-2-Page• Caution for AC Mains Lead (UK and Ireland only) ............................2• Important Safety Instructions for the User ........................................3• Cautions ............................................................................................3• Identification of main parts ................................................................4ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSA) How to attach the handle ............................................................5B) Mains lead ...................................................................................5PERFORMANCE FEATURESA) Motor protection system ..............................................................6B) Belt reset button...........................................................................6HOW TO OPERATE YOUR VACUUM CLEANERA) Mains lead ...................................................................................7B) Handle release.............................................................................7C) ON/OFF switch ............................................................................7D) Suggested pile height settings.....................................................8E) Vacuuming tips ............................................................................8F) Vacuum cleaner stabilizer................................................................. 9G) How to use the accessories ......................................................10H) How to install the hose ..............................................................10TABLE OF CONTENTSPageTOOLS ....................................................................11MAINTENANCE AND SERVICINGA) Vacuum cleaner storage..................................12B) Cleaning exterior .............................................12C) Dust bag replacement .....................................13D) Exhaust filter replacement ...................................14E) Secondary filter cleaning ................................14F) Clog removal ...................................................15G) Nozzle care......................................................16H) Belt changing and agitator cleaning ................16I) Agitator cleaning..............................................17J) When to replace the agitator ...........................17K) Replace belt.....................................................18L) Troubleshooting ...............................................19• Specifications......................................................20• Consumables / Accessories................................21• Disposal information ...........................................22FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLYThis 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 byASTA 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 SHOULDBE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICALSHOCK 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 : NeutralBrown : LiveAs the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the ter-minals 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 colouredBLACK.The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or colouredRED.Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with theletter E or the Earth SymbolHow 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.ASACAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD (UK and Ireland only)TYPE A TYPE B