Does this have a vacuum switch that automatically turns the motor on when the dyer turns on?
235350
The device runs on a pressure switch that senses increased air pressure in the exhaust line when the dryer comes on. The booster then starts up and shuts off when the dryer turns off.
1587850
Yes this has the low pressure cut off switch so you can hold the arm on to let the pump start again. Hope this helps.
781809
Yes it does. But the motor stopped working after about 6 months (using it 2-4 times a week) and I haven't sent it back to be fixed under warranty yet.
1966606
I'll take a guess that by 'utility port' you mean a place to plug in a vacuum hose directly to the unit; if that is what you mean, the answer is yes. There's a spring-loaded flap. You turn it on with the switch that's mounted on the unit.
523001
Yes, it has a foot toggle switch, however, be warned, I had three of these in 6 months. The foot switch stops working. I gave up and bought a Shark. The 3rd Eureka went in the trash!
1713634
Your question spurred me into trying it out. I set up multiple tools on an outlet strip and each one, when powered up, started the vacuum. Looking at the instructions, they hinted at multiple tools. No problems were noted when running multiple tools. Thanks for the question; it has expanded my use of this great switch.
1218780
Not that I am aware of. That is my only complaint about the vacuum. It works wonderful otherwise.
1165218
You do have to turn on two switches. One for the vacuum and one for the power sweeper which is conveniently located on the handle.
456401
Are you referring to the transmission engage pedal on the back of the vacuum?
1859893
I assume you are using it as the full vacuum assembly. If you look carefully at the upper switch on the upper handle you will notice it pushes 'down' and 'up'. A downward push on the button will turn the vacuum on high and a second push will turn it on low speed. To turn the vacuum 'off' you have to push upward on the button, not downward.
967056
Yes, my hose had a switch for both the power head and vac, however my vac is older and doesn't support this function through the ports.
905832
there is no switch, it is hard to twist to turn on & off also it is hard to twist the vacuum head to empty the debris net.
1412102
Yes, you do have to hold the on/off switch to keep the vacuum running. For me, this is not a problem. I mainly use the Makita for spot cleaning. I rarely need to operate it in one place for more than 15-20 seconds.
967057
It has a 3 position switch on power head attachment and vacuum, off both, on vacuum system only
1266536
No, this model uses a pail. It turns on either via a button switch on the side of the unit or by a remote switch on the vacuum handle. To use this kind of switch you must have the proper type of central vacuum installation. Basically, there is a set of wires that run through the hose and contact metal plates in the wall plates of the system. The wall plates are connected to wires in the wall that then run to where your central vacuum is located.
2267867
The button is a momentary contact switch. It only comes on while the button is pressed. By pushing and releasing the button you can operate it as a pulsating vacuum.
679298
Yes, it does. There is a high and low speed fan and if you don't turn it on yourself, it will sense it needs to and will automatically kick on. Awesome.