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    Lightweight BAGLESS V ACUUM 2 Safety Instructions Product View Assembly Operations Maintenance and Care T roubleshooting Warranty 3 4 5 6-10 11 12 USER’S GUIDE 3120 SERIES ug010-0291_3120_507.indd 1 ug010-0291_3120_507.indd 1 5/22/07 5:25:07 PM 5/22/07 5:25:07 PM[...]

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    2 2 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, inc luding the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Y OUR UPRIGHT V ACUUM. Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider than right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting[...]

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    3 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 P roduct view Ergonomically Designed Handle Cord Hook Quick Release™ Cord Wrap Power Switch Pedal Carrying Handle Easy Empty™ Dirt Cup Power Cord Inner and Outer Circular Filters Dirt Cup Release Handle Upper T ank Lower T ank Detent Lever Hose Holder Primary Separator Snap and Lock Foot Hose ug010-0291_3120_507.[...]

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    4 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 This user’ s guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your lightweight bagless vacuum. Y ou’ll find assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this guide thoroughly before assembling your vacuum c leaner[...]

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    5 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 T ransporting cleaner 1. T o move your cleaner from room to room, put the handle in the upright position, tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels, and push forward. 2. The cleaner can also be moved by using the carrying handle on the front. Using your cleaner 1. Remove the plastic plug guard and dispose. 2. Unclip p[...]

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    How to maintain your Vacuum T o maintain maximum cleaning performance, the following maintenance steps must be performed: 1. Clean the dirt tank if any visible clogs occur . 2. Empty the dirt cup when the dirt reaches the “Full” line on the side. 3. Check the inner and outer circular filters, and the pre-motor filter at least once a month and c[...]

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    1. T urn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet. 2. Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup release handle then lift dirt cup out. 3. Grasp the lo wer tank located at the bottom of the dirt cup and twist to unlock and remove. 4. Grasp the circular filters and twist to unlock. Pull straight up to remove. 5. Separate the outer foam and the i[...]

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    8 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Cleaning the pre-motor filter The pre-motor filter protects the motor from debris. It is the small, round filter located underneath the dirt cup, right abo ve the motor . 1. Unplug the cleaner from the electrical outlet. 2. Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup release handle then lift dirt cup out. 3. Remove the s[...]

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    16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Power cord storage When you have finished using your Lightweight Bagless Vacuum, store the power cord on the cord wrap. 1. T urn off vacuum cleaner and unplug power cord. 2. Loop power cord around cord wraps on back of cleaner , making certain Quick Release cord wrap is pointed up towards handle. 3. Clip molded plug[...]

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    10 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Replace drive belt 1. Follow steps 1-4 of previous section, “Clean and replace rotating floor brush”. 2. Check drive belt carefully for wear , cuts and stressed areas. If the drive belt appears worn, you will need to replace it. 3. Grasp old drive belt and remove from motor shaft. Discard old drive belt. 4. Loop[...]

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    11 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 T roubleshooting Vacuum c leaner won’t run Possible causes Remedies 1. Vacuum c leaner is not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Household fuse/breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker Vacuum c leaner won’t pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Dirt cup is full 1. Empty dirt cup 2. Filter dirty 2. C[...]

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    12 www .bissell.com W arranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may var y from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover , please contact us by E-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below . Limited One Y ear[...]