Kenmore 2029319 - Canister Vacuum User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspiradora
Model, Modelo 116.29319
IMPORTANT
Before returning this product-
For replacement=parts,please contact:
Sears Parts and Repair Center
(1-800-488-1222)
Anytime, dayor night
(U.,S,A,,only)
For any other issue,please contact:
Vacuum Cleaner HelpLine
(1-877-531-7321)
8:00am-5:00pm EST, M-F
(US.A., and Canada)
CAUTION:
Read and follow aIl
safety and operating
instructions before first
use of this product
CUIDADO:
Lea y siga todas las
instrucciones de operaci6n
y segufidad antes del uso de
este producto_
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.SoA.
www.sears.com
Part No. CO IZDGW 10UOO-KC01ZDGWZOUO Printed in Mexico
Impreso en M_xico

Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner ................... 2
PackingList ............................ 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty , 3
important Safety Instructions ......... 4
Parts and Features ................. 5-6
Assembly Instructions ............... 7-8
Operating Instructions ............ 9
How to Start .......................... 9
Vacuuming Tips ................... 10
Attachments ....................... 11
Attachment Use Table .............. 12
Performance Features ................ 13
Suggested Pile Height Settings ........ 14
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works ...... 14
Canister Care ......................... 15
Bag Changing ....................... 15
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ....... 15
Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ............ !6
Exhaust Filter Changing ................ !6
Power-Mate = Care ....................... 17
Belt Changing and Agitalor Cleaning ,, !7-18
Light Bulb Changing ................ 18
Agitator Servicing .................... 19
Troubleshooting ....................... 20
Master Protection Agreements ..... 21
Notes ............................... 22
Requesting Assistance
Or Service .................. BackCover
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,
"Yourvacuum 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.
PACKING LIST
Your KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER is packaged with the following parts and compo-
nents assembled separately in the carton:
1 Canister Vacuum Cleaner 1 Combination Brush*
1 Power-Mate® 1 UpperWand
1 Hose Assembly 1 LowerWand
1 Handi-Mate Jr.® 1 Use & Care Guide
I Floor Brush* 1 Repair Parts List
1 Crevice Tool*
Each of the above assemblies are shown in detail inside the repair parts list,,
*These items are found under the Too! Cove[.

OneYear Limited Warranty
When assembled, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with
the product, if this vacuum cleaner fails due to a defect in matedal or workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair
Center or other Kenmore outlet for free repair..
tf this vacuum cleaner is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase._
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship.. Sears wilt NOT
pay for:
t.. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags..
2. A service technician to instnJct the user in correct product assembly, operation or
maintenance.
3.. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4.. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not assembled, operated or maintained
according to all instructions supplied with the product
5.. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose..
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with
the product..
7.. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product..
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair
as provided herein.. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest pedod allowed by law
Sears sha!l not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this vacuum cleaner is used in the United States and
Canada.
This warranty gives you specific lega! rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada lnc,., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Read all insLructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.,
WARNING
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:
Use your vacuum cleaner only as
described in this manual Use onty with
Sears recommended attachments
Disconnect electrical supply before
servicing or cleaning out brush area.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or brush suddenly starting.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when
plugged in.. Unplug from outlet when not in
usa and before servicing
To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces
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. tf
vacuum cleaner isnot 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 comers Do not run
vacuum cleaner over cord Keep cord away
from heated surfaces,,
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle ptug 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 airflow..
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts..
Turn off all controls before unplugging
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do
not put on chairs, tables, etc Keep on
floor
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 burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes
Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust
bag andtor filters in place
Always change the dust bag after
vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener,
powders and fine dust. These products clog
the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the
bag to burst.. Failure to change bag coutd
cause permanent damage to the vacuum
cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc They may damage the vacuum
cleaner or dust bag
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 object&
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
either hose, Handi-Mate Jr.® (if applicable),
or nozzle
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 propedy
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsib_ities,.
ur vacuum cleaner is intended for Household use.. Kead mrs use & bare L_uiae
carefully for important use and safety information.. This guide contains safety
statements unaer warning and caution symbols..
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Itisimportanttoknowyourvacuumcleaner'spartsandfeaturestoensureitsproperandsafe
use,Reviewthesebeforeusingyourvacuumcleaner,
Part No° Part Nee
Object Style No,,
Headlight Bulb
Beii CB-3
Power-Mate ®Cord
Holder_
Upper
Wand-.-.--..._
Wand
Swivel
Cord
Holder-*_
Wand Qu_k
Re_asePedal
(Notshewn
in USA
20-5240
2O-52t8
t
power.Mate _
Power Cord
Belt
t
in Canada
20-40600
20-40118
q-- Plug
Holder
Handle
Quick
Release
_- Upper
Wand
Headlight and Lens
Pile Helgitt Indicator
Pile
Height Pedal.
