dysonman1
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First bags were Grey and called "wrappers" right on the bag
pictures of my electrolux lx
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dysonman1
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First bag for an Electrolux (they copied Air-Way's design)
dysonman1
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Second bags - for the LX, LX1, and model E. Bags are still grey. But now they are called "bags" instead of wrappers.
dysonman1
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Instructions for LX, LX1, and model E
dysonman1
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Second packaging for the bags. This came with the Automatic E and the Automatic F
dysonman1
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The bags would eventually advertise all Elux optional products like the Power Nozzle.
To use the polisher, you attach it to the end of the wands, just like the floor brush, and attach the hose to the SUCTION end of the Electrolux. When you turn on the motor, the suction will cause the polisher's inner star-shaped brush to rotate rapidly.
Originally, you could polish any hard-surface floor -- hardwood, tile, cork, masonry, etc. However, nowadays most floors - including hardwood - are usually sealed with some sort of coating that does not need to be machine-polished. If you live in an old house with original unsealed hardwood floors, you can use the polisher with any liquid or paste floor wax. Some hardware stores still carry it or you can look for it on line.
The set of black brushes is for applying wax and the set of brown brushes is for polishing. Did you also get a lambswool buffing pad? That would be used to impart a final glow to the polished finish.
Originally, you could polish any hard-surface floor -- hardwood, tile, cork, masonry, etc. However, nowadays most floors - including hardwood - are usually sealed with some sort of coating that does not need to be machine-polished. If you live in an old house with original unsealed hardwood floors, you can use the polisher with any liquid or paste floor wax. Some hardware stores still carry it or you can look for it on line.
The set of black brushes is for applying wax and the set of brown brushes is for polishing. Did you also get a lambswool buffing pad? That would be used to impart a final glow to the polished finish.
kirbykid
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Yes i did get the wool pad. Can you use the polisher to scrub a cement floor? My garage floor is really dirty. And i will post pictures of the wheels in a couple minutes.
kirbykid
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here are the polisher parts
kirbykid
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wheels
kirbykid
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back wheels
dysonman1
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As far as I know
The dolly your LX sits in is not an original Electrolux part. The first time wheels were added, again as far as I know, was upon the launch of LX1 (61).
The dolly your LX sits in is not an original Electrolux part. The first time wheels were added, again as far as I know, was upon the launch of LX1 (61).
caligula
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Wheels for the LX/ LXI.
I didn't think that dolly was part of the Electrolux models LX, and or LXI.
Actually, there were several sets of wheels, and they were optional. The most common were the ones that clamped to the runners (just under the cordwinder) and tightened with a wing nut. By lifting the front end of the motor unit (with the hose) you could now steer the machine, or lift it over an area rug, threshhold, etc.. Then Electrolux decided to improved wheels. Now they were no longer 2 separate wheels, but joined with a long axle, however, they still attached the same way. Then they added the swivle caster which fit under the bag chamber. The advantage here was that the machine glided smoothly from room to room, and you didn't put any strain on the hose. The disadvantage was that this caster went where the compartment to hold three wrappers was located. The plastic tube and spring clamps were replaced with the caster assembly.
As I was always one who liked the virgin LX (without wheels), with the yellow/red nameplates, and chrome cordwinder, that I stayed away from the optional wheels. Then in I think, 1993 (?) Tom Gasko drove to Naperville, Illinois with a van stocked with vintage vacuum cleaners to give away at the club meeting. He presented my with a LXI, complete with the original box. That was my first LXI with rear wheels and swivle caster. And I hate to admit it, but I loved it!
If there were any other wheel sets I'm not aware of them, but do know that with the Model E, and E automatic, wheels were here to stay!
As for the sled runners, with the Model V (5), they were removable. That's right the V could be used as an upright, tank, or with the strap, as a shoulder portable. That was way back in 1924. And you thought Kirby thought of the shoulder portable.
Tom, those boxes with the wrappers are fantastic. I have the first box in my collection, but the box has fallen apart. Can you tell me the best way to put it together?
Alex Taber.
I didn't think that dolly was part of the Electrolux models LX, and or LXI.
Actually, there were several sets of wheels, and they were optional. The most common were the ones that clamped to the runners (just under the cordwinder) and tightened with a wing nut. By lifting the front end of the motor unit (with the hose) you could now steer the machine, or lift it over an area rug, threshhold, etc.. Then Electrolux decided to improved wheels. Now they were no longer 2 separate wheels, but joined with a long axle, however, they still attached the same way. Then they added the swivle caster which fit under the bag chamber. The advantage here was that the machine glided smoothly from room to room, and you didn't put any strain on the hose. The disadvantage was that this caster went where the compartment to hold three wrappers was located. The plastic tube and spring clamps were replaced with the caster assembly.
