SINGER·

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Service Manual

1591D 200A
240A
300A
308A
200B (WITH U.T.T.)
21 OB (WITH U.T.T.)
240B (WITH U.T.T.)
300B (WITH U.T.T.)
31 OB (WITH U.T.T.)
318B (WITH U.T.T.)
200G (WITH U.T.T. AND A.B.T.)
21 OG (WITH U.T.T. AND A.B.T.)
240G (WITH U.T.T. AND A.B.T.)
300G (WITH U.T.T. AND A.B.T.)
31 OG (WITH U.T.T. AND A.B.T.)
 CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTIO N OF MACHINE 3
2. GENERAL FEATURES • • • • 3
3. SPECIFICAT IONS • • • • • 4
4. INSTRUCTIO NS FOR REGULAR MACHINES • 5

1) ADJUSTMEN TS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5
SETTING NEEDLE BAR AT CORRECT HEIGHT • 5

SETTING THREAD TAKE-UP SPRING HEIGHT • 6

SETTING THREAD TAKE-UP SPRING TENSION· 6

SETTING PRESSER BAR AT CORRECT HEIGHT 7

TIMING SEWING HOOK AND SETTING SEWING HOOK IN RELATION TO NEEDLE • • 8

ADJUSTING FEED REVERSE LEVER· • • • • 9

TIMING THE FEED • · • • • • • • • • • • • • · • • · • • 9

SETTING FEED DOG AT CORRECT HEIGHT • • · • • • • • • 10
2) REMOVAL AND REPLACEME NT OF PRINCIPAL ASSEMBLIES • 11

SEWING HOOK AND OIL FIL TEA· • • • • • 11

HOOK SHAFT • • • • • • 13

OIL PUMP· • • • • • • • 14
UPRIGHT ARM SHAFT • 15
NEEDLE BAR • • • • • • 16

PRESSER BAR • • • • • 17
NEEDLE THREAD TAKE-UP • 17
NEEDLE BAR WICK • • 20
OIL WICK HOLDER • • • • • 20

ARM SHAFT· · • • • · • • • 22
BOBBIN WINDER PULLEY RING • • 25

3) INSTRUCTIO NS FOR LOW INERTIA PRESSER FOOT SYSTEM • 26

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5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UTT MACHINES • • •27
1) UNDERBED THREAD TRIMMER DEVICE •27
PRINCIPAL PARTS
. ... "27
Drive System of Thread Trimmer •27
Pulling and Trimming Unit ·27
Tension Release and Movable Slack Thread Regulator "28
TRIM SEQUENCE TIMING "28
TRIMMING OPERATION •29
SETTING AND TIMING · · 31
Synchronizer Specifications • ·31
Adjusting Needle Stop Positions ·31
Setting Trimmer Solenoid • •32
Setting Stationary Kinfe
. ·32
Setting Thread Puller •32
Adjusting Pressure of Th read Puller against Staionary Knife •33
Setting and Timing Thread Puller Action Cam ·34
Timing Tension Release Action Cam • • • • ·35
Setting Thread Puller Action Cam Adjusting Plate· "36
Setting Tension Release Mechanism "36
Adjusting Thread Wiper ·37
2) BACK TACK DEVICE ·38
PRINCIPAL PARTS "38
SETTING AND ADJUSTING BACK TACK DEVICE •39
Setting Back Tack Bracket • • • • • • • • • • •39
Adjusting Feed Rock Shaft Drinving Frame Spring Tension •39

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 1. DESCRIPT ION OF MACHINE

Class 1591 D Machines are high speed, rotary hook, fully automatic lubricated long arm flat bed lockstitch
machine with drop feed and hand operated reverse feeding mechanism.
Recommended for general stitching operations on a range of light to heavyweight fabrics.

2.GENER ALFEATU RES

Regular Machines
• Federal stitch type 30~.
• Balanced horizontal axis rotating hook.
• Pendant link feed with feed leveling hinge pin.
• Dial type stitch regulator on front of arm.
• Pinch-point free thread take-up lever guard.
• Fully automatic lubricating system.
• Knee lifter mechanism integral to machine base and oil reservoir.
• Arm top cover with oil !low window.
• The arm is provided with a seat for mounting a light fixture.

