Bissell 3512-5 - Manual (Page 7)

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All Models
To maintain maximum performance from your BISSELL ®
Upright Vacuum Cleaner, perform these simple maintenance
checks at least once a month.
Routine maintenance
Replace Dust Bag
WARNING:
To
reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn Power Switch
OFF and disconnect
polarized plug from
electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
To maintain peak vacuum efficiency, you should check the Dust
Bag weekly, and replace it when it is no more than half full.
Never reuse a paper Dust Bag.
1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2. Unzip Cloth Bag.
3. Grasp paper Dust Bag and Bag Collar, pull used Dust Bag
from Connector Tube, and dispose of Dust Bag.
4. Fold down top of new Dust Bag.
5. Grasp Bag Collar and push Collar firmly over raised rib on
Connector Tube. Pushing too hard on the Collar may rip
the Dust Bag.
6. Tuck remainder of Dust Bag completely into vacuum
cleaner. Lay it flat, top to bottom, without bunching.
7. Zip Cloth Bag closed.
You should check your vacuum cleaner’s Drive Belt and
Rotating Floor Brush regularly for wear or damage. You
should also clean the brush and brush ends of string, hair,
and carpet fibers. These can wrap around the brush and
hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet.
1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet.
2. Place Handle in Low Cleaning position and turn vacuum
cleaner face down on floor.
3. Locate two Lock Tabs adjacent to forward wheels on
removable Brush Cover.
4. Using your fingers, press outward on Lock Tabs to remove
Brush Cover.
5. Grasp Rotating Floor Brush at both ends and lift up.
6. Clean strings, hair and other debris from Rotating Floor
Brush, paying particular attention to brush ends.
7. Clean strings, hair and other debris from Motor Pulley and
Drive Belt areas.
8. Check Drive Belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas.
Inspect entire belt by rolling floor brush with the palm of
your hand several times in the direction of the Motor Pulley.
9. Check Air Passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from
this area.
WARNING:
To
reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts, turn
off vacuum cleaner and
disconnect Power Plug
from electrical outlet.
Tip:
This is a good
time to clean
the Slide Track
area of hair,
string, dirt,
or other
obstructions.
Check Rotating Brush and Drive Belt
Replacement Bags
Use only BISSELL ® Style 2 Dust Bags in your
Upright Vacuum Cleaner. You may purchase these
bags from your retailer, or to place an order
using Visa or MasterCard, cheque or money order
call:
BISSELL Customer Service
1-800-263-2535
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (E.S.T.)
E-mail us at: [email protected]
Or visit our Web Site @ www.bissell.com
Lock Tabs