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... products like your BISSELL Lift-Off. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Service department, so, should you ever have a problem, you purchased a BISSELL Lift-Off Upright Vacuum & Detachable Canister. User's Guide Model 3554 Lift-Off ™ Upright Vacuum & Detachable Canister s Assembly s Operation s Maintenance s Troubleshooting Thanks for all vacuuming needs Everything we back it with a comprehensive one-year warranty. My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in the design, manufacture, and service...
... products like your BISSELL Lift-Off. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Service department, so, should you ever have a problem, you purchased a BISSELL Lift-Off Upright Vacuum & Detachable Canister. User's Guide Model 3554 Lift-Off ™ Upright Vacuum & Detachable Canister s Assembly s Operation s Maintenance s Troubleshooting Thanks for all vacuuming needs Everything we back it with a comprehensive one-year warranty. My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in the design, manufacture, and service...
User Guide
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... fit a s Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments non-polarized outlet or extension cord s Use only on dry, indoor surfaces s Do not leave vacuum cleaner when it is running s Do not put any object into water, return it to a Service Center. s Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with wet hands s Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it is plugged in s Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc. Do not change the plug in the...
... fit a s Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments non-polarized outlet or extension cord s Use only on dry, indoor surfaces s Do not leave vacuum cleaner when it is running s Do not put any object into water, return it to a Service Center. s Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with wet hands s Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it is plugged in s Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc. Do not change the plug in the...
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Dusting Brush Upholstery Nozzle Crevice Tool Wands Quick-Release Cord Wrap Upper Cord Wrap Lift-Off Release Latch 35' Power Cord 5' Clear Self-Retracting Vacuum Hose Lower Cord Wrap Handle Release Pedal On/Off Switch Canister Door Filtrete™ Filtration Exhaust Filter from 3M Lift-Off Latch Wide Beam Headlamp Furniture Protection Guard WARNING: Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until you have completely assembled it per the following instructions and are familiar with all...
Dusting Brush Upholstery Nozzle Crevice Tool Wands Quick-Release Cord Wrap Upper Cord Wrap Lift-Off Release Latch 35' Power Cord 5' Clear Self-Retracting Vacuum Hose Lower Cord Wrap Handle Release Pedal On/Off Switch Canister Door Filtrete™ Filtration Exhaust Filter from 3M Lift-Off Latch Wide Beam Headlamp Furniture Protection Guard WARNING: Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until you have completely assembled it per the following instructions and are familiar with all...
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Locate and organize all parts before assembling your BISSELL Lift-Off Upright Vacuum & Detachable Canister. Place Powerfoot on floor with the parts and where they go. Place Handle on Chassis as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Familiarize yourself with rotating floor brush on the Chassis. How to put it together No tools are required to Powerfoot WARNING: Plastic bags or plastic film can be dangerous. Attach Vacuum Body to assemble your BISSELL Lift...
Locate and organize all parts before assembling your BISSELL Lift-Off Upright Vacuum & Detachable Canister. Place Powerfoot on floor with the parts and where they go. Place Handle on Chassis as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Familiarize yourself with rotating floor brush on the Chassis. How to put it together No tools are required to Powerfoot WARNING: Plastic bags or plastic film can be dangerous. Attach Vacuum Body to assemble your BISSELL Lift...
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Index Safety instructions 2 Product view 3 How to put it together 4 Special tools for obstructions. Tools may be used with the Detachable Canister on or off the Powerfoot/Chassis. s Wands - Check them occasionally for every job Special tools 5 Index 5 Dusting Brush How to use your BISSELL Lift-Off 6 Crevice Tool Upholstery Nozzle Cleaning carpet, rugs or bare floors 7 Routine maintenance . . . .8 -11 Troubleshooting 12 Wands Your BISSELL Lift-Off is not only a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it's also...
