It runs but not well. The bearings desperately need greasing. I have the same machine badged as Westinghouse and it is a fairly powerful little vacuum.
OH MY GOD!!!!!
That is the exact same Kenmore upright we had at our vacation house when I was little! When we sold the house it got pitched. You are very lucky to have one as I am told they are getting hard to come by. Take good care of it.
Matt