Before Using Your NewVacuum Cleaner .................... 2Kenmore Vacuum CleanerWarranty ... 2Important Safety Instructions ......... 3Parts and Features ................. 4-5Assembly Instructions ............. 6-7Power-Mate Jr. ®Storage .............. 7Operating Instructions ............... 8How to Start ........................ 8VacuumingTips ..................... 9Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 10Attachments ....................... 10Attachment Use Chart ............... 11Performance Features ............. 11-12How YourVacuum Cleaner Works ....... 13Canister Care ...................... 13Bag Changing ..................... 13Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ..... 14Motor Safety Filter Changing .......... 14Exhaust Filter Changing .............. 15Power-Mate" Care .................. 16Belt Changingand AgitatorCleaning.. 16-17Light Bulb Changing ................. 17AgitatorServicing ................... 18Troubleshooting .................... 19Requesting 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 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 Kenmorevacuum cleaner.Model No.Serial No.Date of PurchaseKeep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 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