Kirby spring handle replacement

[SCTA99]

Hello to all,
Iam wondering if it is possible to change the spring handle on a kirby omega 1-cb with out the special tool has anybody attempted it and been successful. If they are could you give me some insight. Thanks

 

[scvacuumguy]

Its a huge pain to change out- prepare for several trial and errors with it- make sure you use the tool!

 

[twocvbloke]

I've done it without the winder tool, but with a lot of pain, metal scratching and often some blood thrown in there too, so, get the tool...