Protector/Belt
Reset Button
Handle
PowerMate
ModeL/Serial Number
(On Bottom)
(Not Shown)

HOSE
3.Way On/Off Switch
Off/Fioor/Carpet
Handle
ATTACHMENTS
Handi_Mate Jr,,
'_ ."_"*--- Fabric
Combination _ _/_ Brush
Brush--_-_- :
*Dusting,
,Brush _1
Hose Swivel
CANISTER
Part Nor Part Noo
Object Style No_ in USA in Canada
Dust Bag c 20-50558 '20-50403
Exhaust Filter EF-2 20-86880 2040320
Motor Safety Filter CF-1 20-86883 20-40321
E_rhaust
Attachment Storage inside,\\
Canister Hood _
.Cord Rewind
Button
Cord
Filter
Carry Handle Motor Safer
Dust Bag
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Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instruc-
tions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire, electdc
shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such dangers
as personal injury andlor property damage.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
DO NOT plug into electrical supply until
assembly is complete. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or
injury.
Before assembling vacuum, check the
PACKING LISTo Use this list to verify that
you have received all the components of
your new Kenmore vacuum..
WANDS
Slide wands
together until
wand button
snaps into place, Cord
POWER-MATE
1. insert wands into Power-Mate until the
wand buttons snaps into place,.
Up and la
2. Connect wand
plug and cord as
shown.. DO NOT
force., Raised
area of plug must
be toward hand..
3. Secure cord
into cord holder
on wand swivel
To remove: Disconnect cord and step on
wand release pedal, then pult up on
wands..
-- Wand
Button

CANISTER
1. Open the canister hood
2. Check to see that the dust bag is properly
installed See BAG CHANGING for instruc-
tions
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
slorage 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.
CAUTION
Never open canister hood with the tool
storage cover open. This wilt help to
prevent damage from occurring to the
canister hood andlor tool storage cover,
HOSE
1. Line up the
hose latch tab
and notch in can-
ister hood and
insert hose into
canister until it
snaps in place°
Latch
Tab
Notch
To remove: Lift
hose latch tab upward and pull up on hose
Handle
Lock
2. Insert handle
into wand until
lock button
snaps in place.
Be sure hose
is not twisted.
To remove:
Handle Press handle
Q.ick quick release
Release._ button and pull
up on handle
To store:
Disconnect hose from wands and canister to
prevent stress on hose during storages.
Store hose in a loosely coiled position so
the hose covering is not stressed

CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is
on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can
cut, bruise or cause other injuries_ Always turn off
and unplug from electrical outlet before servicing
Use caution when operating near children,,
HOW TO START
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or property
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°
1. Pull cord out
of canister to
desired length..
The cord will
not rewind until
the cord rewind
button is
pushed,
2. Plug the polarized power cord into a !20
Volt outlet located near the floor.
NOTE: To reduce tile risk of electric shock,
this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug;
one blade iswider 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 pEug.if it stifi does not fit, con-
tact a qualified electrician to install the prop-
er outlet Do not change the plug in any
way,
To rewind:
Unplug lhe vacu-
um cleaner. Hold
the plug while
rewinding to pre-
vent damage or
injury from the
moving cord, Push
cord rewind but-
ton,
3. Lower wand from upright position by
pressing on the handle release pedal
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-
turers cleaning recommendations. Some
more delicate carpets may require that they
be vacuumed with the Power-Mate _agitator
turned off to prevent carpet damage

5. Select a switch position on the handle,
OFF - turns off both the canister and the
Power-Mate s motors.
FLOOR ..turns on the canister molor only.
CARPET - turns on both the canister and
the Power-Mate e motors
NOTE -When this switch is in the FLOOR
position, the headlight DOES NOT function
since no electricity flows to the Power-
Mates'.
VACUUMING TIPS
Suggested sweeping pattern.
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
DO NOT run over power cord with
Power-Mate, Personal injury or
product 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,
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kCAUTION
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.
CAUTION
I DO NOT leave the Power-Mate running
in one spot in the upright position for
any length of time. Damage to carpet
may occur°
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 clean-
ing,
The hose swive!
allows the hose to
turn without moving
the canister_ This is
helpful for cleaning in
small area&, Check
hose for twisting
before pulling canis-
tero
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Personal Injury Hazard
Use care if canister is placed on stairs,.
