How do you reset the powerhead on a rainbow vacumn

held on by screws on the bottom of the unit...unscrew to access the inside parts

Motor is working too hard because filters are blocked.

go to this link for help
http://rainbowsystem.com/accessories/cleaning-solutions/

Hi There I would suggest you have a blockage in your head. Turn it over and remove the base plate. I suspect you will have a build up of muck and junk there. Remove it all and check your Rainbow belt while your there.

Your manual can be found by clicking on the link below:


http://www.rainbowsystem.com/rainbowsystem/manuals/

The breaker is bad. It will need serviced by an authorized dealer. The E series powerhead is notorious for this issue.

If the motor runs, the circuit breaker is working. If it only works on the push stroke, you probably have burnt contacts where the handle and/or wands and/or power head connect. When you push, the contacts are pressed together; when you pull, they are separated and the motor loses power. The only solution is to replace the connector parts.

HEllo, try this site.https://www.rainvac.com/rainbow-vacuum-manuals

If the motor is NOT running - press the red button on the nozzle (assuming you have the model with the button on the nozzle)
If it stops working as soon as you release the button - you need a new circuit breaker. If Motor in the nozzle works but brush does not spin - you have to replace the belt.

Good Luck

I don't know which model you have or how old it is, but most models have a cord on the hose that plugs into a receptacle on the main machine. Sometimes they can look like they're plugged in when in fact they're just barely hanging there. You could also check the cord at the powerhead. Because the cord flexes with the motion of vacuuming, the cords can break inside. Wiggle the cord while the machine is running and if the cord is defective, the powerhead is start and stop. On some models, there is a switch on the hose handle to turn the nozzle off and on, and these are prone to failure. Also, there should be a reset on the top right hand side of the nozzle, but if this kicked out, it indicates a motor or electrical problem and should be addressed by a service person. If your powerhead has this reset, it's possible that the reset is sticking. Push it down a couple of times and see if that helps.