KENMORE ELITE 116.21814 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado página 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, electrical shock, injury to
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
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 off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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, HandiMate 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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