Bissell 1491E - Manual (Page 6)

Before using your vacuum, make sure that the dirt
tank is in the locked position and that both filters
(pre-motor and post-motor) are in place. Do not
operate your vacuum without these filters.
The rotating floor brush continues to rotate while
tools are in use. To reduce the risk of injury from
moving parts, always move the cleaner with the
carrying handle at the back of the cleaner. Always place vacuum
cleaner on floor with handle in upright position when using tools.
Never place your fingers under the cleaner when it is running.
Never place powerfoot on furniture or uneven surfaces. Do not
place vacuum cleaner close enough to objects to pull them into
rotating brush.
The floor brush will continue to rotate while you use
your vacuum for above floor cleaning. To prevent
carpet damage, do not lean on the vacuum or let the
powerfoot tilt forward.
While vacuuming, certain carpets and low humidity conditions may
generate small static discharges. The discharges are entirely harm-
less and are not associated in any way with the main power supply.
A Product View
1 Handle
2 TurboBrush™ Tool
(select models only)
3 Tank Release Button
4 Carry Handle
5 Lid Release Button
6 Cyclonic Filter Separator
& Dust Screen
7 Bottom Easy Empty™
Dirt Tank
8 Post-Motor Filter
9 Height Adjustment Knob
10 Furniture Protection Guard
11 Powerfoot
12 Cable Clip
13 Upper Hose Wrap
14 Dusting Brush
15 Stretch Hose
16 Quick Release®
Cable Wrap
17 Crevice Tool
18 Extension Wand
19 Extension Wand Clip
20 Power Switch
21 Power Cable
22 Handle Release Pedal
23 Hose Wand
24 Hose Wand Base
25 Foot Hose
26 Crevice Tool
27 Dusting Brush
28 Extension Wand
29 TurboBrush™ Tool
(select models only)
30 Post Motor Febreze™ Filter*
(Select models only)
b2-Attach vacuum hose,
clips & tools
1. Attach the extension wand clip by insert-
ing the clip into the back of the vacuum base
and twisting clockwise. Mount the extension
wand (with crevice tool inside) on the back
of the vacuum.
2. snap the upper cable wrap into the socket
located above the extension wand clip. Wrap
the power cable around the cable wrap clips.
3. Attach the Twist ‘n snap™ hose by lining
up the tabs on the cuff with the correspond-
ing notches on the back of the vacuum.
Twist the Twist ‘n snap hose clockwise to
lock the hose into place.
4. slide the end of the hose wand into the
hose wand base, and fold the hose over the
upper hose wrap.
Note: The powerfoot will not suction
properly unless the hose wand is firmly
attached.
5. slide the dusting brush into the opening
below the upper hose wrap.
6. The Turbobrush™ Tool (for select models)
secures to the back of the handle in the
mount above the Upper Hose Wrap.
B
Assembly
The only tool you’ll need to assemble
your vacuum cleaner is a Phillips head
screwdriver.
b1-Attach handle to vacuum
1. locate the vacuum handle and remove the
screw packet taped to the handle. The screw
packet contains two screws of equal length.
2. stand the vacuum upright and slide the
base of the handle firmly into the opening
at the top of the vacuum body.
3. Check to be sure the handle is fitted to
the vacuum body. if there are any gaps
between the handle and the vacuum base,
continue to push the handle firmly into the
base until the handle is flush.
4. insert the two screws from the screw
packet into the existing holes. Push each
screw firmly into the hole before beginning
to secure the screw with a Phillips head
screwdriver. if the handle is aligned properly
on the vacuum base, you should be able to
push the screw almost entirely into the hole
until only the screw head is visible. Tighten
the screw with a Phillips head screwdriver
by rotating the screw clockwise.
Do not plug in your cleaner until you have
completely assembled it per the following
instructions and are familiar with all instructions
and operating procedures.
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*Febreze™ and related trademarks are owned by The Procter & Gamble
Company, Cincinnati, Ohio and used under license by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.