Bissell Total Floors Pet User Guide - Page 7

Assembly Handle Positions Using your foot, press the handle release pedal, located on the lower left side of the vacuum to recline to a cleaning position. 1. Upright - For storage and above floor cleaning with tools. 2. Normal Cleaning - Press handle release pedal once. This position is used for most household floor cleaning tasks. Operations Transporting your cleaner 1. To move your vacuum cleaner from room to room, put the handle in the upright position, tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels and push forward. 2. The vacuum cleaner can also be moved by using the carry handle on the back. Height Adjustments There are seven height settings available for various floor surfaces. Turn the dial on the foot of the cleaner to the desired setting. Lowest setting - for low pile carpeting or bare floors. To pick up debris it may be necessary to move up one setting. Medium settings - for medium pile carpet. High setting - for high pile and most shag/frieze carpet. Note: For optimal carpet cleaning performance, adjust to the lowest practical setting. If your cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to the next higher setting. If the dial is difficult to turn, tilt the cleaner back slightly to take the weight off of the foot while turning. 1. 2. ATTENTION: Some frieze carpets have long, delicate fibers or threads that may be damaged by the rotating brush during vacuuming. It is recommended the rotating brush be turned OFF when cleaning this type of carpet. Tip: Before cleaning under low furniture, check area first for objects that might harm the unit or block the vacuum hose w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m 7 800.237.7691