Bissell Total Floors Pet User Guide - Page 14

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 the 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. Turn the power switch off and unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet. 2. Place handle in low position and turn the vacuum cleaner over so the bottom side is facing up. 3. Unscrew and lift off the brush cover. 4. Remove the rotating floor brush. 5. Clean strings, hair and other debris from the rotating floor brush, paying particular attention to brush ends. 6. Clean strings, hair and other debris from the motor pulley, drive belt areas, and the brush ON/OFF power switch mechanism. 7. Check the drive belt carefully for wear, cuts, or stressed areas. 8. Check air passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from this area. 9. Replace belt and brush. Rotate brush toward motor pulley to seat the belt properly. 10. Place the brush cover back and secure with its screws. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, turn off vacuum and disconnect power plug from electrical outlet. 3. 4. 14 w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m 800.237.7691