Bissell 5200 User Manual

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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions 
should be observed, including the following: 
Read all instructions before using your FLIP-IT

®

 

To reduce the risk 

of fire, electric shock, or injury:

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 Use indoors only.

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 Do not leave FLIP-IT

®

 when it is plugged in.

■

 Do not service FLIP-IT

®

 when it is plugged in.

■

 Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

■

 Do not use FLIP-IT

®

 if it 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 door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners 
or edges, run appliance over cord, or expose cord to 
heated surfaces.

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 Do not carry the appliance while in use.

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 Do not handle FLIP-IT

®

 plug or appliance with 

wet hands.

■

 Do not put any object into appliance openings, use 

with blocked opening, or restrict air flow.

■

 Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body 

parts to openings or moving parts.

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 Do not pick up hot or burning objects.

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 Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials 

(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the 
presence of explosive liquids or vapor.

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 Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with 

vapors given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some 
moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other 
explosive or toxic vapors.

■

 Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, 

ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.).

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 Do not allow to be used as a toy.

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 Do not use for any purpose other than

described in this User’s Guide.

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 Connect to a properly grounded outlet only

See Grounding Instructions. 

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 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before con-

ducting maintenance or trouble shooting.

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 Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

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 Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

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 Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for 

use in this appliance to prevent internal component 
damage. See Cleaning Fluid Section of the manual.

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 Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.

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 Keep appliance on a level surface.

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 Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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 Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.

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 Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

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 Do not use without filter in place.

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 Close attention is necessary when used by or near 

children

 

The Power Cord of this unit contains 

chemicals, including lead, known in the state of 
California to cause birth defects or other 
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

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.

Grounded

Outlets

Grounding Pin

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