HOSE
To install: Line up
the hose latch tab
with the notch in
the canister hood,
and insert hose
into canister until
it snaps into place.
IMPORTANT:
Push hose firmly into the canister until the
hose latch tab snaps into place. The
vacuum cleaner will not operate until hose
is fully connected.
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.
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• ALWAYS turn off the vacuum cleaner
before unplugging.
• The cord moves rapidly when
rewinding. Keep children away and
provide a clear path when rewinding the
cord to prevent personal injury.
• DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in surrounding
area could occur.
• When any abnormality/failure occurs, stop
using the product immediately and discon-
nect the power plug.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO START
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To remove: Do not open hood before
removing hose. With hood closed, press the
hose latch tab in to release and remove hose.
CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood.
2. Check to see that the dust bag isproperly
installed. See BAG CHANGING (page 16)
for instructions.
3. Check to see that the motor safety filteris
properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CLEANING (page 17) for instructions.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug;
one blade is wider than the other. This 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 electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT run over power cord with
PowerMate
. Personal injury or
®
product damage could result.
• DO NOT pull plug from wall by the
power cord. If there is damage to the
cord or plug, personal injury or property
damage could result.