3
To Operate
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
REMOVE the dirt retaining
flap attached on the back of
the front plate. It must be left
in place for the unit to
operate properly and to
ensure cleaning
effectiveness.
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Shoulder Strap
fig. 1a Insert end of shoulder
strap into slot in front
of on/off power
switch. Pull through three to four inches and insert into plastic
clip. One inch of strap must be completely through clip. Insert
other end of strap through slot located at back of handle. Insert
end into clip and pull through. Adjust length by pulling strap
through clip. Strap must go through both front and back clips.
IMPORTANT: Before using shoulder strap, pull both ends to be sure it is secure.
Power Switch
fig. 1b Push the power switch located on handle to the “ON” (I) position.
Hose & Tool Installation
fig. 2 The flexible hose uses a Shurlock
®
locking system that
prevents hose removal unless intended. To install hose, align
“J” slot in hose coupling with tab inside the suction port. Insert
hose in port. Twist collar clockwise to lock hose coulping in
port. Twist counterclockwise and pull to remove hose.
The extension wands and cleaning tools supplied with your
Oreck XL Compact Canister Vacuum lock together with
friction. Twist and push to be sure they lock tightly when
installing. Twist and pull to remove.
fig. 3 NOTE: When installing tools directly to blower or suction port
without using hose, tool adapter tube must be used.
Blower Port
fig. 4 The blower port is located at the rear of the machine. Installation
of tools is the same as described for suction port.
Attach Caddy and Insert Tools (BB870-ED & BB870-EW)
fig. 5 Locate caddy clip indents at top rear corners of appliance. Place
appliance on firm, nonslip surface or hold in your lap. Grasp
handle firmly. Place end of caddy in outside indent then strongly
push and pull other end of caddy into opposite indent. Be sure
rims on caddy openings face up. Avoid trapping fingers when
caddy snaps on; painful pinch could result. If caddy needs to be
removed, a large flat-head screwdriver inserted under caddy clip
at indent can be used to carefully pry caddy loose.
fig. 6 Pull cord through center opening in caddy and push until it is
seated at back of slot at rear of center opening in caddy.
fig. 7 Insert crevice tool, brush and fabric tool into caddy in spaces provided.
Cord Dump (BB870-ED & BB870-EW)
fig. 8 Twist cord dump to easily release stored cord.
Maintenance
Changing the Filter Bag
fig. 9
Use only genuine Oreck XL filter bags. Stand unit on its back. Twist
knob counterclockwise to release front plate. Lift out front plate.
fig. 10 Remove used bag and insert fresh bag. The cardboard rim fits
smoothly into the recessed top.
fig. 9
Replace the front plate and close unit by turning knob clockwise.
fig. 11 IMPORTANT: The white gasket glued in the housing must be in
place or unit will not operate properly. Replace if needed.
Replacing Micro Filter
Stand unit on its back.
fig. 9
Stand unit on its back. Twist knob and lift out front plate.
fig. 10 Remove disposable bag.
fig. 12 Remove old filter from bottom inside unit. Replace with new filter.
A replacement filter is supplied in each package of 12 Oreck XL filter
bags or you may order filters separately.
ON/OFF
Switch
A
B
Strap
Slot
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
SUCTION PORT
ADAPTER TUBE
BLOWER
PORT
WHITE GASKET
MICRO
FILTER
