Kenmore 116.32712, 116.30712, 116.38512, 116.38613, 116.38812 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Vacuum Cleaner
Model 116.32712
116.30712
116.38512
116.38612
116.38613
116.38812
116.38912
116.39512
116.39612
116.39712
CAUTION: Read and followall
safety and operating
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
PartT No.COIZAMD40UE_O-8175048 Printed in U,S.A.
Before UsingYour NewVacuum ..... 2
KenmoreVacuum Cleaner Warranty . 2
Important Safety Instructions ........ 3
Parts and Features ................. 4
Assembly instructions ............. 5-6
Operating Instructions ............. 6
Pile Height Selection and Setlfng ...... 7
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ........... 7
Releasing the Handle ............... 8
ON/OFF Switch .................... 8
Atiachments ...................... 8+!0
Attachment Use Chart ............ 10
Vacuuming Tips .................... 1t
Pe#ermanceFeatures ............ 11-12
Vacuum Cleaner Care ................ 13
VacuumStorage ................... 13
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... t3
Dust BagChanging ................... 14
Filter Changing .................... 15
Bait Changing and Agitator Cteaning 18-18
Clog Removal .................... 19
LightBulb Changing ................ 20
Agitator Servicing ..................... 2!
Agitator Assembly .................. 21
Troubleshooting .................... 22
Requesting Assistance Or Service ., 23
PIease read thisguide, Itwill helpyou assemble and operateyournew Kenmore vacuumin the safest andmost effective way
For more Information about vaccumcleaner care and operation, ceilyour nearest Sears store.. You will needthe completemodel and serial numbers when requesting information.Yourvacu+
um's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate°
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum.
Model No. Serial No, Date of Purchase Keep thisbook and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place forfuture reference..
LIMITED ONE YEARWARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
This warrantyis forone year fromthedate of purchase, and Includes onlyprivate household vacuum cleaneruse, During the warranty year, when thisvacuum cleaner isoperated and
maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears witlrepair any defects in material orworkmansNp free of charge+
This warranty excludesvacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and fillers, which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use-
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center In the United States,
This warrantyapplies onlywhilethisproduct isin use in the United States.Thiswarrantygives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otherrightswhtchvary fromstate to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, tL 60179
WARNING
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 pro-
cautions including the following:
Read thismanual before assembling or
using your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only asdescribed in thismanual. Use only with Sears recom-
mended attachments. To reduce the riskof electrical shock -
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces,,
Disconnect electrical supply before any
servicing or cleaning Failureto do so cou{d resultin e{ectricalshock or person-
al injury. Always turncleaner off before unplug-
ging.
Do not unplugby pulling oncord_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, returnit toa Sears
Service Cenler_
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, closedoor on cord, or pullcord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not
runcleaner over cord_Keep cordaway
from heated surfaces.
Do not leave cleaner when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in useand
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 cleanerwithwet
hands,
Do not put any objectsinto openings°
SAVETHESE
Do not use with any,opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything thatmay reduce air flow,.
Keep hair, loose ctothlng, fingers, and all partsof body awayfrom openings and
moving parts. Do not use cleaner without dust bag
and/or tillers in place. Always change the dust bag alter vacu-
uming carpet cleaners or freshener, pow-
ders and fine dust..These products clog
thebag, reduce airflow and can cause the bag to burst. Failure to change bag could cause permanent damage tothe
cleaner..
Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard obiecls, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner or dust bag,
Do not pick up anything thatts burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes,. Do not usecleanerto pickup flammable
or combustibleliquids (gasoline, cleaning ituids, perfumes,etc..),or use in areas
where they may be presenL The fumes
from these substances can create a life hazard or explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs° Do notput on chairs, tables,etc. Keep
on floor. You are responsiblefor making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by any- one unableto operate it properly.
INSTRUCTUONS
Proper assembly and safe use ofyour vacuum cleanerare your responsibililies.Your
cleaner is intended only for household use. Read thisOwner's Manual carefullyfor
important use and safety information, This guide contains safety statements under
warning and caution symbols, Please pay special attentionto these boxes and follow
any instructions given.WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electri-
cal shock, burnsand personal injury.CAUTION statemenls alert you tosuch dangers
as personal injury and/or propertydamage.
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!t is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and
safe use° Review these before using your cleaner_
Item
Dust Bag
Headlight Bulb
Beit
Exhaust Filter
Motor Safety Filler
Part No.
In U.S.
....205o6oo
20-5240
20-5275 20-86881
20-86884
Part No.
in Canada
' 20-'50690€
20-40600 2o-40096 20:B6881C
20-B6884C _So.,or
Beft
(Underneaft_)
EXTENSION HOSE KITS
SOME MODELS
Extension Hose
iIliii!I(ltlI! ltiIIiX?
SOME MODELS
_ Adaptor
leer erUSlwand
l
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not plug into the electrical sup-
ply until the assembly is complete.
Failure to do so could result in elec-
trical shock or injury,
Before assembling vacuum, check Ihe
PACKINGLIST on the coverof theseparale
Repair Parts List Use this list to verity that you have received all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum.
Remove thetape located below the dust cover/filter cover onthe motor case.
_ Tape
Altach stretch hose
endto nozzle as shown.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Removethe screwlocated just belowthe
lop edge of the back of the vacuum
Position the handle as shown in the illustra- tionbelow,,
Slide the handle into the opening at thetop of Ihe vacuum
Insert the screw so it passes throughthe handle intothe vacuum
Begin totightenthescrew with your lingers it may be necessary to adjustthe handle
slightly.
Usinga screw-
driver,
tighten
the screw.
m. CAuTmoN
Do not overtlghten. Overttghtenlng could strip the
screw holes. Do not operate the cleaner without
the screw in place.
CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release upper cord hook is in the upright position, Remove
the wire tfe from the power cord,
Lock the cord intoplace by
forcing it into the
lockingnotch on lhe body of the quick release
upper cord hook as shown, This
helps keep the power cord out from under the vacuum cleaner
agitator.
Lockin[ Notch
Wrap the power cord around tile upper and lower cord hooks and lockthe power
cord plug onto the power cord,
Power
Cord
Lower Cord
Hooks
HOW TO START
Qttlck Releat
pper Cord
1. Turn the
quick
release upper cord
hook to either side and down to
release the
power cord
2. Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
release upper cord hook.,Check tobe
sure the power cord is still locked inlo the
lock in the quick release upper cord hook,,
3. Check to see if the cleaner has bag installed_ See DUST BAG CHANGING
NOTE: Toreduce the risk of electric
shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polar-
ized plug, one blade iswider than the
other°This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.,If itstill
does not fit, contact a qualified technician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way_
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a
120 Volt outlet located near the floor,
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PersonalInjuryand Product Damage Hazard
* DO NOTplug in if switchis in the ON
position.PersonalInjury or damage could result.
, DO NOTuse outlets abovecounters.
Damageto itemsIn surroundingarea couldoccur.
Toselectapileheightsetting
Turn off cleaner. Select a pile height set_ tingby tiltingthe cleaner back until front
wheels are lifted slightly off the floor as illustrated.
Slide the adjustment lever tothe correct setting.
SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
You may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs
and longer pitecarpets Suggested set- tings are:
HIGH; shag carpet, long pile, plush, scat- ter rugs.
MED: medium to long pile. LOW: short to medium pile.
EX LOW: very low pile.
SOME MODELS
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RNING
Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place hands or feet
underneath the unit when chang- ing from the bare floor to the car-
pet pile height settlng.The agitator begins to revolve rapidly when the
vacuum is turned on and is in the carpet setting.
Bare floor setting: Slide the carpet/bare floorselector all the way back and down
toward the bottom of the nozzle until it
locks into place,
In this position the brush assembly does
not revolve.. This setting should be used for cleaning hardwood and tite floors and
when any attachments (tools) are
used,, Carpet setting: Slide the selector all the
way forward and up tothe carpet position_
In this position the brush assembly will
turn..When carpets are being cleaned the selector should be in thisposition.
Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac- turers cleaning recommendations.Some
more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the agitator turned
off. to prevent carpet damage°
CAUTION
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to remain tn one spot for any length
of time when the agitator is turn- ing. Damage to carpet may occur,
NOTE; For longer bell life, turn vacuum off before moving selector, otherwise make sure the selector is pushed fully
and quickly as possible to the desired position., Failure to do so can cause the belt to rub on the selector shaft and may
result in the belt becomtng hot and creat- ing a burning rubber smell°
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector
To Bare Floor
Position
To Carpet
Position
Release the handle by pressing down on the handle release pedal with your foot and pulting back and down on the handle
with your hand..
