kWARNING
Your safety 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 recommend- ed attachments.
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Failure to do so could result in the brush unexpectedly starting, causing personal injury from moving parts.
Do not leave 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 atten- tion is necessary when used by or near chil- dren.
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 handleplug or vacuum 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.
Usa extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flamma- ble or combustibleliquids (gasoline, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes from these
substances can create a fire hazard or explo- sion.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust bin and/or filters in place.
Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming car- pet c_eanersor f_eshenar,powders, and fine dust. These products clog the filters, reduce airflow and can cause damage to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to clean the dust bin could cause perma- nent 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 bin.
Unplug before connecting
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You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuum cleaner is intended 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.
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