Panasonic MC-V5715 - Manual (Page 13)

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WARNING
Electrical Shock or
Persona/
Injury Hazard.
When the lower plate is removed for any reason, before reinstalling, be sure that all elec­
trical wires are routed in a manner that prevents them from coming into contact with the
lower plate, lower plate screws, or any moving parts. Be sure that the wires are not
pinched in any way when the lower plate is reinstalled.
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Before replacing any parts, disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical outlet.
Replacing some of the parts in this section
involves the removal and installation of the
lower plate. Always place paper under nozzle
anytime the lower plate is removed to protect
the floor surface.
To Remove Lower Plate.
Start by placing the handle in the upright position. See
the HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS section. Turn the vacuum
cleaner over, exposing the underside. Release the lower |
removing the three (3) screws that secure the lower plate, as shown in the
illustration. Remove the lower plate and remove any residue that may exist in the belt area.
To Reinstall Lower Plate.
Hook the front end of lower plate into the slots on the front of the nozzle housing. Press the
lower plate into place and fasten it by replacing the three (3) screws.
NOTE: To insure maximum cleaning efficiency, the belt should be checked regularly to make sure
it Is in good condition. Check to see If the belt is stretched, cracked, or if excessive slippage has
occurred. Replace if necessary.
1. Remove the lower plate using the procedure in
the REMOVING/INSTALLING THE LOWER
PLATE section.
2. Grasp the bulb socket, wiggle the socket back and
forth while pulling It up out of the nozzle housing. To
remove the old bulb, push It in toward the bulb socket
while turning counterclockwise, then remove.
3. Install the new bulb by pushing it in toward the
bulb socket and turning it clockwise. Use any stan­
dard bayonet base appliance bulb rated at 130 Volts/
15 Watts.
NOTE: Do not use a bulb rated over 130 Volts/
15 Watts. During extended use, heat from the bulb could overheat the surrounding plastic parts.
4. Reinsert the bulb socket into the nozzle housing by pushing it back down Into the slot.
Replace the lower plate as outlined in the REMOVING/INSTALLING THE LOWER PLATE section.
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