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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, 

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:

»  Always connect to a polarized 

outlet (one slot is wider than  

the other). Do not modify the 

polarized plug to fit a non-polar-

ized outlet or extension cord.

»  Do not leave vacuum cleaner 

when it is plugged in. Unplug  

from outlet when not in use  

and before servicing.

»  Do not use outdoors or on  

wet surfaces.

»  Do not allow to be used as a toy. 

Close attention is necessary when 

used by or near children.

»  Do not use for any purpose other 

than described in this User’s 

Guide. Use only manufacturer’s 

recommended attachments.

»  Do not use with damaged cord or 

plug. If appliance is not working  

as it should, has  been dropped, 

damaged, left outdoors, or 

dropped into water, have it repaired 

at an authorized service center.

»  Do not pull or carry by cord, use 

cord as a handle, close a door on 

cord, or pull cord around sharp 

edges or corners. Do not run 

appliance over cord. Keep cord 

away from heated surfaces.

»  Do not unplug by pulling on  

cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, 

not the cord. 

»  Do not handle plug or vacuum 

cleaner with wet hands.

»  Do not put any object into  

openings. Do not use with any 

opening blocked; keep openings 

free of dust, lint, hair, and anything 

that may reduce air flow.

»  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, 

and all parts of body away from 

openings and moving parts.

»  Turn off all controls before  

plugging or unplugging  

vacuum cleaner.

»  Use extra care when cleaning  

on stairs.

»  Do not use to pick up flammable 

or combustible materials (lighter 

fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.)  

or use in areas where they may  

be present.

»  Do not use vacuum cleaner in an 

enclosed space filled with vapors 

given off by oil base paint, paint 

thinner, some moth proofing  

substances, flammable dust, or 

other explosive or toxic vapors.

»  Do not use to pick up toxic  

material (chlorine bleach,  

ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).

»  Do not pick up anything that is 

burning or smoking, such as  

cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

»  Do not use without filters in place.
»  Do not pick up hard or sharp 

objects such as glass, nails, screws, 

coins, etc.

»  Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
»  Keep appliance on a level surface.
»  Do not carry the vacuum cleaner 

while it is running.

»  Unplug before connecting  

or disconnecting the TurboBrush® 

Tool or TurboEraser® Pet Tool  

(on select models).

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT VACUUM.  

Always connect to a polarized outlet (one slot is wider than the other). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance. 

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: 

THIS APPLIANCE HAS A 

POLARIZED PLUG

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a 

polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified 

electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

This model is for household use only. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  

FOR FUTURE USE

Summary of Contents for POWERFORCE COMPACT 1520 SERIES

Page 1: ...1520 SERIES POWERFORCE COMPACT...

Page 2: ...ng vacuum cleaner Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials lighter fluid gasoline kerosene etc or use in areas where they may be present Do not u...

Page 3: ...ated Consumer Care department so should you ever have a problem you ll receive fast considerate assistance My great grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876 Today BISSELL is a global leader in t...

Page 4: ...7 Power Switch Pedal 18 Product Rating Label and Serial Number 19 Hose Holder 20 Foot Hose Product View WARNING Donotpluginyourvacuumcleaneruntil youarefamiliarwithallinstructionsand operatingprocedur...

Page 5: ...e lower tab is facing the back of the vacuum 2 Insert the handle into the base and push until you hear it lock into place 3 Wrap power cord around cord wraps and place attachments in their correct hol...

Page 6: ...d by releasing the extension wand release lever and pulling the handle out of the body 2 Connect the hose to the extension wand by inserting into the open end of the extension wand and twisting to loc...

Page 7: ...urn the vacuum Off www BISSELL com 7 ATTENTION Someberbercarpetshaveatendencytofuzzwith wear Repeatedstrokesinthesameareamay enhancethiscondition WARNING Therotatingfloorbrushcontinuestorotatewhiletoo...

Page 8: ...r needs to be emptied when dirt reaches the Full line 1 Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet 2 Remove Dirt Container by pushing the Dirt Container Release Button on top of the tank han...

Page 9: ...r lid The white mesh side should be put in first with the black foam side still visible Align the locating details on the filter with the locating features in the tank lid NOTE If the filter is still...

Page 10: ...ck hose inlet for any clogging 6 Reassemble the primary separator by centering the front symbol and twisting toward lock position as shown 7 Replace dirt cup Power cord storage When you have finished...

Page 11: ...five screws as shown with a small Phillips screwdriver 4 Lift off brush cover 5 Grasp floor brush at both ends and lift out 6 Clean strings hair and other debris from floor brush motor pulley and driv...

Page 12: ...from motor shaft Discard old drive belt 4 Loop new drive belt over motor shaft and stretch other end over floor brush in the space provided between the bristles 5 Place ends of floor brush down into s...

Page 13: ...the hose 5 Check for any debris in the hose 6 Use a long narrow object such as a broom stick to clean the hose Remove clogs or debris 7 Replace two screws to attach foot hose Replace stretch hose by...

Page 14: ...uum path clogged Visually check air passageway hose inlet and hose for anything that might be obstructing the vacuum path Carefully remove blockage Rotating power brush drive belt broken Replace drive...

Page 15: ...BISSELL S LIABILITYWILLNOTEXCEEDTHEPURCHASEPRICEOFTHEPRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not a...

Page 16: ...keep your original sales receipt It provides proof of purchase date in the event of a warranty claim See Warranty on page 15 for details Call BISSELL Consumer Care 1 800 237 7691 Monday Friday 8 am 10...

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