Bissell Powerforce HELIX 12B1 series - Manual (Page 7)

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perations
Power Switch
The red power switch is located on the
bottom left of the back side of the unit.
Press gently with foot to turn power ON
and OFF.
Power Cord
When you are finished vacuuming, return
to upright position and store power cord.
1. Turn vacuum OFF.
2. Unplug power cord by grasping the
polarized plug (NOT the cord) and
disconnect from outlet.
3. Loop power cord around cord wraps on
side of vacuum and clip molded plug to
power cord to secure.
Handle Positions
The handle release pedal is located just
under the red power switch on the bottom
left of the back of the vacuum. Press the
black handle release pedal with foot to
place vacuum into one of three cleaning
positions:
1. Upright: for storage, transporting, and
above floor cleaning with tools.
• Transport in upright position by tilting
vacuum on rear wheels and push
forward or use carrying handle on
back of handle base.
2. Normal Cleaning: Press handle
release pedal once for most
household floor cleaning.
3. Low Cleaning: From normal
cleaning position, press handle
release pedal once for cleaning
under low furniture.
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