Legend speaks of a Kirby, with it's safety switch in the headlight...

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<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">One that i now proudly own! </span>

<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">I've been waiting weeks for this, and finally the original buyer droped out, and $30 later it was in my car! </span>

<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">Yes, You know the Kirby I Speak of...</span>


 


<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">THE 1979 KIRBY TRADITION!</span>


 


<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">I'm glad to finally take her home! I believe this a December '79 model, judging from what I believe is a date on the fan housing cast, And last time I check it had a suction relief vent in blue? Just the like Classic models (I'll have to double check when  I get home later on). I popped a modified Royal style B bag in, and have to say, I'm sadly not too impressed with this model, I tried adjusting the brush (I adjusted it a bit too much, and the belt began burning ), And while it appears to pick up sufficient dirt and pet hair, It does not not (If barely) Groom the carpeting as a Kirby should, what am I to do? I've heard of the issue with the fill-tubes being to narrow, Does it really put THAT much of dent in the machine's performance?</span>


 


<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">Anyways, I'm sorry <span style="text-decoration: underline;">I currently</span> Do not have any pictures (The card on my camera ran full last night), I'll have to clear-off the card today and take some pictures of the machine (Along with the pictures of the TOWA EX66 Typewriter, Too whom it may concern).</span>


 


<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">The Switch in the headlight is defiantly, "Interesting", Let's put it that way.</span>


<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">What I don't get is how Kirby missed that if the Headlight  was down, the machine would power on, allowing contact with the fan (Yikes!).</span>


 


<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">Certainly an interesting machine to own,</span>


<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">Please let me know what you guys think.</span>


<span style="font-family: terminal,monaco;">-Alex.
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[dysonman1]

If there's no attachment installed on the fan case opening, the machine was designed not to run, even if the headlight hood was down. What happened is that over time, and with repeated slamming of the hood to close it, the safety switch would 'stick' in the 'run' position.

The fill tube makes a huge difference to the cleaning efficiency. Run the machine with the sani-emptor off the machine and you'll see what I mean. Many people change their Traditions by adding the mini-emptor from the Heritage II, allowing for the tremendous improvement in airflow that the larger fill tube provides, as well as allowing for the ability to use HEPA cloth disposable bags. You can always remove the fill tube from the Sani-Emptor and use the Tradition without the disposable bag. It should then be exactly like a Classic III.

Do you have the instruction manual for your Tradition?

 

[super-sweeper]

Sadly, i do not have the instructions manual. I now see what you mean about the Kirby "Headlight" safety switch, and will likely consider buying an extra bag/emtor to pop on for use, keeping the original bag for show.


 


-Alex.

 

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Pictures!

Showcasing the front of the cleaner...

 

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Pictures!

Serial #...

 

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Pictures!

Yes, This is a '79 Model allright!


 

 

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Pictures!

Clear Suction relief...


 


 

 

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Pictures!

Rear & bag....

 

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That's about ti for now...

Thanks


 


-Alex.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Some models even used the blue Suction Relief Vent as opposed to the clear ones.

Picture by EurekaStar

~Ben

 

[super-sweeper]

Yes,

They did. Some didn't even have suction reliefs, it appears?


 


I know a place where There's a Tradition nozzle with the Blue suction relief valve, but is the investment worth it?


Which is more common?


 


I understand how the headlamp switch works now, There's a rod that sticks up into the headlight, triggering the switch


If i can find them (I know a place...), Attachments and a manual would be handy D:


 


Also, Polishing is in progress


 


-Alex.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Alex,

http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?6501

This link is for you,



Ben

 

[super-sweeper]

Thanks Ben,

I will, however, be getting an original manual soon, along with attachments from my local distributor.


 


-Alex.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Alex,

About the three variations of that rug nozzle, the first variation with the blue Suction Relief Vent is the rarest (most of the nozzles that did get out with such a feature had a clear white plate).

~Ben

 

[super-sweeper]

Looks like I'll be picking up some more nozzles for my Tradition...


 


Any tips on how to remove the tarnishes on the chrome?


 


Thanks,


-Alex.

 

[kirby505]

polishing

Eaither a bench grinder or mothers mag and allumim

 

[super-sweeper]

Bench grinder...

I've tried using the 511's Handi-Butler, which will shine, but not remove tarnish.