Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 116.28614 Owner's Manual

Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner,
WARNI G
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons or damage when usin 9 your vacuum cleaner, follow basic
safe_y precautions including the following:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual° Use only with
Sears recommended attachments,.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or brush suddenly starting_
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged ino Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not alfow to be used as a toy Close
attention is necessary 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 not unplug by puliing on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
Do not 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 not use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluids, perfumes, etco), 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 andlor fillers in place,,
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,
powders and fine dust. These products clog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the
bag to bursL 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
(If applicable)_
The hose contains electrical wires Do not
use when damaged, cut, or punctured_
Replace if cut or worn. Do not pick up
sharp objects.
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, HandFMate Jr,® (if applicable),
or nozzle
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reelo
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 TH E iNSTRUCTiONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.
Your vacuum cleaner is intended 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°
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