Bissell Vacuum Cleaner 33A1 User Manual

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Pet Hair Eraser  
C O R D E D H A N D V A C U U M  
U S E R ’ S G U I D E  
3 3 A 1 S E R I E S  
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Safety Instructions  
4
Product View  
4
Assembly  
4-5  
Operations  
6
Maintenance and Care  
6-7  
Troubleshooting  
7
Consumer Services  
7
Replacement Parts  
8
Warranty  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using an electrical appliance, basic  
precautions should be observed, including  
the following:  
Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging  
vacuum cleaner.  
Use extra care when cleaning stairs.  
Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter fluid,  
gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of  
explosive liquids or vapors.  
READ All InStRUctIonS  
bEfoRE USInG yoUR  
HAnD VAcUUM.  
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,  
ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).  
Do not use hand vacuum cleaner in an enclosed  
space filled with vapors given off by oil base paint,  
paint thinner, some moth proofing substances,  
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.  
Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider  
than right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and  
before conducting maintenance.  
Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as  
glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.  
WARnInG:to reduce  
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,  
the risk of fire, electric shock,  
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.  
or injury:  
Do not use without filters in place.  
Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.  
Keep appliance on a level surface.  
Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a  
non-polarized outlet or extension cord.  
Do not leave hand vacuum cleaner unattended  
when it is plugged in.  
SAVE tHESE  
InStRUctIonS foR  
fUtURE USE  
Unplug from outlet when not in use and  
before servicing.  
Unplug before attaching the nozzles.  
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.  
Do not allow children to operate vacuum  
cleaner or use as a toy.  
Close attention is necessary when used by or  
tHIS APPlIAncE  
HAS A PolARIZED  
PlUG.  
near children.  
Do not use for any purpose other than described in  
this user’s guide.  
Use only manufacturer’s recommended  
attachments.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a  
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug  
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does  
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not  
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet.  
Do not change the plug in any way.  
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.  
If 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.  
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 away from heated surfaces.  
This model is for household use only.  
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp  
the plug, not the cord.  
Do not handle hand vacuum cleaner or plug with  
wet hands.  
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with  
any opening blocked; keep openings free of dust,  
lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.  
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of  
body away from openings and moving parts.  
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