Owner' s Manual
®
Vacuum Cleaner
Model 116.27212
CAUTION :
Readandfollowal!
s_fetyand operstir_
in_ructicns_sf_rim
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Sear_ Roebuck and (39.,Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U_S.A_
Pa_t NDo COIZARXIOU00- 437£_628 Printed in U_S/%
BeforeUsing "fourNew Vacuum ....... 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner W azxan?y r_ 2
Important Safety Ir_tmtu_ticns........... 3
Parts and Features .......................... 4-5
As s emb_ ............................6-7
Use ................................. 8
How toStart........................... 8
Vacuuming_ ............................. 9
S_ted Pile }_ight Setting_ ............. 9
Attac_ts ......................... !0
Attachment Use Chart ....................... i0
Psfcrmance FeatuL_rms...................!I
How Your Vacuum Works ................12
Canister Care ..........................12
Bag Changing .........................12
Motorsaf_7Fil_C_ ..................13
CleaningExterior and Attac_ts ......13
Power-Mate TM Care .....................14
mgh_ sulb _ ................... 14
Belt Changing and Brush Cleani_ .... 14-15
Bru_ Servidrg .................... 16
Brush Assemb_ ..................... 16
T_Dubleshooting ....................... 17
Requesting Assistance Or Service ..... 1S
Pleaseread thisguide..Itwillh_p you asse_ie and operateyour new Kenmore vacuum in
thesafestand mosteffs_tgJeway.
For mm_ informationabout the care and operat_ callyour nearestSears store.Y_Iwill
reed the complete model and serialnumterswhen rec_2stinginfcrmaticnoYcurvacuum's
model and seriinumbers are locatedon the MaJel and Serial hi_ Plate.
Use the space below to recmrdrye m_del number and serii numter of your Few Kenmore
vacuum
Model No_
$erial_b_
Date of Purchase
Keep tkuisbookandyoursalescheck(_ipt) inasafeplac_fcritu_z_ference_
LIMITED O_IEYEAR W ARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER
_bis wama_ isfor cFeyear ft_mthe dateof pur_, and irmluis cosypr9ate household
vacuum cleaner use oDurirgthewaranbl year, _henthisvacuLm cleaneris operated and
nmln_ accordingto th_ owner's mamal irstructicrs,Sam_ will_ any defectsin
materialcrwcrk_hip freeof _harge.
warantyexcludesvacuum bags,b_, !i_bulhs,ad fi_, _bichareexpendablep_r_
and become wcrndurirgncrmaluse.
For wa_rrantyservice,return_hisvacuum cleanerto thenearestSearsServiceCenterin
theunitedStates.
_s wara_,ai%iiesally_ this!xaIutisinuseinth_mitsdStates,_ war_ gives
you slmmlficIs2alrk]ts, adyou may als_hav_ctkerri_ _hiduv_ry fromstateto stateo
Sears Roebuck and Cb.,D/8!7 W 7% Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING
your safety is imgortanttous. To r_ the riskof fire,electricalshock injuryto
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner,fr_Llowbasic safety precau-
t_s irmlulinjthe following:
Read thismanualb_fore assembli_cr
usin9ycurvacuum cleaner°
Useyourcleanercnlyasdescriedinthis
manu_i.Use only with Sears recommended
attac_ts.
To reclinetkeriikcfe_ic_l i_ck- Do
not use outchorsor cn wet surfaces_
Disconnect electricalsupplybeforeservJc-
iuzor cleani_cutbrush a_m. Failme tocb
so_ _ult inele_ic_l _3ck crhrush
s_nmlys_.
_lways bxn c_ ofifh_foreccnnectin9 or
disc_in_ the hose or POWER.-MATET_..
Always_rn _'off befo_ _1_o
Do not umplu_by p_ cn a:mt To tmp!u_,
g_sp th_plug,nstth_cc_do
Hold plug when re_kii_ cr_ocard_elo
n_tallowpl_ to whipwhenrewi_.
Do not usewithc_ cordorplugo
dsmer ismt wcrkin_asitskuld,h_sbern
dreW, da_, leftoutioors,or drq_
intowab_r,ISl_nittoa SeersService
Center/[_part_,
Do not gillcre_rryby cord,use cordasa
handle,clcsedrr m c_xd,c_p_llcc_d
auxnflsharpec_ orcorrexs._ notrun
cleanerowr cc_d,Keep cord away fircm
heatedmJzfaces.