HANDLE MOUNTED
SOME MODELS To start the vacuum cleaner, slide the
OnlOff switch from the OFF position lo the ON position. To stop the vacuum
cleaner, slide the On/Off switch to the
OFF position..
Crevice Tool
Telescoping,
Dusting
Hose
Combfnetion
Brush _ Hose
_1(_ Collar
Identifyeach of the attachments shown
above.
TO USE ATTACHMENTS
Place the carpet/bare floor selector in the bare floor settingby rotating the selector
back and down to the bare floor setting. See CARPET/BARE FLOOR SELECTOR
section. When returning the bare floorselector to
the carpet setting, use cautionas the selector can move quickly to that setting
due to tension created by the bell
Remove the lower end of the stretch hose from the cleaner by grasping the hose
collar, twistingand pulling straight out., The attachments can now be added to
the hose.. NOTE: The motor protector may open
when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz filling the bag quickly. See the TROUBLESHOOTING section°
. wARN NG .....
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servlclng or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting,
The attached hose swivels to
makecleaning swivei
easier in every direction.
Remove the hosefrom the
hose clipby pulling straight
out.
TELESCOPING WAND WITH SUCTION CONTROL SLIDE
SOME MODELS
crevice Remove the
Toot telescoping
wandfrom
Telescopfng itS storage Wand position_
Remove the crevicetoolfrom its storage position in the wand Turn the lockingring to the UNLOCK position,
Extend the wand to its full length,Turnthe
lockingring Io the LOCK position, Attach the extension wand onto theopen end of
thehose.
Lowor_",,,_ Suction Wand_"_a",,_"_,,._'_',_ Control Sltdo
_\Unlock "_,_ Upper
"__ ...._ Wand
Align the tabs on the extension wandwith
the"J" slots inthe hose. Push thewand into
the hose and twistto the right to lock-
To achieve maximum reaci_wilh
the attachments, add the
crevice
toolto the end of thewandby suction
insertingand Control twistingslightly.
_pfng
Wand
Crevice
Tool
sed
When using the dusting brush
or the combina- tion brush, they
may be attached direct-
lyto the wand or placed on the end of the crevice fool,
TO OPERATE SUCTION
CONTROL SLIDE
Telescoping Wand When using
attachments
forcleaning
draperies,
small rugs
with low pile
andother
delicate
items,twist
__S ucli°n
Control
!tde
I
thesuction control slide to the open posttion_
This leverislocated on thetelescoping
wand, close tothe hose,,
This will reduce suction for ease of cleaning°
NOTE: Return suction control sfide to the
closedposition for normal cleaning
E.50.o.,o.
Whenusingattachments,be carefulnot tooverextendthe stretchhosewhen
reaching.Tryingto reachbeyondthe hosestretchcapabilitycouldcausethe cleanerto tip over.Makesurethecar-
pet/barefloorselectorIs inthebarefloor
iposition.Damagetothefloorsurface
mayoccurifthecarpetsettlngIsused.
TO STORE ATTACHMENTS
Remove dusting brush or combination brush, Snap into appropriate storage loca-
tiom Remove crevice toolfrom lhe wand bytwist-
ing,,Lay aside. Remove the extension wand from the hose,
Twist the wand to theleft and pull from the hose end.,
Lock
Locking Ring
Upper
Wand
Unlock the wand by turningthe wand lock- ing ring to the UNLOCK position,
Slide the lowerwand into the upper wand, Turn the wand locking ring !o the LOCK
position Place the crevice tool down intothe com-
pressed wand. Snap intolhe appropriate
storage location,,
Reinsert the hose fully intothe opening on
the lowerbody from which itwas removed
Press firmly to assure connection
CAUTION
DO NOT pull the vacuum cleaner around the room by the hose,
Property damage could result.
EXTENSION HOSE
SOME MODELS Some models include an extra hose which
connects tothe stretch hose on the vacuum for a longercleaning reach.
Unit Hose A_, Extension Hose
Inserl the twolabs on theend ofthe extension hose intothe two"J" shaped slots
on the unit hose and twistto connecL All attachments and thetelescoping wand
can be attached tothe open end of the hose.
FLOOR BRUSH AND WAND
SOME MODELS Some models have an extra brush and wand
forcleaningbare floors, Twist oneend of the adaptor into the floor brush and theother end intothe straight wand, Connect the
straight wandto thetelescopic wand and then to the vacuum hose or extension hose.
