Read all intstructionsin this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.

Use your cleaner only as described in this

manual. Usa 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 cleaner when plugged in.

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do

not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.

Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or

combustible liquids (_asoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, atoj, or use in areas

where they may be present. The fumes from these substances can create a fire

hazard or explosion.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock- Do

Do not pick up anything that is burning or

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

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 cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or

dropped into water, return it to a Sears ServncaCenke.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, dose door on cord, or pull cord

around sharp edges or comers. Do not run 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 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 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 bursL Failure to change bag could cause permanent damage to the cleaner.

Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys,pans, paper clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner or dust bag.

Do not operate 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.

Always turn off and unplug the 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.

DO NOT plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete. Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock or injury.

Before assembling vacuum, check the

PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate Repair Parts List. Use this list to verify that you have received all the components of your new Kenmore vacuum.

WAND -TELESCOPING

Length

The swivel,

located on the Wand Power-Matee,

allows you to turn the handle to the left side to reach farther under low furni-

ture.Sws_

When adjusting the wand length you may

have to hold the Power-Matee with your hand or foot.

POWER-MATE??

Insert wand into Power-Mate until the wand

button snaps into place.

Handle

Butto_

Handle

Qu_k

R_ease

Button ---_

T_escop_g

Wand_

-%1

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--WandLength

AdjustButton

_F Wand Quick

elease Pedal

CANISTER

1.Open the canister hood,

2.Check to see that the dust bag is proper-

ly installed. See BAG CHANGING for instructions.

3. Check to see that the motor safety filter is

properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING for instructions.

HOOD AND TOOL

STORAGE COVER

It is normal for the canister hood and tool storage cover to come off when opened fur- ther than needed. Line up the hinge slots, insert the hinges into the slots, and close the hood and tool storage cover to reinstall.

HOSE

1. Line up the hose latch tab and notch in canister hood and insert hose into canister until it snaps in place,

To remove: Lift hose latch tab

upward and pull up on hose.

Lock

Hose

Latch

Tab

Notch

2. Insert han- dle into wand until lock but- ton snaps in place. Be sure hose is not twisted.

CAUTION

Never open canister hood with the tool storage cover open. This will help to prevent damage from occurring to the canister hood and/or tool storage cover.

This canister is equipped with an on-board storage area for a Power-Mate Jr. ?? attach- ment.

To Install:

Open the Power-Mate Jr." storage cover. Insert the Power-Mate Jr.", press down into place, and close the lid securely.

To Remove:

Open the storage cover. Remove Power- Mate Jr. ?? from the storage area and use as needed (see ATTACHMENTS and ATTACH- MENT USE).

pull up on handle.

To store: Disconnect hose from wands and canister to prevent stress on hose during storage. Store hose in a loosely coiled position so the hose covering is not stressed.

Power-Mate Jr._

Storage Cover

HOW TO START

Personal Injury and Product Damage

Hazard

???DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON position. Personal injury or damage could result.

???The cord moves rapidly when rewinding. Keep children away and provide a clear path when rewinding the cord to prevent personal injury.

???DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage from cord to

items in surrounding area could occur.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug; one blade is wider 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 it still does not fit, con- tact a qualified electrician to install the prop- er outlet. Do not change the plug in any way,

2. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120 Volt outlet located near the floor.

To rewind: Unplug the cleaner. Hold

the plug while rewinding to prevent

damage or injury

from the moving cord. Push cord

rewind button.

Indicator

Release

Pedal _

Pile Height

Pedal

3. Lower wand from upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal.

CAUTION

DO NOT leave the Power-Mate _ running in one spot in the upright position for any length of time. Damage to carpet may occur.

4. Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on the rear of the Power- Mate'LThe pile height setting shows on the indicator. See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT

SETTINGS.

Attention: Refer to your carpet manufac- turers cleaning recommendations. Some more delicate carpets may require that they be vacuumed with the Power-Mate" agitator turned off to prevent carpet damage.

