I bought a Kirby 510 today.
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d-jones
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That's a nice looking machine.
The fact that it still has it's original cord is a huge bonus. I have a 508 with a replacement cord that doesn't have the proper round end fitting. I've been keeping an eye out for the correct one for years, but so far no luck. They're kind of dusty so it's hard to tell, but it looks like you may have the right wheels as well, and the correct gray bumper strip is yet another added bonus. That should make your restoration a bit easier. All told it looks like a very nice find. Be sure to share some photos with us when you've had a chance to spruce it up.
The fact that it still has it's original cord is a huge bonus. I have a 508 with a replacement cord that doesn't have the proper round end fitting. I've been keeping an eye out for the correct one for years, but so far no luck. They're kind of dusty so it's hard to tell, but it looks like you may have the right wheels as well, and the correct gray bumper strip is yet another added bonus. That should make your restoration a bit easier. All told it looks like a very nice find. Be sure to share some photos with us when you've had a chance to spruce it up.
VERY NICE, and, yes, treat that cord with great care! You'll not likely find another one.
Washing the bag
I always hand wash the bags with Woolite or other gentle detergent, and then line dry it. Never Ever put the bag in the dryer, or shrinkage will occur.
Joe
I always hand wash the bags with Woolite or other gentle detergent, and then line dry it. Never Ever put the bag in the dryer, or shrinkage will occur.
Joe
Sam,
<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Your Kirby 510 was a great find--congrats! Being in Rochester, MN it may be that the sweeper belonged to a doctor's household and got excellent care.</span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica;">I'm in Mankato/North Mankato and just saw a Kirby floor polisher--in the original box--at a thrift store here. Don't remember the price--although it likely wasn't that much. Judging by the dial and matching Kirby logo, it's at least from the same era if not the same year. I'm not an expert, but it seems to be in decent shape. Let me know soon if you want me to purchase it for you; There may be other collectors around the area as another local thrift store had a Kirby Classic that didn't last long on the floor. </span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Paul</span>
<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Your Kirby 510 was a great find--congrats! Being in Rochester, MN it may be that the sweeper belonged to a doctor's household and got excellent care.</span>
<span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span>
<span style="font-family: helvetica;">I'm in Mankato/North Mankato and just saw a Kirby floor polisher--in the original box--at a thrift store here. Don't remember the price--although it likely wasn't that much. Judging by the dial and matching Kirby logo, it's at least from the same era if not the same year. I'm not an expert, but it seems to be in decent shape. Let me know soon if you want me to purchase it for you; There may be other collectors around the area as another local thrift store had a Kirby Classic that didn't last long on the floor. </span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Paul</span>
So I got around to giving this Kirby the Spa treatment today. I also examined the info plate and found out that it was rebuilt in 1970. I'm having trouble trying to put the spring back into the safety switch. How do I get it back in?
Here are some scans from the 1965 Kirby service manual that are related to your situation.
First scan: Motor parts group breakdown (models 505 to 515); foot switch diagram for models 513 to 515 is covered on a separate page.
~Ben
First scan: Motor parts group breakdown (models 505 to 515); foot switch diagram for models 513 to 515 is covered on a separate page.
~Ben
Scan #2
Page 1-14.
Page 1-14.
Scan #3
Page 1-15.
Page 1-15.
rugsucker
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Kirby utensil
I found a steak knife with yellow plastic handle with the round Kirby logo stampted on.Many companies would market similar products to DTD companies to give away for demos or referals.Never saw the above set.Great item to go with your Kirby.In recent years some salesmen here would hand the customer a 2 litre soft drink or roll of paper towels when they come to the door.The customer reaching for something they use or need becomes the first step of the demo and then often the sale.
I found a steak knife with yellow plastic handle with the round Kirby logo stampted on.Many companies would market similar products to DTD companies to give away for demos or referals.Never saw the above set.Great item to go with your Kirby.In recent years some salesmen here would hand the customer a 2 litre soft drink or roll of paper towels when they come to the door.The customer reaching for something they use or need becomes the first step of the demo and then often the sale.
Ben I can't thank you enough for the information that you have given me. I gave this machine the a good cleaning and now just have to shine it up. This is my first metal fan Kirby that I own, so hearing sand and other things hit the fan is very satisfying for some reason.
Sam,
You are quite welcome. That's why I uploaded the scans of that manual.
~Ben
You are quite welcome. That's why I uploaded the scans of that manual.
~Ben
Sam,
Your 510, if it was rebuilt in 1970, should sound like this.
(video by CompactC9)
~Ben
Your 510, if it was rebuilt in 1970, should sound like this.
(video by CompactC9)
~Ben
