Kenmore POWER-MATE 116.24614 - Manual (Page 17)

TO CLEAN AGITATOR:
NOTE; In order to keep cleaning efficiency
high and to prevent damage to your vacu­
um, the agitator must be cleaned every time
the belt is changed.
The agitator must also be cleaned accord­
ing to the following schedule:
Clean Agitator
every week
Vacuum Use
HEAVY -
(used daily)
MODERATE - every month
(used 2-3 times/week)
LIGHT - every 2 months
(used 1 time/week)
IMPORTANT
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Check and remove hair, string and lint build­
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.
TO REPLACE BELT
1. Install new
belt over
motor drive,
then over
brush
sprocket.
NOTE: See
PARTS AND
FEATURES
for belt number.
Motor
Drive
Brush
Sprocket
Agitator End Cap
Cover Base
2. Place agitator
assembly back
into Power­
Mate® .
3. Line up
front of
cover and
base. Rest
cover on
front edge of
base as
shown.
4. Rotate cover
back. Press
cover firmly until
side and rear
tabs snap into
place.
Side
Latch
Make sure there
is no gap
between the cover and base. Rear
Latches
5. Turn Power-Mate® Upside down and
replace two (2) cover screws.
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