Selector ..........................................................................................................30
Edge Cleaning ................................................................................................................................30
Thermal Protector ..........................................................................................................................32
Motor Protector ..............................................................................................................................34
VACUUMING TIPS ............................................................................................................................36
ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER ........................................................................................38
Vacuum Cleaner Storage ..............................................................................................................38
Cleaning Exterior and Tools..........................................................................................................40
Changing Dust Bag ..................................................................................................................42-44
Replacing Motor Safety Filter ......................................................................................................46
Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter ....................................................................................................48
Removing Belt ................................................................................................................................50
Replacing Belt ..........................................................................................................................52-56
Cleaning Agitator............................................................................................................................56
Replacing Headlight Bulb..............................................................................................................58
Replacing Agitator..........................................................................................................................60
Removing Clogs........................................................................................................................62-64
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ....................................................................................................66
WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................. 69,70
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED .................................................................................. 76
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WARRANTY
Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner
Limited Warranty
(United States)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will repair
this product with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico for one (1)
year from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes
and Batteries (if supplied).
Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A. can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting
a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory.
Or call, toll-free, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) to locate a PASC Authorized Servicenter. Carry-in or
mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the local
Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of
date of original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur
during normal use and does not cover damages which occur in shipment, or failures which are
caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse,
abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, improper
operation or maintenance, alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply,
lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant or other business or rental
use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Authorized Servicenter, or damage
that is attributable to acts of God.
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you
may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then
write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the listed address on the back cover.
This Limited Warranty Excludes both Labor and Parts for the following items which
require normal replacement
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: