Bissell BGU8000 User manual

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USER'S GUIDE
MODELS BGU8000
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly Instructions
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
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Warranty
Customer Care
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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL BigGreen Commercial vacuum.
Everything we know about oor care went into the design and
construction of this complete, high-tech commercial cleaning system.
Your BISSELL BigGreen Commercial vacuum is well made, and we back
it with a limited one-year commercial warranty. We also stand
with a knowledgeable, dedicated Customer Care department,
behind it
you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate
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assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the oor sweeper in 1876. Today,
BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service
of high quality commercial products like your BISSELL BigGreen
Commercial vacuum.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
Chairman & CEO
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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be
observed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR BISSELL BIGGREEN
COMMERCIAL VACUUM.
Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider than
right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re,
electric shock, or injury:
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or extension cord.
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QDo not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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cleaner or use as a toy.
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QDo not use for any purpose other than described in this
User’s Guide.
QUse only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
QDo not use with damaged cord or plug.
QIf appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired
at an authorized service center.
QDo 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
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to
a grounded wiring system. If it should
malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a safe path of least resistance
for electrical current, reducing the risk of
electrical shock. The cord for this appli-
ance has an equipment-grounding con-
ductor and a grounding plug. It must only
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electrical shock. Check with a qualied
electrician or service person if you aren’t
sure if the outlet is properly grounded. DO
NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not t
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualied electrician. This appliance
is designed for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounding attachment
plug that looks like the plug in the drawing
above. Make certain that the appliance
is connected to an outlet having the same
conguration as the plug. No plug adapter
should be used with this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin

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Power switch
Upper handle
Outer bag
Power head
Bumper
Upper cord hook
Power cord
Brush roll
Front wheels
Side door to change belt
Rear wheels
Carry handle
Side brush
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1.With ON/OFF switch facing the front of the unit.
Insert the end of the upper handle into the top of the
vacuum as shown in the illustration at left. Push down
rmly until the upper handle is seated all the way in
the vacuum.
2.Tighten the upper collar.
3.Press the cord into the cord
clip, and ensuring the cord is
fully rested in clip.
Assembly Instructions
Power cord male plug
Extension cord female plug
Cord connector
4.Connect the extension cord to the
power cord male plug, and a cord
connector to be used to avoid the loose
connection between power cord and
extension cord.(Refer to the below
illustrations.)
A new lter bag has been installed at the factory. Your vacuum cleaner is now
ready for use.
Press the cord into the cord connector slot

