Sears L0711256 Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured, Sharp objects, Suddenly starting

Yoursafety 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 precau- tions including the following:

Read this manual before assemblingor	Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured
using yourvacuumcleaner.	hose. The hose contains electrical wires.
Use your cleaner only as described in this	Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up
	sharp objects.
manual. Use only with Sears recommended
attachments.	Do not put any objects into openings.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do	Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
	free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may
Disconnect electrical supply before servic-	reduce air flow.
ing or cleaning out brush area. Faiture to do	Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,			and all
so could result in electrical shock or brush	parts of body away from openings and mov-
suddenly starting.
	ing parts.
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or	Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or
disconnecting the hose or POWER-MATETM.
	filters in place.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.	Always change the dust bag after vacuum-
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,	ing	carpet cleaners	or freshener,	powders
grasp the plug, not the cord.	and	fine dust. These	products clog the bag,
Hold plug when rewinding onto cordreel,	reduce airflow and can cause the bag to
	burst. Failure to change bag could cause
Do not allow plugto whip when rewinding.
	permanent damage to the cleaner.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
	Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard
cleaner is not working as it should, has been
	objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc. They
dropped, damaged, Left outdoors, or dropped
	may damage the cleaner or dust bag.
into water, return it to a Sears Service
Center/Department.	Do not pick up anything that is burning or
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a	smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
	ashes.
handle, close door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run	Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
	combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids,
heated surfaces.
	perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.	may be present. The fumes from			these sub-
Unplug from outlet when not in use and	stances can create		a fire hazard	or explo-
before servicing.	sion.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close	Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.Do
attention is necessary when used by or near	not put on chairs,tables, etc. Keep on floor.
children.	You are responsible for making sure that
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet	your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
hands.	unable to operate it properly.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.Your cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Owner'sManual carefully for important use 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 dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns and personal injury. CAU- TION statements alert you to such dangers as personal injury and/or property damage.

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