Kenmore 116.31100 Use & Care Manual page 9

_CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, \,
DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is
on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can
cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Always turn off
and unplug from electrical outlet before servicing.
Use caution when operating near children.
POWER CORD
1. Turn the quick
release upper
cord hook to
either side and
down to release
the power cord.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the
other).
The plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
technician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
2. Detach the Lock •
power cord plug Notch__. j
from the power
cord and pull the Power
quick release
upper cord hook.
3. Be sure the power cord is locked into
the locking notch of the upper cord hook.
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the floor.
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_WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
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5. To store cord, turn upper cord hook to
the up position, then wrap cord loosely
around quick release cord hook and
carrying handte.
_WARNING
Electrical 5hock And Personal injury
Hazard
Wrapping the cord too lightly puts stress
on the cord and can cause cord damage.
A damaged cord is an electrical shock
hazard and could cause personal injury
or damage.