_ _ Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, injury to persons or damage when using your carpet cleaner,
follow basic safety precautions including the following:
Use indoors only,
Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process. Do not immerse producL
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only, See "Grounding Instructions",
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets,
Do not use without tanks in place.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not pull on hose with carpet cleaner at top of stairs. Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs.
Use carpet cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by Sears, Roebuck and Co.; others may cause hazards.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge
Unplug carpet cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Unplug carpet cleaner before connecting the too!.
Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the carpet cleaner.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Sears Service Center.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow carpet cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
Do not point tools toward people or pets.
Use only commercially available Kenmore detergents intended for machine application. Do not use any type of wax with carpet cleaner.
Keep detergents and other cleaner out of childrens' reach.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this appliance.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the carpet cleaner, they may damage the machine.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts o body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are dry, Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry.
Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
Proper assembly and safe use of your carpet cleaner are your responsibilities. Your carpet cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual 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 hazards as fire, electric shock, burns and serious personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as moderate personal injury and/or property damage.
