Help required Hoover T4420

[Pww1955]

The power switch on the above vac will no longer latch on, you have to keep the switch pressed down continually. Let go and the motor stops.
I’d like to split the case and replace the switch but I can’t work out how…..
I have removed the four screws at the front inside where the bag is situated and can partially open the case but can’t open it more that an inch or two. It feels as if there are a screw or two hidden somewhere towards the back of the cleaner, possibly under the switch/cable retract covers.
Has anybody managed to open one of these cleaners and can point me in the right direction?
Many thanks

Paul

[electrofix]

they hide screws all over the place on cleaners

under the pedals is common
behind the wheels

basically look everywhere

Dave

[Pww1955]

Hi Dave,
Have looked all over the machine, even under the label but can’t see any more holes for screws.
I assume the wheels just pull off as they appear to be all one piece, no removable caps to be seen.
If you have seen one of these cleaners any idea how you remove the pedal covers or shall I just try and pry them off. I can’t really make things much worse I feel.

Cheers
Paul

[electrofix]

not seen one i can remember and there is no workshop manual so can only guess. this is a parts breakdown so can get part numbers but finding screws thats trial and error

the foot pedals are likely and there will be plastic clips holding them in

Dave

[Pww1955]

Thanks Dave,
nothing ventured, nothing gained….I’ll let you know how I get on.
Cheers
Paul

[Pww1955]

Well, I broke a retaining pin off each cover but as expected the screws were under there. A hidden latch on each cover needs to be pressed in to allow removal by pushing each cover toward the rear of the cleaner. Once opened the switch is a simple replacement. The covers will probably go back on and still function and as it is a second cleaner aesthetics are not important.
Cheers again
Paul
ps…couldn’t give me a part no. for the switch could you, please?

[electrofix]

Hoover On/Off Push Switch | hooverspares.co.uk

wow a bit pricy for a little sw

checked all my wholesalers and they dont list an alternative

part no

09164351

Dave

look up dyson dc01 switch cant promise it will go in but it may

[Pww1955]

That’s why I wouldn’t go near hoover spares. Got one for £8 delivered and I thought that was on the expensive side. Anderson Electrical

Paul

[Pww1955]

Dave,
Cheers for all your help with this issue, much appreciated.
Merry Xmas

Paul

[electrofix]

no problem m8

Dave

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