Bisell Pet Hair Eraser 42H5 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
42H5 SERIES 220-240V
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
TroubleshootingReplacement Parts3
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9-12 13
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Warranty
Consumer Services15
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Vacuum 
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser vacuum.  
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and  
construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser cylinder vacuum is well made, and we 
back it with a limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it 
with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Services department, 
so, should you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate 
assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, 
BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service  
of high quality homecare products like your   
BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser cylinder vacuum.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell 
Chairman, President & CEO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, 
basic precautions should be observed, 
including the following: 
REAd ALL   
INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE USIN g YOUR  
CYLINdER VACUUM. 
 
   WARNIN g: To  
reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, or injury:
 ■  Unplug from outlet when not in use 
■ Use indoors only.
■ For dry pick up only.
■ Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.
■ 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, return it to a service agent.
■ Do not handle unit with wet hands.
■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a 
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around 
sharp corners or edges, run appliance over 
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug 
by grasping plug.
■ Do not run appliance over cord.
■ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers 
or body parts to openings or moving parts.
■ Do not pick up hot or burning objects such 
as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
■ Do not pick up flammable or combustible 
materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or 
use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapour.
■ Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled 
with vapours given off by oil base paint, paint 
thinner, some moth proofing substances,   
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic 
vapours.
■  Not intended for use by persons (including 
children) with reduced physical, sensory or 
mental capabilities, or lack of experience 
and knowledge, unless they have been 
given supervision or instruction concerning 
use of the appliance by a person  
responsible for their safety
■ Young children should be supervised to ensure 
that they do not play with the appliance.
 
■  Remove plug from electrical outlet before 
cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
■  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be 
replaced by the manufacturer or its service 
agent in order to avoid a hazard.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine 
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).
■ Do not use for any purpose other than 
described in this User’s Guide.
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended 
attachments.
■ Do not use with any opening blocked; keep 
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that 
may reduce air flow.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface.
■ Turn off all controls before unplugging.
■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■ This appliance is provided with double 
insulation. Use only identical replacement 
parts.
■ Do not use without the dirt cup and filters 
in place.
■ Pay close attention when working   
around children.
SAVE THESE   
INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR FUTURE USE
This model is for household use only.
IMPORTANT FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT 
A.C. 50 Hz POWER SUPPLY ONLY. 
If your appliance is fitted with a   
nonrewireable BS 1363 plug it must not be 
used unless a 13 amp (ASTA approved to BS 
1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier contained 
in the plug. (Spares may be obtained from 
your BISSELL supplier). If for any reason the 
plug is cut off, it must be disposed of, as it is 
an electric shock hazard should it be inserted 
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Telescoping 
Extension WandHandle
Air Flow Regulator
Easy Empty™ 
Dirt Cotainer
Product view
Flex Hose
CAUTION:   Do not plug in your  
vacuum until you 
are familiar with all 
instructions and  
operating procedures.
Upholstery ToolCrevice Tool Wide Pet 
TurboBrush™ Tool
Dusting Brush
Pet Contour Tool
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Hose Connector
Multi Surface 
Floor Nozzle
Brush Switch  
						

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Assembly 
1. Connect the hose to the vacuum by 
inserting the hose connector into the 
suction opening on the bottom front 
of the vacuum.  Push in until it clicks 
into the locked position.
2. Connect the telescoping extension 
wand to the handle end of the hose.
3. Connect the floor nozzle foot onto 
the telescoping extension wand.
4. Attach the tool holder onto the top 
portion of the extension wand.  
Place the tools onto the tool holder 
for storage.
5. To extend the telescoping extension 
wand, push the black release button 
and then pull the bottom of the wand 
to the desired length.
6. Once assembled, you can store your 
vacuum by inserting the storage clip 
(located on the back of the floor 
nozzle) into the storage slot on the 
rear of the vacuum.
NOTE: Shorten the length of the 
telescoping extension wand for 
storage.
WARNING:  Plastic film can be   
dangerous.  To avoid danger 
of suffocation, keep away 
from babies and children.
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Operations
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Power cord
The power cord is located at the rear of 
the vacuum. Gently pull out the power 
cord, watching for the yellow line. Stop 
pulling the power cord once the yellow 
line is visible. There is also a red line, 
which indicates the end of the usable 
cord. Do not pull the power cord out 
beyond the red line. 
Automatic cord rewind
Your vacuum is equipped with an 
automatic cord rewind. When cleaning 
is finished, press the power button 
OFF (    ) and grasp the plug to  
disconnect from the electrical outlet. 
Hold the plug and press the  
automatic cord rewind button to 
rewind the cord automatically.
Automatic Cord 
Rewind Button
CAUTION:   Be careful to avoid injury as 
cord retracts very quickly.  
						

