Scott, I have the DC07 / Animal version (purple), but have several problems with it. In the past I have tried to remove the cannister lid for cleaning but it would not come apart for me. What is the trade secret ? We have all but abandoned our DC07 because it has several outstanding problems. The main extension hose has split (again!), the small hose behind the brushhead is split and the clutch mechanism is very noisy but not jammed. Perhaps it would be worth selling as spares ?
Funny, the last Dyson we had we abandoned after a year DC01 de styl. Still under warranty and got 40 quid for it !
Malcolm X
September 2007
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