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READTHISMANUAL for important safety,

assembly and operating instructions.

C_ 1ZAMJ_U_-437_355

------CONTENTS

WARRANTY .............................. 3

SERVICE ................................. 3

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS....... 4

PARTSAND FEATURES.................... 5

ASSEMBLY.............................. 6-7

ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY................. 7

USE ....................................... 8

How to Start ............................. 8

How to Select Proper Height for Cleaning ... 8

Attachments ............................ 9

Attachment Use Chart .................... 9

Vacuum Storage ........................ 10

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner is

intended only for household use. The cleaner should be stored in a dry, indoor area. Read this Owner's
Manual carefully forimportant use and safety information.

NARRANTY

VACUUM CARE ......................... 10

Bag Changing ....................... 1I-I 2

Motor SafetyFilterCleaning ............... 12

BeltChanging, BrushChanging

and BrushCleaning ................... 13-15

Cleaning Exteriorand Attachments ........15

LightBulb Changing ..................... 16

Clog Removal ........................... 17

Motor Protector ......................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 18

I

KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER

FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY

When used for private household purposes, if within
one year from the date of purchase, this vacuum

cleaner fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENTIN THE UNITEDSTATES,
and Sears will repair it free of charge.

This warranty gives you spedflc legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to

state.

SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., D1817 WA,

Hoffrnan Estates,IL 60179

If you need service or parts, visit your nearest Sears

Service Center or the Service Department located at
most Sears Retail Stores. They will be able to solve

your problem and supply any needed replacement
parts. Any service needed other than described in
this Owner's Manual should be done by a Sears
authorized service representative.

How to Order Repair Parts

When requesting service or ordering parts, have the
following information available:

I. Model number.

2. Serial number.

3. Description of problem.

4. Part number.

5. Name of part.
English Speaking:

To Call TollFree For Service:

To Call Toll Free For Parts:

Spanish Speaking:
To Call TollFree For Service:

To Call TollFree For Parts:

(I-800-4-REPAJR)
(I-800-473-7247)

(I-800-FON-PART)
(I-800-366-7278)

(I-800-626-5811)
(I-800-659-7084)

MPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

°

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your
WJcuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions including the following:

Read thismanual before assembling or using

yourvacuum cleaner.

Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual. Use only with Sears recommended

attachments.

To reduce the riskof electricalshock - Do not

use outdoorsoron 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 turncleaneroffbeforeunplugging.

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.
Unplugfrom outletwhen not inuseand before

servicing.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near

children.

Do nothandleplugorcleanerwithwet hands.

Do notput 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.

Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or
filters in place. Always change the dust bag
after vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,
powders and fine dust. These products clog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the

bag to burst. Failure to change bag 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 ordust bag.
Do not pick up anything that is burning 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 areas where they
may be present. The fumes from these

substances can create a fire hazard or
explosion.

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not
put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.

You are responsible for making sure that your

vacuum cleaner isnot used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your respon_'bilities.

Yourcleaner is intended only for household use. Thecleaner should be stored ina dry, indoor area.

_ Read thisOwner's Manual carefully forimportant use and safety information.

RTSAND FEATURES

UPRIGHTVACUUMCLEANER

It isimportant to know your vacuum cleaner parts
and features to assure itsproper and safe use.
Review these before usingyour cleaner.

COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIALNUMBERSHERE.
Copy this information from the bottom of the

vacuum cleaner into these spaces. Keep these
numbers for future reference. If you need service or

call with a question, have this information ready:

Holder

• Handle

Qulck
Release

Lower
Cord Hook

Handle
Screw

Cover
(SucUon Inlet)

116.

Model Number

O.

Sed_ Number

Wand

Dust Cover
Relume

Dusting
Brush

Belt

i InU.S,d_4_._'PSOnCanada #20-40096

On/Off

(Duet Bag Inaido)

DuM Beg

In Canada rJO-S0680

J In U.S. #2O-5O688

, Motor Safety

Filter (Inoida
Dust Cowr)

Foot Rest For
Handle Release

Headllghtand Lens

(SomeMode)

Bulb

I In U.S. r_240 IIn Canada #20-40600

Guard

Heigl_

Adlu_men¢

Lover

(Some Models)

Motor

Serial
Number
Label

Waming

Tool

w.nd_,(

(SomaModels)

Wand'_f_ (_

Dusting Brush .__

Brush(Some Models)

Combination-_

ATTACHMENTS

Tabs

J

Crevice Tool

S

-----ASSEMBLY

HANDLEASSEMBLY

Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sure you
have all the parts shown in PARTSAND FEATURES.

