Disassembling a Dial-a-Matic

[bagintheback]

Is it possible to remove the handle from a standard DAM? Mine seems quite snug even with the screw removed, and I'd hate to break it. 

 

[hooverkid]

I do know......

that when i take the screw out of my hoover convertible the handle is still very snug.

 

[thevacuumman]

I've gotten the handle off of my non-power drive DAM, but when I pulled it off I thought I was going to break it. Just watch out for that cord that plugs into the handle.