Kenmore 116.23312 Owner's Manual page 3

Yoursafety is importantto us,To reducethe risk of fire, electrical shock, injury
to persons or damagewhen using your vacuumcleaner,
follow basic safety pre-
cautions including the following:
Read this manualbeforeassembling or
usingyourvacuumcleaner.
Use your cleaner onlyas described in this
manual. Use only withSears recommended
attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electrical supply before servic-
ing or cleaning out brush area. Failure to
do so could result in electrical shock or
brush suddenly starting.
Always turn cleaner off before connecting
or disconnecting the hose or Power-Mate ®.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplugby pullingon cord. To
unplug,graspthe plug, notthe cord.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allowplugto whipwhen rewinding.
Do not use withdamaged cord or plug. If
cleaner is notworkingas itshould,has
beendropped,damaged, left outdoors, o r
droppedintowater, returnit to a Sears
ServiceCenter.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, or pullcord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
_cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
beforeservicing.
Do not allowto be used as a toy. Close
attentionis necessarywhen usedby or
near children.
Do not handle plug or cleanerwith wet
hands.
Do not put any objectsintoopenings.
Do not operate the cleanerwith a punc-
tured hose. The hose contains electrical
wires. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking
up sharp objects.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may
reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and mov-
ing parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or
filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after vacuum-
ing carpet cleaners or freshener, powders
and fine dust. These products clog the bag,
reduce airflow and can cause the bag to
burst. Failure to change bag could cause
permanent damage to the _eaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips,
etc. They may damage the cleaner or dust
bag.
Do not pick up 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 flu-
ids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where
they may be present. The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuumcleaner is not usedby anyone
unable to operate it properly.
Do not operate without exhaust filter or
exhaust filter cover installed.
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 dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury. CAU
TION statements alert you to such dan,qers as personal iniurY and/or
property
damaqe.