On opening the camera back, the counting mechanism automatically returns to its
starting position A, i.e., it is already at the correct setting for the next film insertion. The
only other operation required is the transfer of the empty spool to the take-up side. It is
advisable to give the transport knob a short turn until cog is vertical so that it can be
easily
and
fully
inserted
slotted recess of the empty spool.
The lower spool peg is retracted by
a short left turn of the knurled disc
(fig.
14)
–
the
empty
depressed – and the peg, by a
right
turn
of
the
inserted into the round hole of the
spool. The camera is now ready to
receive the next film.
in
the
spool
is
knurled
disc,
Fig. 14
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