Bissell 1240, 6585, 68C7, 12B1 User Manual
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Thank You
USER'S GUIDE
12B1, 68C7 SERIES
Safety Instructions
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Product View
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Assembly
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Operations
7-8
Maintenance and Care
9-12
Troubleshooting
13
Replacement Parts
14
Warranty
15
Product Registration
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Consumer Care
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL vacuum
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know
about floor care went into the design and construction of this powerful,
high-tech home vacuuming system.
Your BISSELL vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited one
year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated
Consumer Care Department, so, should you ever have a problem, you’ll
receive fast, considerate assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, BISSELL
is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality
homecare products like your BISSELL PowerForce Bagless vacuum.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
Chairman, President & CEO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical
appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
UPRIGHT VACUUM.
Always connect to a polarized outlet
(left slot is wider than right). Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance.
!WARNING: To
reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
■ Do not modify the polarized plug to t a
non-polarized outlet or extension cord.
■ Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
when it is plugged in.
■ Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
■ Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■ Do not allow children to operate vacuum
cleaner or use as a toy.
■ Close attention is necessary when used by
or near children.
■ Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide.
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
■ If appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, have it repaired at an
authorized service center.
■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
■ Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with
wet hands.
■ Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air ow.
■ Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
■ Turn o all controls before plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner.
■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
■ Do not pick up ammable materials
(lighter uid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or
use in the presence of explosive liquids or
vapors.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
■ Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed
space lled with vapors given o by oil
base paint, paint thinner, some moth
proong substances, ammable dust, or
other explosive or toxic vapors.
■ Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such
as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
■ Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
■ Do not use without lters in place.
■ Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface.
■ Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it
is running.
■ Unplug before connecting TurboBrush® Tool.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
THIS APPLIANCE
HAS A POLARIZED
PLUG.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will
fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install a
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
This model is for household use only.
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Product View
68C7 Model Shown
Handle
Powerfoot
Furniture
Protection
Guard
Height
Adjustment
Knob
Post Motor
HEPA Media Filter*
(68C7 Models)
Lock ’n Seal™ Lever
Inner and Outer
Circular Filters
Upper Tank
Quick Release™
Cord Wrap
Power Cord
Primary Separator
TurboBrush® Tool
(68C7 Models)
Easy Empty™
Dirt Container
Lower
Filter Cup
*The filter media, not the vacuum as a whole, complies with
IEST-RP-CC001.5 HEPA standard.
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Product View
Carrying
Handle
Power Switch
Crevice Tool
Handle
Release
Pedal
Stretch Hose
68C7 Model Shown
Extension Wand
Combination
Dusting Brush/
Upholstery Tool
Hose Wand
Hose
Wand Base
Foot Hose
Hose Clip
Cord Clip
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