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Lightweight
BAGLESS V ACUUM
USER’S GUIDE
3120 SERIES
2 Safety Instructions
3 Product View
4 Assembly
5 Operations
6-10 Maintenance and Care
11 Troubleshooting
12 Warranty
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic ■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of precautions should be observed, including the body away from openings and moving parts. following: ■ Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs. BEFORE USING YOUR ■ Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of
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Product view Ergonomically Designed Handle Cord Hook Carrying Handle Quick Release™ Upper Tank Cord Wrap Primary Separator Power Cord Easy Empty™ Dirt Cup Inner and Outer Lower Tank Circular Filters Power Switch Dirt Cup Pedal Hose Holder Release Detent Lever Handle Snap and Lock Foot Hose www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 3 u ug010-0291_3120_507.indd 3 g010-0291_3120_507.indd 3 5 5/22/07 5:25:11 PM /22/07 5:25:11 PM
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How to use this guide This user’s guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your WARNING: lightweight bagless vacuum. You’ll find Do not plug in your vacuum assembly and operating instructions, safety cleaner until you have precautions, as well as maintenance and completely assembled it per troubleshooting instructions. Please read this the following instructions guide thoroughly before assembling your and are familiar with all vacuum cleaner. instruction
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Operations Transporting cleaner 1. To 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 polarized plug from power cord. 3. Rotate the Quick Release cord wrap towards floor and slip power cord from upper and lower Tip: cord wraps. Before cleaning 4. Connec
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Maintenance and care WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury How to maintain your Vacuum from moving parts and/or To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the electrical shock, step following maintenance steps must be performed: power switch to “OFF” and disconnect polarized plug 1. Clean the dirt tank if any visible clogs occur. from electrical outlet before 2. Empty the dirt cup when the dirt reaches the performing troubleshooting “Full” line on the side. checks 3. Check the inner an
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Maintenance and care Cleaning the lower tank and inner circular filters 1. Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical 2. 3. outlet. 2. Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup release handle then lift dirt cup out. 3. Grasp the lower tank located at the bottom of the dirt cup and twist to unlock and remove. Inner & Outer 4. Grasp the circular filters and twist to unlock. Circular Pull straight up to remove. Filters 5. Separate the outer foam and the inner pleated circular filters. Was
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Maintenance and care Cleaning the pre-motor filter 3. 2. The pre-motor filter protects the motor from debris. It is the small, round filter located underneath the dirt cup, right above the motor. 1. Unplug the cleaner from the electrical outlet. Pre-Motor 2. Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup Filter release handle then lift dirt cup out. 3. Remove the small round pre-motor filter located on the base of the vacuum. 4. Remove any dust or debris from the filter. Rinse well under warm
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Maintenance and care Power cord storage When you have finished using your Lightweight Bagless Vacuum, store the power cord on the cord wrap. W ARNING: 1. Turn off vacuum cleaner and unplug power cord. To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts 2. Loop power cord around cord wraps on back and/or electrical shock, of cleaner, making certain Quick Release cord turn power switch OFF wrap is pointed up towards handle. and disconnect polarized 3. Clip molded plug to power cord to secu
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Maintenance and care Replace drive belt Motor Shaft Motor Shaft 1. Follow steps 1-4 of previous section, “Clean 3. 4. 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 new drive belt over motor shaft and 7. 5. stretch other end over floor brush in the space provided between the bristles. 5. Place
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Troubleshooting W ARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and/ or electrical shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing troubleshooting checks. Vacuum cleaner won’t run Possible causes Remedies 1. Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Household fuse/breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Dirt cup is full 1. Empty dirt cup 2. F
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Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary 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 Year Warranty Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, the Wal-Mart Store where this product was purchased will replace with new product or refund the purc
