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Greist Buttonholer Fork Arm Spring Replacement

Introduction

If the fork arm in The Buttonholer is not moving properly while being operated, chance are you need to replace the spring holding the arm.

What you need

  1. Greist Buttonholer Fork Arm Spring Replacement, Unscrew the Lower Hook Holding the Spring: step 1, image 1 of 3 Greist Buttonholer Fork Arm Spring Replacement, Unscrew the Lower Hook Holding the Spring: step 1, image 2 of 3 Greist Buttonholer Fork Arm Spring Replacement, Unscrew the Lower Hook Holding the Spring: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the screw located underneath fork arm using a Flathead screwdriver.

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  3. Greist Buttonholer Fork Arm Spring Replacement, Remove the Lower Hook: step 2, image 1 of 3 Greist Buttonholer Fork Arm Spring Replacement, Remove the Lower Hook: step 2, image 2 of 3 Greist Buttonholer Fork Arm Spring Replacement, Remove the Lower Hook: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Raise the fork arm so that it is parallel with the upper hook.

    • Turn the lower hook towards you from the bottom, and remove.

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  4. Greist Buttonholer Fork Arm Spring Replacement, Replace the Spring: step 3, image 1 of 2 Greist Buttonholer Fork Arm Spring Replacement, Replace the Spring: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the old spring from the hook.

    • Add the new spring to the hook.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Will the spring look distorted if it needs replacing?

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