Model No.

680.84973

Save This Manuat For Future Reference

CAUTION: Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefu[ty

SoW by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chica_o, IL 60179 U.S.A

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using etectrica[

Inctuding the fottowing

This Rug shampooer/ftoor

Rug shampooer/ftoor

potisher is for househotd use onty.

potisher, basic precautions should be followed.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury

• DO NOT USE FLAMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, SUCH AS GASOLINE, OR USE IN AREAS WHERE

THEY MAY BE PRESENT.

• Do not reave this apptiance when ptugged in.

• To reduce the risk of etectric shock-Use indoors onty.

• This apptiance is provided with doubte insutated.

Use onty identica[ reptacements parts.

See instructions for servicing of doubte-insutated apptiances_

• Do not inmerse.

To reduce risk of etectric shock - Use onty carpet moistened by cteaning process.

• to reduce the risk of fire, use onty commercially avai[abte ftoor cleaners and waxes intended for machine app[ication.

• Unplug from outtet when not in use and before servicing°

• Do not arrow to be used as a toy.

Ctose attention is necessary when used by or near chitdren.

• Use only as described in this manuat.

Use onty manufacturer's recommended attachments_

• Do not use with damage cord or ptug.

if apptiance is not working, as it should, have been dropped, damage, left outdoors dropped into water, return it to service center before using.

• Do not putt or carry by cord, use cord as a handte, ctose a door on cord, or putt a cord around sharp edges or corners.

Do not run apptiance over cord, keep cordaway from heated surfaces_

• Do not unptug by putting on cord. To unptug, grasp the ptug, not the cord.

• Do not handte ptug with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings.

Do not use with any openings btocked; keep free of dust, tint,

hair, and anything that may reduce atrftow.

° Keep hair, loose c|othing, fingers, and art parts of body away from opening and moving parts.

• Do not attach or remove brushes with etectHc cord ptugged in.

• Turn-off before unptugging.

• Use extra care when cteaning on stairs.

• Never flit dispenser without removing it from the apptiance.

• Never turn the apptiance an with the handte in the upright position_ Make sure handte is in operating position.

• Disassembty of this unit can be hazardous.

° Do not leave turned on when it is not in motion.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES

A doubte-insutated apptiance is marked with one or more of the fottowing: The words "DOUBLE

INSULATION" or 'DOUBLE INSULATED" or the doubte insutation symbot (square within a square.)

In a double-insutated apptiance, two systems of insutation are provided instead of grounding.

No

grounding means is provided on a doubte-insutated

apptiance_

nor shoutd a means for grounding be abte to the

apptiance, Servicing

a doubte-insutated

apptiance requires extremecare and knowtedge

of the

system,

and shoutd be done

onb' by

quatified service

personnet.

Reptacements parts

for a

doubte-insutated apptiance must be identicat to the part they reptace.

Polarization Instructions:

To reduce the risk of etectric shock, this apptiance has a potarized ptug (one blade is wider than the other).

This ptug witt fit in a potaHzed outtet 0ntY one way.

If the ptug does not fit furry in the outtet, reverse the ptug. if stitt does not fit, contact a quatified etectrician to insta[t the proper outtet.

Do not change the ptug in any way.

,SEARS

Dear Homemaker:

You have just invested in a fine Kenmore Rug Shampooer-,Ftoor Polisher.

Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet, which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine.

Specific instructions are given on rug shampooing, scrubbing, polishing, attachin8 and cleaning brushes, etc. This wi[[ help you to obtain the best performance and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control

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DO NOT PLUG IN ELECTRIC CORD UNTIL

BRUSHES OR OTHER ACCESORIES HAVE BEEN

ATTACHED AND SWITCH HAS BEEN PLACED

IN THE "OFF" POSITION.

HANDLE,

SWITCH BOX AND CORD

I. Place Lower handle tube (Fig. i) into handle tube socket "A" (Fig. 2). Fasten using bolt "B" and internally threaded nut "C" (Fig. 3) provided in the hardware package.

If the handle tube is difficult to assemble

(tight), insert blade of screwdriver into sl.ot

(Fig. 4) at rear of handle tube socket and twist screwdriver gently while inserting handle tube.

2. Place upper half handle tube (Fig. 1) over tower half. Align holes and fasten with remaining bolt "B" and internally threaded nut "C".

3. Attach switch box to rear of upper handle tube.

Place switch box tab (no hole) into rectangular hole (Fig° 5). Position box against handle tube.

Fasten using the small screw provided in the hardware package.

DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

4. The motor cord, which goes from the switch box to the bottom of the unit, is attached in two (2) locations behind the dispenser at top and bottom° The upper part of the motor cord is snapped into place alongside the upper cord hook on the dispenser top (Fig 6).

