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what is it called?

Hi i have jones sewing machine that you have helped me get working i have now got another problem it blew up the foot peddle has a battery like thing i need to know whats its called anybody ty
cathy, November 2009
Hello cathy,
It is called a capacitor or suppressor, they do blow sometimes, take it out and discard it and you will find the machine will work okay, you don't need it these days.
Ken

drivewithken, November 2009
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