Bissell 1305 SERIES User Manual - Warning
Troubleshooting
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off
and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem
Possible causes
Remedies
Vacuum
cleaner won’t
turn on
Power cord not plugged in
Check electrical plug
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
No power
at rotating
floor brush
Brush switch turned to "OFF"
Make sure brush switch is in "ON" position
Vacuum is in upright position
Recline vacuum to operate brush
Brushroll automatically turned off
to prevent damage due to clog or
large debris in brushroll.
Locate brush reset button on lower
back right of unit and press red
button. Follow instructions on page 11.
Vacuum
cleaner won’t
pick up dirt
Lower Main Hose not attached
to vacuum.
Locate lower main hose and reattach by
pressing the latch and securing in place.
Crack or hole in hose
Check hose and replace if needed
Rotating floor brush bristles worn
Replace brush
Rotating floorbrush is not
working
a) Turn on the power to the rotating brush-
roll. b) If brushroll power does not work, fol-
low instructions on page 11 to reset brush.
Clog in vacuum
Follow instructions on page 12 for
clearing clogs
Dirt container full
Empty dirt container
Dirt container or cyclone not
installed properly
Position correctly and lock in place
Variable suction power is set to
the low setting
Rotate variable suction counter
clockwise for full suction power
Lower main hose is not connected
Connect main lower hose to the hose inlet.
Filters are dirty
Check and clean pre-motor and
post-motor filters, see page 9
Visible dirt
escaping
from cleaner
Dirt container full
Empty dirt container
Filters or secondary cyclone
missing or installed incorrectly
Check secondary cyclone, pre-motor and
post-motor filters for correct installation
Dirt container installed incorrectly
Pull out and re-insert dirt container correctly
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Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product.
For any questions or concerns, BISSELL is happy to
be of service. Contact us directly at 1-800-237-7691.
Please do
not return
this product
to the store.
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