caligula
Well-known member
Kirby Tradition.
Hi LadyDoberman:
There are features galore with a Kirby, and parts that you don't have that could be very helpful. I'm thinking the Rug Renovator, and the Miracle head. These are easy to find in eBay for a fraction of the cost if you bought from Kirby.
May I suggest that you get the instruction book for the Tradition. It will answer many questions. How to replace the belt, or using the above the floor tools. The leaver under the headlight will let you take off the rug nozzle, and attach the hose. I see that you have the version with the shake-out bag, the type I actually prefer. At the base of the bag is the 'Sani-Emtor,' there's a tray for emptying the bag. Place the Kirby on a piece of newspaper, shake the bag then turn the leaver and the dirt will fall out of the bag. It's all in the instruction book, but till you get one you need to know what to do.
The more you know about how to put this vacuum cleaner to work for you the better it will work to help ease the cleaning chores.
The one thing I want to stress is 'Toe touch control.' The leaver behind the left front wheel, This will set the right height of the nozzle for the carpet. That leaver raises the nozzle, and the part with the numbers lowers it. The key is to listen to the sound of the motor. When you hear a slight hum that is 'Triple cushion vibration,' and it means you are at the right height for your carpet. For bare floors go to the lowest setting. When removing the nozzle, raise it to the highest setting.
There are Kirby experts by the dozen here, don't hesitate to ask for advice. You have an awesome vacuum cleaner, enjoy.
Alex Taber.
By the way, the name Caligula refers to the cream colored cat in my avatar.
Hi LadyDoberman:
There are features galore with a Kirby, and parts that you don't have that could be very helpful. I'm thinking the Rug Renovator, and the Miracle head. These are easy to find in eBay for a fraction of the cost if you bought from Kirby.
May I suggest that you get the instruction book for the Tradition. It will answer many questions. How to replace the belt, or using the above the floor tools. The leaver under the headlight will let you take off the rug nozzle, and attach the hose. I see that you have the version with the shake-out bag, the type I actually prefer. At the base of the bag is the 'Sani-Emtor,' there's a tray for emptying the bag. Place the Kirby on a piece of newspaper, shake the bag then turn the leaver and the dirt will fall out of the bag. It's all in the instruction book, but till you get one you need to know what to do.
The more you know about how to put this vacuum cleaner to work for you the better it will work to help ease the cleaning chores.
The one thing I want to stress is 'Toe touch control.' The leaver behind the left front wheel, This will set the right height of the nozzle for the carpet. That leaver raises the nozzle, and the part with the numbers lowers it. The key is to listen to the sound of the motor. When you hear a slight hum that is 'Triple cushion vibration,' and it means you are at the right height for your carpet. For bare floors go to the lowest setting. When removing the nozzle, raise it to the highest setting.
There are Kirby experts by the dozen here, don't hesitate to ask for advice. You have an awesome vacuum cleaner, enjoy.
Alex Taber.
By the way, the name Caligula refers to the cream colored cat in my avatar.
