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...year from state to state. Date of purchase, and includes only private household vacuum cleaner use. Before UsingYour New Vacuum Cleaner 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty Important Safety Instructions ......... You will repair any defects in the safest ...Instructions 6-7 Operating Instructions 8 How to Start 8 Vacuuming Tips 9 Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 10 Attachments 10 Attachment Use Table 11 Performance Features 11-12 How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ....... 12 Canister Care 13 Bag Changing 13 Cleaning Exterior and Attachments...
...year from state to state. Date of purchase, and includes only private household vacuum cleaner use. Before UsingYour New Vacuum Cleaner 2 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty Important Safety Instructions ......... You will repair any defects in the safest ...Instructions 6-7 Operating Instructions 8 How to Start 8 Vacuuming Tips 9 Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 10 Attachments 10 Attachment Use Table 11 Performance Features 11-12 How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ....... 12 Canister Care 13 Bag Changing 13 Cleaning Exterior and Attachments...
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...handle, close door on wet surfaces. Keep cord away from openings and moving parts. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with Sears recommended attachments. Do not use vacuum cleaner without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter door in . These products clog the bag, reduce airflow and can .../or filters in use and before unplugging. The hose contains electrical wires. Replace if cut , or punctured. Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing or cleaning out brush area. Do not allow to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline cleaning f u ds, perfumes...
...handle, close door on wet surfaces. Keep cord away from openings and moving parts. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with Sears recommended attachments. Do not use vacuum cleaner without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter door in . These products clog the bag, reduce airflow and can .../or filters in use and before unplugging. The hose contains electrical wires. Replace if cut , or punctured. Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing or cleaning out brush area. Do not allow to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline cleaning f u ds, perfumes...
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Review these before using your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to know your vacuum cleaner. Item Headlight Bulb Belt Part No. In U.S. 20-5240 20-5201 Part No. In Canada 20-40600 20-40979 POWER-MATE® Cord _ or "-- Handle Quick Release Wand Upper Wand Cord Holder-- ,. Power Cord Belt f Cord Pile Height PedaJP°wer'Mate / Model/Serial Numbers (On Bottom) 4 (Not Shown) =rotector Reset Button It is important to assure its proper and safe use.
Review these before using your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to know your vacuum cleaner. Item Headlight Bulb Belt Part No. In U.S. 20-5240 20-5201 Part No. In Canada 20-40600 20-40979 POWER-MATE® Cord _ or "-- Handle Quick Release Wand Upper Wand Cord Holder-- ,. Power Cord Belt f Cord Pile Height PedaJP°wer'Mate / Model/Serial Numbers (On Bottom) 4 (Not Shown) =rotector Reset Button It is important to assure its proper and safe use.
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...that you to such dangers as shown. II kWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard DO NOT plug into cord holder on the cover of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner. Connect PowerMate ®plug and cord as personal injury and/or property damage. Failure to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions... given. DO NOT Area force. Please pay special attention to do so could result in electrical shock or injury, Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST on wand swivel. WARNING statements alert you have received all the components of the separate REPAIR PARTS LIST.
...that you to such dangers as shown. II kWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard DO NOT plug into cord holder on the cover of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner. Connect PowerMate ®plug and cord as personal injury and/or property damage. Failure to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions... given. DO NOT Area force. Please pay special attention to do so could result in electrical shock or injury, Before assembling vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST on wand swivel. WARNING statements alert you have received all the components of the separate REPAIR PARTS LIST.
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...delicate carpets may occur. 5. I FLOOR I CARPE" DO NOT use outlets above counters. Pull cord out of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug; Toturn vacuum cleaner on, step on the ON/OFF switch. 7, To turn on the indicator. Keep children away and provide a clear path when ... it to items in surrounding area could result. NOTE: To reduce the risk of canister to prevent carpet damage. Lower wand from grip. Damage to carpet may require that they be vacuumed with the Power-Mate ® agitator turned off, to desired length. 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
...delicate carpets may occur. 5. I FLOOR I CARPE" DO NOT use outlets above counters. Pull cord out of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug; Toturn vacuum cleaner on, step on the ON/OFF switch. 7, To turn on the indicator. Keep children away and provide a clear path when ... it to items in surrounding area could result. NOTE: To reduce the risk of canister to prevent carpet damage. Lower wand from grip. Damage to carpet may require that they be vacuumed with the Power-Mate ® agitator turned off, to desired length. 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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... area use the handle grip on the hose to move the vacuum cleaner to the cord or plug, personal injury or property damage could result. Check hose for cleaning in one stair to turn without moving the canister. d IbWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damagt Hazard DO NOT run... over easily. For best cleaning results, fully close the suction control. WARNING CAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not pull on the canister to move the canister from you and pulled straight back. Suggested sweeping pattern. This is damage to a new location for clogs. NOTE: Fast, jerky...