DO not l_svecleare_whenplu_ in,
L_luZ fromcutlet_-_m not inuse and
Do not aIbwtobe _ed as a toy,Close
atte_ is_y whenusedby orrear
DO not _enlepbmjor cleanerwithwe
hands_
Do not q__ratethecleanerwitha p_lred
hose_ q_e h_e o_ electricslw_
R£plac_ifcutor wcrn AvoidpickinZ up
Do not p_£ any objectsintocp_.
Do not use withany opmlh_ bkck£d; kaep
f_ c£d_t,lint,hizaJ_y_hin3_a_m_y
_mimeairflow.
Keep hsir,Iccs_dcthi_, fi_, aJall
p_rtsofhcd!awayfrcmc_s andmov-
Donotuseclearerwitlrutdustbagarfl/or
Always ch_ the dusthag aftervacuum-
in9 carpetciearersor freshener,p_wders
andfinedust°_hesepro_ts clogthe bag,
a_w and can causethe bag to
b_m_ Faiiur_to ck_m3ebag crm!dcause
[zer_t d=_age tO the cleaner.
Do not useth_c_ topickup sharph_md
cbjects, _ toys, pfr_, lm__r, _ They
may d_ the clea__ror dustbag,
Do not _ck up any_dir_tlmtisbu_nirgc_
sm_ki_, suchas cic_ttes, _mtches,c[h:t
ashes.
Do not use _'to pick up flsmnab]e cr
combumble ( amr ,cmm fMm,
perfumes,etc_),mr useinatlas_ they
may he present_The fumesflrm these sub-
_n _ a firehazardorexplo-
sim_
Use extracarewhenclearirr3 cn stairs° D o
rotputon ch_, t_b_s,_ K_p m flo_.
You are r_s_ibl_for nmkin3 sure that
ycurv_ clearerJs rDt used by anyone
unabletoq_a_eit_@_
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assemblyandsafeusecf ycurva_ cleanerare yourms;crsihilit_oYcurclea_er
is i_ cnlyfor h3us_id use_PaadthisOwner's Manu_lom_fullyfor importan£use and
s_f_tyi_fc_aticn__ £_fi_ec_ safetystatementsunderw_rningand cautionsymh31s,
Pleasepay _ aht_ to th_seboxesa_ fdbw anyirstru_ given°WARNING
statsrentsalertycuto suchd___s as fire,e_icsl sh=ck,burrsa_d_ injuryoCAU-
TION sta_s alertycu to suchdar_ as _ injuryand/orp!r_ty damage°
it is_lxrtsnttokrDw yc_rvacuum cleaner's p_rtsad featuresto aso_Jreits properand safe
use .Review _ befc_e usingy_ c_
Item Part IB. Part IB.,
in US. In Canada
HeadlightBulb 20-5240 596181
20-5285 40110
Cord
Holder
POWER-MA TE TM
Power Cord
Belt
(Underneath)
HALF LIGHT Cord\
P OWER -MAT E TM Holder
Cord and
Cord Holder
Upper
Wand
HOSE
Standard
Handle
POWER-MA TE TM
ON/OFF Switch
(Some Models)
Control
Hose Latch Tab
Headlight and Lens
(Some Models)
Light Cover
(Some Models)
POWER-MATE T_
Belt Model/Serial Numbers
(Underneath) (On Bottom)
_kk Light Cover
(Some Models) Handle
Release
<_ Pedal Pile Height Pedal
POWER.MATE TM
Model!Serial
Numbers
(On Bottom)
Handle
Release
Pedal
-_ Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)
Overload Protector
(Reset Button)
(Some Models)
<-
_. _ Headlight and Lens
., _omeModels)
.,__y__///_--_dgeCleaner(NotShown)
,//_-<-__
"_ /.//j Overload Protector
_-/<-_ (ResetB.tton) U
j FLLpfleHeight Indicator
Pile Height Pedal (Some Models)
(Some Models)
Pile Height Indicator
(Some Models)
LIGHT
P OWER -MAT E TM
ATTACHMENTS
Crevice
Tool
Dusting Fabric Floor Brush POWER-MATE TM Jr.