UTT Machines
• Electro-mechanica l underded thread trimming unit incorporated in the "B" and "G" varieties.
• Thread wiper covenient for starting the next sewing operation.
• Automatic back tackin~J device incorporated in the "G" variety.
• Low inertia presser foot capable of sewing pucker-free seams.

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 3. Specifications

200B

2000
Variety
2109 2409 3008 300G

200A 24DA 300A 308A 210G 240G 3108 310G 3188

Stitch type 301 (Lockstitch)

Type of feed Drop feed

Low inertia Low inertia

Equipped with -
presser foot presser foot

Medium to
For sewing Light to medium Heavy Light to medium Medium to medium heavy Heavy
medium heavy

Needle bar stroke 30.5 rrvn 36.5 mm 30.5 mm 36.5 mm

Maximum speed * 5,500 s.p.m. 5,000 s.p.m. 3,000 s.p.m. 5,500 s.p.m. 5,000 s.p.m. 3,000 s.p.m.

Max. stitch length 4.2mm 5.0mm 8.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 8.0 mm

Fabric clearance

(When raised with 6.0mm 5.5 mm 6.0mm 5.5 mm 6.0mm

lif1ing lever)
Presser bar lif1
12.7 mm 12.2mm 12.7mm 12.2 mm 12.7mm
(by knee)

Needle 1955-01 #14 1955-01 #16 1955-01 #21 1955-01 #14 1955-01 #16 1955-01 #21

Sewing hook #414126 #543381 #544784

Bobbin case #544745 #540735 with antisprll spring

Bobbin #55623 (steel bobbin) #272152 (Aluminum) must be used

Thread trimmer Scissor type, capable of cutting up to #8 cotton

Trimmer driving
Solenoid and cam controlled
system

Machine pulley 74 mm effective diameter for V-belt

I

I Lubrication system Fully automatic lubrication system

iOri return svstem Plunger type orl return system

Oil SINGER type 'C" 011

Workspace width 279 mm

Workspace height 130 mm

Bed size 476 X178 mm

Lpa ;:. 83 dB A
Noise level
Noise measurement according to DIN 45 635-48-A-1

Net weight
about 29 Kg about 33Kg
(head only)

Gross weight
about 38 Kg about 42Kg
(with accessories)

Note:* The machine should be operated at a speed slower than the maximum recommended speed depending
on the material being sewn and the type of work being done.

Subject to alterations in design, dimensions and weight.

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 4.INSTRUCTIO NS FOR REGULAR MACHINES
1 }ADJUSTMENT

SETTING NEEDLE BAR AT CORRECT HEIGHT

Preparation:
Timing Mark A

Remove face plate, slide plate and throat plate.

See that needle is correctly set in needle bar.

The needle bar bushing (lower) should be set

so that its lower end is located as shown in Fig. 0
0
1. To reset bushing, loosen set screw.

Check:

Turn machine pulley over toward you until Needle Bar

needle bar is at its lowest point. Timing mark Bushing
A on needle bar should be level with lower end (Lower)
Set Screw
of bushing.

Check timing of hook as instructed on page 8.

Needle Bar
Setting:

Turn machine pulley over toward you until

needle bar is at its lowest point. Loosen needle
bar connecting stud clamping screw and raise 1591 D200 Type Machines
1591 D300 Type Machines
or lower needle bar so that timing mark A is
level with lower end of bushing. Then securely
tighten clamping screw.

Replace throat plate and slide plate. Throat Plate Seat

Fig.1
When replacing the face plate, make certain
that the screw holes in the face plate gasket
are aligned with the respective screw holes in
the face plate, avoiding injury to the gasket and
consequent oil leakage.

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SETTING THREAD TAKE-UP SPRING HEIGHT

Preparation:

Thread the machine and place a lightweight material under presser foot.

