Kenmore 116.31591 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Readall instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
WARNING:
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
precautions including the following:
Useyour vacuumcleaner onlyas
described in this guide. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicingor cleaning out the brush area.
Failure to do so could result inthe brush
unexpectedly starting, causing personal
injuryfrom 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 isnecessary when used by or
near children.
Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.
If vacuum cleaner isnot working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped inwater, return it to
a Sears Service Center.
Do notpull 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 intoopenings.
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 usevacuum 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 isburning or
smoking,such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not usevacuum cleaner without dust
bin and/or filters in place.
Always empty the dust bin 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 bin could cause
permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner.
Do not usethe vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner or dust bin.
Youare responsible for making surethat
your vacuum cleaner isnot usedby 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
warning and caution symbols.
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