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To reduce the risk of fire, electric 

shock, or injury:

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

   

• Do not use outdoors or on wet

surfaces.

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when

plugged in.

Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical 

cord when not in use and before servicing.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used by or near 

children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use

only manufacturer's recommended 

attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, 

has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, 

or dropped into water, return it to a service 

center before using.

• Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use

cord as a handle. Do not close a door on 

cord or pull cord around sharp edges or 

corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over 

cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not use extension cords or outlets with

inadequate current carrying capacity.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To

unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with

wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do

not use with any opening blocked; keep free 

of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may 

reduce airflow.

• This vacuum cleaner creates suction and

contains a revolving brush roll. Keep hair, 

loose clothing, fingers,and all parts of body 

away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not place vacuum cleaner on furniture

or stairs as the brush roll may cause 

damage. Use extra care when cleaning 

stairs. Place vacuum cleaner on floor with 

the handle in storage position while using 

attachments.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or 

hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust cup, filter, screen

and exhaust filter in place.

• Belt pulleys can become hot during normal

use. To prevent burns, avoid touching the 

belt pulley when servicing the drive belt.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or

combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use 

in areas where they may be present.

• Store your vacuum cleaner indoors in a

cool, dry area.

• Keep your work area well lighted.

• Unplug electrical appliances before

vacuuming them.

WARNING:

 This product contains chemi-

cals known to the State of California to 

cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive 

harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

To reduce the risk of electric shock,

 this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Motor

Do Not Oil

 the motor or the brush roll at any time. The bearings are permanently lubricated 

and sealed.

Summary of Contents for BDFSE201

Page 1: ...Owner s Guide Upright series vacuum cleaner...

Page 2: ...nything that may reduce airflow This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brush roll Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts Do no...

Page 3: ...OWNER S GUIDE Important safeguards What comes in the carton Dusting brush Upholstery tool Crevice tool Handle Vacuum cleaner...

Page 4: ...up Loop hose over hose retainer Push loose end of hose securely onto hose inlet Wrap cord onto upper and lower cord wrap Slide handle into top of vacuum cleaner Push down until it clicks Store dusting...

Page 5: ...reen Washable foam filter Handle with wand Dust cup Dust cup release button Carry handle Height adjustment knob Brushroll cover Dust cup lid Dust cup latch t p p Crevice tool Dusting brush Hose Power...

Page 6: ...handle release to lower handle into position for vacuuming floors Press release button and lift off dust cup To empty debris press lever to release bottom lid Turn height adjustment knob to adjust for...

Page 7: ...ctly onto end of hose Fig 5 When finished using accessories twist hose counterclockwise and pull off handle Slide handle into top of vacuum cleaner and push down until it clicks Push loose end of hose...

Page 8: ...ter screen with slot on back of cup and drop into position Reinstall foam filter Close cover until it clicks Lift out foam filter and shake off dust Rinse foam filter and dry thoroughly Grip tabs and...

Page 9: ...st cup Fig 1 Empty debris Hold over wastebasket and press lever to release bottom lid Fig 2 Check filter screen Remove any debris and shake off dust See maintenance instructions on page 9 Loosen end o...

Page 10: ...le release to lower handle Turn vacuum face down on floor To avoid unnecessary service calls check brushroll for debris Use scissors to clip heavy threads or strings C A U T I O N Make sure vacuum is...

Page 11: ...tion new belt around motor shaft Fig 3 Loop new belt around brushroll shaft at left end of brushroll Fig 4 To reposition brushroll into base pull belt down and insert left end of brushroll first Align...

Page 12: ...he switch If the vacuum still does not work call the customer service helpline Problem Solution Motor will not start Push plug securely into outlet try another outlet or check circuit breaker Step on...

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