Check:
Turn machine pulley over toward you slowly. Thread Take-up
When take-up lever begins to rise, thread take- Spring Regulator
up spring (Fig. 2) makes a slight dip and a Set Screw
return to its higher position. Later, as the take-
up lever approaches top of stroke, take-up
spring should be drawn all the way down;
setting the stitch. As lever descends, the take-
up spring returns to rest.

Setting:
Loosen thread take-up spring regulator set
screw (Fig. 2). Turn tension stud (at the same
time turning entire tension assembly) either
over toward left to lower take-up spring and
decrease its movement, or over toward right to
raise take-up spring and increase its movement.
Securely tighten the set screw.

NOTE: Under certain condition of tacking, it

may be necessary to set the take-up
Higher t \
spring higher than it is otherwise Tension Stud
normally set.
Fig.2
CAUTION: Take-up spring height setting must
be checked each time a different
foot is applied to the machine.

SETTING THREAD TAKE-UP SPRING TENSION

Thread Take-up
Preparation: Spring Regulator
Thread the machine. Securely tighten thread Set Screw
\
take-up spring regulator set screw (Fig. 3). Thread Take-up

Make sure thumb nut is on stud. \ /Sp,iog

Check:
Tension on take-up spring should be sufficient
Tension Stud
to ensure action at top speed, but still light
enough to permit itself to be drawn all the way
down (as take-up lever approaches height of
stroke) before any thread is drawn through the Less
tension discs. Tension

Setting:
Using a large screwdriver in slot of stud, turn
stud either over toward left to decrease tension
or over to right to increase it, as shown in Fig. More
3. Tension

NOTE: The tension on the take-up spring may

require different settings depending
Fig.3
upon the size of thread or thickness
of material used. Heavier thread and
materials require more tension to
ensure correct thread control.
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SETTING PRESSER BAR AT CORRECT HEIGHT

Presser Bar
Lifter Plate

Presser Bar
Guide Bracket

QI
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ctl
QI
0

Presser Bar
Guide Bracket
Set Screw Foot Resting
Firmly Upon
Throat Plate

Fig.4 Fig.5

Preparation:

Remove face plate and slide plate.

Check:

1. When presser foot rests firmly upon throat plate (with feed dog below throat plate) there should be
some clearance between presser bar guide bracket and presser bar lifter plate, as shown in Fig. 4.
2. When presser foot is at its highest point and needle bar is at its lowest, top of presser foot should
clear lower end of needle bar thread guide, as shown in Fig. 5.

Setting:

1. Loosen presser regulating thumb screw. (Fig. 21, page 16)

2. Loosen presser bar guide bracket set screw.
3. Raise or lower presser bar guide bracket so that there is some clearance between guide bracket
and presser bar lifter plate.
4. Securely tighten set screw.
5. Tighten presser regulating thumb screw as required.

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TIMING SEWING HOOK AND SETTING SEWING HOOK IN RELATION TO NEEDLE

Needle Bar
Preparation: Bushing
(Lower)
Remove presser foot, slide plate, throat plate
and feed dog. Lower
Timing
Mark
Check:

When lower timing mark on needle bar (needle Hook Point

bar on its upward stroke) is level with the lower At Center
end of lower needle bar bushing, the point of
sewing hook should be at the center of the
needle, as shown in Fig. 6.

Also, when point of sewing hook passes the

needle, the clearance between hook point and
needle should be approximately equal to
thickness of a piece of ordinary notepaper
(about 0.13mm), as shown in Figs. 7 and 8.

NOTE: Not only the point of sewing hook but

entire "FLAT" of hook point should
clear scarf on needle blade. Normally,
0.5mm clearanc is provided between Set
hub of hook and rotating hook shaft Screw
bushing (front).
Fig.6

Setting:

Loosen the two set screws in hub of hook. Then

retighten one of the set screws very lightly so
that the sewing hook can still be turned on the
shaft.

