Re-connecting Vacuum Head

I took the vacuum head part off of my vacuum and I can't figure out how to put it back on and re-connect the belt the right way. It's driving me crazy!

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On the kirby head is a square knob with the kirby name on it. use your finger and pull out the belt and rotate the knob until the metal pawl engages the belt. keep turning until it stops. the belt should be in the correct position to install the head. place the whole head onto the lower two tangs and lift up. now rotate the wedge clamp until it stops. then rotate the belt lifter till the knob is straight.

Posted on Aug 29, 2007

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