The lower part of the motor cord is snapped into place between the two tower cord hooks.

They are located on the dispenser base (Fig. 7).

5.

Attach lower plastic hose to rear of unit by inserting the fitting on the end of hose into the hole located midway at rear of unit (Fig. 8).

6. The electric cord is wound around cord hooks as illustrated in (Fig. 9).

Note: At[ moving parts requiring lubrication have been permanently lubricated at the factory.

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

UPPER

HANDLE

TUBE

FIG. 1

LOWER

HANDLE

TUBE

B_ _]_C

FIG. 2

_B

C:_C

FIG. 3

FIG, 4

FIG. 6

FIG. 8

FIG, 5

111

FIG. 7

FIG. 9

A-_..

D-...

D

FIG. 11

DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE THOROUGHLY

CLEANED IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH USE. DO

NOT STORE LIQUID IN DISPENSER.

Remove dispenser from unit and empty. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

The dispensing system must be flushed immediately after use.

Partially fit[ dispenser with warm water, mount on unit an then dispense at[ the water into a receptacle placed under the unit,

FIG. 10 FIG. t2

ELECTRIC CORD PLUG SHOULD ALWAYS BE

DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET

BEFORE ATTACHING, REMOVING OR CHANGING

BRUSHES.

1, Raise dispenser top "A" (Fig. I0).

Position dispenser "F" in base "B".

1. Lay the polisher flat exposing the underside of the unit (Fig. 12). Using a rotating motion push the brush on the spindle as far as it wilt go.

2. After each use remove brushes with a slight

putt.

2. Press top dispenser firmly against the handle tube "G" Valve stem "C" must be above valve tilter "D" (Fig. 11).

3, SLide dispenser top "A" down so that it engages the dispenser and holds it securely in position.

3. Wash in warm soapy water after each use.

Shake out excess water.

Stand bristles on paper towel to dry.

DO NOT USE HOT WATER.

DO NOT FORCE DRYING BY USING AN OVEN OR

RADIATOR HEAT.

To dispense the liquid, momentarily put[ and intermittently.

trigger

Liquid

"E" will flow as tong as the trigger is raised,

Note: if the dispenser fails to discharge Liquid when the trigger is raised all the way, tilt the dispenser away from the handle tube.

Take a pair of tong-nosed pliers and grasp the valve lifter "D".

Bend the two projections (tabs) at the same time upward until a dime fits snuggly between the bottom of the valve stem "C" and the top of the valve [ifter "D" (Fig. 11 ).

If Liquid continues to flow when the trigger is released, grasp the valve Lifter close to the handle and bend the two projections downward until a dime fits snuggty between the bottom of the valve stem an the top of the valve Lifter.

4. Remove brushes from the machine when not in use to extend the life of the brush.

ELECTRIC CORD PLUG SHOULD ALWAYS BE

DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET

BEFOREATTACHING,REMOVINGOR CHANGINGPADS.

1. To attach pads on Shampooer / Polisher: push the ends of the adapters (provided in the hardware package) through the holes in the pads, then snap adapters on to the Scrubbing

Brushes.

DO NOT attach to Shampoo Brushes.

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2, Pads may be cleaned if desired in warm soapy water.

Rinse thoroughly.

Stretch out to shape and allow to dry.

(VINYL, LINOLEUM, ASPHALT TILE AND NO WAX

FLOOR)

I.

SCRUBBING (FLOOR SRIPPING AND

CLEANING) DISCONNECT CORD FROM

ELECTRICAL OUTLET DO NOT USE MACHINE

TO SCRUB WOOD FLOORS.

Attach scrubbing brushes (for scrubbing floors with an irregular surface) or nylon scrubbing pads (for scrubbing floors with a smooth surface).

Remove dispenser tank and fill with, a stripper and cleaner, diluted as indicated on container.

It is recommended to put the water in first to avoid foaming.

Do not overfill tank.

Allow at least one inch air space to avoid spilling.

Attach dispenser.

Plug cord into electrical outlet.

Lower handle into operating position.

Turn switch to proper speed as indicated on the switch box label.

Clean floor using small circular dispensing liquid as needed.

strokes,

Do not dispense liquid close to the baseboards to avoid splashing walls.

Wipe up suds with a sponBe of cloth.

Disconnect appliance.

Remove and wash pads and brushes.

!1. RENEWING THE FINISH

To renew the finish of your just cleaned floors, you may use a protective floor finish.

II1. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Sweep or vacuum

Damp mop weekly.

floor frequently.

OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure to consult floor manufacturer for proper maintenance.

