Originally Posted by
Candace
Nancy, the slanted part of the outlet is for the foot control. I don't have that extra bit you have. I suspect yours is like that because it was in a table and came that way originally for the knee control or was rewired by someone? If you don't need the foot control you are set to go! Many of these machines have been reconfigured to bypass the foot control/outlet combo because they are near impossible to get and cost a fortune. If you can somehow take a picture of how the wiring meets the inside of the machine, I'd love to see that. Because, maybe I can rig something like what you have!
The vintage Pfaff yahoo group has lots of info. Are you a member?
No, I am not a member of the Pfaff yahoo group, but I am a member of Yahoo in horse groups! I probably should join the Pfaff group!
Ok, we decided that slanted plug side had to be for a foot pedal, but why? I would think the foot pedal would just be mounted in a cabinet if it were sold as a knee control? Why configure a second outlet for a knee control?
Candace, I see now going back and looking at your plug that there are two wires coming from that plug. One goes to the foot control and one plugs into your house receptacle? I will get my machine back out and take more photos - we put it away just to get things straightened since I can't use it anyway. No I am not putting it into a cabinet so I can use the knee control - I need a foot control or Rod will just have to put a longer cord on the knee control. It looks like I am good to go. I don't need that fancy cord? I will take it this week to a repair guy and see what he says. It runs fine, light and all, with the plug from the Sterling and only using the left side of the plug!
Nancy
Oh and Candace be patient - I have to get Rod to help me with this machine! He put it away for me - it weighs over 40 lbs! I will post more photos for you as soon as I can get him to get it out again! I have a torn rotator cuff - having surgery later this summer - so I have a hard time lifting right now!