Kenmore ASPIRADORA 116.23512 Owner's Manual page 3

Yoursafety is importantto us.Toreduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury
to persons or damagewhen using your vacuumcleaner,follow basic safetypre-
cautions including the
following:
Read this manual before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual, Use only with Sears recommended
attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electricalsupplybeforeservic-
ing or cleaningout agitatorarea. Failureto
do so could resultin electricalshockor
brush suddenlystarting.
Always turn cleaneroff beforeconnectin_
or disconnecting the hose or Power-Mate.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
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
aroundsharpedges or corners. Do not run
cleanerover cord.Keep cord awayfrom
heated surfaces.
Do not leavecleanerwhen plugged in.
Unplugfrom outlet when not in use and
beforeservicing.
Do not allowto be used as a toy. Close
attentionis necessarywhen used by or
near children.
Do not handleplug or cleanerwith wet
hands.
Do not putany objectsintoopenings.
Do not operatethe 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 Kleaner.
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 vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
Do not operate without exhaust filter or
exhaust filter cover installed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assemblyand safe use of your vacuumcleanerare your responsibilities. Yourcleaner
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 hazards as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury. CAU.
TION statements alert you to such hazards as personal iniurY and/or property dama,fle.
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