Bissell 2144, 1984 User Manual

AIRRAM

Vacuum

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USER GUIDE

1984/2144 SERIES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Do not use in rain or leave outdoors while raining.

WARNING: Basic safety precautions should always be

observed when using an electrical appliance, including the
following to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury:

Personal Safety:

• Store indoors in a dry place out of the
reach of children.

• Always use responsibly. This appliance
can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.

• Don’t let children play with the
appliance; supervise children using or
maintaining the appliance.

• Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments as described in this
manual; misuse or use of any accessory
or attachment other than those
recommended, may present a risk of
personal injury.

• Take extra care when cleaning stairs.

• Keep the appliance and accessories
away from hot surfaces.

• Do not block the appliances openings
or hinder air flow; keep openings free of
any objects including dust, lint, clothing,
fingers (and all parts of the body).

• Particularly keep hair away from
openings and moving parts.

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Electrical safety:

• Only use batteries and chargers supplied
by BISSELL.

• Never modify the charger in any way.

• The charger has been designed for a
specific voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage is the same as that stated
on the rating plate.

A charger that is suitable for one type

of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack;
never use the charger with another
appliance or attempt to charge this
product with another charger.

• Before use, check the charger cord for
signs of damage or ageing. A damaged
or entangled charger cord increases the
risk of fire and electric shock.

• Do not abuse the charger cord.

• Never carry the charger by the cord.

• Do not pull the cord to disconnect from
a socket; grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.

• Don’t wrap the cord around the charger
when storing.

• Keep the charger cord away from hot
surfaces and sharp edges.

• The supply cord cannot be replaced. If
the cord is damaged the charger should
be discarded and replaced.

• Do not handle the charger or the
appliance with wet hands.

• Do not store or charge the appliance
outdoors.

• The charger must be removed from the
socket before removing the battery,

cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

Battery safety:

• This appliance includes Li-Ion batteries;

do not incinerate batteries or expose to
high temperatures, as they may explode.

• Liquid ejected from the battery may
cause irritation or burns.

• In an emergency situation contact
professional help immediately!

• Leaks from the battery cells can occur
under extreme conditions. Do not
touch any liquid that leaks from the
battery. If the liquid gets on the skin
wash immediately with soap and water.
If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush
them immediately with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical
attention. Wear gloves to handle the
battery and dispose of immediately in
accordance with local regulations.

• Shorting the battery terminals may cause
burns or fire.

• When the battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects
that could make a connection from one
terminal to another.

• When you dispose of the appliance
remove the battery and dispose of the
battery safely in accordance with local
regulations.

Service:

• Before using the appliance and after
any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.

• Do not use the appliance if any part
is damaged or defective.

• Repairs should be carried out by a
service agent or a suitably qualified
person in accordance with relevant
safety regulations. Repairs by unqualified
persons could be dangerous.

• Never modify the appliance in any way
as this may increase the risk of personal
injury.

• Only use replacement parts or
accessories provided or recommended by
BISSELL.

Intended use:

• This appliance has been designed for
domestic dry vacuum cleaning only.

• Do not pick up liquids or use on wet
surfaces.

• Do not pick up anything that is flammable,
burning or smoking.

• Use only as described in this manual.

• Don’t use on concrete, tarmacadam
or other rough surfaces.

• The brush bar may damage certain floor
surfaces. Before vacuuming flooring,
rugs or carpets, check the flooring
manufacturer’s recommended
cleaning instructions.

• May damage delicate fabrics or upholstery.
Care should be taken on loose-weave
carpets and coverings or where there are
loose threads. If in doubt please test on an
inconspicuous area first.

• The BISSELL AirRam has been designed
to clean a wide variety of floor surfaces
without the need to change settings.
However some surfaces such as delicate

loose-pile rugs or carpets, tasselled rug
edges or damaged carpets with exposed
threads are not suitable for cleaning with a
rotary brush. The AirRam can still be used
to clean such surfaces by removing the
brush bar as shown on page 11 and using
the supplied plug in the brush bar hole.
This setting should also be used to give the
best performance on hard floors with deep
crevices.

WARNING:

• Do not use water, solvents, or polishes to
clean the outside of the appliance; wipe
clean with a dry cloth.

• Never immerse the unit in water and do
not clean in a dish washer.

• Never use the appliance without the filter
fitted.

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL vacuum!

We love to clean and we’re excited to share one of our innovative products with
you. We want to make sure your vacuum works as well in two years as it does
today, so this guide has tips on using (pages 5-8), maintaining (pages 9-13), and if
there is a problem, troubleshooting (page 14).

In just a few simple assembly steps, you’ll be ready to vacuum. Let’s get started!

What’s in the Box

Head

1 1

2

Upper Handle

Lower Handle

3

4

Battery

5

Charger

6

Dirt Bin

7

Washable Filter

8

Brush Bar
Hole plug

4

2

3

(Filter and bin are
already in place)

7

5

6

8

NOTE: The Brush Bar Hole Plug is provided to you for situations for cleaning delicate
loose-pile rugs or carpets, rugs with tasseled edges or damaged carpets with exposed
threads that are not suitable for cleaning with the rotary brush roll. Please refer to
instructions on how to remove brush roll and plug the brush bar hole.

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Assembly

“click”

Attach the lower handle onto the
head of the AirRam.

“click”

Insert the battery by sliding it down.
It will click into place.

Press the button at the top of the
upper handle and slot it into the
lower handle until it clicks.

“click”

To extend the upper handle, hold
down the button on the left hand side
and pull it up. It will click into place.

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