It may fall, causing personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
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 cleaner to anew
location for further cleaning.i ii i i,,l, Hll,i,HI,IH
Suction
Control
Carpeted stairs need to be vacuumed
regularly For best cleaning results, fully
close the suction control,
For best cleaning results, keep the
airflow passage open_. Check each
assembly area in HOW YOUR VACUUM
CLEANER WORKS occasionally for clogs.
Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner
from outlet before checking.
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: If the \
Power_Mate is \. "Handle
attached, turn
off and unplug Lock ,_
vacuum cleaner Button--*_ T
before removing Handle
Quick
handle from Release--.-
wands,
1. Press handle
quick release
button and pull
up on handle.
CAUTION
DO NOT attach or remove handle or
wands while vacuum cleaner is ONo
This could cause sparking and damage
the electrical contacts°
2. Slide attachments
firmly on handle as
needed, See ATTACH-
MENT USE TABLE,
Brush
NOTE:
To assemble dusting brush, insertthe fabric
brush into the dusting brush nozzle and
press into place.
Toremove.
push in direc-
tion of arrow
as shown
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ATTACHMENTS ON WAND
t. To remove
wands from
Power-Mate _,
lock wands in
straight-up
position.
.I
__ 2oPress wand
quick release
pedal with foot
and pull the
Wa.d wands straight up
_utck and out of Power-
Release Mate_
The Power-Mate ®
plug and cord do
not have to be
removed to use
attachments on
the wands,
3, Put attach-
ments on wands
as neede& See
ATTACHMENT
USE TABLE_
ATTACHMENT USE TABLE
CLEANING AREA
Between Bare Carpeted
ATTACHMENT Furniture ICushionsIDrapes tStairS FloorS =leers/Rugs Walls
Dusting _
Combination brush vz_ -,/
brush Fabric
brush _#" =
Crevice tool _
Floorbrush _ ,,/
,/2 #"
Handi*MateJr,_2,_ _ V'
I.. Always clean attachments before using on fabdcs.
2. 2-way switch should be in FLOOR position.
3. Handi-Mate Jr_attachment instructions are includedwith the product
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PERFORMANCE FEATURES
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Always turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner before cleaning the agitator area
as agitator may suddenly restart.
Failure to do so can result in personal
injury.
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The Power-Mate OverloadProtector/
has built-in Belt Reset Button
protection against
motor and belt
damage should the
agitator jam If the
agitator slows down
or stops, the
overload protector shuts off the Power-Mater
The canister motor will continue to run
To correct problem: Turn off and unplug
vacuum cleaner, remove obstruction, then
press BELT RESET button,. A ball point
pen may be required to press button.
If the problem persists, have the
vacuum cleaner serviced by a Sears or
other qualified service agent.
THERMALPROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal
protector whichautomatically trips to protect
the vacuum cleaner from overheating.. If a
ctog 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 reseL 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°
CHECK BAG INDICATOR
When the vacuum
cleaner is running ChockBag
with normal airflow, Indicator---.\J
theCHECKBAG
indicator is green., i_,_j _.
The indicator __
changes to red __
whenever the -- ---
.airflow becomes blocked. If
check the disposable dust b
safety filter and other possibl
locations shown in HOW YO
VACUUM CLEANER WORK
To correct problem: See the
TROUBLESHOOTING table..
NOTE: The indicator may turn red when
using certain attachments, due to reduced
airflow through attachment.
SUCTION CONTROL
The suction
control allows
you to change
the vacuum
suction for
different fabrics suction
and carpet
weights.. Opening the control decreases
suction for draperies and lightweight rugs,
while closing the control increases suction
for upholsteries and carpets.
Suction
EDGE CLEANER
Active brush edge
cleaners are on both
sides of the Power-
Mate.. Guide either
side of the Power-
Mate a{ong base-
boards or next to
furniture to help
remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges.
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SUGGESTED PILE HEIGHT SETTINGS
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,,
HOW YOUR VACUUM CLEANER WORKS
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
picks up dirt,. Rapidty moving air carries the [" .L-,-"__..,
dirt to the dust bag through the airflow pas- ./A'_
sages, The dust bag lets the air pass .,,_/.f
through,while it traps the dirt //_/
For best cleaning results, keep the airflow X/_y
passage open, Check the starred areas /I"ZY
occasionally for clogs, Turn off and _' Motor
Safety Exhaust
unplug vacuum cleaner from outlet ._zZ ,. .........Filter_ Filter
before checking.. _ ___ _,_. I.