As I was always one who liked the virgin LX (without wheels), with the yellow/red nameplates, and chrome cordwinder, that I stayed away from the optional wheels. Then in I think, 1993 (?) Tom Gasko drove to Naperville, Illinois with a van stocked with vintage vacuum cleaners to give away at the club meeting. He presented my with a LXI, complete with the original box. That was my first LXI with rear wheels and swivle caster. And I hate to admit it, but I loved it!
If there were any other wheel sets I'm not aware of them, but do know that with the Model E, and E automatic, wheels were here to stay!
As for the sled runners, with the Model V (5), they were removable. That's right the V could be used as an upright, tank, or with the strap, as a shoulder portable. That was way back in 1924. And you thought Kirby thought of the shoulder portable.
Tom, those boxes with the wrappers are fantastic. I have the first box in my collection, but the box has fallen apart. Can you tell me the best way to put it together?
Alex Taber.
kirbykid
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Thanks for the information Alex. I didn't know that the wheels were optional. I thought it was something that the original owner made.
And that compartment under it is used to hold bags?
And that compartment under it is used to hold bags?
caligula
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Hi frailer25
Actually that is the front cover, the cordwinder/blower is in the rear. Access to the wrapper (bag) chamber is easy. There is a lever located on the left side of the intake hole. Push up and the cover opens. To test the ejector, locate the little lever on the underside of the machine, known as the brain. It's best to open the fromt cover first, then push this lever upward, and the wrapper will be tossed out of the chamber. You can also do this without the wrapped in the chamber. A word of caution KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE EJECTOR! If this lever won't work, then it's frozen with rust, and so on. That will require minor surgery to the ejector mechenism. For That Charles Richard Lester, Tom Gasko and I can walk you through it.
Alex Taber.
Actually that is the front cover, the cordwinder/blower is in the rear. Access to the wrapper (bag) chamber is easy. There is a lever located on the left side of the intake hole. Push up and the cover opens. To test the ejector, locate the little lever on the underside of the machine, known as the brain. It's best to open the fromt cover first, then push this lever upward, and the wrapper will be tossed out of the chamber. You can also do this without the wrapped in the chamber. A word of caution KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE EJECTOR! If this lever won't work, then it's frozen with rust, and so on. That will require minor surgery to the ejector mechenism. For That Charles Richard Lester, Tom Gasko and I can walk you through it.
Alex Taber.
caligula
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Hi kirbykid.
That is one great model LXI, however, I don't think the wheel dolly is original. The little plastic/metal thingy is called a 'tufter,' it fits under the rug tool, and is used for certain types of carpets. The original dusting brush is not there, instead you have the white dusting brush, the standard one has black bristles. The combination dust brush/upholstry tool is not original, but who cares?
Personally I like the tools in a different configuration, but this is a matter of choice. I've included a picture of how it looked in the instruction book.
Please let us know how well the ejector works. I like to have a test wrapper filled with packing popcorn, (tp also works) simply feed the wrapper till it ejects. If the ejector works correctly, the front cover pops open, and the motor shuts off. Seconds later, the wrapper is shot out of the chamber. (It's during the winding down of the motor that trigers the ejection process.) In some cases it rests on the underside of the open cover, but in better situations, it's hurled across the room! A lot of factors contribute to this, the contents of the wrapper, position of the hose, bare floor or carpeting, and so on. Spring tabs in the hose can prevent the long range projectile process. When filling the test wrapper feed the intake port without the hose, and if there is a dial, then set it at retard.
Keep up posted on the progress.
Alex Taber.
That is one great model LXI, however, I don't think the wheel dolly is original. The little plastic/metal thingy is called a 'tufter,' it fits under the rug tool, and is used for certain types of carpets. The original dusting brush is not there, instead you have the white dusting brush, the standard one has black bristles. The combination dust brush/upholstry tool is not original, but who cares?
Personally I like the tools in a different configuration, but this is a matter of choice. I've included a picture of how it looked in the instruction book.
Please let us know how well the ejector works. I like to have a test wrapper filled with packing popcorn, (tp also works) simply feed the wrapper till it ejects. If the ejector works correctly, the front cover pops open, and the motor shuts off. Seconds later, the wrapper is shot out of the chamber. (It's during the winding down of the motor that trigers the ejection process.) In some cases it rests on the underside of the open cover, but in better situations, it's hurled across the room! A lot of factors contribute to this, the contents of the wrapper, position of the hose, bare floor or carpeting, and so on. Spring tabs in the hose can prevent the long range projectile process. When filling the test wrapper feed the intake port without the hose, and if there is a dial, then set it at retard.
