Rainbows are always fun machines. It looks to be in great condition, especially for $15!
Rob
Regarding the width of that power nozzle here is the underside of my R-1650C. The whole thing is nearly 15 inches wide, but there is a lot of dead space. The actual brush roll is about 11.5 inches wide. It is kinda awkward to push, but I feel that it cleans very well.
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