5) and put the needle up into the clamp as far as it will go, with its flat side toward the right, then tighten the thumb screw. 5) moves up to its highest paint, loosen the thumb screw (10, Fig 5) in the needle clamp (11, Fig. Turn the balance wheel over toward you until the needle bar (9, Fig. The slide over the bobbin case should be kept closed when the machine is in operation. The machine feeds the work without assistance. The balance wheel must always turn over toward the operator.ĭo not run the machine with the presser foot resting on the feed without cloth under the presser foot.ĭo not run the machine when both bobbin case and needle are threaded unless there is material under the presser foot.ĭo not try to help the machine by pulling the fabric lest you bend the needle. Place a piece of cloth under the presser foot, let the foot down upon it, and operate the machine in this way without being threaded, until you have become accustomed to guiding the material. When you are thoroughly familiar with the treadle movement, and can restart the machine without turning the balance wheel in the wrong direction tighten the stop motion screw to connect the balance wheel with the stitching: mechanism. This will start the band wheel, treadle and pitman, the sewing mechanism having been disconnected.Ĭontinue the motion thus begun by an alternate pressure of heel and toe, until a regular and easy movement is acquired, and the balance wheel kept continuous rotation by use of the feet alone.

It will be necessary to hold the balance wheel while loosening the stop motion screw.Īfter releasing the balance wheel, place your feet upon the treadle and with the right hand turn the balance wheel over toward you. 3, page 3) turn the stop motion screw (5, Fig.

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