1984
Can you believe it’s been more than 30 years since the Kirby Heritage II vacuum / Legend was introduced to the Kirby family in 1984? The Kirby Heritage II vacuum cleaner introduced the powerful Zippbrush.

Why is my Kirby pushing hard?

The motor must be taken out of drive or you may experience difficulty pushing and pulling your Kirby when it’s turned off. Check the switch you used to put the vacuum in drive. If the side marked with a “D” is still pushed down, you must push the side marked with a “N” down instead.

How do I know what model my Kirby is?

How to Determine Kirby Vacuum Models

  1. Locate the front of your Kirby vacuum’s handle. If the handle is missing or the plastic has broken off, locate the front of the vacuum-bag holder.
  2. Find the Kirby logo on either the handle or bag holder.
  3. Read the model name located either underneath or above the Kirby logo.

What does the N and the D mean on a Kirby vacuum cleaner?

Q: What is the N/D pedal on the back of the Kirby for? A: This is your Neutral/Drive pedal. When you are vacuuming or using the carpet shampooer in the upright position, push down the Drive (D) pedal. This activates Tech Drive® power assist to make pushing your Kirby easy.

How do I know what Kirby vacuum I have?

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  1. Because the vacuum is somewhat heavy, carefully turn your Kirby vacuum upside down so that you can see the small information panel just above the rollers.
  2. The model number will be listed near the top of the information panel.
  3. Return the vacuum to its upright position.

How do you remove the cloth from a Kirby bag?

Remove the outer bag by pressing the bag release button on the top of the bag, and rotating the bottom base of the bag away from the unit to remove. Then, connect the hose to the air exhaust port. Simply line up the arrow on the end of the hose with the arrow on the port; twist the hose clockwise until it locks.