Bissell Prolite 3560 Owner's Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

3560 SERIES

3

4

4-7

7

Routine Maintenance

8-10

Troubleshooting

11

Consumer Services

12

Warranty

12

Replacement Parts

11

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Lightweight Upright Vacuum
Cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and
construction of this powerful, high-tech home vacuuming system.

Your BISSELL Prolite

®

Vacuum Cleaner is well made,and we back it
with a comprehensive 10-year warranty on the motor housing and 5-year
warranty on the motor.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 Prolite Lightweight Upright
Vacuum Cleaner.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

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Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible materials (lighter fluid,
gasoline, kerosine,etc.) or use in areas
where they may be present.

■

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 use to pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia,drain cleaner,etc.).

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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 dust bag and/or filters
in place.

■

Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such
as glass, nails,screws, coins, etc.

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Use only on dry,indoor surfaces.

■

Keep appliance on a level surface.

■

Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while
it is running.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.

THIS MODEL IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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.

When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
PRODUCT NAME HERE.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock, or injur y:

■

Always connect to a polarized outlet (left

slot is wider than right). Do not modify the

polarized plug to fit a non-polarized outlet

or extension cord.

■

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when it is

plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not

in use and before servicing.

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Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

■

Do not allow to be used 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,return it to a 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 plug or vacuum cleaner with

wet hands.

■

Do not put any object into openings. Do not

use with any opening blocked; keep open-

ings free of dust, lint,hair,and anything

that may reduce air flow.

■

Keep hair,loose clothing, fingers,and all parts

of body away from openings and moving parts.

■

Turn off all controls before plugging or

unplugging vacuum cleaner.

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WARNING:

Do not plug in your vacuum
cleaner until you are familiar
with all instructions and
operating procedures.

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1. Handle

2. Power Switch

13. Quick Release
Cord Hook

3. Handle Tube

4. Connector
Tube

9. Motor

14. Powerfoot

15. Rotating
Cleaning Brush

Cord Storage

18. Soft Wheels

10. Power
Source
Plug

12. Power Cord

11. Connector
Plug

7. Dust Bag

8. Post­Motor
Filtration
System

19. Soft
Furniture
Protection
Guard

5. Dust Tube

6. Cloth Bag