Tornado EB 30/1 Complete Handle Assembly K40709440

The complete handle assembly (part# K40709440) is the upper handle of the Tornado EB 30/1 electric broom — the closed-loop grip the operator holds, together with the collar that joins it to the tube. It is supplied as a finished assembly rather than as separate mouldings, so a broken handle is a single-part repair instead of a rebuild.

Why handles fail

On a walk-behind broom the handle takes every bit of leverage the operator applies, and it takes it at the joint. The common failures are a crack running from the collar where the handle meets the tube, a grip loop that has gone soft or split along a moulding line, or a joint that has developed play so the handle rocks relative to the tube. Machines that get stored leaning against a wall by the handle, or dragged into a van by it, reach that point sooner.

Play at the handle is worth attending to early. A loose handle changes the angle the operator pushes at, which puts the brush down unevenly and wears one end of the roller faster than the other. What presents as a sweeping problem is sometimes a handle problem.

Fitting

The handle assembly mounts to the complete tube (part# K40705980) at the collar. If the tube itself is bent or its lower socket is worn, replacing only the handle will leave the play behind, so check both before ordering. The screw used at the handle joint on this machine is part# K73031290.

Compatible Models

• Tornado EB 30/1 Electric Broom — Model 93220
• Tornado EB 30/1 Electric Broom — Model 93222

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Call 763-535-0770 or stop by 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 and we will confirm the right part against your machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the complete handle assembly do on the Tornado EB 30/1?

It is the upper handle — the closed grip loop the operator holds plus the collar that joins it to the tube. It is supplied as a finished assembly, so a cracked or loose handle is a one-part repair.

How do I know if my handle assembly needs replacing?

Look for a crack running out of the collar where the handle meets the tube, a grip loop that has gone soft or split along a moulding line, or play that lets the handle rock against the tube. Loose handles are worth fixing promptly — they change the push angle and wear one end of the roller brush faster than the other.

Do I need the tube as well as the handle?

Not always, but check it. The handle mounts to the complete tube (part# K40705980) at the collar, so if the tube is bent or its lower socket is worn, a new handle on its own will not remove the play. The handle joint screw is part# K73031290.

What models is the complete handle assembly (part# K40709440) compatible with?

The Tornado EB 30/1 Electric Broom, Models 93220 and 93222.

How do I order the Complete Handle Assembly (part# K40709440) or get help?

You can add the Complete Handle Assembly (part# K40709440) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.