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    Need help removing armatuer on Kirby 510

    Hi All. After sucking up a bolt with my Kirby 510 I cracked the fan case. While a fan case is being located and shipping, I decided to take the machine apart to clean, polish and oil it. It is all apart but the armatuer doesn't seem to want to come out. Is there a special trick or screw to...
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    Kirby fan Case

    Hi All, I am hoping someone has a fan case for a Kirby 508, 509, 510, 511 or 512. Like the one pictures below. I don't know the exact model number of the vacuum because the model number plate is missing. The vacuum has a flipper type on/off switch and a ten blade aluminum fan. If you have one...
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    Kirby Logo Embrodiery

    Hi All, I recently purchased two black outer cloth bags for my kirby 515. I was wondering if anyone knows anyone who can embroider a red kirby logo on the bag. Thanks Keith
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    Kirby 508-510

    Hi all. I was wondering if anyone had a Kirby 508-510 available for sale. All original would be nice even if it needs some work. I'm trying to replace my grandmothers old machine. She had a beautiful old Kirby and I was hoping to inherit it. However my grandfather threw it away when the motor...
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    Sweet-Aire doesn't seem to work

    I recently purchased some Kirby Odorific since I can't find Sweet-Aire. I poured a number if drops down the whole on the back of my emptor on my 515. I don't notice the smell coming out. Do I need to have the plug because its missing. Any help would be great. Thanks Keith
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    Fond memories of Kirby

    Hi all. This is such an awesome forum. Lots of great info. I remember as a small child my grandmother vacuuming with an old Kirby. I used to push it around as a kid. That drove my father mad because little boys shouldn't play with vacuums. They were for girls to play with. Maybe that...
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    Kirby Factory Rebuild Experiences

    I'm new to this blog and so far the amount of info is awesome. Here's the question. I have an old Kirby 515. I contacted Kirby rebuild and they told for $350 plus tax and shipping they can rebuild the vacuum. Has anyone one done this and what was your experience. I'm afraid they will replace...
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