FISCHBEIN C Series - How to Close a Bag; Proper Operating Position; Bag Closing Procedures

PROPER OPERATING POSITION
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HOW TO CLOSE A BAG
14. ALWAYS sfart a new bag from ihe side opposite the seam, never
on the seam. See Figure No. 9.
If closing a used burlap bag that has been reversed and has loose
jute dangling from the seam, start the rrwchine on the seam side,
with the seam an inch or two in from the side of the bag. See
Figure No, 9A. This will prevent the tanglings of the loose jute
from getting caught around the machine as it finishes off the bag.
START HERE
Figure No. 9
START
HERE
Figure No. 9A
IS. Hold machine in right hand with forefinger through loop at bot-
torn of handle. A slight finger pressure against switch button will
start machine. Machine automatically stops when pressure is re
leased. See Figure No. 10.
Figure No. 10
16, Hold bag In left hand at starting side, Figure No. II, close to and
between presser foot and feed dog. Then start machine by pushing
starting button with forefinger. Machine will automatically engage
bag. After sewing an inch or two on the bag, stop machine by re
leasing starting button. Figure No, 12. Then move left hand to
finishing side of bag and proceed to finish closing the bag. Fig. No.
13. Sew about two inches past bag to allow for chain, which locks
the closure. See paragraph 18A for cutting thread.
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