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Can i buy a new dust cup for my 301

These seem to be the only accessories available for the 301: https://www.sharkclean.com/search/?q=hv3

Shop around. You can’t always rely on the traditional suppliers for some parts, sometimes you have to go outside the usual ecosystem and find an independent supplier. I found a replacement part for you on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4

Look up this post on this site: Dust cup empty latch spring You may be able to fix it yourself!