Operations; Using Your Cleaner - Bissell Powerforce Helix 1701 Series User Manual

Using Your Cleaner

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Press the red power switch with your
foot to turn on your vacuum. Press it
again to turn your vacuum off when
you've finished cleaning.
Using the
NOTE: Some frieze and berber carpets have long delicate fibers or threads that
may be damaged by rotating brush. Repeated strokes in the same area may
enhance this condition.
WARNING
is in locked position and that all filters, both pre and post-motor filters are in place.
DO NOT operate your vacuum without these filters.
WARNING
The rotating floor brush continues to rotate while tools are in use. To reduce the risk of
injury from moving parts, always move the cleaner with the carry handle at the front of the
unit. Always place the cleaner on the floor with the handle in the upright position when
using tools. Never place your fingers under the cleaner when it is running. Never place the
powerfoot on furniture or uneven surfaces. Do not place vacuum cleaner close enough
to objects to pull them into rotating brush. To prevent carpet damage, do not lean on the
vacuum or let the powerfoot tilt forward.
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Height Adjustment
Before using your vacuum, make sure that the dirt container
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Press the recline pedal to lean your vacuum
back for cleaning. To get even lower, press
the recline pedal a second time. When
you're finished, lean it all the way back up to
lock it into the upright position.
You can easily raise or lower your
vacuum to adjust to different
flooring types. Simply turn the
knob towards the desired flooring
type. If your vacuum becomes
too difficult to push, just move to
a higher setting.