Brush Brush (Some Models) (Some Models)
HANOI*MATE TM Jr,
(Some Models)
NOTE: All mx_Is have cne set of at_ in t_hecmnlster,Some models have an
_tJmcml set, which [ranbe kept in the _y b_ far 9_age use,
CANISTER
Cover
Attachment
Storage
ON/OFF
Switch
Canister
Hood _
Performance
Indicator
(Some Models)
Bag Holder
Canister Model/
Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)
(Not Shown)
Motor Safety Filter
(Behind Dus t Bag)
Dust Bag
In U.S. #20-50558 i
In Canada #20-50555
Before assembikgvacuum, check th_
PACKI_ LIST on t_hecover of the se_ate
Rep_i_P_mLi_ou_ _Jsli__v_i_t
yol have rsmived all the oa_ents of
your Few Ke_nmorevacuum°
_-___W ARNING
ElectricalShockHazard
DO NOT plug intoelectricalsupply
Imtil assemb_ is complete.Failure
to do so could resultin electrical
shock mr in_ry_
WANDS <\
Slide_umilwands
wand button
Sn=q_ into Cord
Holder
place,
Cord
Holder
P OWER- MAT E TM
i _twands into POWER-MATE TM until
the wand button s_ intoplace.
Area
Z Connect
P OWER-MAT E m
plug and cord as
shown. DO NOT
_rce,,Raisedarea
of plugmust he
_w ard _sr_
i seolmc_d i_zo
cc_d holderan
wand a_J
P OW E R -MATEmo
TO remove: Disccmrmctcord, stes_/
P OWER-MATE TM with foot and turn wands
umilth_buttond_, thingi!wands
cut of R3WER-MATE TM,
Handle_
Cord
Holder ..............
Wand
POWER-
M AT E TM
Wand
Button
Cord
CANISTER
I, Open the canister Po3d_
2, Check to see thattha _ hm3 is prq:_-
ly_ See BAG CHANGING for
i-mr_B o
Check to see tb_tth_ nmtcmsaf_y_ Js
prq3erly_ See MOTOR SAFETY
FILTER CLEANING fcr irstructirr_o
HOOD
Itisnmrc_lfar the canisterhzgdto ame off
whenopenedfurt!_mthanreeg_,Lineup
the_, irs_tthe,andcicsetheho0d
HOSE
Hose
Latch
Notch
/
i Lineupthe
hoselatchtab
and notch in
canisterhccd
arflinsett hzse
ir_o_rimertrtil
it m_gs in pls_.
To remove: ]_
hzseiatchtab
upwarda_
upon hose_
I
m
z Irsert
Parflleinto
ward_
knk button
mmg_ in
placeoBe
sure hose
isr_t
twis_d.
To remove:
presshan-
dlerelease
buttonand
g£iugcn
handle.
To stare:Disconnect hose from wands and
_mister toIxeventstresscn hssedm i_
_rrage, Storehzsain a iccselycoiled
positicnso the hzsecov_ ir_isrrt
s_.
Hose
Hose
Latch Tab
Cover
Hood and
Attachment
Storage .._ _'.
ON/OFF
Switch
Hood
[oooooo]
Performance
indicator
(Some Models)
Dust Bag
HOW TO START
P_rs_ Injury _nd Product Damage
Hazard
• D ON OTplu_ inif switch is inCN
position°P_rscrelinjurycr
damage ccu!dresult,.
• The cord moves r_idly when
_winii_. Keep child_ away
and provide a clear path when
__ the cord to prevent
perE_t injury.
• D 0 NOT use outlets akmve
counters Damage to item_in
mJrrounding area could occur°
I P_il_xd o_t cf
to _esi_d
Z Sm_p co_d into
g_ipto_vs_
a_
NOTE:To_ therisk_ _ic sh_k
th_vacuumclearexhasa polarzedpl_g,
ode bl_ is wi_ t_ t_e other._is p!u9
fitJnapdar_ed outletcnlycre way.[
_eplu_dinsnm f_tfunym _ curet,
_ th_pluz_Ifitstilldmsrctfit,_n-
_cta_ _Jci_ to_ t_spmp-
ero.t!e_, Do not c_hangethe plug in any
way.
