Its the soleplate that allows the roller to be close to the carpet or floor - if the machine isn't picking up well it probably just needs a thorough clean out. Tip the machine over, remove the plastic soleplate and be astounded at the amount of dust and fluff within.
John
April 2008
I can answer this question...
Is there a setting to adjust height of roller on DC04?
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