ElectrtoolShockHazard
Do not plugIntoelectrical supplyuntilassemblyIs

complete. Fallureto do socould resultIn electrical
shock orInjury.

Cord

Handle
Screw
and Hole

Handle
Screw

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Back Of

VacuumCl'nerll I

Remove the handle screw located justbelow the top
edge of the back of the vacuum. See illustration

above.
Position the handle so the cord hooks are toward the

back of the cleaner.
Insert the handle

into the opening at
the top of the

vacuum.

Align the handle
screw in the hole in

the handle and the
handle screw hole

in the back of the

vacuum.
Insert the handle

screw so it passes
through the back of

the vacuum into
the handle.

Begin to tighten the screw wfth your fingers. It may

be necessary to adjust the handle slightly.

6

Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw.

DO NOT overtlghten. Overtlghtenlngcould stripthe
screw holes.

DO NOT operate the cleaner without the screw In
place.

CORDASSEMBLY

Make sure the quick

release upper cord

hook isin the upright

position. Remove the

wire tie from the power
cord. Lock the cord

into place by forcing it
into the Iocldng notch
on the body of the

cord hook as shown.

Upper

Cord

"_ Locking I _'_
| Notch I

Wrap the power
cord around the

upper and
lower cord

hooks.

TTACHMENT

ASSEMBLY

TOASSEMBLEATTACHMENTS

After the handle has been assembled to
the body and the power cord has been

wrapped around the cord hooks, the
attachments can be assembled.

I. The wand can be attached tothe

hose by insertingthe smallend ofthe
wand intothe open end ofthe hose.

Be sureto alignthe tabson thewand with
the "J*slotsinthehose.Once the wand is
insertedintothe hose itshouldbe twistedto

the righttolockthe tabsintothe "J*slots.

2. The wand and hose can then be routed in front
of the handle and over the hose support.

3. The wand can then be placed over the end of
the short hose, twisting as you push down.

4. The second wand, without tabs, (some models) can be
placed in the holder in front of the wand with tabs and the
dusting brush or combination brush can be stored in the
wand or the holder, (some models).

H_

support

DuwUngBrush
(Some Models)

Short

5. The crevicetoolcan be slippeddown intothe holder
beside the wand.

TOSTART

PersonalInjuryand ProductDamage Hazard

• DO NOTuse outletsabove counter&Damage to
ItemsInsurroundIng area could occur.

• Usecare Inplugging Inthe vacuum. Thevacuum
shouldbe Inthe OFFposition.

6. With your left hand reach down and push the
On/Oft switch to the right. The cleaner will now start.

Quick Release

3.Once the cord is
removed, lockthe
cord intoplace by

forcingitintothe
lockingnotch on the

body ofthe cord
hook as shown.

4.Plugthe cord into

120 Voltoutletloca-

ted near the floor.

NOTE:To reduce the riskof electric shock, this
vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one blade is
wider than the other. Thisplug will fit in a polarized

outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the

outlet, reverse the plug. Ifitstilldoes not fit, contact a
qualified electridan to installthe proper outlet. Do

not change the plug in any way.

Handle Release

I.Turnthetop

cord hook down.

2. Pull the cord off

the hook.

Locldng
Notch

Powor

Cord

To shut the cleaner off reach down and push the
switch to the left. Raising the handle up will catch the

handle support spring and hold the handle in the

upright position.

WTOSELECT

PROPERHEIGHT

FORCLEANING

This cleaner has two heights in which the nozzle can

be set up oft the floor for the various surfaces you are

trying to clean.
The height adjust knob ison the nozzle over the light

lens. The settings are" HIGH and LOW.

To adjust the

height, grasp the
knob and move
it to the desired

setting.

Adjust cleaner
heights by
referring to the

chart below to
match the type

of surface to be

Height Adjust Knob

cleaned.

5. Place your foot on the pad at the left rear of the

cleaner and pull back on the handle until itreleases

from its upright position.

HIGH: medium to long pile.
LOW: short or medium pile.

Place unit in HIGH when using attachments to
prevent possible floor damage.