I Plugth_ pglarked power cardintoa 120
Volt cutletI_ nmm theflo_.
To rewind: Unpltg th_ clemreroHoldth_
p!u__ rewinJir_to prev_.ntdamage or'
i_y frcm the ravin 9 c_'d° A s]J_ tu__Ali
_ tlelock_ p_wlsintheomd n__l
albwi_ it_ _rmt_
Rele_sL/"_
Pedal t
Pile Height Pedal
(Some Models)
Pile Height Indicator
(Some Models)
Low er wand from uprkjhtp:slticnby
pressingcnth_banlereleasep_ii_
rye stall_ an the _ar of doe R3WER-
M ATE_. _e pilehek_£ setti-r3 shDws on
tkeJni_oSee SUGGESTED PILE
HEIGHT SETTINGS.
ON!OFF
Switch
& Toturn wit c_
s_pm the
ON/OFF switch.
SOME MODELS
To D!rncn
P OWER -MATE r'{,
move the ON/OFF
switchtotheCN
Suggested sweeping pattern.
For best ciea_irgacticn,t_herOW E R-
M ATETM should be pushed straic_ away
fromycuan__ straigb_hsckAtth_
end _ eschpallstroke,thedi_ cf t_e
POWER-MATE TM should be changed to
pin_ ir_otherex_ sec_icnto be _o
_]-ispattern&hculdbe ocntinuedacross the
withslow,_ mJaicrs.
N OTE: Fa_
rotp_vid_
complete clean-
Thehoseswiv£
albwstbehoseto
hrn with_ moving
tt_csnister_is is
for €ieanirg
Check hose for
Cari_ted stairs need to be vacuumed reg-
u_r_.Fc_b_tcleairg_ts, furydc_
th_s_c_o See PERFORMANCE
FEATURES,
• ARN iNG
Perscrsi Injury Hazard
Use care if canisteris placed cn
_taira_it_as,per_n_iinjurycr
property damage o3uldresu!t.
For best clearingresults,keepth_airflow
passage open. Check each assembly area
in HOW YOUR VACUUM W ORi(S occasion-
_I!fcr c!_, U_lu_ from outlet before
checkirg°
For best deep down _eaDdrg, use the X L 0
s_drg_ However,you may nssdto raisethe
height to make S_Te jcbs easier,suchas
s_ rugs and _ deep pile carl_=ts,
and to prem_-_thevacuum cleaner from
shittin:jcff_Sugz3estedsettin_ are:
HI- Shag, deep pile, cr_rugs.
MED - Mediu_nto deep pile,
10 - Low to _ediua pile.
XLO - Most carpets and bare fl<o_ _
DO NOTattach or re_x)vehandleor
wandswkiie clearer is CNoThis
could causesparking anddamage
theelectriC,__so
ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE
NOTE: i[_e
P 0WER-MATE TM is
att_ turncleaner
offkeforereaDv__n_
ba_e fzomwands.
i P1_sslockb_iJmm.
thm p_ll to rsmve
handle from wand°
z slid_attaih-
mintsfirmlyan
handleasneed-
sd.See chamt
he!ow ,_
ATTACHMENTS ON W AND S
N 0TE: If the_0WER-MATE TM is attached,
turnc_ _offbefore rmTovin_ plu_ frcm
wands_
i To renD,_ wands
from POWER -MATE TM ,
k=kwa_sins_ai_-
upposit/trio
Z Remove POWER-MAT E TM
plu_ and cord frcm _oI___ o
Disconnectcord and
steady POW E R - MAT E TM
fcctand turn wands
untillackbutton ddsap-
pears,thinp011wands
cut of _OWER-MATEm_
€ Furattach-
menton wands
as needed_
See chart
ATTACHMENT
DUSTING BRUSH
CREVICE TO 0 L
FABRIC BRUSH
FLOOR BRUSH
HAND I -MAT ETM JR_
(SomeModels)**
x X
X X
x x
x**
x x
CLEANING AREA
Between Bare Carpeted
_lanitu1_*Cushions_ Drapes* Stairs Floors Floors/Rugs Wal]s
...........................................................
