Owner'sManual
ManualDe/Propietafio
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo
116.25512
116.25513
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
For replacement parts, please contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-488-1222)
Anytime, day or night
(U.S.A. only)
For any other issue,
please contact:
Vacuum Help Line
(1-877-531-732t)
7:30am-4:00pm EST, M-F
(U.S.A. and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
safety and operating instructions before first use of this product.
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
instruccionesde operaci6n y seguridadantes del use de este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Part No. C131ZCPJOOUOO-KCO1ZCPJZOUO
Printed in U.S.A.
Impresoen EUA
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner
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Kenmore Vacuum CleanerWarranty
Important Safety Instructions
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Parts and Features
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Assembly Instructions
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Power-Mate
Jr. ®Storage ..............
Operating Instructions
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How to Start ........................
VacuumingTips .....................
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........
Attachments .......................
Attachment Use Chart ...............
Performance Features .............
How YourVacuum Cleaner Works .......
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2
3
4-5
6-7
7
10
10
11
11-12
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8
9
Canister Care
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13
Bag Changing .....................
13
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments .....
14
Motor Safety Filter Changing ..........
14
Exhaust Filter Changing ..............
15
Power-Mate" Care
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16
Belt Changingand AgitatorCleaning..
16-17
Light Bulb Changing .................
17
AgitatorServicing ...................
18
Troubleshooting
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Requesting Assistance
Or Service
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Back Cover
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner in the safest and most effective way.
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacuum cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
Model
No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household
vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in
material or workmanship free of charge.
This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use.
For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center in the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions including the following:
Read all instructionsin this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with
Sears recommended attachments.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shook 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 dsk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids, 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 buming or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag and/or filters in place.
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.
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,
powders and fine dust. These productsclog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the
beg toburst. Failure to change bag could
cause permanent damage to the cleaner.
Do not pull or cam] by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or comers. Do not run
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the cleaner or
dust bag.
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.
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.
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.
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting either hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable), or nozzle.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
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 cleaner 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.
It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to ensure its proper and safe
use. Review these before using your cleaner.
Item Part No.
In U.S.
Part No.
In Canada
Headlight Bulb
Belt
20-5240
20-5218
20-40600
20-40118
Power-Mate®
Cord
Holder_
Cord and
!
_-- Cord and
Plug Holder
--
Handle Quick
Release
Upper
Wand --------_
Wand
Swivel __
Cord Holder
--Upper
Wand
Power Cord
Flange
Wand Quick
Release Pedal
(Not Shown)
"....
Pile
Height Pedal.
Handle
Release Pedal
Power.Mate B
Model/Serial Number
(On Bottom)
Belt
Pile Height Indicator
Protector
Reset Button
• Cleaner
(Not Shown)
HOSE
3-Way On/Off Switch
Off/Floor/Carpet
Handle
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool --_
Floor
_7
_ "_f*-
Brush _ _
Power-Mate Jr.e
Combination :
i
I _
<---
Dusting
p
Brush
!_Fabric
,
_JJ
Brush
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Item
Dust Bag
Exhaust
Filter
Motor Safety Filter
Pan No.
In U.S.
20-50557
20-86889
20-86883
Pan No.
In Canada
20-50404
20-40324
20-40321
Tool Storage Cover
(Attachment Storage inside)
Can_ter
Hood
Bag HoideJ
Cord
Rewind
Button ._
Power-Mate Jr."
Storage cover
Exhaust Filter Cover
Cord
Dust Bag
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dust Bag)
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given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electric shock, burns
I_
Please pay special attentionto these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructionsI
njury and/or property damage.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete.
Failure to do so could result in electrical i shock or injury,
Before assembling the vacuum cleaner, check the PACKING LIST on the cover of the separate Repair Parts List. Use this list
to verify that you have received all the com-
ponents of your new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
WANDS
Slide wands together until wand button snaps into place. Turn wand buttonto the slotted area of the wand swivel.
The swivel allows you
to turn the handle to the left side to reach farther under low furniture.
Power-Mate ®
1. Insert wands into Power-Mate" until the
wand button snaps into place.
Raised
Area
2. Connect
Power-
Mate ®plug and
cord as shown. DO
NOT force. Raised
area of plug must be toward hand.
