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Checking rotating floor  
brush and drive belt

Check your vacuum’s rotating floor brush  

and drive belt regularly for wear or damage. 

1. 

Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord  

from electrical outlet. 

2. 

Place handle in low position and turn  

vacuum over so bottom side is facing up.

3. 

Using a screwdriver, remove the six  

screws and lift brush cover off. 

4. 

Grasp rotating floor brush at both ends  

and lift.  

5. 

Clean strings, hair and other debris from  

rotating floor brush, motor pulley, and drive  

belt areas. 

6. 

Check drive belt for wear, cuts, or  

stressed areas. 

7. 

Check air passageway for obstructions. 

Remove debris from this area. 

8.

 Place drive belt back onto motor pulley and 

brush roll. Put right side brush roll end cap back 

into the housing. Pull on the brush roll applying  

tension to the drive belt. Put left side end cap 

back in the housing. 

9. 

Reposition brush cover and fasten six  

screws back into place.

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Summary of Contents for powerforce helix 1240

Page 1: ...POWERFORCE HELIX USER GUIDE 1240 68C7 SERIES Product images may vary...

Page 2: ...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 ma...

Page 3: ...dedicated 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...

Page 4: ...g Brush Upholstery Tool 22 Extension Wand 23 Hose Wand 24 Handle Release Pedal 25 Power Switch 26 Hose Wand Base 27 PRL Model and Serial Number 28 Foot Hose Product View WARNING Donotpluginyourvacuumc...

Page 5: ...p the Quick Reach handle and slide the end of the hose into the Hose Wand Base Snap the hose into the upper hose clip on handle 3 Slide the extension wand and crevice tool together into storage clip 4...

Page 6: ...eaning positions Upright for storage transporting and above floor cleaning with tools Transport in upright position by tilting vacuum on rear wheels and push forward or use carrying handle on back of...

Page 7: ...asp the Quick Reach Handle and lift hose wand to separate from suction intake opening 2 Attach tools by firmly pushing onto vacuum hose or extension wand a Combination dusting brush upholstery tool Ro...

Page 8: ...ULAR FOAM FILTER OUT OF THE FILTER CUP WHILE IT IS STILL IN THE VACUUM 4 Grasp the plastic tab on the top of the circular foam filters Twist counterclockwise to unlock and pull out 5 Separate both out...

Page 9: ...efore replacing Replacing the post motor filter select 68C7 model series only The post motor filter assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the room 1 Turn power OFF Unplug vacuum cor...

Page 10: ...nds and lift 5 Clean strings hair and other debris from rotating floor brush motor pulley and drive belt areas 6 Check drive belt for wear cuts or stressed areas 7 Check air passageway for obstruction...

Page 11: ...nto place Clearing a clog Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the vacuum If you notice a change in the sound of the vacuum motor check for clogs 1 Turn power OFF Unplug vacuum cord from...

Page 12: ...om clip on vacuum handle 3 Twist collar so opening is at the top and lift clear cover to remove 4 Remove brush from belt and clean debris 5 Replace brush inside belt and place ends into slots on the s...

Page 13: ...ck assembly of upper and lower portions correctly position and secure into place Dirt tank is full Empty dirt tank Clog in cleaner Follow instructions on pg 11 for clearing clogs Filters are dirty Che...

Page 14: ...mbly 68C7 Series 203 8072 Brush Roll Assembly 12B1 Series 203 8045 Brush Roll Assembly 68C7 Series 203 7913 Pleated Circular Filter 6046 Febreze Inner Circular Filter 203 1192 Inner Foam Filter 160 60...

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

Page 16: ...e 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...

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