Safety Instructions - Sears kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Manual

MPORTANT 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 electric 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
TM,
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging,
Do not unplug by putling 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/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 outlet when 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 ptug or cleaner with wet
hands.
Do not operate cleaner with a punctured
hose, The hose contains electrica! wires.
Replace if cul 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 withouJ dust bag and/or
filters in place. Always 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 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 is burning or
smoking, such as cigareffes, matches, or hot
ashes.
Do not use cleaner lo 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 important use and safety information.
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