Floor Brush _
wo°,J Ao°p
CAUTION
When using the regular hose or wflh the extension hose attached, the
cleaner should be on a solid surface on the same level or below the level of the user's feet, DO NOT use the
hoses when the cleaner is above the
level of the user's feet.
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ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH _ CREVICE TOOL
COMBINATION BRUSH _
*Alwayscleanaltachrnentsbeforeustn,
CLEANING AREA
Between
Furniture* Cushions*
X X X
X
on fabrics.
Drapes* Stairs
X
X
X X
Walls
X
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Carpet edges Guide either side or the fron_of the noz-
zle atong a baseboard, The full length
brushes help remove dirt at carpet edges,
Stairs Put handle in fu_lupright position. Place
the carpet/bare floor selector in the bare
floor position. Use the crevice tool or fab-
ricbrush_ Set the On/Off switch to ON.
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Personal Injury Hazard Use care if vacuum cleaner is
placed on stairs. If It falls, person- al Injury or property damage could
result.
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For best clean- ing results,
keep the air- flow passage
clear,. Occasionally,
check each of
the areas indi-
cated for clogs.
Unplug the
cleaner from
the outlet before checking°
MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
This vacuum has a motor protector by- pass valve which aufomatically opens to
provide coo}ing air to the motor when a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the
motor.,If the by-pass valve opens to prevent motor overheating and possible damage to thevacuum, you will notice a
change of sound as air
rushes through the valve
opening.
NOTE: Do not block
motor protector.
To correct problem:
See the TROUBLE- SHOOTING
chart.
NOTE: The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning
new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments themselves or by new carpet
fuzz ftIlingthe bag quickly.. See the TROUBLESHOOTING section,
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
SOME MODELS When the unit isrunning with normal air
flow, the light on the performance indicator is off. The light comes on whenever the
airflow becomes blocked.. If that occurs, check the disposabte dust bag, motor safety filter and other possible ctog
locations shown in CLOG REMOVAL
To correct
problem:
See the
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING chart,
NOTE: The light may
a_socome on when using
attachments, due to
reduced a{rflow
throughthe
attachmenL
Performance Indicator
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DIRT SENSOR
SOME MODELS The electronic dirt sensor is a feature
whichwilldetect particles as they pass through the vacuum cleaner
The dirt sensor indicatorsand sensor sensitivity switch are located on the front
of the switch cover..
A red light Indicatesdirt is being picked up
by thecleaner, A green lightindicates most of the dirt has been picked up by the
cleaner.
OPERATION
As you vacuum, the red indicator light will come on and stay on as long as the
sensor detects a high concentration of particles passing through the cleaner..
The green light indicates that most of the
cleaning is complete.,
The sensor switch allows you to select the sensitivity of the dirt sensor. The switch
can be set to HI (+) or LO (-) sensitivity, Set the sensor switch to the HI (+)
position when:
Cleaning bare floors,
Cleaning carpet with low pile height,,
Set the sensor switch to the LO (-)
positionwhen:
Cleaning heavily soiled areas,.
Cleaning carpet with deep pileo
Cleaning new carpets.
Even with the sensor switch in the LO (-) position, the dirt sensor wil_detect carpet
fuzz, especially on new carpet, which may cause the red light to remain on longer than expected
Switch
I Cover
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. WARNINa...........
Electrical Shock And Personal injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.
Fallure to do so could result In electrical shock or personal injury
from cleaner suddenly starting.
TO CLEAN DIRT SENSOR OPTICS
The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic cells located insidethe bag holder.
Occasionally, itmay become necessary to clean the two optic cells to assure maximum performance. It is
recommended the optic cells be cleaned:
When the red light stays on continuously,.
=When the green light stays on
continuously.
When dirt or dust adheres to the
optic cells.
Whenever the dust bag ischanged,,
To clean the sensor, wipe the optic cells with a soft, dry"cloth_ Never use cleaners
or liquids as they can help speed the
recoatlng of the optic cells and make it necessary to clean them much sooner
than normal The dirt sensor area can be
reached by removing the dust cover and
the dust bag.
