Hoover 60 Handle Release
Here's the schematic drawing from the 1958 Hoover service manual of the handle assembly for the Hoover 60. The handle mounted handle release and the rectangular profile handle were unique to the 60. The handle release lever works perfectly well. It consists of a small lever by the switch that actuates a simply designed metal bar or rod that disengages the release latch at the base of the handle socket. When disengaged the end of the bar is flush with the face of the electrical socket at the base of the handle. When actuated, it extends approximately 1/4" beyond the socket.
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