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Operations
Power switch
The Power switch is located on the left side
of the vacuum. Push the rocker switch “ON”
(i) to vacuum, and “OFF” (O) when cleaning
is complete.
c1-Handle position
Press the handle release pedal with your
foot to place your vacuum into one of three
cleaning positions.
1.
Upright
– For storage and above floor
cleaning with tools.
2.
Normal cleaning
– Press handle release
household floor cleaning tasks.
3.
Low cleaning
–With the vacuum in
normal cleaning position, press handle
release pedal again, use for reaching under
low furniture such as tables, chairs or beds.
c2-Height adjustment
There are five height settings available for
various floor surfaces. Turn the dial on the
foot of the cleaner to the desired setting.
Lowest setting
– For low pile carpet or bare
floors. To pick up debris, it may be necessary
to move up one setting.
Medium setting
– For medium pile carpet.
Highest setting
– For high pile and most
shag carpet.
NoTe: for optimal carpet cleaning
performance, adjust to the lowest practical
setting. if your cleaner is difficult to push,
adjust to the next higher setting.
if the dial is difficult to turn, tilt the cleaner
back slightly to take the weight off the foot
while turning.
Transporting cleaner
1.
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put the handle in the upright position,
tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels and
push forward.
2.
The cleaner can also be moved by using
the carrying handle.
special tools
Your bissell vacuum is not only a powerful
carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it’s also
a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner when
you select one of the special tools.
1.
Raise handle to upright position.
2.
Grasp the hose wand and separate from
the hose wand base.
3.
Attach tools by firmly pushing onto
vacuum hose or extension wand
Crevice tool
– Use in tight narrow spaces.
Dusting Brush
– Use brush to dust
furniture, blinds, books, lamps, shelves and
baseboards.
Extension wand
– Use with desired
attachment for a longer reach.
TurboBrush™ Tool
(select models only) –
Use rotating brush action for small flat
areas such as stairs and cushions. Press
gently down and pull toward you in a
raking motion; too much pressure will
cause the brush to stop rotating.
filters
Your bissell vacuum comes with two post
motor filters, one Febreze™ scented and the
other fragrance free. The fragrance free
filter is located in the filter tray under the
dirt container (see page 7, D2 #2). For
scented cleaning, remove the filter from
the filter tray and insert the Febreze™ filter.
For optimal cleaning performance, check
the pre-motor filter at least once a month
and clean or replace as needed.
The inner cyclone filter is located in the dirt
container. Follow instructions on page 7 for
maintenance and care.
» Hair, string and small objects can block the vacuum hose
or tools. Check them occasionally for obstructions.
» Before cleaning under low furniture, check area first
for objects that might harm the unit or block the
vacuum hose.
» Your vacuum features a Quick Release cable wrap.
To remove the power cable quickly and easily, rotate
the upper cable wrap toward the floor and slip the
power cable off the upper and lower cable wraps.
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