Galaxy Galaxy 721.35078 User manual

Owner's Manual
Manual del Propietario
TM
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Models/Modelos
721.35078
721.35079
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions before first
use of this product.
CUIDADO: Lea y sigue todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n y seguridad
antes del use de este producto.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
www.sears.com
P/No.: 3828FI3841C
Directions for Use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this
product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
Direcciones de uso
Es una violaci6n ala ley Federal utilizar
este producto de una manera contraria
con su etiquetado.
Hoffman Estates, IL60179 U.S.A.

Before UsingYourNew Vacuum.......................2
GalaxyVacuumCleanerWarranty ................2
ImportantSafety Instructions............................3
Partsand Features.............................................4
AssemblyInstructions.......................................5
OperatingInstructions.......................................6
CordRelease....................................................6
AutomaticHeightAdjustment...........................7
HandleReleaseandPositions..........................7
On/OffSwitch....................................................7
Attachments......................................................7
AttachmentsUseChart.....................................9
VacuumingTips................................................9
PerformanceFeatures....................................10
Vacuum Cleaner Care ....................................... 1t
Vacuum Storage............................................. 1t
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ................ 11
Dust Bag Changing ......................................... 12
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ........................... 13
Exhaust Filter Cleaning and Replacement.....13
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .............. 14
Agitator Servicing ............................................ 16
Clog Removal ................................................. 17
Troubleshooting ............................................... 18
Master Protection Agreements ........................ 19
Service ................................................ Back Cover
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Galaxy vacuum in the safest
and most effective way.
For more information about the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information.
Your vacuum'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 Galaxy vacuum.
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 GALAXY VACUUM CLEANER
This warranty is for oneyear 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 ofcharge.
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 Parts and Repair
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 rightswhich vary from
state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60170
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U--/'_1_1_11 I_1_1 - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions
including the following:
Read this manual before assembling or using
¢our vacuum cleaner.
Use your cleaner only as described in this
manual. Use only with supplied attachments.
To reduce the risk of electric shock- Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not vacuum up water.
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing
or cleaning out brush area. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock or brush suddenly
starting.
Always turn cleaner off before connecting or
disconnecting the hose.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
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 Service Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
De not leave cleaner when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by er near children.
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands.
Do not operate the cleaner with a punctured
hose. Replace if cut or worn. Avoid vacuuming
sharp objects.
De notuse withany openingblocked;keep
free of dust, lint,hairand anythingthat may
reduceair flow.
Keephair,looseclothing,fingers, and all parts
of bodyawayfrom openingsand movingparts.
De notuse cleanerwithoutdust bagand/or
filters in place.
Alwayschangethe dust bagaftervacuuming
carpetcleanersor freshener,powdersandfine
dust.These productsclogthe bag,reduce
airflowand cancausethe bagto burst. Failure
to change bagcould cause permanentdamage
to the cleaner.
Keepthe PEbag(withholes)awayfrombabies
andchildren,donot usein cribs,beds,carriages,
or playpens.This thinfilm mayclingto noseand
mouthandpreventbreathing.
De notusethe cleanerto pick upsharp hard
objects,smalltoys, pins,paper,etc.Theymay
damagethe cleaneror dust bag.
Donot pickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,
suchascigarettes,matches,or hotashes.
Donotusevacuumcleaner
topick upflammableorcombustibleliquids
(gasoline,cleaningfluids,perfumes,etc.),or use
in areaswheretheymay bepresent.Thefumes
fromthesesubstancescancreateafire hazard
or explosion.
Useextra care when cleaningon stairs.Donot
put onchairs,tables,etc.Keeponfloor.
Youare responsibleformakingsurethat your
vacuumcleaneris not usedbyanyone unable
to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner is
intended only 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.
Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given. WARNING
statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electric shock, burns and serious personal injury.
CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as moderate personal injury and/or property damage.
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It is importantto knowyourvacuumcleaner's partsandfeaturesto assureits properand safe
use, Reviewthesebeforeusingyour cleaner.
Item Part No.
Dust Bag 50688
Belt 5275
Filter 86878 Handle
Hose Holder
Dust
Quick
Cord Hanger
Exhaust Panel
Bumper
Lower
Cord Hanger
Extension
Wand
Dusting
Upholstery Tool
Motor
Hose
On/Off Switch
E-Z Belt
Crevice Tool
Floor Nozzle
Agitator
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Before assemblingyour vacuum,checkthe
PACKINGLISTonthe coverof the separate
Parts List. Use this list to verify that you have
received all the components of your new
Galaxy vacuum.
WARNING
ElectricShock Hazard
Donotplugintothe electricalsupplyuntil
the assemblyiscomplete,
Failureto doso could resultin electric
shockor injury,
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw located just below the top
edge of the back of the vacuum.
Positionthe handle as shown below and slide
the handle into the opening at the top of the
vacuum.
Insert the screw so it passes through the
handle into the vacuum.
Tighten the screw securely with a screwdriver.
It may be necessary to adjust the handle
slightly.
CAUTION
Donotovertighten,
Overtightening could stripthe screwholes,
Donot operatethe cleanerwithoutthe
screwin place,
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