ollie1shoe

Got my Janome 712t treadle machine today had instruction book but not a word on how to put a new belt on and how tight or loose it needs to be help

Diannia

I went to Youtube and found a couple of videos. Not exactly the same machine as mine but close enough.

diannia

J Miller

ollie1shoe,

Treadle belts need to be just tight enough to not slip, but no tighter. I slip the belt on the wheels, through the guides and pull the end against the long part. Then cut it 1" shorter. Leather belts will stretch so if you can pre-stretch it you'll be better off.

Sew-Classic has instructions on how to instal treadle belts that say it better than I can.

Joe

ollie1shoe

thank so much for info i am enjoying my new janome 712T MACHINE it works just like the older treadles except its a new machine in a old treadle cabinet the only complaint i got is its a white head looks like they would have made it look more like the old singers (black)