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The "O" switch position turns the
power off to the vacuum and
should be used when the vacuum is
unplugged and the vacuum is
stored for the next use. Always turn
the vacuum OFF before unplugging
it from the electrical outlet.
Operating Instructions
"OFF" POSITION
"OFF" POSITION
"ON" POSITION
"ON" POSITION
POWER SWITCH
Press the switch to the "I" position to
turn on the vacuum when using for
carpet and hard oors.
When the vacuum is ON the brush
roll is engaged and the suction is
activated.
Although your upright will pick up pins, paper clips, and other small objects, it is
recommended that these be removed from the oor before you vacuum. Failure to do so
may result in permanent damage to the motor suction fan and its housing.
This vacuum should only be operated with the original power/extension cord. Replace
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To release the handle, press on the
base of the vacuum with your foot
as shown at left. The handle is now
free to lower for normal
vacuuming.
When nished vacuuming you may
lock the handle in the upright
position as shown at left by simply
moving the handle up until it stops.
IMPORTANT! Never leave the
vacuum cleaner running in this
position as it may cause damage to
the oor or to your vacuum
cleaner.
The vacuum handle can be
lowered all the way to the oor for
cleaning under chairs and low
furniture. Simply push down on the
handle (as shown above left) and
lower it to the desired height.
Operating Instructions
HANDLE RELEASE
HANDLE LOCKING
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Refer to the illustrations at left. ALWAYS switch off the vacuum cleaner and
unplug it before replacing the lter bag.
IMPORTANT! Never attempt to empty and reuse a lter bag. This
will degrade the performance of your vacuum cleaner and may
cause damage to the vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH THE BRUSH ROLL OR CLEAR
THE BRUSH ROLL OF ANY OBSTRUCTION WITHOUT SWITCHING THE
VACUUM OFF AND UNPLUGGING IT FROM THE OUTLET. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MAINTENANCE
CHANGE THE FILTER BAG
CLEARING A BRUSH ROLL JAM
1.Unzip the outer bag.
6.Zip outer bag close.
5.Press on edges of lter bag collar to insure the lter bag is completely
installed.
IMPORTANT:
Check to make sure lter bag collar is behind the lips of the connector.
This will prevent dust from leaking into outer bag.
3.Connector
for lter bag. 4.Place new lter bag into
outer bag and push
cardboard collar on lter
bag onto connector.
2.Remove the lter bag by
pulling the collar off the
connector and place bag in
trash.
2.Use scissors to carefully cut
these objects off the brush roll and
remove them from the vacuum
cleaner.
3.Changing the brush should be performed by an
authorized Bissell Commercial vacuum dealer.
1.Carefully inspect the brush roll for tangled hair, carpet strings or large debris. Beware
of any sharp objects that may have become lodged in the brush roll area. DO NOT pull
on anything that has jammed tightly around the brush roll as it may damage the vacuum
cleaner.
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WARNING: Unplug cord from elctrical outlet before servicing.
MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT
1) Remove the screw located on side of
power head.
2) Slide the door forward by prying open
with a screwdriver or coin.
3) Remove the belt from the brush roll pulley
and the motor drive shaft, clean the residue off
the broken belt if needed.
4) Loop the new belt over the motor
drive shaft. Place the opposite end of
the belt on the brush roll pulley.
5) Rotate the brush roll several complete
revolutions to ensure that no part of the belt is
overhanging the end of the motor drive shaft.
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MAINTENANCE
CLEARING A CLOGGED VACUUM CLEANER
POWER CORD AND STORAGE
WARNING: Unplug cord from elctrical outlet before servicing.
Inlet nozzle
Fan housing
O-ring
1.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 way from heated surfaces.
2.Remove the lter bag and check the
inlet nozzle for any obstructions.
1.Unhook the bottom of the outer bag. Twist lower collar counterclockwise to slide up. Pull
the tube out of the base, and check if there are obstructions in the tube and the fan housing.
Remove the obstructions.
Also check O-ring on the tube, and replace if damaged.
2.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or
appliance with wet hands.
3.Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole cord connectors that
accept the plug from the product. Use only extension
cords that are intended for extra-hard service. These
extension cords are identied by a marking, such as
“SJT”. Use only extension cords having an electrical
rating no less than the rating of the product. Do not
use damaged extension cords. Examine the extension
cord before using, and replace if damaged. Do not
damage the extension cord and do not pull on any
cord to disconnect.
4.Wind the cord around the upper and lower
cord hook when storing, and swivel the upper
cord hook to release the cord before using.
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Warranty – BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Vacuums
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may
vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have
questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL BigGreen Commercial
Customer Care by E-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below.
Limited One-Year Warranty
Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identied below, upon receipt of the product
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial will repair or replace (with new or remanufactured components
or products), at BISSELL BigGreen Commercial option, free of charge from the date of
defective or malfunctioning part.
See information below on "If your BISSELL BigGreen Commercial product should require
This warranty does not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such as lters, belts,
bumpers, bags, or brushes. Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, neglect,
unauthorized repair, or any other use not in accordance with the user's guide is not covered.
If your BISSELL BigGreen Commercial product should require service:
Contact BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Customer Care to locate a BISSELL BigGreen
If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about
your warranty, contact BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Customer Care.
Website
www.bissellcommercial.com
Or Call:
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Customer Care
800-242-1378
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm ET
Or Write:
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial
ATTN: Customer Care
BISSELL BIGGREEN COMMERCIAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. BISSELL
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER ORAL OR
WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
purchase by the original purchaser, for two years any
service".
Authorized Service Center in your area.Commercial
100 Armstrong Rd Suite 101 Plymouth Ma 02360
COMMERCIAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE
BIGGREEN

©2014 BISSELL BigGreen Commercial
All rights reserved. Printed in China
Part Number 160-0964
June 23/14
Visit our website at:
www.bissellcommercial.com
For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Customer Care
800-242-1378
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm ET
Or write:
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial
ATTN: Customer Care
Or visit the BISSELL BigGreen Commercial website -
www.bissellcommercial.com
When contacting BISSELL BigGreen Commercial , have model number
Please record your Model Number: ___________________
Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Customer care
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BigGreen Commercial™
100 Armstrong Rd Suite 101
Plymouth Ma 02360
100 Armstrong Rd Suite 101 Plymouth Ma 02360
of cleaner available.