Bernina 730 Manual - Page 12

Electrical part The drive of the BERNINA-Record, Model 730 (731/ 732), is functioning by the universal motor mounted at the rear. With knee lever operated machines motor and rheostat control are concealed beneath the protective housing. With pedal operated machines only the motor appears under this cover and is FIE. 31 28 27 29 connected with a socket for the plug of the pedal starter. This protective housing bears a so-called rating plate 27 specifying the voltage and power of the motor. Moreover, on the housing which conceals the motor a switch 28 is visible. If the knob of this switch is pushed upwards as far as possible, the machine can be adjusted with the whole amount of stitches. With the knob pushed downwards as far as it will go, the machine runs only about half its speed and the amount of stitches can be adjusted within this range. This device has been provided for being able to sew with reduced speed. Prior to connecting the flex 29 to the mains, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds to the mains voltage. The mains voltage is indicated on the electric meter of your home, or on an incandescent lamp on the spot where it is used. This must always be checked, particularly if the machine is to be used away from home. Do not rely on the number of volts indicated on plugs and sockets. After having connected the cord extension 29 with the plug of the mains and in case of machines with pedal starter also starter 30 with socket 31, start machine by exerting slight pressure against knee control lever 24 with your knee, respectively in the case of pedal starter machines by a slight pressure on the tread thereof. The farther the knee starter lever 24 im pressed to the right, respectively the 10