4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS INTHIS MANUAL BEFOREASSEMBLING OR USING YOURVACUUM CLEANER.Do not use outdoors or on wetsurfaces. Electrical shock couldoccur.Do not allow to be used as a toy.Close attention is necessary whenused by or near children.Use only as described in this manual.Only use attachments designed forthis vacuum.Do not use with damaged cord orplug. If appliance is not working asit should, has been dropped,damaged, left outdoors, or droppedinto water, return it to a Sears orother qualified service center forinspection.Do not pull or carry by cord, use cordas handle, close a door on a cord,or pull cord around sharp edges orcorners. Do not run appliance overcord. Keep cord away from heatedsurfaces.Do not unplug by pulling on cord.To unplug, grasp the plug, not thecord.Do not leave appliance whenplugged in. Unplug from outlet whennot in use and before servicing.Do not handle plug orappliance with wet hands.Do not put any objects intoopenings.Do not use with any openingblocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,and anything that may reduce airflow.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,and all parts of body away fromopenings and moving parts.Do not pick up anything thatis burning or smoking, such ascigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.Do not use without Dust Bin andfilters in place.Turn off all controls beforeunplugging.Do not use to pick-up flammableor combustible liquids, such asgasoline,or use in areas where they may bepresent.Keep the vacuum cleaner on thefloor. Do not use on stairs.Do not use an extension cord withthis vacuum cleaner.Store the vacuum cleaner indoors.Put vacuum cleaner away after useto prevent tripping accidents.WARNINGYour safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire,electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when usingyour vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautionsincluding the following: