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Beartracks

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7. My soft roller was working until I had the audacity to pop it out and clean it.

Reply to Bristlecone (Reply #5)

Tue Oct 14, 2025, 07:56 PM

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I don't *think* it's got any hair/fuse problem, so I'm confused as to why it won't activate. I'm kinda worried that it's NOT a belt after all, but rather a worn wire or something in the swivel "neck." The main brush roller still works for carpet at least, but the soft roller is great when doing hard floors.

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Anyone got experience with a Shark vacuum cleaner? [View all] Beartracks Monday OP

We own a newish Shark -- I'll keep an eye out for that problem. byronius Monday #1

Good you know how to work on one Captain Zero Monday #2

I was surprised at the sheer amount of disassembly required to access the belt. Beartracks Monday #3

I've got a duo clean detect & no probs- great vac! Why don't you buy a Torx key set? tazcat Monday #4

I will be doing that. I'd likely find more uses for them once I own a set. Beartracks Tuesday #6

I've had a few sharks Bristlecone Monday #5

My soft roller was working until I had the audacity to pop it out and clean it. Beartracks Tuesday #7