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Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner .................... 2
Kenmore Vacuum CleanerWarranty ... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4-5
Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7
Power-Mate Jr.®Storage .............. 7
Operating Instructions ............... 8
How to Start ........................ 8
VacuumingTips ..................... 9
Suggested PileHeight Settings ........ 10
Attachments ....................... 10
Attachment Use Chart ............... 11
PerformanceFeatures ............. 11-12
HowYourVacuumCleaner Works ....... 13
Canister Care ...................... 13
Bag Changing ..................... 13
CleaningExteriorand Attachments ..... 14
Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 14
Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 15
Power-Mate" Care .................. 16
Belt Changingand AgitatorCleaning.. 16-17
LightBulbChanging ................. 17
AgitatorServicing ................... 18
Troubleshooting .................... 19
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. Back Cover
Please read thisguide. It will help you assemble and operateyour new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner in the safest and most effective way.
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-
um cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and yoursales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household
vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and
maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in
material or workmanship free of charge.
This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts
and become worn during normal use.
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179