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the string, which, sliding under the end of the bottom finger, 
is by the turn of the shaft twisted and placed between the 
barb and the lower hook. When the 
reverse motion occurs, the barbed hook 
moves first till the end of the string is 
jammed against the lower hook ; then it 
is pushed off by a spring wiper over the 
point held by the barb, thus making a 
double-slip knot. The series of illustra- 
tions, 8 to 12, exhibit in inverted plan 
what takes place. 
rig. 11. 
Fig. 12. 
The cutter and holder * (Figs. 13 and 14) are actuated by a 
small roller on a lever bearing against the outer side of the 
Fig. 13. 
Fig. 14. 
12-inch pulley on No. 5 shaft, which at one point has an indent 
which causes a short reciprocating motion to the holder and 
* Fig. 11. Perspective view of the cutter and holder, showing the holder in 
the act of seizing the binding string. Fig. 12 shows, in perspective, the position 
of the string as held by the holder after severance of the sheaf-band and the retreat 
of the needle arm. 
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