Before Using Your NewVacuum Cleaner .................... 2Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty . .. 2Important Safety Instructions ......... 3Parts and Features ................. 4-5Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7Power-Mate Jr." Storage .............. 7Operating Instructions ............... 8How to Start ........................ 8Vacuuming Tips .................... 10Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 11Attachments ....................... 11Attachment Use Table ............... 12Performance Features ............. 12-14How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ....... 14Canister Care ...................... 15Bag Changing ..................... 15Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 15Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 16Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 17Power-Mate* Care .................. 17Dirt Sensor ........................ 18Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .. 18-19Light Bulb Changing ................. 20AgitatorServicing ................... 20Troubleshooting .................... 21Requesting AssistanceOr Service .................. Back CoverPlease read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuumcleaner 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 vacu-um cleaner's model and sedal 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 Kenmorevacuum cleaner.Model No.Serial No.Date of PurchaseKeep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.LIMITED ONEYEARWARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANERThis warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private householdvacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated andmaintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects inmaterial or workmanship free of charge.This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable partsand become worn during normal use.For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Service Center inthe United States.This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty givesyou 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