Bissell Bagless 6579 series - Manual (Page 12)

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Troubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Possible Causes Remedies
Power cord not plugged in Check electrical plug
Blown fuse/tripped breaker Check/Replace fuse or
reset breaker
Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt
Possible Causes Remedies
Incorrect Height Adjustment Adjust Powerfoot to correct
height setting
Hose not attached to suction opening Grasp Quick Reach Handle and
firmly push Hose Wand onto the
suction opening
Twist ‘n Snap Hose not securely attached Make sure Twist ‘n Snap Hose is
snapped into locked position
Crack or hole in Hose Check Hose and replace if needed
Broken or worn Drive Belt Replace Drive Belt, see pg. 10
Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn Replace brush
Rotating Floor Brush jammed Remove brush and clean debris from
brush ends
Clog in vacuum Clear clog, see pg. 11
Dirt Container full Empty Dirt Container
Dirt Container not installed properly Position correctly and lock in place
Filters are dirty Check and clean Inner and Outer
Circular Filters, Pre-Motor and
Post-Motor Filters
Louvers missing or installed incorrectly Check for a clog in the tube in the
center of the Dirt Container, clear
and properly install Louvers
Tools won't pick up dirt
Possible Cause Remedies
Crack or hole in Hose Check Hose and replace if needed
Clog in vacuum Clear clog, see pg. 11
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts and/
or electrical shock, turn
Power Switch OFF and
disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet
before performing
troubleshooting checks.
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