Can confirm the cutting-out was caused by the blockage in the top of the cyclone. So just remove 3 hex screws and pull off the top and be amazed!!
Webbo, August 2005
it your motor cyclone and post filter needs replacing
paul, November 2004
I have got the motor out of mine and have a new one on order. When I have fitted it and it works I will put full instructions on here - here's hoping
Nick, October 2004
Thanks for all the help, but there was a wire shorting on the the thermal cut off, we`ve now got it sorted.
Alyson, July 2004
it si the cyclones, but it is a design fault, ring dyson they'll supply a new cyclone unit f.o.c
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karl daintys electrical, June 2004
If Cleaning the filter and cyclones out doesnt help theres something else but its a bit tricky. When take off the collecting drum, underneath (where it sits) is a purple platform with instructions on how to empty the drum on. You can remove this platform by lifting it up but there is a slot at the front holding it in place so you need to tackle that first. Then can lift up what looks like another filter and tap it outside to get rid of the excess dust. This lets the air circulate more and so shouldnt keep overheating and cutting out.
charlotte, June 2004
Unplug dyson, undo 3 hex screws on top of cyclone unit pull top off (quite hard) probably blocked solid with dust......
howard, June 2004
Check the top of your dyson the cyclone chamber is probably blocked. Undo the three hex screws on the top (preferbly do this outside) and pull the cyclone chambers should be clear. Mine was blocked solid with dust, try it.
Howard, June 2004
Same here mate, mine stared doing the same thing but only when it gets hot