x x x
x
x
P 0WER-MATE TM JR._
(SomeModels)** _ X X
*Alwayscleanatta_J_s beforeusingonfahr_hs.** (SameMzdels)POWER- MATETM switdqshzuldbe inOFFposit_
NOTE: When separ_in_wands,d_ ]mckbuttcncm_pletelybeforep!lli_wandsapart]_wandlockb_drni_di_i-
cal_tod_, p_ t_etwowan£smm_eti_y t_ to lineu2 th_]cckbuttonwithth_bgle_Depresslockb_tt_n
andth_nImllwandsapart
i0
EDGE CLEANER
/
E
A_tivebrush edge
ci_ are cn both
sidesof the iOWER-
M ATE TM .Guideeither
sideof th_ POWER-
M ATETM along base-
boards or r_tta
_nimretob3_
remove dirt_rappedat
_rpet edges°
IN;..........
Perscrmi Injury Hazard
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
before clearing the brush area as
brush may suddenly restart Failure
to do so can resultin personal
..._7:7< 7 7: : 'I'I'I'I'I....................
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
The POWER-MATE TM has
bunt-m il
motor and belt damage
th_brushjam_
thebrush slows down or
sto_s,th_ovmksd
d
prot_ buttcn p_ up _2_
ard shutsoff the POW ER-
M ATE TM ._be canister
willo_ toru%_
To correctproblem:See
T ROUB L E SHOOTiNG°
To reset:Pushin ti_eoverlc_prut_
bu_rn.
SUCTION CONTROL
suctkn _Zro!
a]bwsye_ toc_ the
_ao__m sucticnfor
d_ fabricand
csrpetwei_ .Opening
th_ cmntroldecreases
srticnfor draperiesar_
_eicj_ rugs,
clm_ tl-e amtml
irmreases m_--tkn for
_h3ister ies and carpets.
\
HOSE SWIVEL
The hose swiv4[
aibws the _ to
hrn wit!mintmovirg
_heemister_is is
_]i far _ in
smal! areas.Check
h_ f__
_c_e g_Lin__nister_
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
SOME MODELS
windowswillbe_ if
t_ereare ro clogs,Nnenthe i_ turn
ccmpletelyred t_ is a need to check the
d0sth_gf_ beingfullofth_cth_ar_s
that may be clcgg_ See HOW YOUR VAC-
UUM W ORKS.
NOTE:Redlinesmayappearw_n using
attachTe-ntsor when cleaningnew carl_t,
due to r_ aJ__w by the att_ts
thm_selves cr new c_rp£tfuzz_ tke
h_ quick_y,,
i1
The vac_/n clearercr6_tessucticnthat
_cks up dirtRapidly nDvir_aircsrriesth_
drttoth_d_ h_ _ theairflowpas-
sages._hedusths9 letsthe air
t_ _Jie it tr_s thedirt
BAG CHANGING
For best cleaning results, the dust bag
shmJid he c!_ often_The perfcrmance
_', some m=dels, will cmre on v_en
theh_ _ tohech_d orS_ airflow
is blocked. NOTE: See PARTS AND
FEATURES fmr Bgg #o
I Unplu_mordfrcm
w all_tl_t.
/_ _ Puli__iease
cutandup,d_nli_
em_ h:cdo
! Disengage
_ tabfromred
bag mount by pressirg
awayaJ iLedrg_p,
red bag mount.
£ Check and cleannmtor safeb/_.The
_d b_nom_wiilflipforwamafter
removirg h_g._]Jswillpr_t thalid frrm
dcsi_ur_ila_ewh_ is_,
& Paiseredbag
m_unt.
7_mm_l_ m_ sk_
pushingdown_ the
_ tablocks
intop_sitdrnantithe
_le_ alia. T_ckthe
back endof the baZ
down°
S. Clc_ a_ latch _ri_ter Ix_:d.
9.Plugcrmdintowallc_t]et.
•_C AUTION
NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very
finem_te__als,such as cmrpet fresh-
ener,face powder, firedust,plaster,
soot,new csrpetli_Z,etbocan cloH
the hag and c_use it to burst k_fore
it]sfull.Change bag note often
when vacuuming these materials°
12
Electrica!Shock Hazard
Do not operate the cleaner without
the motor safe_/filter.Be sure the
isdry and properly in_ to
pre vent motor failure and/or
electricalshock
Check m_tor safety filtero_msicrmlly
andcleanwhendirW_
i,Unplugcord
frcrnwallo_t-
let an_ remgve
b_.
