In this model, do you have to keep holding the on/off switch in order to vacuum?
1412102
Yes, you do have to hold the on/off switch to keep the vacuum running. For me, this is not a problem. I mainly use the Makita for spot cleaning. I rarely need to operate it in one place for more than 15-20 seconds.
1412103
Yes, you must hold the trigger in order to keep the vac running. I have only Makita power tools in my garage, they make excellent products. This is the only tool from them that I was not happy with, as compared to their other 18v products it is simply under powered.
1266536
No, this model uses a pail. It turns on either via a button switch on the side of the unit or by a remote switch on the vacuum handle. To use this kind of switch you must have the proper type of central vacuum installation. Basically, there is a set of wires that run through the hose and contact metal plates in the wall plates of the system. The wall plates are connected to wires in the wall that then run to where your central vacuum is located.
1929466
If your question is regarding the pet attachments brush, no. iIf you mean the main vacuum, there is a switch to turn off the brush to vacuum bare floors. Hopoe that helps.
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?
980971
I purchased this item as a gift. But did notice it had a vacuum hose which I assumed was to do just that. Sorry I couldn't really answer your question completely.
716949
No off switch for beater bar. However, the setting on low allows you to vacuum throw rugs without much problem.
1968865
That's exactly what I use it for, and it does a great job. Just beware of the on/off button. It's VERY difficult to push backward to turn off. But the vacuum does such a great job, it's worth that aggravation.
828524
I wouldn't do it -- Vacuum cleaner's use a lot of electric draw. In my view, this very basic switch, would be severely under capacity for such a job and would melt down, or short out, rapidly. I would just pull the plug when you need to shut the vacuum off, which I assume you're already doing.
692569
yes, it has an on-off switch for the powered brush which we turn off when vacuuming on wood
522804
I don't know that you need to but I bet it works better if you do. And this machine DOES have a switch for this, while some of the other ones don't. It's also unnecessarily noisy and wearing on the machine to have the roller on when you are vacuuming furniture, walls etc.
2171144
Yes but it is not a problem. It is a dust buster, not a vacuum! The button is convenient and easy to hold.
791151
No - you pump the knob on the cover about 10 - 20 times and then after a day you pump more because it does not hold the vacuum.
1472663
It took me a while to figure out too... there is a big grey button on the right hand side of the handle that says, "cup release." It's the same level as the on/off switch. With the handle/back of the vacuum toward you, the on/off switch is on the left, cup release button on the right.
1156633
The pump has a pressure switch that will automatically turn it on and off as needed to maintain vacuum.
716438
On the top of the handle just about where you put your thumb, there is a button switch with a zero o on one side and a minus - on the other. Push the - sign to turn the roller on and push the o sign to turn it off. I always check when I turn the vacuum on, because sometimes I have turned the brush roller off accidentally with my thumb.
1817299
Yes, there's a switch next to the on/off switch to turn off the brush roller. Very convenient.
2206132
This vacuum has a suction diverter control to switch between floor and accessory. To get mild suction, just put the valve half way between accessory and floor.