Maintenance And Servicing; A) Vacuum Cleaner Storage; B) Cleaning Exterior And Attachments - Panasonic MC-E4061 Operating Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING: Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect from electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.

A) VACUUM CLEANER STORAGE

WARNING: Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard
Operating
Wrapping the mains lead too tightly around the hooks may cause damage
Position
to the lead. A damaged lead is an electrical shock hazard and could cause
personal injury or damage.
To rotate the handle to the storage position when the vacuum cleaner is not in use,
press handle release button and rotate handle counter-clockwise for easy storage.
NOTE: You should hear a noticeable "click" sound when handle reaches the storage
Handle
position.
Release
Button
Storage
Position

B) CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS

CAUTION:
Do not use attachments if they are wet.
should not be used on other surfaces until they are washed. They could leave marks.
Disconnect mains plug from wall outlet.
Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe
dry after cleaning. DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner.
Wash attachments in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. Do not clean in dishwasher.
DO NOT use tools if they are wet.
A ttachments used in dirty areas, such as under a refrigerator,
CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of
personal injury, DO NOT touch the
agitator when vacuum cleaner is on.
Contacting the agitator while it is
rotating can cut, bruise or cause
other injuries. Always unplug from
electrical outlet before servicing.
Use caution when operating near
small children.
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1 4
Motor
Shaft
New
Belt
Belt
Pulley
1 5
End
Cap
Base
Slot
Beater Nozzle
Base
Bar
1 6
Belt
Beater
Bar
1 7
Nozzle
Cover
Nozzle Cover
Retainer
TO REPLACE BELT
Seat left end of beater bar into nozzle base. To seat beater
bar end, place rounded portion of beater bar end cap down
into slot in nozzle base.
Loop the new belt on the motor shaft.
Loop the other end of belt onto the belt pulley on the right
end of beater bar.
Pull right end of beater bar forward and seat it into nozzle
base.
Press firmly, checking to see that each end is completely
inserted.
Check to see that the belt is centered on the belt pulley and
that the beater bar turns freely.
Make sure the nozzle cover retainers are in the UNLOCK
position. Hook the front of the nozzle cover on to the nozzle
base and rotate downward. Once in place, rotate the nozzle
cover retainers to the LOCK position.
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