Kenmore 116.31722 Owner's Manual page 6

Using a screw-
driver, tighten
the screw.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw in place.
CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release upper cord
hook is in the upright position, Remove the
wire tie from the power cord.
Lock Ihe cord Into
place by forcing it
into the locking
notch on the body of
the quick release
upper cord hook as
shown. This helps
keep the power cord
out from under the
vacuum cleaner agi-
tator,
Wrap the power cord around the upper
lower cord hooks and lock the power cot
plug onto the power cord.
Quick Release
Upper Cord
Hook
Lower
Cord
Hooks
IlK
HOW TO START
I/Quick Release
_" Upper Cord
Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side
and down to
release the
power cord.
Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
release upper cord hook. Check to be sure
the power cord is still locked into the lock in
the quick release upper cord hook.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug,
one blade is wider than the other.
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way.If the plug does not fit fully in th
outlet, reverse the plug. If it stilldoes not
contact a qualified technician to install th
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
way,
Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
:WARNING
ersonal Injury and Product Dama_
Hezerd
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in the
ON position. Personal injury or dan
age could result.
• DO NOT use outlets above coun-
ters. Damage to items in surroundin
area could occur.