Sears 116.26212 - Manual (Page 13)

CANISTER CARE
BAG CHANGING
For best cleaning results, the dust bag
should be changed often,
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Bag Number.
1. Unplug cord from
wall outlet.
2. Remove hose
from canister.
3. Pull hood release
out and up, then lift
canister hood.
4. Disengage
cardboard tab from
red bag mount by
pulling away and
lifting up.
5. Pull bag out of
the red bag mount.
6. Check the
motor safety
filter and
replace if
necessary.
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.
8. Rotate red bag
mount down and -
install bag into slots
per illustration,
pushing down until
the cardboard tab
locks into position
and the holes align.
Tuck the bag
securely into the bag cavity so that none of it
is able to be pinched by the hood.
9. Close and latch canister hood.
10. Reinstall hose.
11. Plug cord into wall outlet.
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CAUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine
materials, such as carpet freshener, face
powder, fine dust, plaster, soot, new car­
pet lint, etc. 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 vacuum­
ing these materials.
CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS
1. Unplug cord from wall outlet. DO NOT
drip water on vacuum cleaner.
2. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth
that has been dipped in a solution of mild
liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry.
Wipe dry after cleaning.
3. To reduce static electricity and dust build­
up, wipe outer surface of vacuum cleaner
and attachments.
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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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