Kenmore Sears 116 Owner's Manual page 3

NT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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 this manual before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual. Use only with Sears recommended
attachments.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area. Failure
to do so could result in electrical shock or
brush suddenly starting.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug, If
cleaner is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a Sears
Service Center/Department.
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
cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not handle plug or 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 _hat
may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings iand
moving parts.
Do not use cleaner without dust bag in
place. Always change the dust bag Offer
vacuuming carpet cleaners or fresheners,
powders and fine dust. These products Clog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the
bag to burst. Failure to change could
cause permanent damage to the cleaner.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp
hard objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc.
They may damage the cleaner or dust
bag.
Do not pick up anything that is burniqg or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning
fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use in a!eas
where they may be present. The fumes
from these substances can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
Use extra core when cleaning on stairs. Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor
You are responsible for making sure ihat
your vacuum cleaner is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.
Your cleaner is intended only for household use.
Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety instructions.