Panasonic Mccg381 User Manual

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B - HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CLEANER
B-1 
 Insert the connection pipe into the hose inlet and turn 
the pipe to the right. 
B-2  
 Connect the two extension wands by inserting one 
into the other and twisting together.
B-3  
 Insert the curved wand into the upper end of the 
extension wand, and the fl oor nozzle to the other end.
A- IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS  
A) Floor nozzle
B) Connection pipe
C) Hose
D) Curved wand
E) Extension wand
F) Hose inlet
G) Dust cover
H) ON/OFF Switch / power control button
 I
 
Cord rewind pedal
J) Plug
K) Multipurpose accessory
L) Paper dust bag 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
When using this vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
 WARNING
statements are designed to alert you to the possibility of injury, loss of human life, and/or damage 
to the vacuum cleaner and/or personal property if the instructions given are not followed.
 CAUTION
statements are designed to alert you to the possibility of damage to the vacuum cleaner and/or 
personal property if the instructions given are not followed.
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
•  Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left 
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
•  Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run 
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
•  Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may 
reduce air fl ow.
• Keep air, loose clothing, fi ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. 
• Do not use without dust bag and/or fi lters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible liquids such as gasline or use in areas when they may be present.
• Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
•  Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc. 
They may damage the cleaner or dust bag.
•  Always change the dust bag after vacuuming carpet cleaners of freshener, powders and fi ne dust.
These products clog the bag, reduce airfl ow and can cause the bag to burst. Failure to change bag could cause permanent 
damage to the cleaner.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on fl oor.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
  To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug (on blade is wider than the other). This plug will 
fi t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a 
qualifi ed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
  Notice
   Before you plug in your Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate located at the back 
of the vacuum cleaner is the same as your local supply.
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