This model features a Hall sensor with lifetime belt, which virtually eliminates down time due to broken belts. It’s light enough to carry up and down stairs and has a 40-foot power cord to clean room after room without stopping. Equipped with a self-sealing HEPA media bag to trap dust and dirt, it also has rubber wheels and non-marking bumper, a two-speed motor and a metal brushroll with replaceable brushstrips that can be customized for delicate floor types or rugs. Because most homes have at least some bare floors, the R17 has a rubber squeegee that gently corrals dust and debris for easy removal.     "Riccar R17.2 Premium Lightweight Vacuum Features:
Squeegee: Cleans bare floors beautifully.
ABS Plastic Body: Used in hardhats and SupraLite nozzles, ABS plastic is rigid and durable yet incredibly lightweight.
Tow Motor speeds: Two adjustable speeds for optimized cleaning performance
Metal Brushroll with Replaceable Brushstrips.
Self-Sealing HEPA Media Bag: Meets HEPA filtration standard of 99.97% efficiency at 0.3 microns. Self-sealing bags are simple to attach and remove for clean disposal.
Hall Sensor and Lifetime Belt Protection – Breaking a belt is a thing of the past with Hall sensor technology. When it senses a jammed condition, the brushroll stops until the jam is cleared.
Long Cord: 40-foot power cord.
Lightweight: weighs only nine pounds.
Hall Sensor: Detects jams and automatically stops the vacuum, allowing you to clear"