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Question posted by flibotteauto on July 28th, 2013

Suction From Hose Only

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Answer #1: Posted by guylamar2006 on July 28th, 2013 10:22 AM

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If the belt is broken and the brushes are not spinning then that could keep it from sucking.

Answer #2: Posted by AskBISSELLCare on July 31st, 2013 2:52 PM

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Hi there! A broken belt can cause the vacuum to stop suctioning. If not that, then a clog could do it too.

Here's a quick link to our complete list of troubleshooting steps to help you: http://www.bissell.com/FAQDetail.aspx?id=1498&cid=ccsocial

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User Guide - English - Page 1

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User Guide - English - Page 2

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User Guide - English - Page 3

... ■ Do not unplug by pulling on a level surface. ■ Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to a polarized outlet (left outdoors, or... a handle, close a door on wet surfaces. ■ Do not allow children to operate vacuum cleaner or use and before using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should , has been dropped, ...

User Guide - English - Page 4

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User Guide - English - Page 5

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User Guide - English - Page 6

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User Guide - English - Page 7

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User Guide - English - Page 8

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User Guide - English - Page 9

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User Guide - English - Page 10

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User Guide - English - Page 11

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