Kenmore 116.35923 - Manual (Page 6)

Please pay special attention to these hazard alert boxes, and follow any instructions
given, WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electric shock, burns
and personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as personal
injury and/or property damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
^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. Use
this list to verify that you have received all
the components of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the combination brush from
the handle to expose the handle mount­
ing hole.
Remove the handle screw from the body
of the vacuum cleaner.
Position the handle assembly as shown in
the illustration below.
When installing the handle, firmly press
the handle onto the body. Secure with
handle screw provided.
Begin to tighten the screw with your fin­
gers. It may be necessary to adjust the
handle slightly.
Using a screwdriver, tighten handle screw.
Reinstall combination brush.
A
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the vacuum 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.
Make sure the
power cord is
placed into the lock­
ing notch on the
body as shown. This
helps keep the
power cord out from
under the vacuum
cleaner agitator.
Locking
Notch
Power
Cord
release cord hook and the carrying handle.
Lock the power cord plug onto the power
cord.