For Laurita,
Here's some key differences between the Classic Omega 1-CB and the prior Classic 1-CR:
* The Classic Omega 1-CB has a dark rosewood brown trim; the Classic 1-CR has a "milk chocolate" brown trim
* The Classic Omega 1-CB has a closed headlight; the Classic 1-CR does not
* The Classic Omega 1-CB has a scuff plate around the foot switch; the Classic 1-CR does not
* The Classic Omega 1-CB has a double-insulated motor for improved safety. It is notable by the plastic bellhousing that you see if you take off the motor shell; most of these bellhousings are white (this design and color lasted all the way up to the Legend II), but on the early models they were black. Additionally, the original black bellhousing was notorious for posing a safety hazard since the type of plastic used for it was prone to melting whenever the cleaner was used for long periods of time.
* The Classic Omega 1-CB speed switch has a retractable arm that adjusts for either low (carpet) or high (hose) speeds; the Classic 1-CR has a two-button speed switch (same design as on the Dual Sanitronic 50 and 80)
* The Classic Omega 1-CB's hose had holes added to the metal tool end to reduce risk of getting stuck on a child.
* The very early Classic 1-CRs actually shared many motor and housing parts with the prior Dual Sanitronic 50/80.
~Ben
Here's some key differences between the Classic Omega 1-CB and the prior Classic 1-CR:
* The Classic Omega 1-CB has a dark rosewood brown trim; the Classic 1-CR has a "milk chocolate" brown trim
* The Classic Omega 1-CB has a closed headlight; the Classic 1-CR does not
* The Classic Omega 1-CB has a scuff plate around the foot switch; the Classic 1-CR does not
* The Classic Omega 1-CB has a double-insulated motor for improved safety. It is notable by the plastic bellhousing that you see if you take off the motor shell; most of these bellhousings are white (this design and color lasted all the way up to the Legend II), but on the early models they were black. Additionally, the original black bellhousing was notorious for posing a safety hazard since the type of plastic used for it was prone to melting whenever the cleaner was used for long periods of time.
* The Classic Omega 1-CB speed switch has a retractable arm that adjusts for either low (carpet) or high (hose) speeds; the Classic 1-CR has a two-button speed switch (same design as on the Dual Sanitronic 50 and 80)
* The Classic Omega 1-CB's hose had holes added to the metal tool end to reduce risk of getting stuck on a child.
* The very early Classic 1-CRs actually shared many motor and housing parts with the prior Dual Sanitronic 50/80.
~Ben
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