Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 26823 - Progressive Bagless Canister Vacuum Use And Care Manual

I_1 WARNING:
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleane r, follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
Read this guide before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual.
Use onty with supplied attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out the brush area.
Failure to do so could result in injury from
electrical shock or the brush suddenly
starting.
Always turn cleaner off before connecting
or disconnecting the hose.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold ptug when rewinding cord onto cord
reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Do not use: with damaged cord or plug, if
vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors or dropped into water.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run cleaner over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Do not leave the cleaner unattended when
it is plugged in. Unplug it from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
Do not allow cleaner to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used by
or near children.
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet
hands.
Do not operate the cleaner with a
punctured hose.
Replace it if cut or worn.
Avoid vacuuming sharp objects.
Do not use when any openings are
blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair or
anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Do not use cleaner without Cyclone dust
bin in place or without HEPA filters
properly installed.
Always empty Cyclone dust bin after
vacuuming applied carpet cleaners or
fresheners, powders and fine dust.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc.
They may damage the cleaner.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable
or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning
fluids, perfumes, etc.) or use it in areas
where they may be present. The fumes
from these substances can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
Do not put the cleaner on chairs, tables,
etc. Keep the cleaner on the floor.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION S
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner
is intended only for household use. Read this Guide carefully for important use and safety
information. This Guide contains safety statements under warning and cautions 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.