Z P_cut
shown.
i W a_hfi_inwacm soapy w_r,rins_,
t_ dry.Do notcleanin dishwasher.
back intocsnis-
Unplug cord from wall_tlet.Do rmt drip
water on cleaner°
Clean eM_ric_ tsin]a c_ softc3£ththat
_s hemdi_ ina so_u_nofmi_d_
detergentand water,ths_wrun_ dry.Wipe
ey
Torsgmestatic_ _ty aJ d_tbuS_
up,wi_cutersmfaoeof clearerand
attachrentso
W ash attac_ts in wmm soapy wa_r,
r_ a<d airdryo Do not clean in dish-
washer.
DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS IF THEY ARE
WET,
Attachments used in dirty _,
such as under a refrigerator,should
not be used on other surfacesuntil
they are washed.They could leave
marks.
13
Alwa]sfallowall_et-f precautionswhen
ciearir_and servicinzthe FOWER-M_rET'_o
•_W ARN ING
ElectricalShock Or Pe_scral Injury
Hazard
I
Disconnect electricalsupply before
selvicin9c_cle_ theurit_
Failuretocbsocould__s_Itinalec-
tr_ shock or pets:hal injuryfrom
cleaner suddenly startin].
HALF LIGHT POWER-MATE TM
\
i Remove !i_
cov_byii_m
arrowas shown.
Z Pushin an_tmrn
bulbc_nter__Icck-
wiseto rsroveo
I Replace the
bulb_Bulb mu_t not
be highertba IS
wm_.CL__licjZ
covE_ut_ it
inpla_o
Push in
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
_a]b#.
FULL LIGHT POWER- MATE _'_
i Remove ikJt
coverby pressin_
ina_dlifti_hmh
sides as shown°
Z Pushin a_ turn
bulbct_rt_rcloc_
wise to r_ve,_
I Replacethe
bulboBulb m_6t rct
be_i_ m_an_5
coverundiits_cs
Push In
And Turn
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEAt]IRES fcr
_ulb#.
Disconnect clearerfrom e!ectric_lcutlet.
Check and renDveh_ir,str_and iintbuik_
up _y in the POWER-MATE TM brush
and br_ support ar_sso][build-up
becomes e_sive, d_ FOW ER -
M ATETM from wmnd and folbw the steps
below __ucticrs c_n alsobe found under
tm ikJm_v_.
TO REMOVE
BELT:
i Remove light_ov_r
aJ I_ bulbas
shown unde_ LIGHT
BULB CHANGING°
I Unscrew the
P OWER -MAT E TM
cover sc_19w s
/
14
P OWEK-
M ATE TM ovec.
To remove
cove, irs_t
_aewclr_ at
00"_ tahB on
both sidesand
z__leaaetakso
Tab
Quick
Release
4.Turn POWER-
M ATE" ri9_
sideup,Press
ha_e release
ar_ low_
th_swivel_]t
cDv_forward
frcm back uTil
hrntsn_ free_
irs_t aJ
t/st
szrewdrg_
at each
Izush
m4_portim
fre_]mush
from base, Brush
Support
Base
2,_ brush
supportscfEtm
checkandclean
brush support
areas.See
BRUSH
ASSEMBLYfcr
ccnpletebrush
assemb_/.
TO REPLACE BELT:
i Slidewashers and brush supportscsto
k'ush assemb_,
2 In_mll
new Ira_It
over_mtor
ckire,tl_
over]mush
sp_ck_
N 0TE: See
PARTS AND Brush
FEATURES Support
Brush
Brush Sprocket
Motor
Drive
Snap brush
supportsi_
place on baser
Pe surebrush
supports me
not_!_i4e-
down°
f_t cf _,,_r
and base,
Rest cov_
cnfmr__
ofbaseas
shown.
k_
Cover
Base
£ _f]reavertm
back Press
cov__rrelyumil
sidetaLssnap
Replace cowr
SCOWS ti_
COVEr,
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