Operation of "Refine Edge" in Photoshop Elements 11?

In trying to use "Refine Edge" in PSE 11, having obtained the drop down menu and clicked on "Refine Radius Tool" - the icon turns to the prohibition sign
rather than a brush. None of the menu controls has any effect. I have watched several instructional videos on this subject and so I think I know what I am doing!
But I cannot find any control to change the situation. Anyone met this before? Most grateful for suggestions.

It's possible in the Refine Edge dialog you have Show Original checked.
If so, uncheck Show Original and see if the makes a difference.

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