Bissell 61C5-G - Manual (Page 14)

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aintenance and Care
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CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury from
moving parts, turn off vacuum
and disconnect power plug from
electrical outlet.
you should check your vacuum cleaner's
rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly
for wear or damage. you should also clean
the brush and the brush ends of strings,
hair and carpet fibers. this type of debris
can wrap around the brush and hamper its
ability to effectively clean your carpet. also
remove any debris that has accumulated
under the brush cover.
1. turn the power switch off and unplug
the vacuum from the electrical outlet.
2. place handle in low position and turn
the vacuum cleaner over so the bottom
side is facing up.
3. unscrew and lift off the brush cover.
4. Remove the rotating floor brush.
5. clean strings, hair and other debris
from the rotating floor brush, paying
particular attention to brush ends.
6. clean strings, hair and other debris
from the motor pulley, drive belt areas,
and the brush on/off power switch
mechanism.
7. check the drive belt carefully for wear,
cuts, or stressed areas.
8. check air passageway for obstructions.
Remove debris from this area.
9. Replace belt and brush. Rotate brush
toward motor pulley to seat the belt
properly.
10. place the brush cover back and secure
with its screws.
Check rotating floor brush and drive belt