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IBAG CHANGING
For best cleaning results, the dust bag
should be changed often.,The CHECK BAG
indicator will change to red when the bag
needs to be changed or the airflow is
blocked
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Bag Number.
t, Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from
wall outlet,,
2. Remove hose from canister_,
3, Pull up hood
release and lift
canister hood.
4, Disengage
cardboard tab from
red bag mount by
pulling away and
lifting up,
Motor.
-Filter 5, Pull bag out
of the red bag
mount,,
6oCheck the motor safety filter and replace,
if necessary,,
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7,,The red bag mount will flip forward after
removing bag. This will prevent the hood
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.
& Rotate red bag ._,_.._<:, __
mount down and
install bag into slots - _i,'_
as shown, pushing _
down until the
cardboard tab locks _,_;_:_
into position and the ,..__r_" J_F-Y_
holes align Tuck __//,,....... / /
the bag securely
into the bag cavity so that none of it will be
pinched by the hood
9oClose and latchcanister hood..
iOoReinstall hose
11. Plug cord into wall outlet
CAUTION
NEVER REUSE ADUST BAG. Very fine
materials, such as carpet freshener,
face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot,
new carpet lint, etco can clog the bag
and cause it to burst before it is full
and may cause damage to vacuum
cleaner motor. Change bag more often
when vacuuming these materials,
CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS
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1. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. DO
NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner_
2. To clean exterior, or to reduce static elec-
tdcity and dust build-up, wipe outer surface
of vacuum cleaner and attachments. Use a
clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a
solution of mild liquid detergent and water,
then wnmg dry..Wipe dry after cleaning.
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CAUTION
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,
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MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner
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.
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Check motor safety filter occasionally
and clean when dirty.
l oRemove the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section
2. Lift the rubber
retainer and pull
out motor safety filter
as shown
3. Wash filler in warm soapy water, rinse,
then dry, Do not clean in dishwasher or
install while damp.
._j_i_._._._ '_ 4. Rep,ace the filter.....by sliding it back into
___ place under the ribs
__ in the bag cavity
_-'_'q"_ j !llt_l_,:{_[_ Tuck filter in so that it
_#._,rs,_ fits completely under
_)tai_er_ -_ the rubber retainer.
5. Replace the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section,,
EXHAUST FILTER CHANGING
kWARNING
Fire andlor Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate with a clogged exhaust
filter or without the exhaust filter or
exhaust filter cover installed.
HEPA EXHAUST FILTER
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
canister and lay
aside,,
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3. Replace exhaust
filter cartridge,
Place the new filter
cartridge into the
canister with the
foam seal facing
down towards the
canister
Tabs
2oPull the exhaust
filter cartridge up
and out from the
rear of the
canister
Filte_
4. Replace the
exhaust filter cover
by placing the two
tabs on the filter
cover intothe slots
on the canister and
rotate into place
until it snaps
closed.

AlwaysfollowallsafetyprecautionswhenperformingmaintenanceonthePower-Mate
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,d WARNING
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard°
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner,
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner
suddenly starting°
I CHA.O,.OANO.O'TATO",.O
TO REMOVE BELT m REPLACE BELT
Mate upside motor drive,
_,_F" down
_,._. then over '%_y_f ..=iJ_\_"
2. Unscrew two (2) beltpath., _.__ 'y Mo%r
._ _ screwsP°wer'Matecover _V'\__End Cap PBaeli-
NOTE: See
PARTS AND
FEATURES for
Belt number
latches up Latch Latches
and remove
worn belt,
4.,To remove cover,
grasp the sides and
pull out,
End Cap
6. Check and clean end cap areas. See TO
CLEAN AGITATOR section and AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY illustration for picture of
complete agitator assembly.
2, Place agitator
assembly back
into PoweFMate
3oLine up front
of cover and
base, Rest
cover on front
edge of base as
shown. Cover Base
4oRotate cover
back Press
'_--'----____,_.. cover firmly untif
___/=:_.._:4_lde and rear
_'__, 7-"_ latches snap into
\ - .V place
Side Rear
Latch Latches
Make sure there is no gap between the
cover and base
5, Turn Power-Mate upside down and
replace two(2) cover screws
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TO CLEAN AGITATOR:
NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency
high and to prevent damage to your vacuum
cleaner, the agitator must be cleaned every_
time the belt is changed
The agitator must also be cfeaned according
to the following schedule:
Vacuum Cleaner Use Clean Agitator
HEAVY - every week
(used daily)
MODERATE _every month
(used 2-3 times/week)
LIGHT - every 2 months
(used 1timetweek)
IMPORTANT
Disconnect vacuum cleaner from
electrical outlet. Check and remove hair,
string and lint buitd-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.,
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
_Endt Cap Belt Path q
LIGHT BULB CHANGING I
1,,Remove Power-Mate cover as shown in
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING section.
