Kenmore 116.22822 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
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 pre-
cautions including the following:
Read thismanualbeforeassemblingor
usingyourvacuumcleaner,
Use yourcleaneronlyas describedinthis
manual.Use onlywithSears recommended
attachments.
To reducethe riskof electricalshock- Do
not use outdoorsor on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electrical supply before servic-
ing or cleaning out brush area. Failure to
do so could result in electrical shock or
brush suddenly starting.
Always turn cleaner off before connecting
or disconnecting the hose or Power-Mate".
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
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,usecord as a
handle, closedoor on cord,or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
cleaner over cord. Keep cord awayfrom
heated surfaces.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not handle plugor cleanerwithwet
hands.
Do not put any objects into openings.
SAVE THESE
Do not operate the cleaner with a punc-
tured hose. The hosecontainselectrical
wires. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking
up sharpobjects.
Do not use withanyopeningblocked; keep
free ofdust, lint, hairand anythingthatmay
reduceair flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and mov-
ing parts.
Do not use cleanerwithoutdust bin and/or
filters in place.
Always empty the dust bin aftervacuuming
carpet cleaners or freshener, powdersand
fine dust. ' '_
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips,
etc. They may damage the cleaner.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning flu-
ids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where
theymay be present. The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it pmpedy.
NSTRUCTIONS
Properassemblyand safe useofyourvacuumcleanerare yourresponsibUities.Yourcleaner
is intendedonlyfor householduse.Read thisOwner's Manualcarefully for importantuse and
safety information. This guidecontainssafety statementsunderwarningand caution symbols.
Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given.WARNING
statementsalert you to such hazards as fire, electrical shock,,burnsand personal injury.
CAUTION statementsalert you to such hazards as personal Injury and/or property damage.
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