Bissell 81L2 User Manual
USER'S GUIDE
81L2 SERIES
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Product Registration
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Safety Instructions
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Product View
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Assembly
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Operations
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Maintenance and Care
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Troubleshooting
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Replacement Parts
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Warranty
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
appliance, basic
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
VACUUM.
WARNING: To
reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
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Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a
non-polarized outlet or extension cord.
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Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
when it is plugged in.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
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Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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Do not allow children to operate vacuum
cleaner or use as a toy.
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Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
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Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide.
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Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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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.
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Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with
wet hands.
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Do not put any object into opening.
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Do not use with any opening blocked.
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Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce airflow.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
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Turn off all controls before plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner.
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Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
■
Do not pick up flammable materials
(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or
use in the presence of explosive liquids
or vapors.
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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
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Do not use vacuum cleaner in an
enclosed space filled with vapors given
off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some
moth proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or
toxic vapors.
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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.
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Do not use without filters in place.
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Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
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Keep appliance on a level surface.
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
Upper Handle
Upper Tank
Dirt Container
Handle Grip
Quick Release
Cord Wrap
Power Switch
Separator Grill
Dirt Cup Release
Cord Clip
Carry Handle
Long Power
Cord
Filter
Edge
Cleaning
Path
Swivel Head
CAUTION:
Do not plug in your vacuum
cleaner until you are famil-
Large Suction
Paths
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iar with all instructions and
operating procedures.
Foot Release
Latch
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