Kenmore Sears Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Manual page 18

Alwaysfollowall safetyprecautions w hen
cleaningandservicingthe vacuum
cleaner,
t
WARN,NG ..........
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in elec-
trical shock or personal injury from
cleaner suddenly starting.
If the cleaner does not seem to have ade-
quate suction, first check if the dust bag is
full or if a filter is clogged. See DUST BAG
CHANGING and FILTER CHANGING_
If the bag and filter areas are free of clogs,
check the hose area. Remove the lower end
of the stretch hose from the cleaner by
grasping the hose collar, twisting, and
pulling straight out.
Stretch
Hose in
and Out
Plug in the
vacuum and
turn it on,
Stretch the
hose to max-
imum length
and then
allow the
hose to
return to its
storage
length.
Re-insert the hose into the opening on the
lower body from which it was removed,
Press firmly to assure connection.
"Stretch
Hose
Hose
Collar
!
Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place hands or feet under-
neath the unit at any time. The agita-
tor will be revolving rapidly when
the vacuum is turned on and is in
the carpet setting.
If the bag and filter areas and the hose
areas are free of clogs, disconnect the hose
from the nozzle pipe and check the nozzle
pipe for clogging. Clean the agitator accord-
ing to the instructions in the AGITATOR
CLEANING section.
Return the cleaner to the upright position
before plugging into an electrical outlet.
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