Index Safety instructions 2 Product view 3 How to put it together 4 Special tools for obstructions. Tools may be used with the Detachable Canister on or off the Powerfoot/Chassis. s Wands - Check them occasionally for every job Special tools 5 Index 5 Dusting Brush How to use your BISSELL Lift-Off 6 Crevice Tool Upholstery Nozzle Cleaning carpet, rugs or bare floors 7 Routine maintenance . . . .8 -11 Troubleshooting 12 Wands Your BISSELL Lift-Off is not only a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it's also...
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... switch that turns the rotating brush off whenever the unit is located just below the carry handle on the polarized plug allows it in the Power Cord Plug into a polarized outlet. 4. Push the rocker switch "ON" to the Power Cord during storage. 1. How to use your way while cleaning, place it to be fastened to vacuum, and "OFF" when cleaning is complete. To keep the Power Cord out of your BISSELL...
... switch that turns the rotating brush off whenever the unit is located just below the carry handle on the polarized plug allows it in the Power Cord Plug into a polarized outlet. 4. Push the rocker switch "ON" to the Power Cord during storage. 1. How to use your way while cleaning, place it to be fastened to vacuum, and "OFF" when cleaning is complete. To keep the Power Cord out of your BISSELL...
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.... Turn vacuum cleaner OFF. 2. Cleaning with your foot to change your Lift-Off from full upright/above floor cleaning position to normal carpet cleaning position, or for low cleaning under low furniture, check for objects that might harm the rotating floor brush or block the vacuum hose. Placing the Lift-Off in its full upright position automatically stops the rotating brush, and the headlight will lock the Canister in place. Clip molded plug...
.... Turn vacuum cleaner OFF. 2. Cleaning with your foot to change your Lift-Off from full upright/above floor cleaning position to normal carpet cleaning position, or for low cleaning under low furniture, check for objects that might harm the rotating floor brush or block the vacuum hose. Placing the Lift-Off in its full upright position automatically stops the rotating brush, and the headlight will lock the Canister in place. Clip molded plug...
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... average household use, follow this User's Guide, or by pressing Panel Latch, Latch as drywall dust can rapidly fill the Vacuum Bag, so check it from electrical outlet before servicing. Never reuse a Vacuum Bag. If bag is no more frequently. 6. Fold top of new bag forward and grasp both sides of injury from moving parts, and/or electrical shock, turn Power Switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from the dirt tube. WARNING...
... average household use, follow this User's Guide, or by pressing Panel Latch, Latch as drywall dust can rapidly fill the Vacuum Bag, so check it from electrical outlet before servicing. Never reuse a Vacuum Bag. If bag is no more frequently. 6. Fold top of new bag forward and grasp both sides of injury from moving parts, and/or electrical shock, turn Power Switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from the dirt tube. WARNING...
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... Handle Release Pedal to clear motor pulley, remove Belt, and discard. 3. Turn entire cleaner over crown of the motor pulley. 6. Remove the Brush Cover and check the Belt for damage or wear, and the Brush for obstructions. Replace Brush Cover. http://www.bissell.com 9 Inspect entire Belt by rolling Floor Brush with screws. Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the two screws that secure the Brush Cover. 4. Grasp the Brush at your hand...
... Handle Release Pedal to clear motor pulley, remove Belt, and discard. 3. Turn entire cleaner over crown of the motor pulley. 6. Remove the Brush Cover and check the Belt for damage or wear, and the Brush for obstructions. Replace Brush Cover. http://www.bissell.com 9 Inspect entire Belt by rolling Floor Brush with screws. Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the two screws that secure the Brush Cover. 4. Grasp the Brush at your hand...
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... should change the Filtrete Exhaust Filter from 3M every six months. http://www.bissell.com Filtrete™ Exhaust Filter 10 Replacement Filter Use only BISSELL Style 4 Filtrete Exhaust Filter (#32032, package of 1) in this User's Guide, or by calling BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Check/Replace Filtrete™ Exhaust Filter To keep your Lift-Off operating at your local retailer, with the order form in your BISSELL Upright Vacuum Cleaner.
