Safety Instructions - Sears Kenmore 1163491291 Owner's Manual

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:
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 electrical supply before servicing
or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or brush
suddenly starting.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling o n cord.To unplug,
graspthe plug, notthe cord.
Do not use with damaged
cord or plug. If
cleaner is not working as it should,has been
dropped, damaged, left o utdoors, ordropped
into water, return it to a Sears Service
Center/Department.
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
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outletwhen not in use and before
servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Do not handle plug or cleaner withwet hands.
Do not put any objects intoopenings.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
freeof dust,lint, hairand anythingthat may
reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving
parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag in place.
Always change the dust bag after vacuuming
carpet cleaners or fresheners, 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 cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects,small toys,pins,paper, etc. They may
damage the cleaner or dust bag.
Do not pick up anything that isburning or
smoking, such as cigarettes,matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids,
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.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.
Your cleaner is intended only for household use.
Read this Owner's Manual carefully for impoffant use and safety information.