how do you reset the beater bar?
1572355
I have not seen a way to do it. This vacuum is no way near the quality and durability of the old Electrolux vacuums. If you purchase this, be very careful not to let it tip. It tends to tip backward and the plastic is very brittle. I like the canister (in this model) better than the bag (in the older models) and it vacuums better than lots of models like Dirt Devil. But it won't last like the old E's. I've already had trouble with the beater bar not working and parts cracking that made it difficult to get a good seal on the canister.
1572356
I'm not sure this is the right answer because I've never had this problem but there are buttons by the on/off button at the top that say hi/lo carpet and bare floors. Make sure it's on the hi/lo carpet and you may have to push the hi/lo carpet button twice. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
444079
I had the same thing happen a year ago, the beater bar stopped working. I called the customer service number and they said to push down the reset button, which I did several times. Then they said to take it to Sears for repair. When I took it in, the lady working tried to sell me a refurbished model, saying it was cheaper than having mine worked on. I decided to try a couple of vacuum repair places in our area. Both said they would not work on that model, although one of the stores had a refurbished one. I bought the cheapest vacuum that WalMart sells while I decided what to do about my expensive, Consumer Report-recommended Kenmore vacuum. I'm still using the WalMart one!!
1061711
Switch the Bar on by turning the knob at the bottom as you would normally do. Keep turning the knob left until you feel there is a resistance, continue to turn the knob with a little pressure to get past the resistance and keep turning until the knob came off, then you can get the batteries out. will open. The Bar will stop vibrating when the knob became loose.
193309
O.k. Thanks! I'll try that tonight. I saw that short knob and I keep messing with it, but nothing is happening. I think I'm not doing it right though so I'll try again and maybe get someone to help me. When I jiggle and pull the knobit, do I pull on the base of the machine at the same time? Just making sure I understand what to do here. Thanks again!
691471
Loosen the bolts holding the windshield to the fairing, slide the bag between the windshield and fairing, and then tighten the bolts back up. Very simple.
413488
According to the instructions, you grasp the black base of the attachment (not the far end near the beater) and give it a yank. I just tried it on mine and it works. Hold the attachment by the black plastic part as close to the metal insertion point as you can and pull it. The motion is very similar to pulling a Christmas cracker. Keep the whole device (handle and attachment) straight. It should come out after giving a little resistance. You might be afraid you are going to break it, but you won't - unless of course you use something like pliers or bending it. Give it a smooth but firm yank and it should yield. According to the instructions, you grasp the black base of the attachment (not the far end near the beater) and give it a yank. I just tried it on mine and it works. Hold the attachment by the black plastic part as close to the metal insertion point as you can and pull it. The motion is very similar to pulling a Christmas cracker. Keep the whole device (handle and attachment) straight. It should come out after giving a little resistance. You might be afraid you are going to break it, but you won't - unless of course you use something like pliers or bending it. Give it a smooth but firm yank... » Read More According to the instructions, you grasp the black base of the attachment (not the far end near the beater) and give it a yank. I just tried it on mine and it works. Hold the attachment by the black plastic part as close to the metal insertion point as you can and pull it. The motion is very similar to pulling a Christmas cracker. Keep the whole device (handle and attachment) straight. It should come out after giving a little resistance. You might be afraid you are going to break it, but you won't - unless of course you use something like pliers or bending it. Give it a smooth but firm yank and it should yield. « Show Less
535246
That is quite weird. I have the same model. When I turn mine on, I do so with the handle in the upright position. The beater bar doesn't engage or turn on. When I push down on the handle and begin vacuuming, the beater bar engages.When I want the beater bar to remain off while I use it, I depress the beater bar off switch while the handle is still in the upright position, then push the handle down to begin vacuuming. The beater bar never engages, or moves an inch. If you are using it as I described, does the beater bar still engage on your unit?
716949
No off switch for beater bar. However, the setting on low allows you to vacuum throw rugs without much problem.
288483
Just pull the handle back up to release the breaks. To adjust the brales follow the wire down to the break pads and adjust by tightening or loosening the screw. Hope this helps
1088033
Do I remove the flat beater first? YES, and then tap it off into the mix, like you were going to do anyhow later........
1221375
I don't know if you can by a new beater. Are you sure the beater needs replacement? Does it look damaged? If not, it probably doesn't need replacement. Here's what I have learned after months of use. The beater or whip must be properly aligned on the metal cone or it will not spin. I don't fill the cup above the top of the beater so I visually verify it is spinning when I start the machine. If it isn't spinning I gently reposition it on the cone and it always has worked. The other thing I have found is non-fat milk often won't froth. Whole or 2% is best.
2188581
I would see what model of mixer you have and then check what the beater size is for your model.
906911
Usually, depending on how long you've owned the item, you can contact the manufacturer, and they may replace the the part for free (depending on the part on how long you've owned the item) or you may be able to purchase extra parts...I have done this in the past with various companies for mixing bowls, beaters, etc....I'm fairly certain you can do the same with B&D...;
764021
did you push the reset? little black button on the back corner of the beater brush
1899574
No. The beater bar does not spin well. It requires a lot of passes to get pet hair up.
2109768
I don't believe that loosening the belt will fix whatever problem you are having. The pieces fit together in such a way... there is no way for the belt to prevent the brush from coming out of position. You must have a different problem, such as the beater bar being out of position during reassembly.
1034443
The bar is probably install upside down. Try reinstalling it the opposite way.