FLOO_

5. Select a switch

position on the handle.

OFF

FLOOR - turns on the canister motor only.

CARPET - turns on both the canister and the Power-Mate * motors.

NOTE - When this switch is in the FLOOR

position, the headlight DOES NOT function

since no electricity flows to the Power- Mate _.

Suggested sweeping pattern.

For best cleaning action, the Power-Mate '_ should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back. At the end of each pull stroke, the direction of the Power-Mate ?? should be changed to point into the next section to be cleaned. This pattern should be continued across the carpet with slow, gliding motions.

The hose swivel allows the hose to

turn without moving the canister. This is

helpful for cleaning in small areas. Check

hose for twisting before pulling canister.

Product Damage Hazard

Use care if the Power-Mate ?? and

wand is left in the upright position as it may tip over easily, Property damage can occur if tipped.

WARNING

Personal Injury and Product Damage

Hazard

???DO NOT run over power cord with Power-Mate =, Personal injury or damage could result.

???DO NOT pull plug from wall by

the power cord. If there =s damage to the cord or plug, personal injury or property damage could resulL

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

Use care if canister is placed on stairs. If it falls, personal injury

Product Damage Hazard

DO not pull on the hose to move the canister from one stair to the next.

When finished cleaning in one area use the handle grip on the canister to move the vacuum to a new location

for further cleaning.

The stair grip located on the caster will aid

in preventing the canister from

slipping when used

on stairs (see

PERFORMANCE

FEATURES).

NOTE: Be sure the canister is resting securely on the stairs and the caster is in a locked positionbefore using.

For best cleaning results, keep the airflow

passage open, Check each assembly area in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS

ocsasionally forclogs. Unplug from outlet before checking.

For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO setting. However, you may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and some deep pile carpets, and to prevent the vacuum cleaner from shutting off. Suggested settings are:

HI - Shag, deep pile, or scatter rugs.

MED - Medium to deep pile. LO - Low to medium pile.

XLO - Most carpets and bare floors.

!CAUTION

DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while cleaner is ON. This

could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts.

Latch

NOTE: If the

Power-Mate ?? is

attached, turn cleaner off

before remov-

ing handle from wand.

1. Press han-

dle quick release button

and pull up on handle.

NOTE:

To assemble

dusting brush, insert the fabric

brush into the

dusting brush nozzle and press into place

Lockt

Handlem

Qu_k

Upper

2. Slide attachments

firmly on handle as needed. See ATTACH-

MENT USE CHART.

Dusting

Fabric

Brush

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

1.To remove wands from Power-

Mate e, lock wand in

straight-up position.

mWand 2. Press wand quick

mQu_k release pedal with foot

Release and pull the wand

Pedal

straight up and out of

Power-Mate _.

3. Put attach- _----_ merits en

wands as

needed. See

ATTACHMENT

USE CHART.

EDGE CLEANER

Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the Power- Mate _. Guide either side of the Power-

Mate _ along base- boards or next to

furniture to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The Power-Mate" has

Overload Protector

built-in protection against motor and belt damage should the agitator jam. If the agitator slows down or stops, the overload protector shuts off the Power-Mate _'The.

canister motor will continue to run.

To correct problem: Turn off vacuum, remove obstruction, then press reset button.

To reset: Press the overload protector button. A bail point pen may be required.

SUCTION CONTROL

The suction control allows

you to change the vacuum

and carpet

weights. Opening the control decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs, while closing the control increases suction for upholsteries and carpets.

Personal Injury Hazard

Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning the agitator area as brush may suddenly restart. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

POWER-MATE ?? STORAGE

The lower wand has a "U" shaped flange in the area where the power cord attaches. The base has a "U"

shaped slot near the front.

The flange allows

the wands and Power-Mate??to be stored

with the canister to conserve storage space. The canister must be stored on end for this feature to be used.

To attach the Power-Mate ?? , it must be in the flat position as shown in the illustration. Use the handle release pedal to place it in this position.

