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The weight of a vacuum is usually measured without the cord, and certainly without the attachments. Unlike modern vacuums, Kenmore/Whirlpool cleaners of the 1960's had a separate set of wands for use with the bare floor tool.   The Kenmore/Whirlpool designs allowed the non-powered wands to store underneath the cleaner, along the sides.  All four tools and the cord were stored in the covered compartment.  When making a brochure, most manufacturers do not include the weights of cords or tools.  For example, the Oreck 8 pound upright isn't 8 pounds with the cord wound up.  The Maytag M500's weight of 9 pounds is weighed without the cord.  The 10 pound Hoover Air Cordless is only 10 pounds without the battery attached.  This is just how things are.  Consumer Reports called out the discrepancy in weights decades ago, calling out the weights WITH the hose and attachments.


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