Never use water-based products on wood floors.

Only use solvent based product on wood floors.

!, CLEANING

Follow instructions on wood floor cleaner found on Sears Wood Floor Care Kit, or similar product.

II. WAXING

Follow instructions on wood floor wax found

on Sears Wood Floor Care Kit, or similar product.

III. POLISHING

DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

Attach the tan polishing pads.

Make sure wax is dry before polishing.

Plug cord into electrical outlet.

Lower handle into operating position.

Turn appliance on.

Guide unit forward and backwards strokes, following the direction of the grain until the desired finish is achieved.

Do not apply pressure, the weight of the machine is sufficient.

Disconnect appliance, remove and wash pads.

IV. BUFFING

DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

Attach the felt buffing pads* or the lambs wool high luster pads.

Plug cord into electrical outlet.

Lower handle into operatin8 position.

Buffing will leave your floo_'s truly lustrous.

Disconnect appliance, remove and wash pads.

NOTE: NYLON PADS (#53871) AND BUFFING PADS

(#53471) NOT INCLUDED REFERTO PAGE i2, TO ORDER

V. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Sweep, dust or vacuum floor regularly.

Buff floors as needed, following the directions above.

To remove scuff marks on heavy traffic areas, follow the polishing directions above.

Polishing and buffing floors often wltl prolong the time between waxing.

SHAMPOOING

DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

Attach the shampoo brushes.

Vacuum the carpet first to remove any loose dirt.

Remove

the

furniture from room, or protect its legs with a heavy plastic or aluminum foil.

Test the color fastness of your carpet by applying a small undiluted amount of Shampoo directly to the carpet with a sponge on a small hidden area. If the color holds, you can proceed to shampoo the rest of your carpet.

Remove dispenser tank and fill with a carpet shampoo, diluted as indicated on the container it is recommended to put the water in first: to avoid foaming.

Do not overfill the tank.

Allow at [east one inch air space to avoid spilling.

Attach dispenser.

Plug cord into electrical outlet.

Lower handle into operating position.

Turn switch to proper speed as indicated on the switch box label.

Clean small areas of 3 X 3 feet at a time using small, circular and overlapping strokes. Dispense liquid until a small uniform appears.

film of foam

AVOID SOAKING. Mildewing or discolorations may occur.

Continue to shampoo until the foam disappears, then proceed to another area.

Do not apply pressure.

Light contact with the rug is sufficient for thorough cleaning.

When shampooing a large area, the container may need to be refilled.

Always unplug the shampooer and remove the dispenser before refilling.

At this time it may be convenient to check the brushes and remove any carpet fibers with a comb.

After shampooing, disconnect cord form electrical outlet.

Remove and wash brushes, and flush the dispensing system.

Al[ow carpeting to dry thoroughly, preferably overnight.

Ventilating the room or using a fan may reduce drying time.

If you need to walk over wet carpet, protect It with a white cloth or towel.

Vacuum carpet to remove any dirt freed by shampooing.

MODEL 680 84973 • EXTERNAL/€_CHINE PARTS

6

1

12

8

9

10 11

13 33

_I 6A

35

37C

26

16B

41 42 4 45

U

MODEL 680 84973 .

EXTERNAL/VLACHINE PARTS

KEY

30

31

32

33

35

26

27

28

29

15

16

16A

16B

18

19

20

36

37

37 A

37 B

37 C

4O

41

42

44

45

46

46

4

5

I

2

3

6

7

8

9

10

11

17.

13

14

47

47

47

100099

280432

010063

130948

130065

13007'I

120694

011093

53271.

53071

53971

53671

53871

052692

462112

O40444

130715

120457

130374

174439

131650

174437

174438

450169

130064

040136

130068

PART NO.

130947

052696

052710

010536

130950

010154

100042

110083

130951

171724

130952

010273

240091

131062

051721

450330

010747

020067

PART NAME

Handle

Upper Handle Tube

Lower Handle Tube

SeLfTapping Screw 6-20 x 3/4 (2 req,)

Switch box

Self Tapping Screw 6-20 x 5/16

Wire Nut

Switch 3 speed

Switch Box Cover

Box Label 3 Speed

Switch Knob

SeLf Tappin8 Screw 6-ZO 5/8

VaLve Spring

Dispenser Trigser

Dispenser Rod

Handle Screw and Nut Pks. (2 req,)

Screw 10-32 x 1 114 (2 req.)

Nut (2 req.)

Line Cord

Motor CabLe Assy

SeLfTapping Screw 6-20 x 1/2

CLip

Yoke Socket Assembly

Yoke Retainer (2 req.)

