Troubleshooting; Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store - Bissell POWERFORCE 81L8 User Manual

T
roubleshooting
vacuum cleaner won't run
Possible causes
1. Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in
2. Power button is not pressed down
vacuum cleaner won't pick up or low suction
Possible causes
1. Tools, flex hose and/or telescoping
extension wand are blocked
2. Filters are dirty
3. Dust bag is full
4. Swivel hose not securely attached to suction opening
5. Crack or hole in flex hose
6. Air flow regulator or variable suction power
control is set to open or minimum setting
visible dust escaping from vacuum
Possible causes
1. Dust bag is full
2. Filters missing or installed incorrectly
3. Filters are dirty
4. Flex hose is blocked
5. Swivel hose not securely attached to suction opening
6. Crack or hole in flex hose
other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an
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to reduce the risk of electric shock,
turn power off and disconnect
plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or

troubleshooting.

Remedies
1. Check electrical plug
2. Press power button down
Remedies
1. Remove each part and check for blockages
2. Check and clean or replace pre-motor
3. Replace with new dust bag
4. Make sure swivel hose is locked into
5. Check hose and replace if needed
6. Change to closed or maximum setting
Remedies
1. Replace with new dust bag
2. Check pre-motor and post-motor filter for
correct installation
3. Check and clean or replace pre-motor
and post-motor filters
4. Remove hose and check for
blockages
5. Make sure swivel hose is locked into
suction opening
6. Check hose and replace if needed
authorized service representative.
and post-motor filters
suction opening
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