Keep up posted on the progress.
Alex Taber.
caligula
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Electrolux LX vs LXI
That is one great LXI, and while I don't think the dolly thing is original, you have a fantastic find.
The history of the model LX is an interesting one. It was first dreamed up in 1946 by Gustaf E. Lofgren, head of the engineering department at Electrolux. However, as far s I know, it was Leon P. Borkowski who perfected the idea and the first one came out in 1952. The first of them had a chrome cordwinder, and an impressive nameplate. Egg yolk yellow with the word 'Electrolux' in red. Also, there was no dial to hasten or retard the ejection process, the salesman set the machine in the home after the sale was made. Over the next few years a number of changes were made. The most important was the dial as part of the ejector mechenism. The nameplate went to aluminum (like yours,) the trim was hammertone blue, and this included the cordwinder. The holder for three wrappers on the underside of the machine was replaced with a swivel caster, and there were optional wheels of various designs for the runners. With all these changes, Electrolux decided to change the model name to the LXI.
The model LX/LXI was a heavy machine, and while there was the handle on top, most people carried it by the runners. It was a great vacuum cleaner, but not easy to carry up and down stairs. Electrolux did away with the ejector when they introduced the model E, and E automatic. Now it was enough for the front cover pop open, letting the user know the bag was full.
Still to the serious collector, the model LX, and LXI are a great addition to the collection.
Alex Taber.
That is one great LXI, and while I don't think the dolly thing is original, you have a fantastic find.
The history of the model LX is an interesting one. It was first dreamed up in 1946 by Gustaf E. Lofgren, head of the engineering department at Electrolux. However, as far s I know, it was Leon P. Borkowski who perfected the idea and the first one came out in 1952. The first of them had a chrome cordwinder, and an impressive nameplate. Egg yolk yellow with the word 'Electrolux' in red. Also, there was no dial to hasten or retard the ejection process, the salesman set the machine in the home after the sale was made. Over the next few years a number of changes were made. The most important was the dial as part of the ejector mechenism. The nameplate went to aluminum (like yours,) the trim was hammertone blue, and this included the cordwinder. The holder for three wrappers on the underside of the machine was replaced with a swivel caster, and there were optional wheels of various designs for the runners. With all these changes, Electrolux decided to change the model name to the LXI.
The model LX/LXI was a heavy machine, and while there was the handle on top, most people carried it by the runners. It was a great vacuum cleaner, but not easy to carry up and down stairs. Electrolux did away with the ejector when they introduced the model E, and E automatic. Now it was enough for the front cover pop open, letting the user know the bag was full.
Still to the serious collector, the model LX, and LXI are a great addition to the collection.
Alex Taber.
Model LXI?
Mr. Taber, from your description, I believe my example is a very neglected LXI. The (chrome?)nameplates on either side are very rutsy and pitted, the front cover and cordwinder are heavily pitted as well. When I recieved it, there was a full wrapper inside, which fell to shreds upon removal. The hose is very sound, with no suction loss. However, it does not appear to be original, as it has the molded plastic handgrip with suction control knob on underside. My Lux has the two rear wheels, no front caster, and the ejector control knob on bottom. My few questions are: 1. Is this an LX or LXI?
2. Where in the world would I find wrappers on a very strict budget?
3. And how do I go about restoring the blasted beast?
Any Replies are welcome, will post pictures when I have access to a camera. Also a very large thank-you to all who try to help.
-Larry
Mr. Taber, from your description, I believe my example is a very neglected LXI. The (chrome?)nameplates on either side are very rutsy and pitted, the front cover and cordwinder are heavily pitted as well. When I recieved it, there was a full wrapper inside, which fell to shreds upon removal. The hose is very sound, with no suction loss. However, it does not appear to be original, as it has the molded plastic handgrip with suction control knob on underside. My Lux has the two rear wheels, no front caster, and the ejector control knob on bottom. My few questions are: 1. Is this an LX or LXI?
2. Where in the world would I find wrappers on a very strict budget?
3. And how do I go about restoring the blasted beast?
Any Replies are welcome, will post pictures when I have access to a camera. Also a very large thank-you to all who try to help.
-Larry
kirbykid
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So i filled a bag with tp and put it in but nothing happend... The motor turned on, there wasnt any air going through the machine, and the front end didnt pop open or anything. I even had the knob adjusted to 1. So I will have to fix that.
And for the bags, I have some extras. How many do you need?
And for the bags, I have some extras. How many do you need?
