Maintenance and care (continued)

Replace drive belt

1.Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.

2.With rotating floor brush removed from vacuum cleaner (Steps 1-4 of check rotating floor brush and drive belt), grasp old drive belt and remove from motor pulley. Discard the old drive belt.

3.Place new drive belt over motor pulley and loop other end over rotating floor brush in the space between the bristles.

NOTE: It is important that you use only genuine BISSELL replacement belts. Generic belts may not meet the exacting specifications required to keep your vacuum operating at its peak performance. The use of unbranded belts could lead to early failure of the vacuum and could void your warranty.

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Motor Pulley

4.Pull the rotating floor brush firmly into position, stretching the drive belt and place ends of rotating floor brush down into the slots on sides as shown. Alignment of brush ends in slots may be necessary to fully insert the brush.

5.Turn rotating floor brush by hand several times in the direction of motor pulley. If properly installed, drive belt will center itself on rotating brush crown.

6.Insert front edge of brush cover, rotate into place, and snap 3 latches.

Replace lightbulb

1.Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.

2.Using a flat bladed screwdriver, pry the tab on the left and right side out and pull out to remove the lens.

3.Remove the bulb from the socket by grasping the bulb and pulling gently. Install the new bulb by pushing it gently into the socket until the bulb snaps into place.

4.Reposition the lens and snap it back into place.

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Bissell 3950 warranty Replace drive belt, Replace lightbulb, Reposition the lens and snap it back into place