Is the suction adjustable? I just bought a SmartStrand carpet. This is on the list of approved vacuums. My Shark high suction is too powerful.
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Yes, at the bottom of vacuum it has settings for high carpet (that's what I use for new carpet), low carpet, medium carpet, and floors.
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The suction is not adjustable and works perfectly on my smart strand. 7 other vacuums would not. I'm happy.
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I can only go by how much we have enjoyed our Beam Central vacuum attachment...it seems to automatically adjust to hi -lo carpet very well...we know we are getting a good pickup as our container is full after 3 or 4 vacuumings///hope this helps you...Doug
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If rug is thin it'll get bunched up, vac has very good suction. I also use it to clean my car mats. This vac is borderline commercial use. I'm about to replace mine, it got too noisy. It was mostly our abusive cleaning lady's fault. Best vaccuum I've bought since the old Hoover/Electrolux beasts existed.
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In the lower suction setting, not really. In the higher suction setting it seems to 'float' on the carpet. Self propelled? It depends on your definition. It is an awesome vacuum!
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Does anyone have any suggestions about a micro attachment set that WOULD fit a Shark Rocket Handheld Vacuum? I specifically purchased this vac, thinking it might have some smaller attachments, but they are all regular-size. Thanks to anyone who might can help me!
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Rita, Yes it is. It is just as good on carpet as any of the much larger machines that I have owned. There is a slight trade off with the self adjusting head in that it doesn't pick up large pieces (dropped peanuts for example) without some maneuvering to lift the head. I do not find this problematic as the unit more than makes up for it by being able to go directly to bare floor cleaning without any adjustments.
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I would not recommend this vacuum for anything. Mine very disappointing performance, the previous model was much better.
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Hi, the suction worked great, but I have to confess, I returned mine due to a structural problem. It's smaller and lighter in weight than the old Dyson it was meant to replace, and truly did a super job picking up fine sandy gravel that was tracked in, I'm certain Cheerios won't be an issue. Also have tiled floors in a couple of rooms and had no issue with suction power.
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I used my old Rainbow wand(not the beater bar) with an attachment for cleaning hard floors. It did not fit snugly so I had used tape to keep the suction strong-worked well(but I am getting some kind of rubber gasket to make it easier). I am not sure of your purpose- to bring up the nap while using suction? This model is small but the power and suction is every bit as good as a Dyson(even a friend of mine with a Dyson said as much after using it), so maybe use the rake on the carpet first and then just vacuum as you usually would? It's a great little vacuum, just needs to be emptied sooner than larger models.
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It has good suction. My original comment was unfavorable. The fault was mine. I did not have the bag installed correctly. The sweeper is very much up to Hoover standards!
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This vacuum doesn't have any settings for like short medium or high carpet. One setting does all. I have shaggy carpet at my apartment and it seems to go a great job. I don't hear loss suction or the brush being worked to hard because of the length of carpet.
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I moves fast on carpets. It depends on how much you have to vacuum. I use mine heavily in commercial cleaning. Your attachment head will wear over time. You can buy replacements here really cheap. You will get shoulder fatigue, but it is less than a standard vacuum. I would also suggest an oreck since it is light weight.
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I do not have the manual but I can possibly answer some questions for you. I bought this vacuum a couple of months ago and it has great suction for floors. There are a few extra tools on board the vacuum in a small compartment near the hose attachment. This vacuum is not really made for carpets. The vacuum bags are pretty easy to find, they are also sold on Amazon.
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I am sorry to say, I have no idea :) - I have several different kinds of carpet and even hard surface and I don't know how it works, it just does - I go from one surface to the next without problem. There are no adjustment levers, etc. but this is an awesome vacuum! I have 2 long haired dogs and it works great.
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Not at home now--but its not the wattage on this machine thata important--it is definitely how it is designed, I have a dyson that sits in the closet except for really big rug jobs--this Shark has become my "goto" vacuum.
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The only adjustable height I am aware of is when you move the lever on the base of the vacuum from low carpet to high carpet or from bare floor to high carpet, etc.
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I don't know for sure but it does have a lot of suction. You might want to try contacting Bissell and asking them.