BigGreen Commercial
®
USER'S GUIDE
MODELS BGU8000 BGU8000RED
BGU8000EU BGU8000UK
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Thank You
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly Instructions
Operating Instructions
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Maintenance
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Warranty
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Parts list
Customer Care
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ISSELL BigGreen Commercial Vacuum
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL BigGreen Commercial vacuum. construction of this complete, high-tech commercial cleaning system.
Your BISSELL BigGreen Commercial vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited one-year commercial warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Customer Care department, so, should you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance.
BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality commercial products like your BISSELL BigGreen
Commercial vacuum.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
Chairman & CEO
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I
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR BISSELL BIGGREEN
COMMERCIAL VACUUM.
Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider than right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance.
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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 near children.
Do not use for any purpose other than described in this
User’s Guide.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
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.
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. It must only be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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roduct view
Power switch
Upper handle
Outer bag
Power head
Bumper
Upper cord hook
Power cord
Brush roll
Carry handle
Rear wheels
Front wheels
Side door to change belt
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Side brush
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ssembly Instructions
1.With ON/OFF switch facing the front of the unit.
Insert the end of the upper handle into the top of the vacuum as shown in the illustration at left. Push down the vacuum.
2.Tighten the upper collar.
3.Press the cord into the cord clip, and ensuring the cord is fully rested in clip.
4.Connect the extension cord to the power cord male plug, and a cord connector to be used to avoid the loose connection between power cord and extension cord.(Refer to the below illustrations.)
Extension cord female plug
Cord connector
Power cord male plug
Press the cord into the cord connector slot ready for use.
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O
perating Instructions
POWER SWITCH
"OFF" POSITION
"OFF" POSITION
The "O" switch position turns the power off to the vacuum and should be used when the vacuum is unplugged and the vacuum is stored for the next use. Always turn the vacuum OFF before unplugging it from the electrical outlet.
"ON" POSITION
"ON" POSITION
Press the switch to the "I" position to turn on the vacuum when using for
When the vacuum is ON the brush roll is engaged and the suction is activated.
Although your upright will pick up pins, paper clips, and other small objects, it is may result in permanent damage to the motor suction fan and its housing.
This vacuum should only be operated with the original power/extension cord. Replace with a genuine Bissell Commercial replacement power/extension cord.
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O
perating Instructions
HANDLE RELEASE
To release the handle, press on the base of the vacuum with your foot as shown at left. The handle is now free to lower for normal vacuuming.
, lock the handle in the upright position as shown at left by simply moving the handle up until it stops.
IMPORTANT! Never leave the vacuum cleaner running in this position as it may cause damage to cleaner.
MAXIMUM HANDLE RETRACTION
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MAINTENANCE
CHANGE THE FILTER BAG
Refer to the illustrations at left. ALWAYS switch off the vacuum cleaner and
1.Unzip the outer bag.
pulling the collar off the connector and place bag in trash.
3.Connector outer bag and push bag onto connector.
installed.
IMPORTANT:
This will prevent dust from leaking into outer bag.
6.Zip outer bag close.
will degrade the performance of your vacuum cleaner and may cause damage to the vacuum cleaner.
CLEARING A BRUSH ROLL JAM
IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH THE BRUSH ROLL OR CLEAR
THE BRUSH ROLL OF ANY OBSTRUCTION WITHOUT SWITCHING THE
VACUUM OFF AND UNPLUGGING IT FROM THE OUTLET. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
1.Carefully inspect the brush roll for tangled hair, carpet strings or large debris. Beware of any sharp objects that may have become lodged in the brush roll area. DO NOT pull on anything that has jammed tightly around the brush roll as it may damage the vacuum cleaner. the brush roll as it may damage the vacuum
2.Use scissors to carefully cut these objects off the brush roll and remove them from the vacuum cleaner.
3.Changing the brush should be performed by an authorized Bissell Commercial vacuum dealer.
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MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT
WARNING: Unplug cord from elctrical outlet before servicing.
1) Remove the screw located on side of p
2) Slide the door forward by prying open ewdriver or coin.
3) Remove the belt from the brush roll pulley and the motor drive shaft, clean the residue off the bruslh roll pulley if needed.
op the new belt over the motor shaft. Place the opposite end o the belt on the brush roll pulley.
tate the brush roll several complete utions to ensure that no part of the belt is overhanging the end of the motor drive shaft.
6) Slide the door back and replace screw.
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MAINTENANCE
CLEARING A CLOGGED VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING: Unplug cord from elctrical outlet before servicing.
1.Unhook the bottom of the outer bag. Twist lower collar counterclockwise to slide up. Pull the tube out of the base, and check if there are obstructions in the tube and the fan housing.
Remove the obstructions.
Also check O-ring on the tube, and replace if damaged.
Fan housing
Inlet nozzle inlet nozzle for any obstructions.
POWER CORD AND STORAGE
1.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 way from heated surfaces.
2.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
3.Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole cord connectors that accept the plug from the product. Use only extension cords that are intended for extra-hard service. These
“SJT”. Use only extension cords having an electrical rating no less than the rating of the product. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine the extension cord before using, and replace if damaged. Do not damage the extension cord and do not pull on any cord to disconnect.
4.Wind the cord around the upper and lower cord hook when storing, and swivel the upper cord hook to release the cord before using.
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arranty – BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Vacuums
vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL BigGreen Commercial
Customer Care by E-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below.
Limited One-Year Warranty
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial will repair or replace (with new or remanufactured components purchase by the original purchaser, for two years any defective or malfunctioning part.
See information below on "If your BISSELL BigGreen Commercial product should require service".
This warranty does bumpers, bags, or brushes. Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or any other use not in accordance with the user's guide is not covered.
If your BISSELL
BigGreen Commercial
product should require service:
Contact BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Customer Care to locate a BISSELL BigGreen
Commercial
Authorized Service Center in your area.
If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about your warranty, contact BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Customer Care.
Website
www.bissellcommercial.com
Or Call:
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Customer Care
800-242-1378
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm ET
Or Write:
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial
100 Armstrong Rd Suite 101 Plymouth Ma 02360
ATTN: Customer Care
BISSELL BIGGREEN COMMERCIAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
BIGGREEN
COMMERCIAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER ORAL OR
WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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Description
Handle tube comp.
Upper retaining collar
Carry handle
Cloth bag
Retaining clip
Paper bag
O ring
Lower retaining collar
Lower tube assy
Hood assy
Belt cover
Strain relief bushing
Exhaust foam
Belt
Motor assy
Air duct/swivel
Inlet duct gasket
Inlet duct
Brush roller
Furniture guard
Base plate comp.
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No.
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Description
Handle tube comp.
Top Handle Grip-R
Upper cord hook
Power cord
ON/OFF switch
Upper tube
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No.
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15-1
15-2
15-3
Description
Motor assy
Motor nut
External tooth washer
Fan
No.
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15-5
15-6
15-7
Description
Washer
Motor cover
Motor gasket
Motor
No.
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21
21-1
21-2
21-3
21-4
21-5
Description
Furniture guard
Base plate comp.
Base plate
Rear wheel w/oil bearing
Rear wheel shaft
Rear wheel shaft locking screw
Side brush screw
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21-7
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21-9
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Description
Side brush
Front roller w/shaft
Rubber blade
Bottom metal plate
Support frame
Shrapnel
Shrapnel screw
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