The wand will slip out of the slot as it is lifted up for use and will slide into the slot as it is lowered for storage.

THERMAL PROTECTOR

This vacuum has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating. The thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum.

To reset: Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the outlet to allow the vacuum to cool.

Check for and remove any clogs, Also

check and replace any clogged filters.

Wait approximately 50 minutes and plug the vacuum in and turn back on to see if the thermal protector has reset. In some cases, the unit may suddenly restart. DO NOT leave unattended.

ELECTRONIC BAG/HOSE

CHECK INDICATOR

NOTE: The light may come on when using certain attachments, due to reduced airflow through attachment.

Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.

STAIR GRIP

During normal operation while the vacuum is in the horizontal position, the caster wheel rotates freely 360 ??,

The Stair Grip feature allows the caster

wheel to lock in

position when the unit is rotated 25 ?? from horizontal into a vertical position in order for the

vacuum to rest on stairs.

BAG CHANGING

For best cleaning results, the dust bag should be changed often. The electronic bag/hose check indicator will come on when

the bag needs to be changed or the airflow is blocked.

NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for Bag Number.

7. The red bag mount will flip forward after removing bag. This will prevent the lid from closing until a new bag is installed.

Note: DO NOT bend or crease the middle

of the cardboard when installing the bag into the bag mount slots.

8, Rotate red bag mount down and

install bag into slots

._4

1. Unplug cord from wall outlet.

2. Remove hose from canister.

3. Pull hood

release out and up, then lift canister

hood.

per instructions

pushing down until the cardboard tab

locks into position and the holes align. Tuck the bag

securely into the bag cavity so that none of it is able to be pinched by the hood.

9, Close and latch canister hood.

cardboard tab from red bag mount by pulling away and lifting up.

5. Pull bag out of the red bag mount.

Motor'

Safety

_tedBag

Mount

6. Check the

motor safety filter and

replace, if necessary.

10.Reinstall hose.

11.Plug cord into wall outlet.

NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine materials, such as carpet freshener, face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot, new carpet lint, etc. can clog the bag and cause it to burst before it is full and may cause damage to vacuum motor. Change

bag more often when vacuuming these materials.

1.Unplug cord from wall outlet. DO NOT drip water on cleaner.

2.Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe dry after cleaning.

3.To reduce static electricity and dust build- up, wipe outer surface of cleaner and attachments.

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,

Check motor safety filter occasionally and change when dirty.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug power cord from electrical outlet, Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is dry and properly

installed to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock.

Remove the bag as outlined in the BAG CHANGING section.

MOTOR SAFETY FILTER

ELECTROSTATIC

This white filter must be replaced when

1. Lift the rubber retainer and pull out motor safety filter as shown.

Rubber Retainer

#//

2. Replace the fil-

ter, white side out, facing the dust bag, by sliding it back into place under

the ribs in the bag cavity. Tuck filter in so that it fits com-

pletely under the rubber retainer.

dirty. It should be replaced regularly depending on use conditions. The filter

CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping ability.

NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for

motor safety filter number.

3. Replace the bag as outlined in the BAG CHANGING section.

WARNING

EXHAUST FILTER

HEPA

The exhaust filter cartridge must be

replaced when dirty. Replace the filter when the entire surface area is covered evenly,

The filter CANNOT be washed as it will

lose its dust trapping ability.

NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for exhaust filter number.

1. Pull out and up on the exhaust filter cover to remove from the vacu-

um and lay aside.

Filter

3. Replace the exhaust filter cartridge.

Place the new filter into the vacuum with the foam seal

facing towards the

vacuum.

Tabs

2. Pull the exhaust filter up and out from the rear of the vacuum.

4. Replace the exhaust filter

cover by placing the two tabs on the filter cover into the slots on the vacuum and rotate into place until it snaps closed.

TO REMOVE BELT

1. Turn Power- Mate e upside down.

2, Unscrew the

two (2) Power- Mate ?? cover

screws.

grasp the sides and

4, To remove cover, pull out.

