symptom
AirLock vacuum hose will not lock securely
A compatible AirLock-style hose connector will not retain on the dust port.
What this symptom means
A compatible AirLock-style hose connector will not retain on the dust port.
Likely Root Causes
- Connector is incompatible or misaligned
- Locking lugs are dirty or worn
- Hose weight is side-loading the joint
- Port or connector is cracked
Quick Checks
- The compatible connector locks and remains attached under normal hose support.
Repair Preview
- Remove the battery and inspect the hose connector and port lugs for compatibility and damage.
- Dry-clean both locking surfaces and support the hose so it does not pull sideways.
- Seat the connector squarely and operate its lock exactly as designed.
- - Pull-check
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