2,,Push in and turn
bulb counterclock-
wise, then puUout
to remove,
_:_/_rn I / 3. Push in and turn
butb cfocl_wise, to
_ eplace Bulb must
not be higher than
15 Watts(t30 Volts),
4,,Reinstall Power-Mate cover as shown in
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING section.,
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
bulb number,
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AGITATOR SERVICING
_WARNING
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury
Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before per-
forming maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury from
vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.
TO CHECKTHEBRUSHES
__-_--.___L_ When brushes
level of the base
support bars,
replace the
agitator
Base Support Bars assembly
TO REPLACE AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove Power-Mate cover, belt and
agitator assembly. See "To Remove Belt" in
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR
CLEANING
2oReplace agitator assembly_
3. Reinstall belt and Power-Mate cover,
See "To replace belt" in BELT CHANGING
AND AGITATOR CLEANING..
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Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems Any other
service needed should be performed by aSears or other quaEifiedservice agent
W-JARNING
Always turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance to the
vacuum cleanen Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personae
injury_
I I III III II I I I IIIII III I III I I I I I I II I I I II I II
Vacuumcleanerwon'tstart.
Poorjobofdirt
pick-up
1UnpluggedatwalloulteL
2Trippeddrcuitbreakedblovmfuse
athouseholdservicepanel,
3- Loosehoseelectric]connecUons
I Fullordoggeddustbag
Cloggedairflowpassages
i Girlyl_llers,
. Wrongpileheighlsetting
;SucGoncontmlisopen
6- Holeinhose
7. WornPower-Mal_agi_alor
8 Wornorbrokenhell
I Pluginfirmly,pushON/OFFswitchtoON
2Resetcircuitbreakerorreplacefuse
3_Reconnecthoseends
"I.Changebag
2Clearainlowpassages
3Changel_l_ers
4..Adiustsetting
5. Ad)uslcontrol
,,Replacehose
• Changeagitator.
8&9° SeeBELTCHANGINGANDAGITATOR
gDirtyagitatororendcaps CLEANING,
tQ Canisterhoodopen 10.Ctoseand!alchhood
Vacuumcleanerstartsbut iHoseorhoodelecludcalconneclions I,C_conred_rs_nredhoseen_
Removeanyilemsthatmaybecaughl
shutsoff 2Trippedpower_Maleovedoadprolectorin 2 orjamm_d,,_thenreset.IIvacuumcleanerostarts
andstopsagain,cleanagila_orandendcaps,
thenreset,
3Tdppedthermalproleclor 3 ResetIhermatprolector
incanister
Power-Matewitlnot I Powu-Mater..onnections tPlugin_nnly
mn whenattached_ unplugged.
2, WornorbrokenbelR 2&3 SeeBELTCHANGINGANDAGITATOR
3, Dirtyagitatororendcaps. CLEANING
RemoveanyHemsthaimaybecaught
4Tdppedovedoadpower.Mateprotectorin 4 orjammed,thenreseLIfvacuumcleanersleds
andslopsa_ain,deanagiLatarandendcaps,
thenresel,
5, SwilchnotinCARPETposition 5, MoveswitchtoCARPETpesilion
CheckBagIndicator I, Fullorcloggeddustbag IChangebag. _......................
activates. 2, Di_ fillers, 2, Changefillers.
3, Blockedaiffl_vpassage. 3, Clearblockagefromairllowpessage.
4, Certainatbchmenlfools 4, ThisisnormalIndicalorshouldturnfromred
togreenwhentooliaremoved
Vacuumcleanerpecksup i Wrongpileheightsetting I.Adjustselling
moveablerugs.or- 2, Suctiontoos[rong 2, Opensuctionconlrol
Power-Malepushestoohard,
Lightwon'twork. I. Burnedoutlightbulb. 1, Changelightbulb.
Removeanyilemsthalmaybecau_hl
2Trippedpower.MaleoveHoadp_otaclorin 2 orjammed,thenreset.Irvacuumcleanerstarts
andslopsagain,cleanagi_torandendcaps,
thenreset.
Cordwon'trewind, 1, Dillypowercord 1, Cleanthepowercord,
2. Cordlammed 2_Pulloulcordandrewind
Vacuumc_eanerleavesmarks 1, Wrongva_um]ngpatlem t, SeeVACUUMINGTIPS
oncarpel 2O