I tried the toggle 5 times on its side but did not work. My red on/off and med pile light flashing and will not go to bare floor and brush does not spin..any ideas?

Cheryl, August 2016

http://www.fixya.com/support/t13805659-pile_light_blinking_dc28

Manual here:
http://www.manualslib.com/manual/41624/Dyson-Dc28.html?page=8

Based on the diagnostics table and your abbreviated description, you have a red power light and one white light blinking:

One white button flashing with red on/off button: Indicates an obstruction. Please refer to the 'Clearing brush bar
obstructions' section.

XXX, August 2016