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I bought a Kirby 510 today.
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Post# 231982   5/9/2013 at 22:36 (3,997 days old) by macmansam (Minnesota )        

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I picked this up at my local savers today in Rochester for $20. Once I saw that it had a metal fan I grabbed it. I can't wait to restore this! Sadly I have to wait a week until finals are over.

Post# 231984 , Reply# 1   5/9/2013 at 22:36 (3,997 days old) by macmansam (Minnesota )        

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side view

Post# 231985 , Reply# 2   5/9/2013 at 22:37 (3,997 days old) by macmansam (Minnesota )        

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the other side

Post# 231998 , Reply# 3   5/10/2013 at 00:00 (3,997 days old) by d-jones (Pittsburgh)        
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.


Post# 232000 , Reply# 4   5/10/2013 at 00:06 (3,997 days old) by Electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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VERY NICE, and, yes, treat that cord with great care! You'll not likely find another one.



Post# 232020 , Reply# 5   5/10/2013 at 08:47 (3,997 days old) by macmansam (Minnesota )        

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How should I clean the bag? Is it ok to put it in the washer?

Post# 232027 , Reply# 6   5/10/2013 at 09:09 (3,997 days old) by jfalberti (Visalia, CA)        
Washing the bag

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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


Post# 232101 , Reply# 7   5/10/2013 at 20:20 (3,996 days old) by kirbybag (topeka ks )        
nice kirby

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wash bag buy hand in woolite that is right don't wash in wash machine nice kirby the bag looks like its in good shape . great find.

Post# 232276 , Reply# 8   5/11/2013 at 19:41 (3,996 days old) by Paul (USA)        
Sam,

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.

 

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.  

 

Paul


Post# 232334 , Reply# 9   5/12/2013 at 04:23 (3,995 days old) by jakesvacs ()        

Looks like you got an easy polish job too! That should come up lovely, I can't wait for the after pictures!

Post# 232778 , Reply# 10   5/15/2013 at 14:07 (3,992 days old) by macmansam (Minnesota )        

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I found this utensil set at savers. I'm wondering if the Kirby salesperson gave it to the original owner of the 510 that I bought. They both have to same old Kirby logo. Are there any others like this?

Post# 233070 , Reply# 11   5/17/2013 at 22:57 (3,989 days old) by macmansam (Minnesota )        

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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?

Post# 233074 , Reply# 12   5/18/2013 at 01:20 (3,989 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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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


Post# 233075 , Reply# 13   5/18/2013 at 01:22 (3,989 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
Scan #2

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Page 1-14.

Post# 233076 , Reply# 14   5/18/2013 at 01:22 (3,989 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
Scan #3

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Page 1-15.

Post# 233129 , Reply# 15   5/18/2013 at 09:33 (3,989 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
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.

Post# 233186 , Reply# 16   5/18/2013 at 22:29 (3,988 days old) by macmansam (Minnesota )        

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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.

Post# 233187 , Reply# 17   5/18/2013 at 23:06 (3,988 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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Sam,

You are quite welcome. That's why I uploaded the scans of that manual.

~Ben


Post# 233188 , Reply# 18   5/18/2013 at 23:08 (3,988 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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Sam,

Your 510, if it was rebuilt in 1970, should sound like this.



(video by CompactC9)

~Ben



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