... area use the handle grip on the hose to move the vacuum cleaner to the cord or plug, personal injury or property damage could result. Check hose for cleaning in one stair to turn without moving the canister. d IbWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damagt Hazard DO NOT run... over easily. For best cleaning results, fully close the suction control. WARNING CAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not pull on the canister to move the canister from you and pulled straight back. Suggested sweeping pattern. This is damage to a new location for clogs. NOTE: Fast, jerky...
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...make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets, and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from holders. 3. LO - CAUTION DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is attached, turn wands until lock i button disappears, then pull wands out of Power-Mate ...®. 4. This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts. Quick Release--_ 1. Mate ®with foot and turn vacuum cleaner off . See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE. 10 MED - Most carpets and bare floors. ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE: If the Power-Mate ® is ...
...make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets, and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from holders. 3. LO - CAUTION DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is attached, turn wands until lock i button disappears, then pull wands out of Power-Mate ...®. 4. This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts. Quick Release--_ 1. Mate ®with foot and turn vacuum cleaner off . See ATTACHMENT USE TABLE. 10 MED - Most carpets and bare floors. ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE NOTE: If the Power-Mate ® is ...
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... has built-in FLOOR position. *** Some models; If the agitator slows down or stops, the overload protector shuts off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press overload protector reset button. To correct problem: Turn off the Power-Mate ®. CLEANING AREA ATTACHMENT Between...dirt trapped at carpet edges. The canister motor will continue to change the vacuum Suction Suction cleaner suction for upholsteries and carpets. 11 SUCTION CONTROL The suction control allows you to run. If the problem persists, have the vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other ...
... has built-in FLOOR position. *** Some models; If the agitator slows down or stops, the overload protector shuts off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press overload protector reset button. To correct problem: Turn off the Power-Mate ®. CLEANING AREA ATTACHMENT Between...dirt trapped at carpet edges. The canister motor will continue to change the vacuum Suction Suction cleaner suction for upholsteries and carpets. 11 SUCTION CONTROL The suction control allows you to run. If the problem persists, have the vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other ...
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... bag lets the air pass through the airflow passages. To correct problem: Turn the vacuum cleaner off automatically. Check for clogs. //_% ,_/'y /F//j_ Unplug from the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to the dust bag through , while it traps...results, keep ._,_" /j the airflow passage open. Check the starred areas occasionally for and remove clogs, if necessary. THERMAL PROTECTOR This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off and unplug the power cord from outlet...
... bag lets the air pass through the airflow passages. To correct problem: Turn the vacuum cleaner off automatically. Check for clogs. //_% ,_/'y /F//j_ Unplug from the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to the dust bag through , while it traps...results, keep ._,_" /j the airflow passage open. Check the starred areas occasionally for and remove clogs, if necessary. THERMAL PROTECTOR This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off and unplug the power cord from outlet...
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...the cardboard when installing the bag into p?sition and the holes align. Unplug cord from canister. 3. Pull bag out of vacuum cleaner and attachments. Plug cord intowall outlet. Change bag more often when vacuuming these materials. 1. DO NOT drip water on other surfaces until they are washed. ... water, then wrung dry. Attachments used on vacuum cleaner. 2. Disengage cardboard tab from wall outlet. The red bag mount will prevent the hood from closing until the cardboard tab locks into the bag mount slots. 8. Close and latch canister hood. 10. Pull hood release out and ...
...the cardboard when installing the bag into p?sition and the holes align. Unplug cord from canister. 3. Pull bag out of vacuum cleaner and attachments. Plug cord intowall outlet. Change bag more often when vacuuming these materials. 1. DO NOT drip water on other surfaces until they are washed. ... water, then wrung dry. Attachments used on vacuum cleaner. 2. Disengage cardboard tab from wall outlet. The red bag mount will prevent the hood from closing until the cardboard tab locks into the bag mount slots. 8. Close and latch canister hood. 10. Pull hood release out and ...
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...The HEPA filter must be replaced when dirty, it should be washed as outlined in the canister. Pull out and up on use conditions. Tab Slot 14 Exhaust 4. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the motor safety filter. Remove the bag as it back into the slot in the...dirty. Reinstall the exhaust filter cover by sliding it will lose its dust trapping ability. IbWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from the canister and lay aside. 3. Place the new filter into place. MOTOR SAFETY FILTER ELECTROSTATIC This filter must be washed as it fits completely ...
