strokes till no further movement is possible while
applying light finger pressure to the back Sprocket wheel
(24).
The Sprocket should rotate in time with the lever
action and not 'free-wheel.
3.Push up the Cassette Retaining Spindle
(21)
from inside
the camera. Place the cassette into its chamber
(22)
ensuring that the cassettes projecting end faces down.
Push Rewind Knob
(18)
back to its original position to
hold the cassette in place -- you may need to turn it
clockwise a little until it seats properly in the cassette
spool.
4. Draw out from the cassette enough film (about 3m) to
insert the leader into the Take-up Spool
(26).
The leader
can be inserted into any one of the spools slots. Ensure
that one perforation hole is caught by the Take-up Spool
tooth, also see that the Sprocket wheel
(24)
engages in a
perforation.
5. Make sure film cassette lies flat, then alternately depress Shutter Release Button
(3)
and turn film Transport
Lever
(2)
until perforations on both sides of film are engaged by the Sprocket Wheel
(24).
The film should also
be taut around the Take-up Spool-- turn bottom spool-flange with finger towards cassette position to take up
any slackness.
Note
-- Film is advanced by sprocket drive, so it is most important for sprockets to engage film perforations
properly.
6. Complete film wind, if necessary, to its limit. Press Shutter Release Button
(3)
then close the Camera Back
(27).
Firm pressure only is required as the back has a self-locking catch.
7. Take up any slackness of film within the cassette (especially important with shorter than 36 exposure lengths)
by slowly turning Rewind Knob
(18)
clockwise till slight resistance is felt.
8. Move Film Transport Lever (2) through two or more short strokes (letting it return to the starting position
after each stroke) until no further movement is possible, watching to see if the Film Rewind Knob
(18)
turns
while doing so. If the Rewind Knob turns it shows that the film is correctly loaded and moving properly through
the camera. If it doesn't turn, and you have taken up the slack as described in step 7, then the film may not be
securely attached to the Take- up spool or properly engaged by the Sprocket Wheels.
