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roubleshooting

Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt (continued)

Possible causes  

Remedies

5.

  Broken or worn drive belt 

5.

  Replace drive belt, see page 11

6.

  Rotating floor brush bristles worn 

6.

 Replace 

brush

7.

  Rotating floor brush jammed 

7.

  Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends

8.

  Clog in vacuum 

8.

  Follow instructions for clearing 

  

 

clogs on page 12

9.

  Dirt container full 

9.

  Empty dirt container

10.

  Dirt container not installed properly 

10.

 Position correctly and lock in place

11.

  Filters are dirty 

11.

 Check and clean inner and outer circular 

  

 

filters, pre-motor and post-motor filters

12.

 

Primary separator

 missing or installed incorrectly 

12.

 Check for a clog in the tube in the center of the 

  

 

dirt container, clear and properly install 

  

 

primary  separator

Tools won't pick up dirt

Possible causes 

Remedies

1.

  Crack or hole in hose 

1.

  Check hose and replace if needed

2.

  Vacuum hose, wand or tools clogged 

2.

  Follow instructions for clearing clogs on 

  

 

page  12

3.

  Dirt container full 

3.

  Empty dirt container

4.

  Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly 

4.

  Position correctly and lock in place

5.

  Filters are dirty 

5.

  Check and clean inner and outer circular 

  

 

filters, pre-motor and post-motor filters

6.

 Primary 

separator 

missing or installed incorrectly 

6.

  Check for a clog in the tube in the center of the 

  

 

dirt container, clear and properly install 

  

 

primary  separator

Vacuum cleaner difficult to push

Possible causes  

Remedies

1.

  Incorrect height adjustment 

1.

  Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting

2.

  Rotating floor brush not rotating 

2.

  Check drive belt and brush

Visible dirt escaping from cleaner

Possible causes  

Remedies

1.

  Dirt container full 

1.

  Empty dirt container

2.

  Filters missing or installed incorrectly 

2.

  Check inner and outer circular filter and 

  

 

post-motor filter for correct installation

3.

  Dirt container installed incorrectly 

3.

  Position correctly and lock into place

4.

  Filter cup installed incorrectly 

4.

  Remove dirt container and make sure filter 

  

 

cup is fully attached

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an 

authorized service representative.

Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product.

Please  do  not  return  this  product  to  the  store.             

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Summary of Contents for PowerForce 47M6 Series

Page 1: ...s 4 Product View 5 Assembly 6 7 Operation 8 12 Maintenance and Care 12 13 Troubleshooting 14 Consumer Services 15 Replacement Parts 16 Warranty PowerForce B A G L E S S ug110_4052_47M6_808 indd 1 ug11...

Page 2: ...one year warranty We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable dedicated Consumer Services Department so should you ever have a problem you ll receive fast considerate assistance My great grandfather...

Page 3: ...ons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance If the su...

Page 4: ...ase Pedal Stretch Hose Extension Wand Combination Dusting Brush Upholstery Tool Twist n Snap Hose Connector Hose Wand Hose Wand Base Foot Hose Dirt Container Inner and Outer Circular Filters Product v...

Page 5: ...the base of the handle 2 Stand the vacuum upright and place the handle on the top of the vacuum body 3 Insert the screws into the existing holes on each side Tighten securely with a screwdriver Attach...

Page 6: ...n and the powerfoot will adjust to the setting chosen NOTE You may also adjust the setting while in the normal cleaning position Transporting cleaner 1 To move your cleaner from room to room put the h...

Page 7: ...t 3 Loop power cord around cord wraps on side of vacuum cleaner 4 Clip molded plug to power cord to secure Operation NOTICE The floor brush will continue to rotate while you use your vacuum for above...

Page 8: ...reaches the Full line on the side of the container 1 Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet 2 Slide the Lock n Seal lever to the Unlock position 3 Grasp handle and pull the dirt container straight out...

Page 9: ...lters 6 The upper tank and primary separator may be wiped clean with a damp cloth Reach underneath the upper tank and turn the rim of the primary separator to unlock Pull straight down to remove Clean...

Page 10: ...nd carpet fibers These can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet Also remove any debris that has accumulated under the brush cover 1 Unplug cleaner from electri...

Page 11: ...ew drive belt over motor pulley and stretch other end over rotating floor brush in the space between the bristles 4 Place ends of rotating floor brush down into slots on sides as shown 5 Turn rotating...

Page 12: ...gs 1 Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet 2 Empty dirt container 3 Check upper tank and primary separator for build up or clogs Check to make sure primary separator is installed correctly To unlock t...

Page 13: ...on correctly and lock in place 5 Filters are dirty 5 Check and clean inner and outer circular filters pre motor and post motor filters 6 Primary separator missing or installed incorrectly 6 Check for...

Page 14: ...ales receipt It provides proof of date of purchase in the event of a warranty claim See Warranty on page 16 for details Please do not return this product to the store For UK inquiries Monday Thursday...

Page 15: ...3 203 1059 Combination Dusting Brush Upholstery Tool 4 203 1068 Extension Wand 5 203 1069 Twist n Snap Vacuum Hose Select Models Only 6 203 5624 Brush Roll 7 32064 Style 9 10 Inner Outer Circular Fil...

Page 16: ...ILL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN...

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