Hold shaft immovable and turn hook as required

to bring point of hook to center of needle and
at the same time adjust clearance between
needle and hook point.

Tighten two set screws lightly, turn machine

pulley to make certain the sewing hook is
Fig.7
correctly set in relation to the needle. Then
securely tighten the two set screws.

Flat of
Hook Point

Fig.8
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ADJUSTING FEED REVERSE LEVER

Before the machine leaves the factory, the spring

tension of feed reverse lever is set at an
appropriate tension for easy and comfortable
sewing operation.

If it is necessary to adjust the feed reverse lever

spring tension, tip machine back and loosen feed
rock shaft driving frame spring retainer screw
holding the spring retainer on the machine leg.
Move spring retainer up or down, as required, and
Feed Rock
securely tighten the spring retainer screw.
Shaft Driving
Frame Spring
The lighter the tension, the easier it is to operate
the feed reverse lever, however the tension
should be set a little heavier for maximum stitch
and high speed sewing.

Feed Rock
Shaft Driving
Frame Spring
Retainer Screw
Feed Rock Shaft Driving
Frame Spring Retainer

Fig.9

TIMING THE FEED

Before the machine leaves the factory, the feed

and feed lifting eccentric is set for average
_/
sewing conditions; having the timing mark aligned
on the longer timing mark provided for it on the
arm shaft.
(The longer timing mark on the arm shaft will be
at the upper side when needle bar is at its lowest ~~~~7:/=======- Eccentric
nr--~-::::...::---.. Set Screw
point.)

If for any reason it is necessary to alter the timing

of feed and feed lifting eccentric, loosen set
screws in the eccentric and adjust the eccentric
in desired setting taking every care so that the
arm shaft will rotate freely. Then securely tighten
the set screws.

1591 D300 Type 1591 D200 Type

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SETTING THE FEED DOG AT CORRECT HEIGHT

Full De th of Teeth

0.8 mm - 15910200 Type

1.0 mm - 15910300 Type
Throat Plate

--+--'--+------ ---------------- -------

Fig.11

When the feed dog is at its highest position,

approximately the full depth of all the teeth should
project above the top surface of the throat plate
as shown in Fig. 11.

Before checking the height of feed dog, set the Feed Lifting
Rock Shaft
machine for the longest stitch. To adjust, loosen Crank (Front)
feed lifting rock shaft crank (front) clamping screw Clamping Screw _ __
and raise or lower feed dog, as required, by
moving feed lifting rock shaft crank (front). Then
securely tighten the clamping screw. (Fig. 12)

The feed dog should be level at the top of its feed

path. If not, tip machine back and loosen feed
bar hinge pin set screws just enough to turn feed
bar hinge pin (eccentric). Insert screwdriver into
access hole in end of bed and turn hinge pin as
required to level the feed dog. Securely tighten
set screws. Check feed dog height.

If it is found necessary to adjust the feed dog Feed Bar

height due to the material being sewn or Hinge Pin
exchanging the feed dog and throat plate, it
should be adjusted in the manner explained
above.

NOTE: Feed dog should not contact edges of

the throat plate slots during its
movement and should be located
centrally in relation to the front, rear and
sides of the throat plate slots.

Fig.12

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 2}REMOVAL AND REPLACEMEN T OF PRINCIPAL ASSEMBLIES

Machines of Class 1591 D are made with extreme precision in machining and assembly, and the
"Superfinish" process provides microscopically smooth bearing surfaces. Therefore, special care should
be taken not to permit any misalignment of parts or cause any scratches or nicks on the bearing surfaces
by careless assembly or handling of parts. Any such damage might render the machine incapable of
the long, trouble-free service for which it is designed.

REMOVING SEWING HOOK

Oil Filter Oil Filter

_I Bobbin
Case Holder

J~
- )

Feed Bar I
I Rotating
( Hook Screws

Bobbin Case
Holder
Position Bracket \-\.

