Kenmore 116.23512 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Yoursafety is importantto us.Toreducethe risk of fire,electrical shock,injury
to personsor damagewhenusing your vacuumcleaner,follow basic safetypre-
cautions includingthe following:
Read this manual before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual, Use only with Sears recommended
attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electricalsupplybeforeservic-
ingor cleaningoutagitatorarea. Failureto
do socouldresultin electricalshockor
brush suddenlystarting.
Always turncleaneroffbeforeconnectin_
or disconnectingthe 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, use cord as a
handle, closedoor on cord, or pull cord
aroundsharpedges or corners. Do notrun
cleanerover cord.Keep cordawayfrom
heated surfaces.
Do not leavecleanerwhenplugged in.
Unplugfrom outlet whennot in use and
beforeservicing.
Do not allowto be used as a toy. Close
attentionis necessarywhen used byor
near children.
Do not handleplug or cleanerwithwet
hands.
Do not putanyobjectsintoopenings.
Do not operatethe cleanerwitha punc-
tured hose. The hose contains electrical
wires. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking
up sharp objects.
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 mov-
ing parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or
filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after vacuum-
ing 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 Kleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips,
etc. They may damage the cleaner or dust
bag.
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
they may 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 properly.
Do not operate without exhaust filter or
exhaust filter cover installed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assemblyandsafe use ofyour vacuumcleanerare your responsibilities. Yourcleaner
is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for importantuse and
safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols.
Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given. WARNING
statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury.CAU.
TION statements alert you to such hazards as personal iniurYand/or property dama,fle.
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