TO CLEAN AGITATOR:

NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- um, the aaitator must be cleaned every time the belt is changed,

The agitator must also be cleaned accord- ing to the following schedule:

IMPORTANT

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Check and remove hair, string and lint build- up frequently in the Power-Mate ?? agitator and end cap areas.

Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path area or in the brush roller area.

Carefully remove any string or debris located on the agitator, or end caps.

Agitator Assembly

Belt Pulley7

Bcush UnH

TO REPLACE BELT

FEATURES

for belt number.

2. Place agitator assembly back into Power- Mate ?? .

3. Line up front of cover and base. Rest cover on

front edge of base as shown.

CoverBase

4. Rotate cover

back. Press _.,..'_

cover firmly until __:_.__

side and rear _/_L_'V_J_._.-,',T_ tabs snap into __'/:.-..'_.._._

place"__'_

Make sure there Side Rear

Latch Latches

is no gap

between the cover and base.

5. Turn Power-Mate??upside down and

replace two (2) cover screws.

1. Remove Power-Mate ?? cover as shown in

BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN- iNG section.

4. Reinstall Power-Mate ?? cover as shown in

BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN- ING section.

NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for bulb number.

Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury

Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.

TO CHECK AGITATOR

ASSEMBLY

When brushes are worn to the level of the base

support bars, replace the

agitator assembly.

TO REPLACE AGITATOR

ASSEMBLY

1. Remove Power-Mate _ cover, belt and agitator assembly. See "To Remove Belt" in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR

CLEANING.

2.Replace Agitator

3.Replace belt, agitator assembly, Power- Mate??cover, light bulb and light cover. See "To replace belt" in BELT CHANGING

AND AGITATOR CLEANING.

Poor job of dirt pick.up.

Cle_ner starts but cuts off.

Power-Mate_ will not

_un when attached,

ElectronicBag/Ha_e

Check Indicatoracti_te$.

Tripped circu_ breaker/blewn fuse at household service panel. Loose hos_ ei_ctpeal connections.

Fult of clogged dust bag.

Clogged airflow passages

Didy filters.

Wrong pile peighl setting.

Suction contrct is open.

Hole in hose.

Worn Power-Mate e agitator.

Worn or broken bel_,

Dirty agitator or end caps.

C_nistel hood open.

Hose or hood electrical conneclions

Tripped overload protector in

Power-Mate _-,

3. Tripped thermal protector

canister,

1.Power-Mate ?? connections unplugged.

2.Worn or t_oken belt.

3.Oidy agitator or end caps.

4.Tripped overload protector in power.Mate _

5.Switch not in CARPET position.

1.Pull or dogged dust beg.

2.Didy filters.

3.BLocked airflow passage.

4.Certain attachment fools.

2.Reset circuit breaker or =_place k_se

3.Reconnect hose ends, (page 7).

1. Change bag, (page 13)

2, Clear aidiow passages, (page 13)

3.Change filters. (page 14-15).

4.Adjust selling, {page 10).

5.Adjust control, (page 11)

6.Replace hose.

7.Change agitator, (page lit).

8 & 9. See BELT CHANGING AND AGI_ATOR

CLEANING, (pages 16-t7). 10. Close and latch hood,

t. (:7_e_o:)r_c_w_ _er'='=ectr hoseer_is(_ 7).

2.Removeal_y[ternsthat maybe caught or jammed,then reset. If cleanerstarts

and stopsagate,cleanaggaterandend caps. then reset,(pagesit, 16-17).

3.Resetthernml protector,(page12).

1. Plugin firmly,(page 6).

2 & 3. See BELTCHANGINGAND AGITATOR

CLEANING,(pages 16-17).

4.Checkagitator areafor excessiveIlef buUd-opor jamming.Cleanagitator and end caps,then reset,(pagest 1, "=6-17_.

5.Move switchto CARPETpos_on. {page8).

I. Changebag, (page13).

2.Changefilters,(page14-15).

3.Cleart_ockagefromalrfk_ Pass_,ge,(page 13).

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