Here she is. motor is sweet as can be no bearing noise better shape than my other super j i just need a pig tail feamle to female to attatch the want to the hose
if it wont stay close you need a new latch there are available on ebay i think il look for you theres nothing to add i own compact and tristar comon problem just needa new latch or bend it the right way
i had a similar issue with my lux 8000 vacuum , unwind all the cord put it straight on the floor and press the button retract all the way fine not need help it along all is well previous owner must of wind it weird for me it works fine .
i use it more and more and love it shes quiet performance the pn is louder than the canister i love the vinyl hose on her too works great all the controls work as they should the bag light and plug i nlight works as does the rest ive check it .
been using my electrolux 2100 more and more the power head is agressive i find or just a strong motor or both but either way i love it its a good vacuum me like