Using your thumb as leverage, pull outward at each side of the carry handle to remove. Next, use a flathead screwdriver to pry up both sides of the plastic collar at the base of the handle. Then pull up on the upper handle until it releases from the machine. You now have your machine disassembled.
How do you take the handle off a Bissell vacuum?
Complete these steps to remove your machine’s handle
Insert a blunt tip object (i.e. screwdriver or pen) into circular opening above clean water tank on back of machine.Pull up on handle while pushing blunt tip object into circular opening to remove.