Answer: treadled

AnswerCrossword Clue
TREADLEDOperated a potter's wheel
TREADLEDPropelled an antique sewing machine
TREADLEDRan the old sewing machine
treadledoperate (as a machine) by a treadle
treadledto operate a treadle
treadledTREADLE, to work by a foot pedal, also TREDDLE