~
1
Bobbin Case Guard
Holder Positi --'-= J

Bracket
Screw
I ,

Fig.13 Fig.14

Remove the needle, slide plate, throat plate and bobbin case. Remove bobbin case holder position
braket screw and the bobbin case holder position bracket. Loosen the two set screws in the hub of
hook and turn the machine pulley over toward you until the feed bar is raised to its highest point. (Fig.
13)

Turn the rotating hook until the thread guard on the hook is at the bottom as shown in Fig. 14. Turn the
bobbin case holder until the notch is also near the bottom, as shown in Fig. 14. The rotating hook can
then be removed from the hook shaft.

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REPLACING OIL FILTER WICK (#143042)

While the rotating hook is off the shaft, it is advisable to replace the oil filter wick #143042 in the end of
the hook shaft. Unscrew the oil filter wick holder from the hook shaft and replace with a complete new
filter #143042.(Fig.14)

REPLACING SEWING HOOK

Bobbin
Case Hold

Finger of \
Bobbin Case
Holder y
Position
Bobbin
Bracket
Case Holderc...--.,,~~-=-

--:..---Holder Position ~ / ',. ~~'- I •

Bracket
-:-c-:-~-- Bobbin Case I
\.
'-:: =-
-
~=---:-:J,-J~-- Holder Position
- - Bracket Screw ~ad Notch
Guard

Fig.15

When placing a new rotating hook on the shaft, have the rotating hook thread guard at the bottom and
the bobbin case holder turned to the position shown in Fig.15 so that the hook will clear the feed bar.

Place the hook in position on the shaft and turn the bobbin case holder until the notch is at the top, as
shown in sketch at left above.
Replace the bobbin case holder position bracket making sure that the finger enters the notch at the top
of the bobbin case holder. Then securely fasten the bobbin case holder position bracket with bobbin
case holder position bracket screw. (Fig. 15)

Replace the needle. Time the sewing hook as instructed on page 8. Replace the bobbin case, throat
plate and slide plate.

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ROTATING HOOK SHAFT

Rotating Hook Upright

Rotating Shaft Collar Arm Shaft
Hook Shaft Set Screw

Rotating Hook
Shaft Bevel Gear
Set Screw A

Rotating Hook
Shaft Bevel Gear
Set Screw B

Rotating Hook
Shaft Collar

I
I
Rotating Hook
Rotating
Shaft Bevel Gear
Hook Shaft
Bushing (Back)

Fig.16

Remove and replace rotating hook shaft as instructed below.

1. Remove the rotating hook as instructed on page 11.

2. Mark one tooth of lower arm shaft (upright) bevel gear and the corresponding space of rotating
hook shaft bevel gear with chalk or crayon. This is important as these gears may become separated
during removal of shaft. These marks will then make it possible to obtain the original mating
position of the gears.

3. Loosen two rotating hook shaft collar screws and rotating hook shaft bevel gear set screws A and
8. While holding the two bevel gears in mesh (by inserting a large screwdriver in between upright
arm shaft and rotating hook shaft bevel gear), withdraw the old hook shaft at and insert the new
shaft.

4. Make certain that set screw A seats over flat on the hook shaft. Set hook shaft in position so that
the distance from rotating hook oil filter wick holder to end face of bed is 11.7mm. Push rotating
hook shaft bevel gear against rotating hook shaft bushing (back) and securely tighten the first set
screw A. Then securely tighten the second set screw 8.

5. Push the ground face of hook shaft collar against hook shaft bushing (back) and securely tighten
the set screws taking every care so that the shaft will rotate freely without end play.

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6. Time the sewing hook as instructed on page 8.
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OIL PUMP

Removal:

1. Using a screwdriver, pry open the oil tube clamps A and B and remove oil tube for rotating hook
shaft and oil removing tube.

2. Remove oil tube for arm shaft.

3. Remove two oil pump screws.

4. Carefully pull the entire oil pump off the lower end of upright arm shaft.

Oil Removing
Tube Oil Tube
Clamp A
Oil Tube
Clamp B

V (Rotating
Oil Pump Hook Shaft)
Screws

Fig.17 Fig.18

Replacement:

1. Replace the entire oil pump while turning the machine pulley so that the lug on the impeller will fit
in the slot provided for it on the lower end of upright arm shaft.

