Bissell Powerforce HELIX 12B1 series - Manual (Page 11)

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aintenance and Care
Replace drive belt
1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from
electrical outlet.
2. With rotating brush removed (steps 1-4
of Check rotating floor brush and drive
belt), grasp old drive belt and remove from
motor pulley. Discard old drive belt.
3. Place new drive belt over motor pulley and
stretch other end over rotating floor brush
in the space between the bristles. Place
ends of rotating floor brush down into
slots.
4. Turn rotating floor brush by hand in the
direction of the motor pulley. If properly
installed, drive belt will center itself on
rotating brush.
5. Reposition brush cover and fasten four
screws back into 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
electrical outlet.
2. Empty Dirt Container.
3. Check upper tank and suction inlet
for clogs.
4. Grasp Quick Reach handle and remove
hose wand from base to check for clogs in
the base, the wand, and the hose.
5. Remove the screw attaching the hose wand
base to the vacuum. Straighten the hose
wand base and unclog, with long, narrow
object such as broom stick.
6. If the clog persists, follow steps for
checking rotating floor brush on page
10 and inspect the air passageway for
obstructions.
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