“Is there any way to lock the power button on without having to hold it while I vacuum?”
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Believe it or not at this price point there is no way to lock the power button. My friend got one, after 5 minutes her hand, wrist and forearm were exhausted. This is the most ridiculous design flaw ever and the answer given by the company is nonsensical. I won’t even get a watering wand attachment without a lock button. Imagine trying to get your house vacuumed in one go. This is a complete dealbreaker unless all you’re going to do is quick vacuum jobs.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.An elastic band wrapped carefully around the handle and up over the motor section provides a very simple solution. Just pull down the trigger and roll over the band when you want to lock the power on.... otherwise if you can using the trigger certainly saves the battery. Great for when using the hose attachment.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Cut a small piece of foam (I used a piece of a kids pool tube). Cut it in a v with the small side the width of the distance from the trigger to the housing. Angle it wider. It slips in and out easily, is soft, and works well. Cut it small enough that your fingers can still go up where the trigger is if you have big hands. I only use it when I’m vacuuming for a longer period of time. I store it between two holders of the wall mount. Cheers...
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Horrible design having to hold in the button entire time vacuuming ! Stupid expensive for no power button. If you squeeze the trigger to hard the battery is located in the palm of your hand that comes loose . Dumb Dysfunctional Dyson
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I bought this for my parents, and did not realize the power button was a trigger and does not have the option to lock-would be super hard for a senior(with arthritis or handicapped in some way to not have a lock). Great vacuum though for someone that this is not an issue for. Great for stairs or vacuuming the car.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Will not buy. The idea that i have to keep my thumb pressed on a button or it will not function is patently ridiculous. Sorry but will reinvest in Shark product for a whole lot less, even if i do have to replace it sooner which i may not have to do.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I was considering buying a Dyson v11 until I found out that the power trigger does not incorporate a lock on facility’ for older people with arthritis etc this is totally useless,why can’t Dyson come up with something to get around this issue, it’s not rocket science.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The answer is the Shark Rocket that I settled on due to this problem. great suction. no holding the button down. $249. You CAN hold down the “power boost” button whenever you want but I don’t really see it needs the extra “boost”. CON;... it is not a pretty metallic color.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I used a zip tie and kept it loose enough so it easily rotates around the handle and the trigger yet when it's pushed towards the motor housing it presses the trigger and when slid back it releases. Works like magic!
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