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II11111 ] I II • [!l[ll ii I IjII _1111111 • I I'111 IIIIlll I!11 IIIIIII III ' IIIIII II III IIIIIII SEARS Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner 0 WNER'SMANUAL READ THIS MANUAL for important safety, assembly and operating instructions. C_) IZACR 1OUOO-4369556A...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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: Do not put any objects intoopenings. Read this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
AND FEATURES SELF-PROPELLED It is important to know your vacuum cleaner parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. UPRIGHTVACUUM CLEANER Review these before using your cleaner. COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERSHERE. Copy this information from the bottom of the vacuum cleaner into...
3.Check to see if the cleanerhas a bag installed (See page 10). NOTE:To reduce the risk o f electric shock,this vacuum cleanerhas a polarized plug, (one blade is This unit is fully assembled except for the power cord. wider than the other). T his plug will fit ina polarized outlet onlyone way.
FLOOR HEIGHT SETTING SELECTION A ND SETTING To select the bare floor seffing: Turnoff the cleaner. To select a pile height setting: Slide the heightadjustmentlever to the bare floor Turnoff the cleaner. Selecta pile heightsetting b y setting. tilting the cleaner back until t hefront wheels are NOTE: Self-Propel DRIVE will n ot work when "BARE lifted slightly offthe floor.
LEVEL SELECTION HANDLEMOUNTED ON/OFF SWITCHBODY MOUNTED (SOME MODELS) (SOME MODELS) To start the To staff the vacuum cleaner, vacuum cleaner, put the switch on slide the On/Off Switch to the ON the top of the body in the ON position. Use the position.
Align the tabs on the extension wand with the "J" hooks in the The attached hose end hose. Push the wand into the swivels 360 degrees to hose and twist to the right to make cleaning lock. easier in every direction.
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS: Remove dusting brush or upholstery tool. Snap into appropriate storage location. Remove crevice tool from the wand by twisting. Lay aside. Remove the extension wand from the hose. Twist the wand to the left and pull from the hose end. EXTENSION HOSE NOT INCLUDED IN ALL MODELS The stretch hose attached...
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TIPS Forbestcleaning results, keep the airflow p assage clear. Carpet edges. Occasionally, Guide either sideor the front of the no771ealong a check each of the baseboard. The full l engthbrusheshelp remove areas indicated trapped dirt a t carpet edges. for clogs. Stairs.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (SOME MODELS) Performance When the unit isrunning with normal air flow, the lines on the performance indicator are white. Red lines appear in the performance indicator whenever airflow becomes blocked. If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter and other possible clog locations shown on page 17.
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CHANGING TO REMOVE BAG: NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine materials, such as carpet fresheners, face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag and cause it to burst before it is full. Change bag more often when vacuuming these materials. Check the dirt tube and the motor safety filter.
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TO REPLACE BAG: Be sure Fold the safety seal tab on the new dust bag away bottom from the opening that fits on the dirt tube. dust bag is completely within bag DustBag cavity prior to replacing Bag_ Sea/Tab Cover the bag cover, Body...
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SAFETY FILTER CLEANING Check motor safety filter occasionally and clean when dirty. If the foam Motor Safety Filter Electrical Shock Hazard located at the Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safety base of the bag filter. Be sure the filter is dry and properly installed to cavity is diffy, prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock.
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__EXHAUST FIITER CLEANING Pressthe handle release pedal to Lift the foam filter to let the upper remove. Wash the Peda/ portion of the foam filter, rinse and cleaner lay back dry. against the floor. Do not clean in the dishwasher. Do not installwhile damp.
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CHANGINGAND BRUSHCLEANING ' Lift the base plate to Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard uncover the Disconnect electrical supply before servicing brush assembly cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in and belt. electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.
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TO REPLACE BELT: Loop the end of the new belt on the brush assembly. (NOTE: See page 2 for Belt #.) Remove anydirtor debris inthe belt pathareaor in the brushroller area. Exploded View - BrushAssembly Washer End Cap Belt Groove Agitator Unit Washer EndCap...
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To re-attach the base plate, insert the fourtabs into the fourslots a long the front edge of the base. Lower the base plateto its o riginal position. Left Latch Right" Latch Tab Locations Slide latches toward the center of the unit to secure. Base Plate Tab Reposition...
REMOVAL Close clean-out port cover firmly to insure seal. Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. Re-insert the hose into the opening on the lower body from which it was removed. Press firmly to assure connection. Clean-Out Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Port Cover...
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BULBCHANGING Lift the Protective Shield protective shield. To release the Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard light bulb, carefully push Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or the bulb in and cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner turn to the left.
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RUSH SERVICING Push out worn brushes and end brushes. Slide the new Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard brushes and end Disconnect electrical supply before servicing brushes into the cleaning the unit. Failure to do so can result in slots. Make sure electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner...
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EEEEEETRO UBL ESHOO TING Review this chaff to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. WARNING LL [o)!OJlI [o] PJ;l o]:111 = 1 'AI 1. Plug infirmly, pushOn/Off switch to ON. Cleaner won't run. Unplugged atwalloutlet. 2. Resetcircuit breaker or replace fuse Trippedcircuit breaker/blown fuse athouseholdservice panel.