Roller Height and Shaft sanding
If it is a new roller, make doubly sure that the roller height itself is set to 1 (end caps themselves should have 1 notch showing). If this doesn't work, try sanding the belt shaft. Get a piece of sandpaper and put it clamp it in some pliers. Bypass the safety...
RE: Will77
Riccar is a great brand, and they offer many great options. I would recommend the R25 Deluxe or Premium for your price range, but I would take the premium. They both have easy-to-change HEPA bags and great allergen filtration, as well as a low-speed brush and brush-off mode for bare...
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This is tough, i have never personally replaced these as they are incredibly dangerous. It may not seem tight but it IS. Normally if the spring is shot I just replace the outer casing, if you would like one, i can probably get you one.
Does anyone have R model kirby's (denoting retail model) with the handle switch in their collection. I've never actually seen a picture of one... much less seen one in real life.
All the best,
Avery
Is that kirby in the back a 505 or a 510
I can't tell from just the handle, but i would be willing to buy it for around 25-40 if you are willing to sell.