Kenmore 116.34729 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
WARNING
Your saf=t-y 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:
Read all Instructions in this manual before
assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before ser-
vicing or cleaning out the brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury from moving parts.
Do not leave the vacuum cleaner when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not
in use and before servicing.
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 is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.
If vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to
a Sears Service Center.
Do not pull 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 plugorvacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
Do not put any objects into openings.
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 rest vacuum cleaner on steps. Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
floor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gaso-
line, 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 is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag and/or filters in place.
Always change the dust bag after vacu-
uming carpet cleaners or freshener, pow-
ders, and fine dust. These products clog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the
bag to burst. Failure to change the bag
promptly could cause permanent damage
to the vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner or dust bag.
Unplug before connecting Handi-mate Jr.
(if applicable). Keep hands away from bris-
tles when unit is on.
You are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by any-
one unable to operate it properly.
Do not extend the stretch hose, extension
hose or hose combination beyond its
reach. Doing so can cause the vacuum
cleaner to tip and may cause personal
injury or property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vac-
uum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for impor-
tant use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and
caution symbols.