Sears 116.26212 - Manual (Page 14)

MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CHANGING
A warning
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from electrical
outlet. Do not operate the vacuum
cleaner without the motor safety filter.
Be sure the filter is dry and properly
installed to prevent motor failure and/or
electrical shock.
MOTOR SAFETY FILTER
ELECTROSTATIC
This filter must be replaced when dirty. It
should be replaced regularly depending on
use conditions. The filter CANNOT be
washed as it will lose its dust trapping
ability.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Filter Number.
1. Remove the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section.
2. Lift the rubber
retainer and pull
out motor safety fil­
ter as shown.
3. Replace the filter,
white side out, by
sliding it back into
place under the ribs
in the bag cavity
Tuck filter in so that
it fits completely
under the rubber
retainer.
4. Replace the bag as outlined in the BAG
CHANGING section.
EXHAUST FILTER CHANGING
A WARNING
Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate with a clogged exhaust
filter or without the exhaust filter or
exhaust filter cover installed.
EXHAUST FILTER
HEPA
The HEPA filter must be replaced when
dirty. Replace the filler when the entire sur­
face area is covered eveniy
The filter
CANNOT be washed as it will lose its
dust trapping ability.
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
Exhaust Filter Number.
1. Pull out and up
on the exhaust fil­
ter cover to
remove from the
canister and lay
aside.
Exhaust
Filter
2. When the
exhaust filter
becomes dirty,
remove it by pulling
straight up.
Exhaust
Filter
3. Place the new
filter into the canister
with the foam seal
down.
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4. Reinstall the
exhaust filter
cover by inserting
the tab into the
slot in the
canister. Press
firmly to snap
exhaust filter
cover into place.