Troubleshooting - Bissell POWERLIFTER 1309 Serie Guia Del Usuario

Troubleshooting

Have a problem? Let's find a solution.
This may sound silly, but is your vacuum plugged in? Or is there any chance one of the hoses
isn't connected properly? Be sure to check those common things first, and if your vacuum
still won't work, check the list below.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem Possible causes
Vacuum
Blown fuse/tripped breakers
cleaner won't
in home
turn on
Hose not attached to suction
opening
Crack or hole in hose
Broken or stretched drive belt
Vacuum Rotating floor brush bristles worn
cleaner won't
Rotating floor brush jammed
pick up dirt
Filters are dirty
Clog in vacuum
Dirt container or upper tank not
installed properly
Tools won't Filters are dirty
pick up
Clog in vacuum
Dirt container full
Visible dirt
escaping
Filters missing or installed
from cleaner
incorrectly
Vacuum
Incorrect height adjustment
cleaner
difficult to
push
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Remedies
Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push
hose wand onto the suction opening
Check hose and replace if needed
Replace drive belt, see page 9
Replace brush
Remove brush and clean debris
from brush ends
Check and clean pre-motor and
post-motor filters, see page 7-8
Follow instructions on page 9 for
clearing clogs
Position correctly and lock in place
Check and clean pre-motor and
post-motor filters, see page 7-8
Follow instructions on page 9 for
clearing clogs
Empty dirt container
Check pre-motor and post-motor
filters for correct installation
Adjust powerfoot to correct height
setting