Can I use the vacuum turned on the switch? instead of pressing the button the whole time I am using it? if so, how??
1669454
It all has to do with preserving battery life would be my thought. More power to you!
1669455
I "think" you must hold down all of the time.....I do.....remember the vacuum is for quick pickups or short vacuuming.
1669456
You have to hold the switch. I think this is the 'perfect' vacuum except it needs a way to lock it on.
123713
You have to push the seal button if you don't want it to vacuum first. I am not sure why you are having problems with yours not recognizing that a bag is there since I have only had that problem with mine one time and that was because I had the bag curling up. Try putting the bag so that it curves down towards the floor. If that doesn't work then I would contact the manufacturer and have them replace it.
1869033
On my sweeper the wand has suction all the time. I didn't do anything to turn it on. Sounds like something is wrong with it so call Dyson.
1209221
There is a picture on the side of the vacuum. It's tricky and you need the tool to grab and twist it on, but it can be done. Hope that helps.
1929464
Yes you can turn the brush off and just have suction. I use that feature all of the time. Also, when using the hand tools the brush automatically turns off in the upright position. I have never had trouble getting the switch in the off position.
2145170
It is a central vacuum system, which my motorhome already had previously been installed. It does not have a switch to turn it on, it turns on automatically when you plug your hose into the wall receptacle for the vacuum.
243709
I had the same thing happen. I ended up plugging it in to a different outlet and then it worked just fine, but I did have to set the vacuuming schedule back up. Originally I thought it was the outlet, but had it checked out and it was working fine. Italy be worth a try for you.
215264
There is a brush bar button right next to the on-off button that can be used for sensitive carpet and flooring. It defaults to on but just press it to turn off roller brush. Best vacuum ever!!
1361806
The DC17 also has a reset switch . This is not that. Provided you are speaking soley the switch that turns the vac on and off, this one is the same in both Vacs. Part# DY-910971-01
2018061
As far as a I know, there is no on/off switch for the roller. I use the vacuum on the Tools function and the roller is spinning. I make sure that the cord isn't under the brush and that the vacuum is on a bare floor. The brush continues to spin, but there hasn't been any damage to my floor.
1643134
Maybe you can try to release the vacuum in there first by reversing the valve to "discharge" ....
115078
No, the off/on switch is a part of your central vacuum system. You use the one on the end if your hose to apply power to the head via the two prong plug from the head's power cord.
2264193
I've noticed its fine on carpet or wand-only even w attachments... bur no vacuum on earth seems to have suction in "floor" mode. I have no answer for this! Otherwise I do love this Kenmore and have never found any vac that does well in floor mode
1283638
You can't change the intensity of the pump action, but you can stop it at any point in manual mode by pressing seal . This would effectively reduce the amount of vacuum in the bag.
1247951
You release the vacuum by just pressing on the side of the Check Valve that sits atop the lid. See http://youtu.be/wJbVzBciQcY
597678
No. the vacuum has a switch on/off. It is reasonable for small jobs but you got to keep handy couple battery around...
980971
I purchased this item as a gift. But did notice it had a vacuum hose which I assumed was to do just that. Sorry I couldn't really answer your question completely.