Safety Instructions - Kenmore 24195 - Magic Canister Vacuum Owner's Manual

WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions
including the following:
Readthis manualbefore assemblingor using
your vacuum cleaner.
Useyour cleaneronly asdescribedinthis
manual.Useonly withsuppliedattachments.
To reducethe risk of electricalshock- Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electricalsupply beforeservicing
or cleaningout brush area. Failureto do so
could result in electricalshock or brush
suddenlystarting.
Always turn cleaneroff beforeconnectingor
disconnectingthe hose.
Always turn cleaneroff beforeunplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold plug when rewindingonto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whipwhen rewinding.
Do not use with damagedcord or plug. If
cleaneris not working as it should, has been
dropped,damaged,left outdoors,or dropped
into water.
Do not pull or carry bycord, use cordas a
handle,closedoor on cord, or pullcordaround
sharpedgesor corners.Donot runcleanerover
cord. Keepcordawayfrom heatedsurfaces.
Do not leave cleanerwhen pluggedin. Unplug
fromoutlet whennot in use andbeforeservicing.
Do not allowto be usedasa toy. Closeattention
is necessarywhenusedbyor nearchildren.
Do not handle plug or cleanerwith wet hands.
Do not operate the cleanerwith a punctured
hose. Replaceif cut or worn. Avoid vacuuming
sharp objects.
Do not use with any openingblocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anythingthat may
reduceair flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing,fingers, andall parts
of body away from openings and movingparts.
Do not use cleaner withoutdust bagand/or
filters in place.
Always changethe dust bag after vacuuming
carpet cleanersor freshener, powdersand fine
dust.These productsclog the bag, reduce
airflow and can cause the bagto burst. Failure
to changebag could cause permanentdamage
to the cleaner.
Do not use the cleanerto pick up sharp hard
objects,small toys, pins, paper,etc. They may
damagethe cleaneror dust bag.
Donot pickup anything thatis burning or smoking,
suchas cigarettes, m atches, o r hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner
to pick up flammableor combustibleliquids
(gasoline,cleaningfluids, perfumes,etc.), or use
in areaswhere they may be present.Thefumes
from these substancescan createa fire hazard
or explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Donot
put on chairs,tables, etc. Keep on floor.
You are responsiblefor makingsure that your
vacuum cleaner is not used by anyoneunable
to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for
important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning
and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any
instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electrical
shock, burns and serious personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as
moderate personal injury and/or property damage.