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SEARS

Kenmore _Vacuum Cleaner

OWNER'SMANUAL

READTHISMANUAL for important safety,

assembly and operating instructions.

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EEE ,ONTENTS

WARRANTY ....... : ...................... I

SERVICE ................................. I

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ....... 2

PARTSAND FEATURES.................... 3

ASSEMBLY........ ...................... 4-5

ATTACHMENTASSEMBLY ................. 5

USE

To Vacuum .............................. 6

How to Select Proper Height for Cleaning .... 6

Using Attachments ....................... 7

Attachment Use Chart .................... 7

Vacuum Storage .......................... 8

VACUUM CARE 8

Bag Changing 9-10

Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ............... I0

Suction Motor Reset ...................... 11

Belt Changing' Brush Changing

and Brush Cleaning ................... i 1-!3

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ........ 13

Ught Bulb Changing ...................... 14

Clog Removal ..... ........ ............. 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 16

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuom cleaner are your responsibg#ies. Your cleaner is intend-

ed only for household use. The cleaner should be stored in a dry, indoor area. Read this Owner's Manu-
al carefully for Iml_ant use and safety information.

KENMOREVACUUMCLEANER

FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY

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 workman-
ship, RETURNIT TO THE NEARESTSEARSSERVICE CEN-
TER/DEPARTMENTIN THEUNITEDSTATES,and Sears will
repair it free of charge.

If this vacuum cleaner is used for commercial or
rental purposes, the above warranty coverage
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA,

Hoffman 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.
EnglishSpeaking:

To Call TollJ:ree For Service:

To CallTollFreeForParts:

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

•(I-800-FON-PART)

(I-800.-366-7278)

Spanbh Speaking:
To Call TollFree For'service:
To Call Toll Free For Parts:

(1-800-626-5811)
(1-800-659-7084)

EEEE MPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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 qJeaner 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
hahdle, 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 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 in place.
Always change the dust bag after 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 bag could cause
permanent damage to the cleaner.

Do not usethe cleanerto pick up sharphard
objects,smalltoys,pins,paper,etc.They may
damage the cleanerordustbag.

Do not pick up anything that isburning 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 inareas where they
may be present. The fumes from these

substances can create a firehazard or
explosion.

Use extracare when cleaningon stairs.Do not
put on chairs,tables,etc.Keep on floor.

You are responsible for making sure that your
vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.

SAliE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and sate use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.

Your cleaner isintended only for household use. The cleaner should be stored in a dry, indoor area.

Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety information.

ANDFEATURES

UPRIGHTVACUUM CLEANER

It is important to know your vacuum cleaner parts

and features to assure its proper and safe use.

Review these before using your cleaner.

COPY YOUR MODELAND 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:

116.

Model Number

.

Serial Number

Quick

Release
Cord Hook

Hose

Lower
Cord Hook

l_andle
Screw

Port

Release

Dusting
Brush

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Serial
Number

Label

Warning

Label

Tool

Button

ResetLabel
(Seepage t I)

Serial Number

Label

Short
Hose

Hose

Belt

l In U.S. #2O-5275

In Canada #20-40096

(Dust Bag Inside)
Dust Bag

In U.S. #20-50688
In Canada #20-50680

h

Filter (Inside
Dust Cover)

oot,as oalr

Adjustment
Lever

(On Some Models)

Headlight and Lens
(On Some Models)
Bulb

l In U.S. 020-5240

In Canada #20-40600

Wand-_ f ff
(On Some _ _k

Models)

Brush

ATTACHMENTS

_ No

Tabs

/.2-4-- Crevice

Tool

3

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HANDLEASSEMBLY

Before assembling your vacuum cleaner, be sureyou
have all the parts shown on page 3.

ElectricalShockHazard
Do notplug into electrical supplyuntilassemblyIs

complete. Failureto do socould resultinelectrical

shock or injury.

Handle

Hooks

Handle
Screw
and Hole

Handle

Scn_

Back Of I

v-uum°' llI

Remove the handle screw located just below 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

inthe back of the

vacuum.

Insert the handle
screw so it passes
through the back of

the vacuum into
the handle.

In Vacuum

Begin to tighten the screw with your fingers. It may

be necessary to adjust the handle slightly.

Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw,

DONOToverlighten.Overtlghteningcould stripthe
screwholes.

DONOToperate the cleaner withoutthe screw in
place. -..

CORD ASSEMBLY

Make sure the quick release upper cord hook is in
the upright position,

Remove the
wire fie from

the power

cord, Wrap
the power.

cord arour_d
the upper

and lower
cord hooks,

TTACHMENT

ASSEMBLY

TOASSEMBLE
ATTACHMENTS

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

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

. The wand can be affached to the

hose by inserting the small end of the

wand into the open end of the hose,

Be sure to align the tabs on the wand with
the "J" slots in the hose, Once the wand is

inserted into the hose it should be twisted to
the right to lock the tabs into the "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 dusting brush can be placed in the holder in
front of the wand with the brush portion up,

5. The crevicetoolcan be slippeddown intothe holder
besidethe wand.

Brush

Tool

5