Oreck Lowboy

[aggieman007]

Purchased Lowboy off ebay cleaned small area of carpet seems very difficult to handle used Bonnets w the green Velcro. I Thought the lowboy handle like 175 seems real rough? But cleaned the area of carpet well any suggestion on getting a better handle and feel of the Machine?

[encapman]

In fact that is one of the reasons why we developed the Vario. The Lowboy was a little tough to handle.

If you use microfiber bonnets on it you may find that it's a little easier to handle. Start with damp bonnets, and make sure there's plenty of lubrication by way of detergent application. And rather than working side to side like a rotary machine, push it forward and backward.

I hope you get it sorted out and get to enjoy your new machine acquisition.

[aggieman007]

Rick what is the red switch under the handle for?

[encapman]

That is safety release. You slide it forward before squeezing the levers to operate the machine.

[msc1917]

Rick, if im not mistaken, isnt that the purpose for the new spring loaded weels you added? or does it handle bad even with those?

[encapman]

That is the exact reason for the swingarm assembly!
The machine handled poorly on carpet before we came up with that.
Now it handles like a dream with the swingarm assembly and large wheels!
The Vario glides back and forth in a straight line with no effort whatsoever.