2. Replace and securely tighten the two oil

pump screws. Make certain that machine
turns freely as the screws are tightened.
Upright
Arm Shaft
3. Pry open the oil tube clamps A and B and
replace oil tube for rotating hook shaft and
oil removing tube pushing them as far as
Lug Must
they will go on the oil pipe in the oil pump. Engage
in Slot
4. Replace oil tube for arm shaft pushing it on
the oil pipe as far as it will go.

5. Make certain that all three oil tubes are clear

of other moving parts.

Impeller

Fig.19

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEME NT OF UPRIGHT ARM SHAFT

Removal:

If it is found necessary to remove the upright

Upright
arm shaft, it should be removed in the following Horizontal Arm Shaft
manner. Arm Shaft Bevel Gear
Bevel Gear (Upper)
1. Remove oil pump as instructed on page 14.

2. Follow the instructions for removal of hook

shaft on page 13 except that, instead of
removing the hook shaft, merely remove
hook shaft bevel gear.
Arm Hole
Plug~
3. Remove arm top cover.

4. Mark the two bevel gears, arm shaft

(horizontal) bevel gear and arm shaft
(upright) bevel gear (upper) with chalk or Bevel Gear
(Upper)
crayon on one tooth of one gear and the
Set Screws
correspondin g space between the teeth of I II I 11
Upright
Arm Shaft
other gear so that these gears may be
reassembled in their original relative
positions without difficulty. Fig.20

5. Remove the arm hole plug at rear of

machine. Insert screwdriver th rough this
access hole and loosen the two upright arm
shaft bevel gear (upper) set screws.

6. While holding the two upper bevel gears in

mesh, draw upright arm shaft down and out
of machine.

Replacement:

1. Before installing upright arm shart, make

certain it has the lower bevel gear correctly
fastened at the lower end of shaft.

2. Insert upright arm shaft so through upright

arm shaft bevel gear (upper).

3. Turn upright arm shaft so that one of the two

set screws in the bevel gear will gear upon
the upper flat on the shaft and tighten the
two set screws.

4. Replace and set hook shaft bevel gear as

instructed on page 13.

5. Replace oil pump as instructed on page 14.

6. Replace arm hole plug and arm top cover.

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF NEEDLE BAR Upper Needle
Bar Bushing
Set Screw
Presser Regulating
Removal: Thumb Screw

1. Remove needle, needle set screw and

needle bar thread guard.

2. Remove face plate.

Thread
Presser
3. Loosen needle bar connecting stud clamping Bar Guide
screw. Bracket

4. Loosen thread take-up lever oil guard screw Upper

Needle
just enough to allow needle bar to pass, then
Bar
slip needle bar up through both needle bar
bushings and out of machine.

NOTE: If it becomes necessary to remove

upper needle bar bushing, first remove
thread take-up lever oil guard screw
and take-up lever oil guard. Then
loosen set screw and drive upper
Needle Bar
needle bar bushing down and out of Connecting
head of machine. Use a 10mm copper Stud Clamping
or brass driving pin. Screw
Fig.21

Before replacing the needle bar, replace upper needle bar bushing by driving it down into hole provided
for it in the head of the machine. Make certain top of bushing is level with top of arm.
Tighten set screw.

