Panasonic MC-V6970 - Manual (Page 14)

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WARNING
Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard.
When the lower plate la removed for any reason, before reinstalling, be sure
that all electrical wires are routed in a manner that prevents them from coming into
contact mth the lower plate, lower plate screws, or any moving parts. Be sure
the wires are not pinched in any way when the lower plate is reinstalled.
REMOVlNG/INSTALyNG THE LOWER PLATE
Three
Screws.
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.
Lower
Always place paper under nozzle anytime the lower
Plate
plate is removed to protect the floor surface.
To Remove Lower Plate.
Start by placing the handle in the low position. (See
the Handle Adjustments section.) Turn the vacuum
cleaner over, exposing the underside. Release the
lower plate by removing the three (3) screws that secure
the tower plate. Then remove the tower plate. Brush or
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 end of the nozzle housing. Then
press the lower plate into place and fasten it by replacing the three (3) lower plate 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 it if necessary.
'REPiACING'THEliEADLIGHTIBULB
1. Remove the lower plate using the procedure
in the Remowng/lnstalling 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 standard bayonet base appliance bulb
rated at 15 Watts.
Caution: Do not use a bulb rated over
15W. During extended use, heat from the
bulb could overheat 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 Removin^lnstailing the Lower Plate section.