Optic Cells -=_
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Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner_,
Gather the cord and wrap tt loosely around the upper and lower cord hooks
Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before sen/Icing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal Injury
from cleaner suddenly startlng_
Store the cleaner in a dry, indoor
area, on the floor with the handle locked in the
upright position.,
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Electrical Shock And Personal
Injury Hazard Wrapping the cord too tightly puts
stress on the cord and can cause cord damage. A damaged cord Is an
electrical shock hazard and could cause personal injury or damage.
Unplugcord fromwalloutleLDO NOTddp wateron cleaner,
Cleanexterbr using aclean,soRcbth thathas beendipped in asolutionof mildliquiddeter- gentand water,then wrungdry_Wipe dryafter cleaning.,
Toreducestaticeleclricityanddust build-up,
wipeoutersu&ce ofcleaner andattachments. Washattachmentsin warm soapywater,rinse
andairdry. Do not clean tn dishwasher.
Do not use attachments if they are
wet, Attachments used in dirty areas, such as under a refrigerator,
should not be used on other surfaces until they are washed.
They could leave marks,
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TO REMOVE DUST BAG
WARNINa....... .......
ays unplug power cord from
trical outlet before performing
service on vacuum.
Pull out on the bag cover
release located near the top of
the bag cover
Bag Cover /_ Release _'_'_,_"_--i
Bag --_/_t l
Cover
_;_ _,,_ Pull the bag
cover forward
and lift up Remove and
lay aside.
Grasp the dust __"_ I I J I bag collar and
pull gently, care- fully removing the y' ,
dust bag, I post
Bag
Throw away the used dust Sag.
Do not reuse.
~ Molor
Safely Ftltor
Check the bag holder and the
motor safety ill* ter. if eilher is
blocked, check TROUBLE- SHOOTING.,
CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
fine materials, such as carpet
freshener, face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot, etc. can clog the bag and cause tt to burst before tt ts
full. Change bag more often when
vacuuming these materials.
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TO REPLACE DUST BAG
Unfold the
new dust bag,, rust
Fold the safety
seal lab on the new dust bag
away from the opening that /
fits on the bag holder, ,',
Seal Tab
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Bag number,
"//%'_]J iA Insert the dust bag
'_ onto the bag holder
completely by holding the bag collar_
Place the dust bag
collar into position.
Tuck the bag behind each of
the fourbag Bag retention corner Retentto
Corner
flaps shown here. Flaps Be sure the bot-
tom and stdes of the dust bag are
completely wffhin bag cavity prior to
replacing the bag
cover,,
S!ot_
Close the bag cover.,
You will hear a distinct snap
when cover ts securely closed.
Check to see that the dust
bag is fully
enclosed in the bag cover.
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Position the bag cover so its
positioning tabs fit intothe body
positioning tab
slots
Checkmotorsafetyfillerfrequentlyand cl_angewhendirty.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from electrical
outlet. Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safety _ter. Be
sure the filter is dry and properly installed to prevent motor failure
and/or electrical shock.
Remove the dust bag as outiined in the DUST BAG CHANGING section.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
ELECTROSTATIC 1, This white & grey
filter must be replaced when dirlyo
It should be
replaced regularly depending on use conditions. The fil- ter CANNOT be
washed as it will lose its dust trap-
ping ability.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for motor safety filter number.
2, if the filter,
located in the bot- tomof the bag
cavity, is dirty, remove it by
pulling forward out from under the ribs..
3. Replace the filter, white side Mot_r
up, by sliding it safely back into place under the ribs in
the bag cavity.
Replace the bag as outlined in the DUST BAG CHANGING section.
EXHAUST FILTER
ELECTROSTATIC The electrostatic fiiter cartridge must be
replaced when dirty.. It should be replaced regularly depending on use con-
ditions..The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping ability.
NOTE; See PARTS AND FEATURES for the exhaust filter number.
Slide the Bag exhaust filter Cover_.--_
cover release Exhausl Filler down. Pult out CoverRelease_ on exhaust ill- Exhausl
Filter
ter cover to cover/ remove from ,/_
bag cover.
Cever-_,:! I I l! _ Remove the elec-
trostatic filter car- tridge from the
bag cover.
Replace the electro- Bag static filter cartridge, cover_.-,
carefully positioning
itso that it fits into ExhBust
the bag cover. The Fllter_
side labeled "This ._. aide out" should be
facing the operator.,
I
coverRele._e-_',%..jj!
exhaest _:J I
Replace the exhaust fitter
cover and
secure the latch by push-
ing it upward
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