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2013 © BISSELL BigGreen Commercial. All rights reserved.

New Equipment Warranty

Limited Warranty

The manufacturer gives you the following limited warranty for this product if it was originally 

purchased for use, not resale, from BISSELL BigGreen Commercial or a BISSELL BigGreen 

Commercial-Authorized Retail Dealer. 
The manufacturer will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original purchaser, any part 

which is found to be defective in material or workmanship within one (1) year of the date of 

purchase; five (5) years on the motor and gear box.
Drive belts, brushes, and other parts subject to normal wear are not covered by this limited 

warranty. This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected to accident, abuse, 

or alteration, misuse, damage caused by fire or act of God, the use of voltages other than 

indicated on the serial number plate of this product or service of this product by other than a 

trained service technician.
The manufacturer does not authorize any person or representative to assume or grant any 

other warranty obligation with the sale of this product.
The manufacturer’s limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof of purchase from BISSELL 

BigGreen Commercial or a BISSELL BigGreen Commercial-Authorized Retail Dealer for this 

product. If you purchase this product from any other source, your purchase is “AS IS,” which 

means the manufacturer grants you no warranty, and that you, not the manufacturer, assume 

the entire risk of the quality and performance of this product, including the entire cost of any 

necessary servicing or repairs of any defects.
The manufacturer’s liability for damages to you for any costs whatsoever arising out of this 

statement of limited warranty shall be limited to the amount paid for this product at the 

time of original purchase, and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, 

consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, 

so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE

LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD, AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.
Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties, so the above 

limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary 

from state to state.

BISSELL BigGreen Commercial

100 Armstrong Road | Suite 101 | Plymouth, MA 02360

Phone: 800-242-1378 | Fax: 877-672-4566

www.bissellcommercial.com

2013 © BISSELL BigGreen Commercial. All rights reserved.

Important Information and Safety Instructions

Register your Machine – Return your Warranty Registration Card!
Serial No:                                                         

FMT  Floor  Ma

chine  SERIES 

2000 RPM

Fully Adjustable

Balanced Design

All Metal Chassis

Quiet Motor

Safe & Easy to Use

REGISTER 

YOUR 

MACHINE!

Safety, Operation and Maintenance 

Manual with Parts List

Please read before use!

Dual-SPEED Floor Machine

1.5 HP  |  175/300 RPM

Models:
BGTS-17
BGTS-19
BGTS-21

Summary of Contents for BGTS-17

Page 1: ...and performance of this product including the entire cost of any necessary servicing or repairs of any defects The manufacturer s liability for damages to you for any costs whatsoever arising out of this statement of limited warranty shall be limited to the amount paid for this product at the time of original purchase and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any direct indirect consequential o...

Page 2: ...chase of your BISSELL BigGreen Commercial FMT Dual Speed Floor Machine Questions or Comments BISSELL BigGreen Commercial 100 Armstrong Road Suite 101 Plymouth MA 02360 Phone 800 242 1378 Fax 877 672 4566 www bissellcommercial com Warranty Registration Mail to BISSELL BigGreen Commercial 100 Armstrong Road Suite 101 Plymouth MA 02360 See reverse side for warranty information Make a copy of this car...

Page 3: ...OR MACHINE SERIES By BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Table of Contents New Equipment Warranty 4 1 0 Safety Instructions 5 2 0 Grounding Instructions 6 3 0 Assembly Instructions 7 4 0 Operating Tips 9 5 0 Trouble Shooting Guide 10 6 0 Brush Construction 11 7 0 Machine Schematic Drawing 13 8 0 Machine Parts List 14 BISSELL BigGreen Commercial 100 Armstrong Road Suite 101 Plymouth MA 02360 Phone 800 242 ...

Page 4: ...ial Authorized Retail Dealer for this product If you purchase this product from any other source your purchase is AS IS which means the manufacturer grants you no warranty and that you not the manufacturer assume the entire risk of the quality and performance of this product including the entire cost of any necessary servicing or repairs of any defects The manufacturer s liability for damages to y...

Page 5: ...ng the equipment To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not operate a floor machine with damaged handle controls cord or plug If the equipment is not performing properly seek repair from a qualified service supplier This floor machine is constructed with electrical grounding at the plug Operate only when connected to a properly grounded outlet See section 1 2 for grounding details Prevent electr...

Page 6: ...ed on the motor spec label found on each floor machine Using voltages above or below those indicated on the spec label will damage the motor Always check your local voltage requirements This floor machine is for use on a normal 120 volt circuit It has a grounded plug that fits the outlet illustrated in Figure A If a properly grounded outlet is not available a temporary adapter such as the adapter ...

Page 7: ...em Description Part No Qty 1 Switch Box Back A 104 1 2 Handle Tube Screw B 23 2 3 Switch Box Closing Screw B 21 4 4 Strain Relief Clip M 213 1 5 Ground Wire Screw B 68 2 6 Rubber Spacer Green M 218 G 2 7 Hand Grip M 218 2 8 Handle Tube Insert M 247 1 9 Handle Tube Assembly M 206 1 10 Cable Hook Screw B 2 2 11 Cable Hook A 164 1 12 Sliding Collar A 111 1 13 Cam Washer B 37 1 14 Cam Lock Wing Nut B ...

Page 8: ... flexible rubber cable connector 11 is used to secure the plug in connections The floor machine ships with this connector mounted on the cord coming out of the handle 10 Stretch the connector and slip the male connector 9 coming out of the motor housing through the connector hole and then into the female connector Now plug the end of the 50 foot cord into a grounded power outlet Squeeze the trigge...

Page 9: ...Scrubbing Brush Filaments Scrubbing brushes are available with a range of bristle types from the softest for high gloss floors to the most aggressive for heavy soils Match your brush to the floor as you match a detergent with the soils Nylon is used for general scrubbing Because nylon softens when wet it is great for gentle scrubbing mopping and polishing of decorative floors Nylon will not scratc...

Page 10: ... the pad driver Tip machine back and re center the pad Uneven wear or warp of pads pad drivers or brushes Replace Machine chassis is damaged by dropping Replace 4 2 Transport To transport this floor machine from the janitor s closet to the work area Lock the handle in the up position Wid the cord around the handles and the bottom cord hook Tip the machine back onto the transport wheels Push or pul...

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