"N Cook" wrote in message
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I've now repaired the motor. Now a problem
related to use. Not familiar with these upright 'hoovers'
and this one was retrieved from being dumped.
I don't know if its something missing or what.
The only way I can keep the swivel base section with
rotary brush in contact
with the floor is to hook a piece of bungee between the
rotary brush housing section and the mains-cable clip on
the handle base. Should this whole section be pivotting
totally freely so torque with the drive belt keeps the base
in contact with the floor or is some spring mechanism
missing ?



I have used this type of vacuum a couple of times.
The brush piece was very solidly attached to the main unit. However, a light
step on the brush unit and it was firmly in position for use.

I have been on the dyson website - no help for your repair there - perhaps
they will send you more info if you inquire?

someone2