I. general instructions for using the machine, Releasing the balance wheel – SINGER 216G User Manual
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I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE MACHINE
Releasing the Balance Wheel
Before
setting
the
machine
in
operation,
the presser
foot should be raised by means of the presser bar
lifter, to prevent injury to the presser foot and the
feed dog.
Next,
one
should
become
acquainted
with
the
me
chanism
for
releasing
the
balance
wheel.
This
me
chanism
permits
the
beginner
to
practice
using
the
treadle without actually running the machine. Releas
ing the balance wheel also permits bobbin re-winding
without
requiring
the
sewing work to be re
moved or the thread to
be
removed
from
the
machine.
The
balance
wheel
is
released
as
shown
in
Fig.
7,
by
holding
the
balance
wheel in place with the
left hand and, with the
right hand, turning stop
motion
screw
toward
the
operator
until
no
ticeable
resistance
is
met.
Fig. 7
Releasing the Balance Wheel
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