Kenmore 116.29219 Use & Care Manual page 4

Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, iniury to
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions
Induding the following:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this guide. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in brush
unexpectedly starting, causing
personal injury from moving parts
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before performing
maintenance.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock -
Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attentionisnecessary when used by or
near children.
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,
return it to a Sears Service Center.
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 vacuum cleaner over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do nol unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
De not handle plug or vacuum cleaner
with wet hands.
Do net put any objects into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce airflow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep
on floor.
Do nol use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids
(gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes,
etc.), or use in areas where they may
be present. The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
DO not use vacuum
cleaner
without dust
bag and//or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleansers 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 vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick
up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins,
paper clips, etc. They may damage
the vacuum cleaner or dust bag.
Do not operate vacuum cleaner without
the exhaust filter or exhaust filter door
in place.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do
not use when damaged, cut, or
punctured. Replace if cut or worn. Do
not pick up sharp objects.
Alwoys turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or
disconnecting either hose, Pet
HandiMate (if applicable), or nozzle.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord
reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when
rewinding.
You are responsible for making sure
that your vacuum cleaner is not used
by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Use & Care Guide
carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety
statements under warning and caution symbols.
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