Kenmore 116.38412 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
When you remove the end caps, a
small metal washer on each end
may come off. DO NOT lose these
two metal washers.
TO CLEAN BRUSH:
NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency
high and to prevent damage to your vacu-
um, the brush assembly must be cleaned
every time the belt is changed.
The brush assembly must also be cleaned
according to the following schedule:
Vacuum Use Clean Brush
HEAVY -
(used daily)
MODERATE -
(used 2-3 times/week)
LIGHT -
(used 1 time/week)
Assembly
every week
every month
every 2 months
Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path
area or in the brush roller area.
Exploded View - Brush
Assembly
End Agitator Unit End
Cap Cap
,/ Carefully remove
the brush end
caps and remove
any string or
debris located on
the brush assem-
bly, brush sup-
ports, washers or
agitator shaft.
IMPORTANT
Replace the washers and the end caps°
See the exploded view for correct
assembly=
TO REPLACE BELT:
Make sure that the carpet/bare floor
selector is in the carpet position.
Loop the new belt on the motor shall
Belt
Floor Selector Shaft
Shaft
Belt
Groove
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
belt #.
Loop the end of the new belt on the brush
assembly.
Align the square extension on each end
cap with the slots in the frame of the
nozzle.
Nozzle -
Nozzle slot
Slot
NOTE: Care must be taken due to the
belt tension during reassembly.
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