To operate the treadle machine – SINGER 15-90 User Manual
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TO OPERATE THE TREADLE MACHINE
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Raise the presser foot B by means of the presser
bar lifter C to prevent injury to the foot B and feed A.
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Hold the balance wheel D with the left hand and,
with the right hand, loosen the stop motion screw E
to release the balance wheel from the stitching
mechanism.
Place your feet upon the treadle and, with the
right hand, turn the balance wheel over toward you.
Continue the balance wheel in motion by an alter
nate pressure of heel and toe on the treadle, until a
regular and easy movement is acquired. Then tighten
the stop motion screw E to connect the balance wheel
with the stitching mechanism.
Place a piece of cloth under the presser foot B and
lower the foot by means of the presser bar lifter C
and operate the machine, without thread, until you
have become accustomed to guiding the material.