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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 dis-

connecting the TurboBrush® Tool.

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 model is for household use only. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Hot

Neutral

WARNING

››  Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from children.
››  Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner UNTIL you are familiar with all instructions and 

operating procedures.

››  To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized  

plug from electrical outlet BEFORE performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

Summary of Contents for Powerglide 1647 Series

Page 1: ...POWERGLIDE Vacuum ___________ USER GUIDE 1645 1646 1647 1918 SERIES For How To videos go to www BISSELL com Sections marked with this video icon have more information online...

Page 2: ...ay 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 vapor...

Page 3: ...eat grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876 Today BISSELL is a global leader in the design manufacture and service of high quality homecare products like your BISSELL vacuum Thanks again from a...

Page 4: ...Storage Cord Model Cord Release Dirt Container Release Button Power Brush Button Power Button Handle and Wand Hose Connector when used as a Wand Handle Height Adjustment Carry Handle Filters Dirt Con...

Page 5: ...each hose to back of unit Wrap power cord Plug into a polarized outlet Recline vacuum and press Power Button O OFF and l ON 4 Click PowerBrush ON OFF Power ON OFF Extra Reach Hose NOTE Turn off the Po...

Page 6: ...t etc NOTE Some frieze carpets have long delicate fibers or threads that may be damaged by rotating brush Turn off the PowerBrush when cleaning this and other similar types of carpet PowerBrush ON OFF...

Page 7: ...f Handle making it a Wand Attach desired cleaning tool to end of wand Press down on Height Adjustment Lever and pull out Handle Locate main hose connection on back of vacuum press lever and pull to un...

Page 8: ...DE Rinse and dry all sections of dirt container with paper towel POWERGLIDE Place dry pre motor filters back on top of dirt container with black tabbed side on top Place post motor filter back to bott...

Page 9: ...on and replace 7 screws End Cap Belt Maintenance Maintain the TurboBrush TurboEraser Tool 1 3 2 If paddle wheel gets dislodged align two clips on each side and pop into place Twist gray collar counte...

Page 10: ...ew Main Hose from the BISSELL website The Power Brush bristles are worn Replace the PowerBrush There is a clog in the vacuum Remove debris and any other entanglements that may be restricting its rotat...

Page 11: ...air or any other use not in accordance with the User s Guide is not covered BISSELL IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT BISSELL...

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