Kenmore 2621 Owners Manual - Page 3

&, WARNING Your safety is important to us. To reduce the r sk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when usin.g your vacuum c eaner, follow basic safety precautions including the follow, ng: Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Sears recommended attachments. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or brush suddenly starting. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears Service Center. 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 vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor. Do not use vacuum cleaner topick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline cleaning f u ds, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. Do not use vacuum 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 toburst. Failure to change bag could cause permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys pins, paper clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum cleaner or dust bag. Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter door in place (If applicable). The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when damaged, cut, or punctured. Replace if cut or worn. Do not pick up sharp objects. 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 airflow. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting either hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable), or nozzle, Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding. You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cteaner are your responsibilities, Your vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols. 3