Bissell Pet Hair Eraser® Vacuum 87B43 User Guide - English - Page 12

Maintenance and care Check rotating floor brush and drive belt You should check your vacuum cleaner's rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or damage. You should also clean the brush and brush ends of strings, hair and carpet fibers. This type of debris can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet. Also remove any debris that has accumulated under the brush cover. 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, turn vacuum cleaner off and disconnect power plug from electrical outlet. 3. 2. Place handle in low position and turn vacuum cleaner over so bottom side is facing up. 3. Lift tab 1 and release the three latches in order 2-4 marked. Lift off the brush cover. 4. Grasp rotating floor brush at both ends and lift. 5. Clean strings, hair and other debris from rotating floor brush, paying particular attention to brush ends. 6. Clean strings, hair and other debris from motor pulley and drive belt areas. 7. Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas. If belt is damaged, see "Replace drive belt" section on page 13. Motor Pulley 8. Check air passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from this area. Air Passageway 12 www.bissell.com 800.237.7691