fig. 1 Before assembling appliance, remove two screws 
from the connector assembly. Remove cardboard 
insert by pulling upward.
fig. 2 Slide upper handle section over matching section 
of the connector assembly. Insert short screw into 
top hole and long screw into the bottom hole then
tighten firmly until handle is no longer loose.
Make sure disposable paper filter dust bag is in place. 
DO
NOT 
operate the cleaner without a paper filter dust bag.
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet and press the
On (l) - OFF(O) switch on top of base when ready to
oper
at
e.
Up-Position Lock
fig. 3 Place foot on power head and lean handle back 
gentl
y t
o r
elease lock for vacuum use. Return 
handle to the full upright position to engage lock.
NOTE: Do not operate the unit while in the upright and
loc
k
ed position. Do no
t le
t t
he unit r
un while in an
y one
stationary position for any period of time. Keep the unit
moving while in operation.
For Easy Power Cord Storage
fig. 4 W
r
ap po
w
er cor
d ar
ound cord hook on handle 
and cord hook on connector. Secure to   “ U ”  
shaped part on plug.
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet
before servicing.
fig. 5 Unzip outer bag completely.
fig. 6 Pull bag cardboard collar to release bag dock 
door from connector. Bag dock door will hinge 
downward.
fig. 7 Gently pull bag cardboard collar upward out of 
the bag dock.
fig. 8 Slide the cardboard collar completely into bag 
dock door.
fig. 9 Firmly push bag dock door with both thumbs on 
indication point until it snaps.
8 9
PRESS  
UNTIL SNAP 
IS HEARD
ENFONCEZ JUSQU’À 
ENTENDRE UN BRUIT
PRESIONE HASTA  
ESCUCHAR UN          
CHASQUIDO DE SUJECI ÓN
4
General Information
To Replace Filter 
Dust Bag
5
6
1
2
3
7
Upper 
Handle
Bag Installation
4
Your ORECK XL vacuum
cleaner has a special
FRESH AIR
®
tab pocket.
This light-color
ed pocket is
located inside the vinyl
bag in the area where the
paper disposable bag
attaches to the intake
tube. Inser
t tablet in
pocket.
Using An Oreck Fresh Air
®
Tab