							Power button
Turn the power ON or OFF by pressing 
lightly downward on the power button 
(   ).
Variable suction power control
The variable suction power control is 
located on the back of the vacuum. 
Turn the control toward the larger dots 
for maximum suction. Turn the control 
toward the smaller dots to minimize 
suction for lightly soiled areas or  
delicate fabrics.
Air flow regulator
Open the air flow regulator by sliding the 
regulator back towards the handle to an 
open position. This will reduce the suction 
power for vacuuming delicate fabrics.
For full suction power, close the air  
flow regulator by sliding the regulator 
forward to the closed position. 
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Operations
CAUTION:   Before using your vacuum, 
make sure that the dirt   
container and all filters   
(pre-motor and post-motor) 
are in place. Do not operate 
your vacuum without the dirt 
container and filters.
Variable Suction 
Control Power 
 
Button
Tip:
Use the variable 
suction power 
control and the 
air flow regulator 
to reduce air flow 
as needed when 
using the tools.
Air Flow  
Regulator  
						

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Operations
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Special tools
Your BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser™ is 
not only a powerful carpet and rug 
vacuum cleaner, it’s also a versatile 
bare floor and above floor vacuum 
cleaner when you select one of the 
special tools.
1. Floor Nozzle:
  Use to vacuum carpets, rugs and bare 
floors.  Swivel head turns to get into 
tight spaces and fits under cabinets.
A.  To vacuum carpets and rugs, push the brush 
switch to the carpet position.  This will pull 
the brushes up into the floor nozzle.
B.  To vacuum bare floors, push the brush  switch to the bare floor position.  This 
will extend the brushes down from the 
floor nozzle.
2.  Upholstery tool: To vacuum rugs and 
carpet surfaces, flip down the Pet Hair 
Lifter until it clicks into place on the front 
of the Pet Hair Eraser Floor Nozzle.  
Then push the brush switch to the carpet 
position to pull the brushes up into the 
Pet Hair Eraser Floor Nozzle.
3.  Crevice tool: Use the crevice tool in tight, 
narrow spaces. 
4.  Dusting brush: Use the dusting brush to 
dust furniture, blinds, books, lamps, shelves 
and baseboards.
5.  Wide Pet TurborBrush
™ Tool: Use 
rotating brush action for small, flat areas 
such as cushions and beds.
NOTE: 
Press down gently and pull 
toward you in a raking motion. To o  
mush pressure will cause the brush 
to stop rotating.
6.  Pet Contour Tool
™ Use to reach into 
corners and edges on stairs, plus arm-
rests and other curved surfaces.  The 
tool can be flipped to use in any direction.
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1B.
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4. 5.
Brush Down
Brush Up
 NOTICE: This tool is designed 
to remove pet hair from 
upholstery or carpeted  
surfaces. It should not  
be used on pets.
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Maintenance and care
Emptying the dirt container
Empty the dirt container as soon as 
the dirt reaches the “FULL” lines on 
the sides of the dirt container.
1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical 
outlet.
2.  Press the dirt container release button 
located on the back of the carry handle 
and lift up to remove.
3.  Choose an emptying method. Method 
#2 is recommended for allergy sufferers.
Method #1 – Hold the dirt container over  a trash can and push the emptying  
button located on the back bottom of 
the dirt container to open the bottom 
door. Close the door after the dirt  
empties and make sure it clicks back 
into the locked position.
Method #2 – Place a plastic bag over   the bottom of the dirt container. Push  
the emptying button, located on the 
back bottom of the dirt container, 
through the plastic to open the bottom 
door. After the dust settles, remove the 
plastic bag to discard. Close the door 
and make sure it clicks back into the 
locked position.  
 
Filters protect the motor from 
dirt and dust particles. Use only 
BISSELL replacement filters in your 
Pet Hair Eraser.
1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet.
2.  Remove the dirt container from the vacuum.
3.  Remove the top portion of the dirt   
container by grasping the carry handle 
and turning counter clockwise and pull-
ing up and out of the dirt container.
WARNING:   
To reduce the risk of electric  
shock, turn power switch OFF and 
disconnect plug from electrical  
outlet before performing  
maintenance or troubleshooting 
checks.
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Dirt Container 
Release Button
Emptying 
Button
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4. Remove the inner cyclone by grasping the 
bottom of the cyclone and turning clockwise 
to unlock. Pull straight down to remove. Clean 
with a cloth to remove dust and debris
5.  Remove the screen by pulling straight 
down. Clean with a cloth or a soft brush to 
remove dust and debris.
6.  The tank may also be wiped clean with a 
damp cloth. Make sure the tank is   
completely dry before reassembling.
7.  To reassemble, hold the carry handle and 
place the screen back onto the top portion 
of the dirt container. Be sure to align the 
notch on the top with the insert on the flat 
edge of the screen. Then place the inner 
cyclone back into the screen by aligning 
the notches at the top of the inner cyclone 
with the inserts inside the screen and turning 
counter clockwise to lock into place. 
8.  Place the top portion back onto the dirt 
container by grasping the carry handle 
and turning clockwise to lock into place. 
Be sure that the dirt container release   
button is aligned with the emptying button 
when locked into place.
Cleaning the pre-motor filter
The pre-motor filter protects the motor 
from dirt and dust particles. Use only 
BISSELL replacement filters in your   
Pet Hair Eraser.
1.  Turn the power OFF. Unplug the vacuum 
from the electrical outlet.
2.  Remove the dirt container from the vacuum.
3.  The pre-motor filter is located behind the 
door labeled “FILTER” on the main body 
of the vacuum. Open the door by pushing 
up on the tab at the bottom of the door 
and pulling out to remove.
4.  Remove the filter tray by pulling up on the 
tab of the tray. Remove the pre-motor filter 
and set aside. Tap the tray gently over a 
trash can to remove any dirt or debris.
 NOTICE: This product is intended for household 
use only and not for commercial or 
industrial use. Vacuuming of dust from 
products like plaster, concrete or ashes 
will damage the motor and void the  
warranty.
Filter Tray Pre-Motor Filter
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Cleaning the inner cyclone & screen continued
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