Is there a trick to get the dust trap to work? I bought one of these and didn't expect the world but so far I can't see that the vacuum dust trap is doing much of anything. It seems as though dust goes everywhere but into the vacuum trap. I am using...
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I am no expert, but mine works perfectly. I never has an issue with it. Try going to your local hardware store and see if you can find the one you purchased. Product number, or the UPC from the box will help you be certain you are checking the proper sander. Maybe the dust trap is broken?
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Are you pushing down on the grey button on top of the vacuume cleaner beside the handle? You have to push the button down, then pull the canister out. The top fits more snug than the last one I had. I have to hold the canister between my knees, then turn the top and pull it up. I'm hoping it will get easier the more times I do it! Hope this information is helpful :0)
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Just got my Dust Deputy hooked up earlier this week. I cleaned the filter and collection bin in the shop vac before starting to use the Dust Deputy. The flow through the Dust Deputy is great. Almost nothing got into the shop vac collection bin. It is cool to see the heavier items spinning around inside the Dust Deputy while sweeping. As soon as you turn the shop vac off everything falls into the Dust Deputy bucket. I'm glad I got the Dust Deputy (Christmas gift that I specified).
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Suzanne, I am having the same difficulties with this vacuum. I usually cannot get it open to take out the dirt and dog hair, so I end up pulling it out with my fingers - YUK! I finally was able to get the entire thing apart to wash it all and there is debris behind the screen that I have no idea how to get out, so I just kept forcing water through it...very frustrating. I am sorry that I bought this vacuum. It was a lot of hype over nothing.
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Same answer here, the default is off. I have mine attached to my shop vac, where it works great by the way.
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Hi Bethany, unfortunately for my case, this thing never worked. No vacuum at all. Even if it did, I think it will be too tiny to work for a cat litter.
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no...this lil guy is perfect! dosnt spit back dust just sucks! :)..still in love with mine ...btw i hated saving dusting for the last thing to do because of a vacuum whipping up dust!
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Just unpacked mine - guess what? There's a setting just for vacuuming. It turns the brushes off. Who knew? Have only done the rugs today. Guess my old vacuum cleaner wasn't cleaning very well!
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I am at least as confused as you are. The absence of any product support is very frustrating, I bought two units last year and vacuum at least twice a month. The units supposedly have a "change filter" sensor, but who knows? I have found that Amazon products seem attractive on price, but at the cost of little if any product support.
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You can do one of 2 things. Hit Manual Seal (with the bag in the vacuum area) and it will suck for a second or so then seal. Or you can hit the start button and then hit the manual seal to stop the vacuum process. Hope this works, I surely like mine.
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100% agreed. After taking it to the service center, we thought it would be fixed, but it just keeps happening. It's absolutely a design flaw and since I don't have time to be taking the thing apart every time I vacuum, it renders the product useless for me and a total waste of money.
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When you dump the container, do you also untwist and remove the upper filter and clean it? I killed a prior bagless vacuum because I did not know I could remove the plastic filter and the dust clogged the filter and motor overheated. Good luck.
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I've noticed its fine on carpet or wand-only even w attachments... bur no vacuum on earth seems to have suction in "floor" mode. I have no answer for this! Otherwise I do love this Kenmore and have never found any vac that does well in floor mode
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The one I received was the same as the photo image. I've been using it in the vacuum and it has worked well. ***Edited part***: Hello Christopher F. If I am understanding you correctly you wanted to purchase the dust filter and they sent you the HEPA Filter instead. What I can tell you is that I have a Hoover Mod. #UH70120 Vac. and I purchased the dust filter (not the HEPA Filter) that sits on the top of the dust tank from the seller: Vacuum Fix. I had no issues with them or in sending me the correct part. If you were sent the wrong filter contact that seller and have them make things right. If not call Amazon Customer Service and they will assist you in this matter they have been very helpful in the past. Also I learn this a while ago, when buying things try to buy items that are "fulfilled by Amazon" or sold by them directly. This way you have there complete backing on the item being sold. Fulfilled means that Amazon is acting as the middle man between you and the seller. This usually is listed next to by who the item is being sold by. Hope I helped and good luck. Show Less
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yes it does pick up dust pretty good but they sell others that has a brush like a vacuum cleaner besides the two round ones in the front that I assume will pick up really good so if you do some more research you'll see those I wish I could have bought one of those instead I really think that would have been a better buy
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I too have encountered the same issues. This is my second Dyson, but it will be my last. If you still have the time to return yours I would recommend doing so and purchasing one of the newer Sharks! This has been the biggest disappointment. Best of luck.
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Haven't had the pleasure? yet of cleaning---when vacuuming, usually have upholstery brush attachment available to lightly dust my Dyson---it hasn't needed a really deep clean yet and I use everyday---Have a warm, not hot or humid summer y'all