Singer 1200-1 - Motor Operation and Electric Connection

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Motor Can be Operated on Either Alternating
Current or Direct Current
The electric motor, which is located at the back
of the machine, can be operated on either alternat-
ing current or direct current, as desired. The
standard windings of the motor are for 110 volts,
but motors can be furnished for any voltage be-
tween 100 and 250.
Special motors for 32 volts direct current, and
for oO volts alternating current and direct current,
have also been developed and are available.
Points to Determine Before Connecting
Motor to Electric Service Line
Obtain the following information from the Elec-
tric Light Company which supplies the electric
current for the circuit to which the motor is to
be connected:
1. If current is direct, what is the voltage? The
voltage range stamped on the name plate of the
motor must correspond to that of the circuit.
2. If current is alternating, in addition to the
voltage, what is the number of cycles? The number
of cycles stamped en the name plate of the motor
must correspond to that of the circuit.
The voltage of any circuit and, if alternating
current, the number of cycles, can be verified by
looking at the name plate on service watt meter
installed by the local Klectric Light Company.
To Connect the Machine to
Electric Service Line
Push the terminal plug at one end of the electric
cord as far as it will go on the three-pin terminal
block at the right of the machine, as shown in
Fig. 7. Attach the plug at the other end of the
cord to the nearest electric outlet and the machine
is ready for operation.
To Insure Perfect Action of the Machine
When turned by hand, the balance wheel must
always turn over toward the operator.
Do not run the machine with the prcsser foot
resting on the feed without cloth under the presser
foot.
Do not run the machine when both bobbin case
and needle arc threaded, unless there is material
under the presser foot.
Do not try to help the machine by pulling the
fabric, lest you bend the needle. The machine feeds
the work without assistance.
The slide over the bobbin case should be kept
closed when the machine is in operation.
CAUTION
When you have finished your sewing, always dis-
connect the plug from the electric outlet.