In this model, do you have to keep pushing the lever in order for the vacuum to work?
597677
Yes, the trigger button must remain depressed for the vacuum to activate. If the user releases the trigger button, the vacuum will stop.
597678
No. the vacuum has a switch on/off. It is reasonable for small jobs but you got to keep handy couple battery around...
597679
the trigger is inside the handle area, and so the answer would be yes, but it is not a difficult thing.. I love mine, it gets used for small cleanups, and nabbing the flies that sneak into the kitchen.
597680
Yes, you have to hold the button down to operate. it works okay, if you were just looking for a handheld unit I would suggest the shark cordless, this one seems to lack a little power but does the job well for picking up dust and keeping wood floors relatively clean.
597681
It has a trigger in the handle that must be depressed for the vacuum to operate.
597682
As with most battery powered tools, the trigger (switch) must be depressed to turn the vacuum on. There is no trigger lock, like you find on some power tools, that would allow the tool to run without continuously pressing the trigger. I hope that answers your question.
597683
Yes, you need to keep your finger on the switch. It's really for small cleanup jobs.
597684
Not sure what you mean by the "lever". The handle has a trigger which activates the vacuum motor. It's easy to pull, and you can extend battery life by pulling and releasing. I use it for vacuuming up clumps of dog hair, and release the trigger while I'm looking for the next clump.
474270
Yes it does. It's a foot pedal on the rear of the vacuum that's very easy to switch on and off.
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.
1927181
No, there's a button on the handle for that. It takes a bit of strength to push at first, though, so I always end up using the slider on the side of the machine instead.
1435694
The vacuum is self propelled in the carpet mode but not the bare floor mode
1412103
Yes, you must hold the trigger in order to keep the vac running. I have only Makita power tools in my garage, they make excellent products. This is the only tool from them that I was not happy with, as compared to their other 18v products it is simply under powered.
1869032
You shouldn't have to do anything but I think the vacuum has to be upright when using it.
304436
Yes, there are 2 push button options. One for hi/low carpet and the second one for barefloors; which turns off the brush.
2233566
In order to use the hose for attachments, you must push a button to "unlock" it from the base of the vacuum. I found this to be a pain. Personally, I like a hose that I can just lift out and use without any extra steps.
1509205
I am not sure what vacuum model you have but it could be one of several issues. The wand pushes into the lower body of the vacuum and at that point it opens or closes a valve to allow you to use the sweeper or the wand, If the wand has no suction it is generally caused by sticky valve or something is lodged in the valve assembly creating the problem. I would also check the hose and make sure nothing is lodged where the hose enters the lower part of the vacuum. The hose on most models unscrews with a 1/2 turn. If you cannot get suction you may need to take it in for service.
138655
The off lever just hangs where it is as shown in the picture. To stop the machine push on the off lever, it contacts the off button which is behind it.
1583569
No, it doesn't. I love this vacuum because it is so light weight. It makes me actually use it more often because it's so easy.
698310
No it does not. This is a pressure type, the one your talking about is a vacuum type. Hope this helps.
1136269
The red "on" switch has to be held up the entire time the vacuum services are required. Once released, the vacuum does not continue functioning. I've checked the instruction pamphlet several times but am unable to find anything to the contrary.
440884
It does work in the locked upright position, you just flip a lever that stops the brush roller on the bottom of the vacuum to use the attachments. There are two attachments that you could use, the smaller brush attachment that would be good for hard floors or the spinning brush attachment that works better for carpet/upholstery.
1141249
no it does not it just slides over and pushes the button in. you have to push the brush on good and snug but it works just fine, i have two one on my upstairs vac. and one on my downstairs vac.. they are great brushed and work very well on my hardwood floors as well as my tile floors. i hope this helps you.
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.