... should change the Filtrete Exhaust Filter from 3M every six months. http://www.bissell.com Filtrete™ Exhaust Filter 10 Replacement Filter Use only BISSELL Style 4 Filtrete Exhaust Filter (#32032, package of 1) in this User's Guide, or by calling BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Check/Replace Filtrete™ Exhaust Filter To keep your Lift-Off operating at your local retailer, with the order form in your BISSELL Upright Vacuum Cleaner.
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... need to replace the Lightbulb in your cleaner. EST or from the BISSELL website - Replacement Bulbs Use only BISSELL Replacement Bulbs (#0101178) in your Lift-Off. http://www.bissell.com 11 EST Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Remember, the light isn't on unless the brush is removed for use with the order form in this User's Guide. Gently push replacement bulb into place. Replace Lightbulb You may purchase these Bulbs with cleaning tools...
... need to replace the Lightbulb in your cleaner. EST or from the BISSELL website - Replacement Bulbs Use only BISSELL Replacement Bulbs (#0101178) in your Lift-Off. http://www.bissell.com 11 EST Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Remember, the light isn't on unless the brush is removed for use with the order form in this User's Guide. Gently push replacement bulb into place. Replace Lightbulb You may purchase these Bulbs with cleaning tools...
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...o r m i n g troubleshooting checks. Call BISSELL Consumer Services Remedies Replace with new bag Vacuum Hose is clogged at rotating floor brush Possible Causes Canister is full Check/replace fuse - Vacuum cleaner won't run Possible Causes Remedies Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in Check electrical plug Household fuse/breaker Vacuum cleaner won 't pick up dirt Possible Causes Vacuum Bag is not securely seated Remedies Press Lift-Off Latch, remove canister and replace it properly Rotating Brush Drive Belt Broken Replace Drive Belt Drive Belt stretched/ off Motor Pulley Shaft...
...o r m i n g troubleshooting checks. Call BISSELL Consumer Services Remedies Replace with new bag Vacuum Hose is clogged at rotating floor brush Possible Causes Canister is full Check/replace fuse - Vacuum cleaner won't run Possible Causes Remedies Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in Check electrical plug Household fuse/breaker Vacuum cleaner won 't pick up dirt Possible Causes Vacuum Bag is not securely seated Remedies Press Lift-Off Latch, remove canister and replace it properly Rotating Brush Drive Belt Broken Replace Drive Belt Drive Belt stretched/ off Motor Pulley Shaft...
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... Wand 6 0109157 Crevice Tool 7 0109179 Upholstery Nozzle 8 0101162 Dust Brush If suggested solutions for this or any function of 2) 2 32032 Filtrete™ Exhaust Filter from the BISSELL website - EST Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Part Descriptions 1 32031 Filtrete™ Vacuum Bag from 3M (package of your Upright Vacuum Cleaner do not correct the problem, call BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. http://www.bissell.com 1 2 5 8 7 3 4 6 13 Replacement part numbers and descriptions Item Part...
... Wand 6 0109157 Crevice Tool 7 0109179 Upholstery Nozzle 8 0101162 Dust Brush If suggested solutions for this or any function of 2) 2 32032 Filtrete™ Exhaust Filter from the BISSELL website - EST Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Part Descriptions 1 32031 Filtrete™ Vacuum Bag from 3M (package of your Upright Vacuum Cleaner do not correct the problem, call BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. http://www.bissell.com 1 2 5 8 7 3 4 6 13 Replacement part numbers and descriptions Item Part...
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... authorized BISSELL Service Center in your area. The product should require service: 1. About your warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have questions regarding this guide. 14 ©1998 BISSELL Inc Grand Rapids, Michigan All rights reserved. If you need additional instruction regarding what it is your original sales receipt. BISSELL Consumer Services For information about repairs or replacement parts, or...
... authorized BISSELL Service Center in your area. The product should require service: 1. About your warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have questions regarding this guide. 14 ©1998 BISSELL Inc Grand Rapids, Michigan All rights reserved. If you need additional instruction regarding what it is your original sales receipt. BISSELL Consumer Services For information about repairs or replacement parts, or...