...The HEPA filter must be replaced when dirty, it should be washed as outlined in the canister. Pull out and up on use conditions. Tab Slot 14 Exhaust 4. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the motor safety filter. Remove the bag as it back into the slot in the...dirty. Reinstall the exhaust filter cover by sliding it will lose its dust trapping ability. IbWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from the canister and lay aside. 3. Place the new filter into place. MOTOR SAFETY FILTER ELECTROSTATIC This filter must be washed as it fits completely ...
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... from the Power-Mate ® base. Check and clean end cap areas. See AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for picture of agitator cover and rotate forward to the vacuum cleaner. TO REMOVE BELT ._ M1.aTtuer®n uPposwideerdown. 2, Unscrew the two cover screws. )_ (2) Power-Mate ® 3. Depress tabs on rear of complete agitator ...Lift agitator assembly out and remove worn belt. WARNING I Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to release from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel.
... from the Power-Mate ® base. Check and clean end cap areas. See AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for picture of agitator cover and rotate forward to the vacuum cleaner. TO REMOVE BELT ._ M1.aTtuer®n uPposwideerdown. 2, Unscrew the two cover screws. )_ (2) Power-Mate ® 3. Depress tabs on rear of complete agitator ...Lift agitator assembly out and remove worn belt. WARNING I Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to release from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel.
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... or in the Power-Mate ® agitator and end cap areas. Rotate cover back. The agitator must also be cleaned according to your vacuum cleaner, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is chanqed. TO CLEAN AGITATOR: NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and ...to prevent damage to the following schedule: Vacuum Cleaner Use Clean Aaitator HEAVY (used daily) every week MODERATE (used 2-3 times/week) every month LIGHT (used 1 time/week) every 2 months IMPORTANT...
... or in the Power-Mate ® agitator and end cap areas. Rotate cover back. The agitator must also be cleaned according to your vacuum cleaner, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is chanqed. TO CLEAN AGITATOR: NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and ...to prevent damage to the following schedule: Vacuum Cleaner Use Clean Aaitator HEAVY (used daily) every week MODERATE (used 2-3 times/week) every month LIGHT (used 1 time/week) every 2 months IMPORTANT...
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...belt" in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING section. wtoisree,mtohveen. Reinstall Power-Mate ® cover as shown in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting, i i TO CHECK BRUSHES ._r l__.are When brushes worn to I 3. 1. Push In And Turn 2. IbWARNING Electrical Shock ...® cover. Remove Power-Mate ® cover as shown in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING. forming maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Replace agitator assembly. 3. Bulb must not be higher than 15 Watts(130 Volts). 4. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Bulb number.
...belt" in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING section. wtoisree,mtohveen. Reinstall Power-Mate ® cover as shown in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting, i i TO CHECK BRUSHES ._r l__.are When brushes worn to I 3. 1. Push In And Turn 2. IbWARNING Electrical Shock ...® cover. Remove Power-Mate ® cover as shown in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING. forming maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Replace agitator assembly. 3. Bulb must not be higher than 15 Watts(130 Volts). 4. NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Bulb number.
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... cord. 2. See VACUUMINGTIPS. 18 Change agitator. 8 & 9. See BELTCHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING, 10. Vacuum cleaner picks up , 1. Open suction control. Canister hood open. 1, Change bag. 2, Clear airflow passages. 3. Adjust setting. 2. Unpluggedat wall outlet. 2. ...Plug in hose. 7, Worn Power-Mate"agitator. 8. Vacuum cleaner starts but cuts off, 1. Tripped overload protector in canister. 1. Wornor broken belt. 3. Light won't work, Cord won 't start. 1. Vacuum cleaner leaves marks on carpet. 1. Worn or broken belt. 9. Replacehose. 7....
... cord. 2. See VACUUMINGTIPS. 18 Change agitator. 8 & 9. See BELTCHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING, 10. Vacuum cleaner picks up , 1. Open suction control. Canister hood open. 1, Change bag. 2, Clear airflow passages. 3. Adjust setting. 2. Unpluggedat wall outlet. 2. ...Plug in hose. 7, Worn Power-Mate"agitator. 8. Vacuum cleaner starts but cuts off, 1. Tripped overload protector in canister. 1. Wornor broken belt. 3. Light won't work, Cord won 't start. 1. Vacuum cleaner leaves marks on carpet. 1. Worn or broken belt. 9. Replacehose. 7....