ElectricalShock Or PersonalInjury Hazard

Disconnectelectricalsupply before servicing or cleaningthe unit. Failureto do so could result In elec-

trical shock or personalinjury from cleanersuddenly starting.

TO CHECK BRUSH:

When brushes are worn to the level of the base

support bars, replace the brushes.

Base Support Bars

TO REPLACE BRUSH:

1.Remove POWER-MATE:" cover, belt and

brush assembly. See 'q-oremovebelt" in

BELT CHANGING AND BRUSH CLEANING.

2.Remove brush supports, washers, screws, end brush, brush sprocket pieces from ends of brush assembly.

Washer

 

Brush

 

Support

Beater Bar

 

Brushes

 

Brush Dowel

3. Push out worn brushes. If the beater bar is chipped or gouged, replace it.

4.Slide new

beater bar and brushes into slots.

NOTE: New brushes and

beater bar may be easier to install if they are soaked in warm water for a few minutes.

Dry thoroughly before installing.

5.Reassemble brush assembly. To line up screw holes in dowel, sprocket and end brush, be sure beater bar portion of end brush lines up with beater bar on brush dowel.

6.Replace belt, brush assembly, POWER- MATE TM cover, light bulb and light cover. See "To replace belt" in BELT CHANGING AND BRUSH CLEANING.

Brush

Sprocket

Flange

Brush

Sprocket

End

Brush Brush

Support

Screw

Screw

Washer

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Sears L0711256 owner manual To Check Brush, To Replace Brush