Thanks for buying a BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know
about floor care went into the design and construction of this
complete, high-tech home cleaning 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 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 vacuum.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
Chairman, President & CEO
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Cordless Hand Vacuum
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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 BISSELL VACUUM.
WARNING -
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or
injury:
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Store indoors.
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Do not expose to rain.
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Do not immerse.
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Do not handle with wet hands.
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Do not use if vacuum cleaner has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water, have it repaired at an
Authorized Service Center.
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug
on the charger.
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Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord.
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Do not damage the charger cord. Never
carry or pull the charger unit by the cord,
use cord as a handle, close door on cord,
or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not use an extension cord. Charger
should plug directly into electrical outlet.
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Do not put any object into appliance
openings, use with blocked opening, or
restrict air flow.
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Do not use with any opening blocked.
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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, burning or smoking 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 vapours.
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Do not use appliance 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 vapours.
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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)
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Do not allow to be used as a toy.
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Not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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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 - use of attachments not
provided or sold by BISSELL may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.
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Use only the charger supplied by
BISSELL (packaged with your appliance)
to recharge your BISSELL Vacuum.
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Use charger unit only in standard
electrical outlet (220-240V~50/60 Hz.).
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Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
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Unplug charger unit from outlet before
maintenance or cleaning.
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Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.
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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
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Turn off all controls when finished cleaning.
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Do not charge the unit outdoors.
Your Pet Hair Eraser Hand Vacuum contains
rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Do not incinerate batteries or they can
explode when exposed to high temperatures.
Battery cell leaks can occur under extreme
conditions. If battery cell contents comes in
contact with the skin
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Flush immediately with warm water for
at least 15 minutes, then wash with
soap and water.
If battery cell contents comes in contact with
:
the eyes
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Flush immediately with clean water for a
minimum of 15 minutes
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Seek medical attention.
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
IMPORTANT
OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C.
50/60 Hz POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY.
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Assembly
Deluxe charging base
The included charging base can be
mounted on the wall or sit on a table top.
Mounting on wall (optional)
1. Select an area close to a wall outlet and
make sure the wall area is free from any
hidden electrical wires, water pipes and
gas lines.
NOTE: Do not mount near direct
sunlight, near a heat source or
outdoors.
2. Select an appropriate drill type for the
material to be drilled.
3. Carefully measure and mark the location
of the screw holes and then drill holes
and screw the wall mounting base onto
the wall.
Charging
***IMPORTANT***
ALWAYS TURN UNIT OFF PRIOR TO
CHARGING*
*failing to do so may result in battery
not fully charging
1. In order for the unit to charge, the hand
vac must be securely in the charging
base, with the charging contacts fully
engaged.
2. Plug the charging base adaptor into the
wall outlet. The red indicator light will
illuminate and remain on when plugged
into wall outlet. Charge the unit completely for 24 hours prior to first use.
NOTE: The adaptor may become
warm during charging – this is normal.
3. When the unit is fully discharged,
approximately 16 hours of charging time
is required for the battery to regain full
capacity.
3.
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Operations
Power switch
The power switch is located on the top of
the handle
Using your hand vacuum
1. Remove unit from the charging base.
2. Slide switch forward to turn unit ON ( I ), slide
back to turn OFF ( O ).
Rubber Pet Nozzle
The rubberized nozzle is designed to
attract and pull pet hair and dirt from
upholstery and carpet.
Integrated Crevice Tool
For hard to reach messes use the
integrated crevice tool. To access crevice
tool, pull on tab indicated by arrow on
front of hand vac nozzle. Listen for click
to know crevice tool is ready to use.
When finished cleaning, simply push
crevice tool back into unit.
Maintenance and care
2.
Power Switch
To maintain maximum cleaning
performance, the following maintenance
steps must be performed:
Emptying the dirt cup
Dirt cup should be emptied before
debris reaches the FULL line on cup.
1. Turn power OFF ( O ).
2. Hold the hand vacuum vertically and depress
release button on the front to release dirt container.
3. Gently pull dirt container away from the hand
vacuum grip and remove the filter. Empty dirt
into waste container.
4. Replace filter back into the dirt container and
attach dirt container to hand vacuum until it
snaps securely into place.
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2. 3.
Maintenance and care
Cleaning or Replacing the filter
The key to maximum performance
is having a clean filter. Cleaning the
filter after each use will help your
vacuum operate at peak efficiency.
Use only genuine BISSELL model
number 49H8-E replacement filters in
your BISSELL vacuum.
To clean filter:
1.
Turn power OFF (O).
2. Remove the dirt container as directed in
"Emptying the dirt cup" on page 6.
3. Remove filter and tap firmly against the
inside of a waste container, removing
any visible dirt.
4. Replace filter back into the dirt container
and attach dirt container to hand
vacuum until it snaps securely in place.
NOTE: After heavy usage, you may
clean the filter by washing it gently
by hand in warm water and mild
dish detergent. Rinse thoroughly
and make certain it is completely
dry before replacing it.
3.
Nozzle Maintenance
Keep nozzle clean and free of debris by
wiping with clean, damp cloth.
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Maintenance and care
Disposal of batteries
If your Pet Hair Eraser Hand Vac
is to be disposed of, the batteries
should be removed and disposed of
properly.
1. IMPORTANT:
Remove from charging base and fully
discharge hand vacuum.
2. Remove dirt container from handle.
3. Remove (6) Phillips head screws on the
handle and cover.
4. Separate left and right cover.
5. Remove the entire battery assembly from
the cover.
6. Remove (3) Phillips head screws
between the motor and battery bracket.
7. Pull the motor, PCB, fuse, and inner
wire through the middle of the battery
bracket, separating the battery bracket
and both batteries from the motor, PCB,
and inner wire.
8. Cut wires from the PCB and fuse to the
battery bracket.
9. Keep battery pack together – DO NOT
separate individual batteries. For specific disposal instructions, please contact
your local authorities for requirements
and regulations on safe disposal or
recycling facilities in your area.
WARNING:
This product contains a
rechargeable nickel metal
hydride battery (sometimes
referred to as a “NiMH”
battery) pack. The average life of
a NiMH battery is 5 to 7 years,
depending on frequency of use.
Proper removal and disposal of
NiMH batteries is required.
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6 screws
10. Discard remainder of product
CAUTION: Disconnecting the battery
will destroy the appliance and void the
warranty.
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