3. Secure cord into the cord holder on the wand swivel.
To remove: Step on wand quickrelease pedal, then pull up on wands.
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Lock
Upper
Wand --
mm m
_
Button
Wand
Swivel
Lower
Wand
_Wand
Wand
Button
Quick
elease Pedal
CANISTER
t. Open the canister hood.
2. Check to see that the dust bag is properly installed. See BAG CHANGING
for
instructions.
3, Check to see that the motor safety filter is
properly installed. See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CHANGING
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
t. Line up the hose latch tab and notch in canister hood and insert hose into canister until it snaps in place.
Latch
Tab
To remove: Lift hose latch tab
Notch
upward and pull up on hose.
2, Insert handle into wand until lock button snaps in place, Be sure hose is not twisted.
To remove: Press handle quick release buttonand pull up on handle.
CAUTION
Never open canister hood with the tool storage cover open. This will help to prevent damage from occurring to the canister hood andlor tool storage cover,
Lock
HenCe
Qu_k
_--
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.
This canister is equipped with an on-board
storage area for a Power-Mate Jr.®attach-
ment.
To lnstalh
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 TABLE).
Power-Mate Jr."
Storage Cover
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
_
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.
Cord
cord
of canister to
The cord will
not rewind until the cord rewind pushed.
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 proper 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 vacuum cleaner.
Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent damage or injury
from the moving
cord. Push cord rewind button.
Pile
Height
Pedal-*
Release
Pedal
Indicator
3. Lower wand from uprightposition 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®. The pile height setting shows on the
indicator.See SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT
SETTINGS.
Attention:
Refer to your carpet manufac-
turer's cleaning recommendations.
Some more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the Power-Mate ® agitator
turned off to prevent carpet damage.
L_OF F
FLOOR
_=,,-'_
5. Select a switch position on the handle.
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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 ®.
Suggestedsweepingpattem.
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.
"_ NOTE: Fast, jerky strokes do not provide complete cleaning.
Suc_on
Control
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed regularly. For best cleaning
results, fully
close the suction control.
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.
!
r.,L 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 is damage to the cord or plug, personal injury or property damage could result.
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 position before using.
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage open. Check each assembly area in HOW YOUR VACUUM WORKS occasionally for clogs. Unplug from outlet before checking.
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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.
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ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS
1.To
remove
wands from
Power-
Mate ®, lock
wands in straight-up position.
La
To remove,
press latch
and lift out.
NOT attach or remove handle or ds while vacuum cleaner is ON,
J This could cause sparking and daml age the electrical contacts.
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the
Power-Mate ®is
attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handie from wands,
1. Press handle quick release and pull up on handle.
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Handle ..-_\
_ (
Lock
Button .-_-_-]
L_.J
Handle
Quick
Upper
NOTE:
To assemble
insert the fabric
brush into the
dusting brush,
dusting brush and press into place.
2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as
needed. See ATTACH-
MENT USE CHART•
__
Fabric
Brush
Dusting
Brush
10 m
Wand
Quick
Release
Pedal
2. Press wand quick
release pedal with foot
and pull the wands straight up and out of
Power-Mate'.
The Power-Mate ° plug
and cord do not have to be removed to use attachments on the wands.
3. Put attachmerits on wands as needed• See
ATTACHMENT
USE TABLE.
_-----_
-,,
ATTACHMENT
CLEANING AREA
Furniture*
Between
Cushions* Drapes* Stairs
Bare
Floors
Carpeted
FloondRugs Walls
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=/ i,'
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Combination 10msn brush
pust!n.
brush
Crevice tool
Floor brush I_
i/ i/
v'**
i/
Power'Mate®
Handi-Mate Jr.e
(Some Models)*'*
Power-Mate Jr2
_Some Models)***
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v'
*Always dean attachmentsbefore usingon fabrics, ** 3-way OnlOff switchshould be in FLOOR position.
*** Handi-Mate Jr..° and Power-Mate Jr.° attachmentinstructionsare includedwith the products.
NOTE: When separating wands
depress lock button completely before pullingwands apart. If wand lock button is difficult to depress push the two wands more tightly together to line up
me ock button w th the he e. Depress lock button and then pu I wands apart.
OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR
Overload Protector
Reset Button
The Power-Mate ®has 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 and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then press overload protector reset button. A
ball point pen may be required
If the problem persists, have the vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or other qualified service agent.
