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 guide.
Use only with
Sears recommended
attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning
out
the agitator
area.
Failure to do so could result in the
agitator unexpectedly
starting, causing
personal injury from moving parts.
Do not leave vacuum
cleaner
when
plugged
in.
Unplug
from
outlet
when not
in use and before
performing
maintenance,
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 a damaged
cord
or plug.
If vacuum
cleaner
is not working
as it
should,
has been dropped,
damaged,
left
outdoors,
or dropped
in water,
return it to
a Sears Service
Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle,
close a 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 air flow.
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.
Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
floor.
Do not use vacuum
cleaner
to pick up
flammable
or combustible
liquids
(gasoline,
cleaning
fluid,
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
cup and/or
filters
in place.
Always
empty
the dust cup after
vacuuming
carpet
cleaners
or freshener,
powders,
and fine dust.
These products
clog the filters, reduce airflow
and can
cause damage
to the vacuum
cleaner.
Failure
to empty
the dust cup 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.
Unplug before connecting Pet Handi-
Mate.
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 Use & Care Guide carefully
for
important
use and safety
information.
This guide
contains
safety statements
under
warn-
ing and caution
symbols,
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