Yoursafetyis importantto us,To reducethe riskof fire,electrical shock, injuryto per-
sons or damage when usingyour vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions
includingthe following:
Readthis manual before assembling or using
your vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual. Use only with Sears recommended
attachments.
To reducethe risk ofelectrical shock - Do
not use outdoorsor on wetsurfaces.
Disconnectelectricalsupplybeforeservicing
or cleaningoutagitatorarea. Failuretodo so
could resultin electricalshockor brush
suddenlystarting.
di/_YS turncleaneroffbeforeconnectingor
sconnectingthe hose, Power-Mate_or
Power-MateJr?
Alwaysturncleaneroffbeforeunplugging.
Do notunplugby pullingon cord. To unplug,
graspthe plug,not the cord.
Holdplugwhenrewindingontocord reel. Do
notallowplug to whipwhenrewinding.
Do notusewithdamagedcordor plug.If
cleaneris notworkingas itshould,has been
dropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordropped
intowater,returnit toa Sears ServiceCenter.
Do notpullorcarry by cord,use cord as a
handle,closedoor on cord,or pullcord
aroundsharpedgesor corners. Do notrun
cleanerovercord.Keepcordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces.
Do notleavecleanerwhen plugged in.
Unplug from outletwhennot in use and
beforeservicing.
Do notallowto be usedas a toy. Close
attentionisnecessarywhen usedbyor near
children.
Do nothandle plug or cleanerwithwethands.
Do notput any objectsintoopenings.
Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured
hose. The hose contains electrical wires.
Replace if cut or worn. Avoid picking up
sharp objects,
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 clips, etc.
They may damage the cleaner or dust bag.
DO not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
Do notuse cleanertopick up flammable or
combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaningfluids,
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 thatyour
vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.
Do not operate without exhaust filter or
exhaust filter coverinstalled.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly andsafe use of your vacuum cleanerare your responsibilities.Your cleaner is
intended onlyfor household use.Read thisOwner's Manual carefully for important use and
safety information.Thin guidecontains safetystatementsunder warning and caution symbols.
Please payspecialattention to these boxes and follow any instructions given.WARNING
statementsalert you to suchhazards as fire, electrical shock,burns andpersonal injury.
CAUTIONstatements alert you to such hazards as personalinjury and/or property damage.
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