WARNING
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.
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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.
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction control allows you to change the vacuum
suction for
different fabrics
Suction Suction
and carpet weights, Opening the control decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs, while closing the control increases suction for upholsteries and carpets.
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.
=4_
'_"
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 fiat 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 cleaner has a thermal protector
which automatically trips to protect
the vacuum cleaner from overheating.
If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically.
This allows the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.
To correct problem: Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord
from the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector
to reset.
Check for and remove clogs, if necessary.
Also check and replace any clogged filters. Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner in and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
When the unit
is running with normal air flow,
the light on the
performance indicator is off.
Performance
Indicator
The light comes on whenever the airflow becomes blocked.
If that occurs, check the disposable dust bag, motor safety filter
and other possible clog locations shown in
HOW YOUR VACUUM
CLEANER
WORKS,
To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING table.
Note: The light may also come on when
using attachments,
due to reduced airflow
through the attachment.
STAIR GRIP
During normal operation while the vacuum
cleaner 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
cleaner to rest on stairs.
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The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the
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dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas-/_/_
sages. The dust bag lets the air pass
/jr
through, while it traps the dirt.
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For best cleaning results, keep the
.,_'7
airflow passage open. Check the
/_y
starred areas occasionally for
clogs. Unplug from outlet
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,,_ (
_'
_
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I_
before checking
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CANISTER CARE
Motor
Safety
Filter Exhaust
%- -- :'kW)
For best cleaning results, the dust bag should be changed often. The performance indicatorwill come on when the bag needs
to be changed or the airflowis blocked.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Bag Number.
1. Unplug cord from wall outlet.
2. Remove hose
from canister.
3. Pull hood
release out and up,
then liftcanister hood.
4, Disengage
cardboardtab from
red bag mount by pulling away and lifting up.
5. Pull bag out of the
red bag mount.
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 per
instructions pushing down until the cardboard tab locks into position and the holes align. Tuck the
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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.
10. Reinstall hose.
11. Plug cord intowall 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.
Mount
6. Check the motor safety
filter and
replace, if necessary.
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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 vacuum 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 vacuum 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 filter must be replaced when 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.
1. Lift the rubber
retainer and pull
out motor safety
filter as shown.
Rubber
Retminer
//////
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.
3. Replace the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section.
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WARNING
Fire andlor Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter cover installed.
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.
t. Pull out and
up on the
exhaust filter cover to remove
from the vacuum
cleaner and lay aside.
Filter
2. Pull the exhaust filter up and out from the rear of
the vacuum cleaner.
3. Replace the exhaust filter cartridge.
Place the new filter into the vacuum cleaner
with the foam
seal facing
towards the vacuum cleaner.
Filter
Tabs
4. Replace the
exhaust filter cover by placing the two tabs on the filter cover into the slots on the vacuum cleaner and rotate into place until it snaps closed.
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POWER-MATE® CARE
Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the Power-Mate".
! 'v, lWARNING
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting,
TO REMOVE BELT
3. Turn Power-
Mate e right side up, Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel. Lift rear latches up.
1. Turn Power-
Mate ® upside
down.
2. Unscrew the two (2) Power-
Mate ® cover
screws.
Side
Latch Latches
4. To remove cover, grasp the sides and pull
out.
TO CLEAN AGITATOR
NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to preventdamage to your vacuum, the agitator must be cleaned every_time the belt is changed.
The agitator must also be cleaned accord-
ing to the following schedule:
Vac_uum ClQaner UsQ
Clean Agitator
HEAVY -
(used daily)
MODERATE -
(used 2-3 times/week)
LIGHT -
(used I time/week) every week
every month
every2months
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.
5. Lift agitator assembly out and remove worn belt.
6. Check and clean end cap areas. See
AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY
for pictureof
complete agitator assembly.
End Cap
Agitator Assembly
Belt Pulley_
Brush Unit
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TO REPLACE BELT
1. Install new belt over motor drive, then over
belt pulley.
NOTE: See
PARTS AND
FEATURES
for belt num-
ber.
Motor
Drive
Agitator
End Cap
Pu//ey
2. Place agitator
assembly back into
Power-Mate ®.
