Kenmore 116.22812 E CAUTION, i, To Clean Agitator, Turn Power, Mate upside, down, Unscrew the

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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 AGITATOR:

NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- um, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is chancle&

The agitator must also be cleaned accord- ing to the following schedule:

Vacuum	Use		Clean	Agitator
HEAVY	-		every	week
(used	daily)
MODERATE		-	every month
(used	2-3	times/week)
LIGHT	-		every	2 months
(used	1 time/week)

Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path area or in the brush roller area.

i	1. Turn Power-
	Mate® upside
	down.
	2. Unscrew the
	two (2) Power-
	Mate® cover
	screws,

3.Turn Power- Mate _ right

side up, Press handle release

pedal and lower the

swivel, Lift rear latches up.

4, To remove cover,

grasp the sides and pull out.

Carefully remove any string or debris located on the agitator, end caps, wash- ers or agitator shaft.

IMPORTANT

washers and

the end caps. See the explod- ed view for cor- rectReplace the

assembly.

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet, Check and remove hair, string and lint build- up frequently in the Power-Mate ® agitator and end cap areas, if build-up becomes excessive, disconnect Power-Mate ® from wand and follow the steps below.

5.Depress tabs on rear of

agitator cover and rotate forward to release from the Power-Mate ® base.

End Cap

7.Slide end caps off to check and clean

end cap areas. See

AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for picture of complete agitator assembly.

Tabs

Agitator

Cover

6.Lift agitator assembly out and remove worn belt.

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End Cap

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