Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. 10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. 11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. 12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place. 13. Turn off all controls before unplugging. 14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. 15. Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present._ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 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. -4- PARTS IDENTIFICATION Hose Holder Hose Wands Dust Cover (Dust Bag Inside) Secondary Filter (Inside Motor Dust Cover) Protector Foot Rest For Handle Release Nozzle Power Cord Dusting Brush FEATURE CHART (PANASONIC UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER) ^ 4.FEATURES Model POWER HEADLIGHT CORD LENGTH FEET TOOLS -ON- BOARD MC-V53S5 120 V. AC(60Hz) 12.0 Amps Yes 25 Yes TO ASSEMBLE CLEANER A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not plug Into electrical supply until assembly Is complete. To do so could result In electrical shock or Injury. ATTACHING HANDLE TO VACUUM CLEANER The vacuum cleaner main body and handle are packed separately. 1. The handle screw has been Installed for shipping purposes. Please remove the screw before inserting the handle, insert the handle as shown in the illustration. Ensure that the cord hooks are on the back side of the handle before inserting. 2. Line up the small hole in the handle with the small hole in the vacuum cleaner and insert the screw that you have removed. Use a screwdriver to assure the screw is tightened Handle securely. Serew 3. There is a recessed area between the upper cord hook base and the handle that is designed to secure the cord during vacuuming. Always push the power cord down in this recessed area to help keep the cord from hanging near the nozzle and being damaged. 4. Loosely wrap the cord around both cord hooks. Secure the plug head to the cord by pushing the cord into the retainers on the plug head. USING THE CORD HOOK 1. The upper cord hook has a quick-release action. To L, release the cord, rotate the \ hook downward and the ^ 1 complete power cord will drop off the hook for W5Zh immediate use. ||J Cord Hook (r 2. Do not unplug the power cord by A-/ pulling on the cord. Grasp the J f plug head and pull to unplug / / the vacuum cleaner. \w\ Return the hook to the upright ^fjj /7£k position before attempting to //n\ rewind the cord. XLIU I M -6- ATTACHMENT (Tools-on-Board) ASSEMBLY CAUTION Do not get the power cord caught under the agitator when using the vacuum or attachments. The attachments should be conveniently positioned on the side of the cleaner for easy access. Assemble the hose and attachments to the cleaner as follows: Place the hose on the hose holder in front of the handle. Grasp the end of the hose and push it down over the wand, twisting as you push down. Place the wand in the middle slot of the tool holder, twisting and pushing down over the short hose to assure a good connection. Place the other extension wand into the front of the tool holder. Store the dusting brush in the end of the extension wand. Place the crevice tool into the rear slot of the tool holder. Refer to the illustration in the Parts Identification section for correct attachment storage. ATTACHMENTS Wanda (2) Dusting—► Brush Cravfce Tool A SPECIAL FEATURES OF CLEANER AUTOMATIC SELF ADJUSTING RUG NOZZLE Your Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner is designed with an automatic self adjusting rug nozzle. No manual adjustments are required. The height of the rug nozzle is instantly and automatically adjusted to any carpet pile height. This self adjusting feature allows the rug nozzle to float evenly / over all carpet pile surfaces. / Pivot Point / Á Deep Pile Carpet .. ..........- s'-»«- EDGE CLEANING FEATURE The edge cleaning feature provides for improved cleaning of carpets near walls and furniture. *8- TO OPERATE CLEANER A CAUTION Do not use outlets above counters Damage to items in the surrounding areas could occur. Be sure the switch is in the off position while plugging the cord in POWER CORD NOTE To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other) This plug will fit in a polanzed outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY ON/OFF SWITCH 1 Plug the power cord into a 120V outlet 2 To start the vacuum cleaner, push the switch on the top of the dust compartment to the...