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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Caution for AC Mains Lead (UK, IRL only)
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• Important Safety Instructions for the user
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• Cautions
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• Identification of main parts
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE / OPERATE YOUR CLEANER
A) Handle assembly
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B) Power cord release / storage
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C) Dust compartment operation
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D) ON/OFF Switch / Variable power control
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E) Dust sensor (MC-E593 only)
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F) Foot pedal body adjustment / Automatic
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beater bar ON/OFF
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G) Floor Scratch prevention
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H) How to use the accessories
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
• How to empty the dust compartment
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• Filter care
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• Blockages
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• Maintenance for the beater bar
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• Protection features
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• Trouble shooting guide
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• Specifications
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• Consumables / Accessories
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CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD (UK, IRL only)
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has rating of 13 amps
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
or the BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin
plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol
How to replace the Fuse:
• There are two types of the supplied AC Mains Lead : A and B as shown below.
1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2 Replace the fuse and fuse cover if detachable.
TYPE A
TYPE B
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