Kenmore 26823 Use and Care Guide - Page 3

I_1 WARNING: Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleane r, follow basic safety precautions including the following: Read this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use onty with supplied attachments. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Failure to do so could result in injury from electrical shock or the brush suddenly starting. Always turn cleaner off before connecting or disconnecting the hose. Always turn cleaner off before unplugging. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Hold ptug when rewinding cord onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding. 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. 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 the cleaner unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug it from outlet when not in use and before servicing. Do not allow cleaner 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 operate the cleaner with a punctured hose. Replace it if cut or worn. Avoid vacuuming sharp objects. Do not use when any openings are blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair or 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 Cyclone dust bin in place or without HEPA filters properly installed. Always empty Cyclone dust bin after vacuuming applied carpet cleaners or fresheners, powders and fine dust. Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc. They may damage the cleaner. Do not vacuum 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 it in areas where they may be present. The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion. Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs. Do not put the cleaner on chairs, tables, etc. Keep the cleaner on the floor. You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION S Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Guide carefully for important use and safety information. This Guide contains safety statements under warning and cautions symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electrical shock, burns and serious personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as moderate personal injury and/or property damage.