Assembly; Attach Handle To Vacuum - Bissell 1617 SERIES TOTAL FLOORS User Manual

Assembly

The only tool you'll need to assemble your
vacuum cleaner is a Phillips screwdriver.
Locate and install filters
Important: Before using your vacuum, make sure
that all filters (pre-motor and post-motor) are
in place. Do not operate your vacuum without
these filters.

Attach handle to vacuum

1. Locate the carry handle. Remove the screw
packet taped to the carry handle. There are three
screws in this screw packet. Two screws are used
to attach the upper handle and carrying handle
to the vacuum base. One screw is used to attach
the hose guide/tool caddy.
2. Stand the vacuum upright. From the back of
the vacuum body, slide the base of the upper
handle firmly into the grooves at the top of the
vacuum body. Continue to push so that there are
no gaps and the front of the handle is flush with
the vacuum body.
3. With the upper handle firmly placed on the
vacuum body, guide the carrying handle into
place onto the back of the upper handle and
insert two of the screws into the existing holes.
(Reference the rear-facing product view on page
4 to see how the carry handle should look).
Tighten screws securely with a Phillips screw-
driver to anchor the carry handle to the upper
handle and the upper handle to the vacuum body.
Attach the vacuum hose & tools
1. Attach the 3 hose/tool storage pieces to the
back of the unit.
a. Attach the tool storage clip to the back
of the handle by snapping the piece into the
unit as shown. Push piece straight in—with
the tool grips facing down—until it snaps
into place.
b. Attach the hose guide clip to the left side
of the back of the vacuum. Insert tab at a 45
degree angle and turn clockwise so it snaps
into place.
c. Attach the hose guide/tool caddy to the
bottom of the vacuum base. Align the com-
ponent with the appropriate grooves on the
back of the unit. Slide into place and insert
screw into the existing hole. Tighten securely
with a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Line up the tabs of the Twist 'n Snap Hose with
the corresponding notches and turn clockwise.
Slide the end of the hose into the Hose Wand
Base and warp around the Hose Guides as shown
on page 4.
3. Place the TurboBrush Tool into its holder from
the front of the vacuum.
WARNING
Do not operate vacuum with damp or wet filters
or without all filters in place first.
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ATTENTION
The floor brush will continue to rotate while using
your vacuum for above floor cleaning. To prevent
carpet damage, do not lean on the vacuum or let
the power foot tilt forward.
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