Kenmore 116.21714 Use & Care Manual page 4

Read all instructions in the manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner
WARNING
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrlcal shock, injury to persons or
damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in
this manual. Use only with Sears
recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing
or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or brush
suddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
vacuum 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
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
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 airflow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Turn offall controls b efore unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
Do not use vacuum 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.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without 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 bag could cause permanent
damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner or dust bag.
Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the
exhaust filter or exhaust filter door in place.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use
when damaged, cut, or punctured. Replace if
cut or worn. Do not pick up sharp objects.
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable),
or nozzle.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do
not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
You are responsible for making sure that your
vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
vacuum cleaner is intended 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.
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