Yes it is postitioned on the motor & can be changed, Its not a simple job to do without instructions on how to remove the motor.
There are instructions at this site http://www.dyson.cjb.cc/products.html
derek
March 2007
thermal cutouts should be accessible on machinery. if not dyson is tyson. Finished#
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