Kenmore Power-Mate 1162561190 Owner's Manual page 3

TANT SAFETy' INSTRUCTIONS
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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 assembfing 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 eIectrical 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 connecting or
disconnecting the hose or POWER_MATE
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Always turn cleaner off before unplugging
Do hal 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 shoutd, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return It to a Sears Service
Center/Department
Do not pult or carry by cord, use cord as a
handfe, 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 piugged in, Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing
Do no! allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
Is necessary when used by or near children
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands,
Do not operate cleaner with a punctured hose.
The hose on some models contains electrical
wires° Replace If cut or worn_ Avoid picking up
sharp objects
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 use cleaner without dust bag!and or
filters In place° Afways 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 burst_ Failure to change bag coutd
cause permanent damage to the cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects, sma!l toys, plns_ paper, et¢_ 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 Ilqutds (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 cleanfng on sfalrs,Do not
put on chairs, tables, etc Keep on floor_
You are responsible for making sure that your
vacuum cleaner Isnot used by anyone unable
to operate It properly
SAVE THESEINSTRUCtiONS
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 important use and safety information.