Kenmore 116.31912 - Manual (Page 6)

Using a
screwdriver,
tighten the
screw.
A
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the cleaner without the
screw in place.
CORD ASSEMBLY
Make sure the quick release upper cord
hook is in the upright position. Remove the
wire tie from the power cord.
Lock the cord into
piace by forcing it
into the locking
notch on the body
of the quick
release upper cord
hook as shown.
This helps keep
the power cord out
from under the
vacuum cleaner
agitator.
Power
Cord -
Wrap the power cord around the upper and
lower cord hooks and lock the power cord
plug onto the power cord.
Quick Rchaso
Upper Cord
Hook
Power
Cord
Lower
Cord
Hooks
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO START
1. Turn the
quick release
upper cord
hook to either
side and
down to
release the
power cord.
2. Release the power cord plug from the
power cord and pull the cord off the quick
release upper cord hook. Check to be sure
the power cord is stiH locked into the lock in
the quick release upper cord hook,
3. Check to see if the cleaner has bag
installed. See DUST BAG CHANGING.
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 tit in a polarized outlet
only one way. if the plug does not fit futiy in
the outlet, reverse the plug, if it still does not
fit, contact a qualified technician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
4. Plug the polarized power cord into a 120
Volt outlet located near the floor.
A
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in the ON
position. Personal injury or damage
could result.
• DO NOT use outlets above counters.
Damage from cord to items in surround­
ing area could occur.