Kenmore 401.39000 Use And Care Manual page 4

WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage
when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety
precautions including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL BEFORE
ASSEMBLING OR USING YOUR
VACUUM CLEANER.
Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces. Electrical shock could
OCCUr.
Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual.
Only use attachments designed for
this vacuum.
Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working as
it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a Sears or other
qualified service center for inspection.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
as handle, close a door on a cord,
or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
Do not leave appliance when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
Do not handle plug or
appliance 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 air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
Do not pick up anything that
is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without Dust Bin and
filters in place.
Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
Do not use to pick-up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be
present.
Keep the vacuum cleaner on the
floor. Do not use on stairs.
Do not use an extension cord with
this vacuum cleaner.
Store the vacuum cleaner indoors.
Put vacuum cleaner away after use
to prevent tripping accidents.