Cover
Base
4. Rotate cover back. Press cover firmly until side and rear tabs snap into place.
Make sure there
Side Rear
is no gap
Latch Latches
between the cover and base.
3. Line up
front of
cover and base. Rest cover on
front edge of
base as shown.
5. Turn Power-Mate®upside down and replace two (2) cover screws.
t. Remove Power-Mate ® cover as shown in
BELT CHANGING
AND AGITATOR CLEAN-
ING section.
Push In
And Turn
2. Push in and turn bulb counterclock-
wise, then pull out
to remove.
Push In
And Turn
3. Push in and turn
bulb clockwise, to
replace.
Bulb must not be higher than
15 Watts(130 Volts).
4. Reinstall Power-Mate ® cover as shown in
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEAN-
ING section.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for bulb number.
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Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electdcal supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.
TO CHECK AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY
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Base Support Bars
When brushes
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%over, lightbulb and lightcover.
See "To replace belt"in BELT CHANGING
AND AGITATOR CLEANING.
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Review this table to find do-it-yourselfsolutionsfor minor performance problems.Any other
service needed, should be performed by a Sears or other qualifiedservice agent.
WARNING:
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Vacuumcleaner won=tstart.
Poorjob of dirt pich-up.
Vacuum cleaner starts but shuts off.
1.
2,
Unpluggedat wall outlet.
TdppeddrcuitIxeaker/'dolmfuse
3,
Loosehoseeiec_cel conneotinns.
1.
2.
Fullor cloggeddustbag.
3. _ itlters.
4. Wrongpile heightsetgag.
6, Heiein hose.
7. Worn P_,_r-Motee agitator.
8, Wornor brd_enbell
g. Dirtyagitotoror end caps.
10, Canisterhoodopen.
1, Hoseor hoodelectricalcomecbens.
2. Trippedovedoadprotectorin
Power-Mate*.
Power-Mute° will not run when altached.
3. Trlppedthermalprotectm
in canister.
2.
3.
4,
1.
Pov_'-Mate° cennec_ons
unplugged.
Wornor brekenbell
Dirtyagitatoror endcabe.
Tripped_f_oed _oteotor in
Powar-Mate'.
Pm/ornianceindicator aotJvatos.
5,
Switchnotin CARPETpusi_on.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Fuitor degged dustbeg.
Dirty filters.
Blockedairflowpassage.
Cleanerpicks up moveable rugs -or- Power-Mate*
bushostoo hard,
1.
2.
Wrongpileheightseffing,
SuclJontoosbong.
Lkjht v_n't vmrk.
Card _'t
nm_nd.
1.
Burnedout lightbulb.
1.
2.
Dirty gewer ca_l.
ConJ_mmnd.
Cleanerleaves marks on ca_Nt.I
1.
t. Rug in firmly,pushON/OFFswitchto ON.
2. Resetcircuitbreakeror replacefuse.
3, Reconnecthoseends,(page7).
t. Changebeg, (page13).
2. Cleat aidtowpassages.(page13).
3. Chaagefiltes, (page14-15).
4. AdjustsotHag,(page 10).
5. Adjustcon_ol,(page 11)
6. Replacehose.
7. Changeagitator,(page18).
it & g. See BELTCHANGINGAND AGITATOR
CLEANING,(pages16-17).
10. C_oseandlatchhood.
t.
2,
3.
1.
Removeany itemsthat maybe caught or jammed,thenreset. If deane_clarts
andstopsagain,dean agitatorandend caps,
thenreset,(pages11, 16-17).
Resetthennei protector(page12),
Plugin firmly,(page6-7),
2&3.
4.
5.
See BELTCHANGINGAND AGITATOR
CLEANING,(pages16-17).
Rornoveamyitems that may be caught or jammed,then reseL If deanerclarts
and clops again, dean agitatorandendcaps,
thenreset,(pages'il, 16-17).
Mo_es_tch to CARPETgedtie_, (pagee).
1. Changebag, (page 13).
2, Changefilters,(page t4-15).
3. Clearblod_agefromairflowpassage,(page 13).
4. Thisisnormei.Light _ou_d go nd
whentoei is removed.
t. Ao]ustsetting,(page 10).
J
1. Changelightbulb,(page17).
1. Cleanthe gewer coed.
2. Pulloutcordandrewind.
I. SeeVACUUMINGTIPS. (page9).
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