Bissell 87R4 User Manual

Pet Hair Eraser

CORDED HAND VACUUM

USER’S GUIDE

87R4 SERIES 220-240V

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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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Consumer Services

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Replacement Parts

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Warranty

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Vacuum

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser corded hand vacuum.

Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction

of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your BISSELL hand vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited one

year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated

Consumer Services 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 hand 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
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:

appliance,

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
UPRIGHT VACUUM.

WARNING: To reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:

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Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

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Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.

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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,
return it to a service agent.

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Do not handle unit with wet hands.

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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close

door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or edges, run
appliance over cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by

grasping plug.

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Do not run appliance over cord.

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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

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Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body

parts to openings or moving parts.

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Do not pick up hot or burning objects such as

cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

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Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter

fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapour.

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Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with

vapours given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust,
or other explosive or toxic vapours.

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Not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety

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Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

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Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning or

maintaining the appliance.

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a
hazard.

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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,

ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).

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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 any opening blocked; keep free of

dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

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Keep appliance on a level surface.

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Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

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This appliance is provided with double

insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.

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Do not use without debris tank and/or filters in place.

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Pay close attention when working

around children.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT

FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 Hz
POWER SUPPLY ONLY.

If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS 1363
plug it must not be used unless a 13 amp (ASTA approved
to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier contained in
the plug. (Spares may be obtained from your BISSELL
supplier). If for any reason the plug is cut off, it must be
disposed of, as it is an electric shock hazard should it be
inserted into a mains socket.

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