Kenmore 401.39000 - Manual (Page 7)

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Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any
instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such dangers as fire,
electric shock, burns and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to
such dangerous personal injury and/or property damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not plug into the electrical
supply until the assembly is
complete. Failure to do so could
result in electrical shock or injury.
Before assembling the vacuum
cleaner, check the PACKING LIST
on the cover of the separate REPAIR
PARTS LIST or on the carton.
Use this list to verify that you have
received all the components of your
new Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vacuum upright and slide
the base of the handle firmly into the
grooves at the top of the vacuum
body.
2. Check to be sure the handle is fitted
to the vacuum body. If there is a
gap, continue to push firmly until the
handle is flush.
3. Tighten securely with a screwdriver.
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CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the
screw holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the screws in place.
HOSE ASSEMBLY
1. Align tabs on end of hose with slots
in edge of hose attachment hole on
back of vacuum. Push hose end in
and turn clockwise to lock into place.
2. Slide the end of the hose wand onto
the hose wand base.
Note: The vacuum will not operate
properly unless the hose wand
is firmly attached.
3. Snap the hose into the hose clip on
the back of the vacuum handle.
4. Attach the lower cord wrap by lining
up the tab on the base with the
corresponding notch on the back of
the vacuum and turn it clockwise as
shown.