foot pedal heating up
#3
It is normal on a vintage sewing machine, where excess electricity is converted to heat. This video tells you about it - and suggests that you might want to convert to a modern foot pedal for better speed control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4cHkX8X5ho
#5
I thought of that, but it was warmer than my foot. I generally have socks on or slippers, so I've never noticed before if it heated up. It's an older sewing machine, Singer Merritt 4525, but it runs smoothly.
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I almost always sew barefoot, even at retreats and workshops. My foot pedals do not heat up on any of my machines, from a 30 year old Kenmore to last year's Janome.
I would check and see if the card is heating up too. That could lead to a dangerous situation.
I would check and see if the card is heating up too. That could lead to a dangerous situation.
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