TTACHMENTS

TOUSEATTACHMENTS

Persor_lIr_uryHazard

DONOTplace handsor feet underneaththe unltwhen
Insertingthe hose. When uslngthe attachments, the
agitator begins rotating. Do not allow the cleaner to
remaln In Justone place for a perlod of time, as lhe

agltator may damage the floor surface. Avold
placlng the cleaner on fumlture, the frlnged area of

rugs, deep plle carpeting, or carpeted stalrs. The
Ideal posltionfor the cleaner when uslngattachments

Isfor the unltto be on a level area wlth the handle In
theFULLUPRIGHTposltion.

Place the cleaner on a fiat surface, and move the

height adjustment to HIGH.

The attachments will fit on the hose or the wand. In

addition the dusting brush or combination brush will

also fit on the crevice tool.

CAUTION

When uslng attachments, be careful not to

overextend the hose length when reachlng. Trylng
to reach beyond the hose reach could cause the
cleaner to tipover.

ON SOMEMODELS:

An extra wand, without tabs, is included. Thisextra
wand can be added to the wand with tabs for extra

reach. Insertwand and twist a quarter of a turn to
secure fit.

If the dusting brush or combination brush isbeing
used and more distance isneeded the crevice tool

can be added to the wand then the dusting brush or
combination brushcan be added to the crevice

tool. The combination brush can be converted to an
upholstery tool by sliding the brush out of the tool.

The hose and wand can be pulled off the short hose

by grasping the cuff and twisting while pulling up.

Dusting Brumh Brush

_3ome Models)

Combination

Brush (Some

Rod_)

TOSTOREATTACHMENTS

The attachments can be added to the hose if the
item to be cleaned is not far from the cleaner.

hose will expand.
NOTE:When cleaner isturned on, the hose will have

a tendency to collapse due to suction of the
cleaner.

If more reach is needed the wand can be attached
to the hose and the attachments can be added to
the wand.

Return the hose and wand to its position on the short
hose and the attachments to their holders.

TTACHMENT USECHART

A'I-rACHM ENT

CREVICE TOOL

I k--

DUSTING BRUSH

Furniture*

X

j'

Between

Cushions*

X

Drapes*

X

X

Stairs

x

X

Walls

x

X

Crevice Tool Wand

"Themotorprotectorby-pass
valvemay open when using

attachmentsorwhen cleaning
new carpet,due toreducedair

flowbytheattachments
themselvesorbynew carpet
fuzzfllllngthebag quickly.

COMBINATION
BRUSH

X

X

*Always clean attachments
before usingon fabrics.

Handle

Quick
Release

Cord Hook

Power

Cord

CUUMSTORAGE

Gather the cord
and wrap it loosely

around the upper
and lower cord
hooks.

Store the cleaner
in a dry, indoor

area, on the floor

with the handle

locked inthe

upright position.

ElectricalShockand PersonalInjuryHazard

Wrappingthe cord foo tightlyputssffesson the cord

and can cause cord damage. A damaged cord Is
an electrlcal shock hazard and could cause

personalInjuryor damage.

CUUMCARE

ALWAYS FOLLOW ALLSAFETY

PRECAUTIONS WHEN CLEANING AND

SERVICING THEVACUUM CLEANER.

ElectricalShockOr PersonalInJmyHazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or

cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result In
electrical shock or personal Injury from cleaner

suddan_start_g.

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CHANGING

TOREMOVEBAG:

Dumt Cover
Relea_

Unplug electncal
cord. Squeeze the

dust cover release
and pull forward

on the top of the
dust cover to

remove the cover.

NEVERREUSEA DUSTBAG. Very fine materials, such

as carpet frashener,face powder, fine dust,plaster,

soot, etc. can clog the bag and cause It to burst

before It Is full. Change bag more often when
vocuumlngthesemateflals.

Check the dirt tube
and the motor

safety filter.

If either is blocked,
check the

TROUBLESHOOTING

chart.

Lay cover
aside.

DuRt Bag
Cover

Grasp the dust

bag collar and
pull gently, carefully

removing the

dust bag.

Throw away the

used dust bag. DO
NOT muse.

TOREPLACEBAG:

DuM Bag

Insert the dust bag
onto the dirt tube

completely by
holding the bag

collar and pushing it
onto the dirt tube.

Fold the safety

seal tab on the

new dust bag
away from the

opening that fits
on the dirt tube.

NOTE:See PARTS
AND FEATURESfor

Dust Bag #.
Unfold the new

dust bag.

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