Spacin8 Washer

Furniture Guard

Cover (Chrome)

Head Label

Container Top

Container Top Label

Tank Label t44 Oz. Tank Assy

Tank Cap

Rubber Washer

VaLve Cover

Container' Base

ELbow Hose Connector (2 req.)

Hose

Container Base Seat

Self Tapping Screw 8 x 3/8 (2 reqo)

Scrub Brush (2 req_)

Shampoo Brush (2 reqo)

Tam PoLishing Pad (2 req.)

LambswooL High Luster Pad (2 req_)

NyLon Scrubbing Pad (2 req.)

51

52

53

54

KEY

47

48

48

49

50

PART NO.

53471

130141

450268

240244

491899

461717

461718

461675

191506

PART NAME

FeLt Buffing Pad (2 req.)

Pad Retainer (2 req,)

Pad Retainer 4 Pc. (Hardware Pks.)

Spring Yoke Torsion (1 req.)

Motor AssembLy 3 speed

RepLacement Gear and Grease L

Replacement Gear and Grease R

Hardware Pks,

Manual

53071

53271

53671

5397I

Shampoo Brushes (1 pa_r)

Scrubbing Brushes (1 pair)

Lambswoot Pads (1 pair)

Potishin8 Pads (t pair)

REPLACEMENT PARTS:

WHEN SERVICINGUSE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT

PARTS°REPLACEDAMAGE CORDS,

NOTE:

FOR INSTRUCTIONSON "HOW TO ORDERREPAIRPARTS"

SEE PAGE 12_

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MODEL 680 84973 EXTERNAL/v_ACHINE PARTS

O_ 64__

7A

75

62B

63

__.L.

71 72 73 74

_70

_------76

80

85

87

96E

96E

96C 96B

MODEL. 680 84973 • INTERNAL MACHINE PARTS

79

80

81

82

83

84

85

B6

90

91

92

93

B7

8B

89

71

72

73

'74

75

76

77

78

94

95

96

96 A

96 B

96 C

96 D

96 E

97

KEY

60

61

62

62 A

62 B

63

64

65

67

67 A

68

69

70

230499

O11489

130551

131212

461610

131038

240225

131039

251298

131135

040002

PART NO. PART NAME

131418 Motor Cover

011483

280324

460104

Self Tapping Screw

Brush Holder Assy

Brush

460590

280263

011489

054244

280267

081832

0t 1490

050607

120133

260026

260001

250059

250060

100055

020016

420011

420012

Holder Assy

Armature

Self Tapping Screw &18 x 1/2 (4 req.)

Field Support (2 req.)

Field 3 Speed

Field Sleeve

Self Tapping Screw 8 x 5/16 (2 req.)

Bearing CLamp (2 req,)

Bearing Armature Seal (2 req.}

Armature Bearing (2 req,)

Thrust Bait (2 req.)

Push Plate 0.050"

Push Plate 0_010°'

Connector Block 3 Speed

318" Hex. Nut (2 req,)

Bronze Gear R

Bronze Gear L

251024

250988

04001B

040238

131956

230462

Spindle (2 reqo)

Spindle Key (2 reqo)

Washer (4 mq.)

Spindle Retainer (2 reqo)

Frame Insulator (2 req,)

Gear Case Cover Conmutator (I req,)

230461

370133

Gear Case Cover Fan (I req,)

Gasket (2 reqo)

051119 Connector Support

23-0330-3 Motor Frame Assy

130059

131040

130758

Frame Spacer

Motor Support (3 reqo)

Base Insulator

Base Plate Assembly

Self Tapping Screw (7 req.)

Screw Insulator (3 req.)

Tray

Spindle Cap lnsu[ator Pkg, (2 req.)

Cap Insulator (2 req.)

Spring (2 req.)

Key (2 req.)

Pin (2 req,)

Insulator (2 req,)

Washer

KEY

98

99

101

102

PART NO.

010154

010066

251063

462069

PART NAME

SeLfTapping Screw 6 x 5116 (2 req.)

Self Tapping Screw 6 x 718 (1 reqo)

Push Plate 0.005"

Grease (2 reqo)

REPLACEMENT PARTS:

WHEN SERVICINGUSEONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT

PARTS. REPLACE DAMAGECORDS.

NOTE:

FOR INSTRUCTIONSON "HOW TO ORDERREPAIRPARTS"

SEE PAGE 12,

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Model/Serial

Number:

Mode[ and Seriat Number may be found on the number prate on the

BOTTOM OF THE SHAMPOOER/POLISHER

You shoutd record both Mode[ and Serial Number and keep in a safe ptace for future reference.

19-oso6.6

Sotd by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60179 U.S.A

P_ED_,_XlCO