Bisell BISSELL PowerGlide Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 1538A User Manual

POWERGLIDE
® 
CORDLESS 
USER GUIDE
1538 SERIES  

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS   
BEFORE USING YOUR VACUUM.   
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be 
observed, including the following: 
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC   
SHOCK, OR INJURY:
»  This appliance can be used by children 
aged from 8 years and above and 
 
persons with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capabilities or lack of 
 
experience and knowledge if they have 
been given supervision or instruction...

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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL 
vacuum. Everything we know about 
floor care went into the design and 
construction of this complete,   
high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL vacuum is well made, 
and we back it with a limited   
two-year guarantee. We also stand 
behind it with a knowledgeable,   
dedicated Consumer Care   
department, so, should you ever   
have a problem, you’ll receive fast, 
considerate assistance.
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1 Handle
2 Extension Wand
3  Brush On/Off
4  Power Hi/Lo
5  Dirt Tank Release Button
6  Power Button
7  Pre-Motor Filter
8  Dirt Tank
9 Battery
10  Power Brush
11 Hose
12   2-in-1 Accessory
13  Hose Connector
14  Diverter Switch 

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Assembly
Your vacuum comes in five easy-to-assemble 
components:
   Handle and Hose  
Extension Tube  
Battery  
Base Unit  
Foot  
+ 
Charging Base
1.  Insert the handle into the extension wand and 
click into place.
2.  Slide the extension wand into the base unit.  
3.  Insert the hose end into the hose connector 
on the back of the base unit, making sure both 
tabs click into place and the notch is aligned.
4.  The 2-in-1 accessory can be stored in the   
clip on the side of...

Operations
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PowerBrush switch
1. Press the button with brush bar icon to run   
the PowerBrush.
2.  The PowerBrush will not run when vacuum   
is locked in upright position
3.  If debris is keeping the vacuum from  
operating, turn off power switch, remove 
debris, and then turn power switch on to 
resume vacuuming.
NOTE: Turn off the PowerBrush when   
vacuuming hard surfaces, such as hard   
wood or tiled floors, as well as when cleaning 
smaller rugs that may be caught by the...

Above floor cleaning 
1. Twist diverter switch to horizontal position   
to direct suction to the vacuum hose.
2.  Push down on the handle release button   
and pull the handle and extension tube out   
of the body. 
3.  The 2-in-1 accessory can be attached to the 
end of the extension tube.
4.  The extension wand can be removed by   
pressing the release button and pulling it off.  
The 2-in-1 accessory can also be attached to   
the handle end.
5.  The portable canister vacuum can be   
released by...

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Maintenance & Care
Emptying the dirt container
1. Press the dirt tank release button and pull dirt 
tank away from body by the handle 
2.  Holding the Dirt Container over a trash bin, 
press the Release Button on back. Snap the   
bottom back into place.
Cleaning the dirt container
1.  Release dirt tank as above, then twist   
the top right to separate.
2.  Remove filter by pulling up on the fabric   
tab, then pull out the cyclone system.
3.  Empty dirt container in trash bin. It...

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Maintenance & Care
Replacing the Brush
1. Turn power switch off, turn over and use a   
coin or a flathead screwdriver to open the 2   
locking screws on either side of the brush bar.
2.  Remove both brush plates to access   
brush bar.
3.  Grasp the roller from the bottom, dislodge   
by pulling, and then thread it through the belt.
4.  Replace roller and reverse the order to   
reassemble. 
Disposal of batteries 
If your vacuum is to be disposed of, the batteries 
should be...

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Replacement Parts
These items are available for your BISSELL vacuum.   
Call 1-800-237-7691 or visit www.BISSELL.com
PART # PART NAME PART #PART NAME
160-6691 Battery
160-6697 Hose and Handle
160-6187Battery Charger160-6698 Extension Wand
160-70582-in-1 Accessory Tool160-6359 Filter
160-6689 Brush Roll