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I tried to start the vacuum again this morning and if anything it was worse then before the repair. So disassembled it again and saw the spring loaded swing arms in the switch body wasn't pushing the slide switch far enough along....so I added a shim made from scrap brass, Pic # 1.I also...

I can't edit my post so this is a PS....the broken clip is shown in Pic#3, the silver screw head is shown upper left below loop of wire in pics #1&2

I took my machine apart to check it out and it was a busted plastic clip that held the body of the switch together. I had some small (3mm) screws and was able to salvage it. It's still pretty worn but some contact cleaner freed it up....I would prefer to have a big honking rocker switch on it...

Excellent, thanks very much!

Hi and a Merry Christmas to all! Recently I found a nice Electrolux epic 6000 sr 1718 and knew when I bought it the on/off switch was sketchy but figured I could repair it. Turns on if I hit the switch the 'proper' way, other than that it's awesome.... My question is when I go online to buy the...