Replacement:

1. Slip needle bar down through both bushings in the head of the machine. Tighten clamping screw
temporarily.

2. Replace needle bar thread guard, needle set screw and needle.

3. Set needle bar at correct height as instructed on page 5 and securely tighten clamping screw.

4. Replace oil guard and fasten it securely to upper needle bar bushing with thread take-up lever oil
guard screw.

5. Replace face plate.

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEME NT OF PRESSER BAR

Removal:

1. Remove presser foot and face plate.

2. Remove presser regulating thumb screw.

3. Loosen presser bar guide bracket set screw just enough to move the presser bar. Slide presser
bar up through presser bar bushing and out of machine. (Fig. 21)

Replacement :

1. Slip presser bar down through presser bar bushing.

2. Replace presser foot and presser regulating thumb screw.

3. Set presser bar at correct height, as instructed on page 7.

4. Securely tighten presser bar guide bracket set screw.

5. Replace face plate.

REMOVAL AND REPLACEME NT OF THREAD TAKE-UP

Arm Hole Arm Hole

Plug (Laifrge) Plug (Small)
Thread Take-up
Lever Link Hinge
Thread Take-up ,--/
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/-

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Lever Link Hinge , , I
Stud Set Screw
Stud Oil Wick / , ' , .,. .. , I
~/,-~/
Thread , __'(_,,,,,
Take-up Needle
Lever Link Thread Take-up Bearings
Hinge Stud Lever Link

Thread
Take-up
Crank
Wearing
Plate

Thread Take-up
Crank Set Screw
Needle Bar Needle Bar Crank
Connecting Position Screw
Link

Fig.22 Fig.23

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 Removal:

1. Remove face plate, arm hole plug (large) and arm hole plug (small) from machine.

2. Remove needle bar, upper needle bar bushing, presser regulating thumb screw, presser bar and
presser bar guide bracket.

3. Turn machine pulley as required to reach thread take-up crank set screw through hole left by
removal of arm hole plug (large). Loosen take-up crank set screw.

4. Using wrench #545945 (through same hole) and turning machine pulley as required, loosen thread
take-up crank clamping screw on needle bar crank.

CAUTION: DO NOT DISTURB the smaller hexagon head needle bar crank position screw, Fig. 23,
which holds the needle bar crank at its correct position on the horizontal arm shaft.

5. Loosen thread take-up lever link hinge stud set screw in top of arm.

6. Remove oil wick holder assembly as instructed on page 20.

7. Move thread take-up lever link down to its lower dead point and pull take-up lever link and take-up
lever link hinge stud out of machine taking care not to pull loose the oil wick in the hinge stud.

8. Back the end of take-up lever toward the inside of the machine, turning the machine pulley as
required until the take-up lever is free of the slot provided for it.

9. The needle thread take-up link assembly can now be pulled free from the needle bar crank.

Replacement:

1. Make sure thread take-up crank wearing plate is in place and undamaged on the face of the needle
bar crank, as shown in Fig. 22.

2. Turn machine pulley as required to make thread take-up crank set screw in needle bar crank
accessible through hole at rear of machine head.

3. Assemble thread take-up lever assembly to needle bar crank so that the set screw will bear on the
flat on thread take-up crank, as shown in Fig. 23.

4. Insert screwdriver through access hole in rear of machine head and securely tighten thread take-
up crank set screw.

5. Test for side play by pushing take-up lever right and left. There should be 0.025-0.05mm side
shake between take-up lever and wearing plate.

6. If there is no side shake as mentioned in item 5 above, move thread take-up crank inward or
outward in needle bar crank, as required, to obtain clearance.

7. Slip the upper end of take-up lever through the slot provided for it in head of machine.

8. Turn machine pulley as required to make thread take-up crank clamping screw in needle bar crank
accessible through hole at rear of machine head.

9. Using wrench #545945 through same hole, securely tighten hexagon head thread take-up crank
clamping screw.

10. Insert a flexible guide wire (piano wire) through small hole at top of machine head, and from back
to front through hole in boss for thread take-up lever link hinge stud.

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 11. Assemble thread take-up lever link hinge stud to thread take-up lever link. Hook the end of'two oil
wicks in the hinge stud to guide wire mentioned above, and while lightly pulling the oil wicks out
through the small hole at top of machine taking care not to pull loose the oil wicks, assemble take-
up lever link hinge stud and take-up lever link to the machine head.

NOTE: Make certain that set screw is bearing squarely on flat of take-up lever link hinge stud and
that there is no play in take-up lever link.

12. Securely tighten take-up lever link hinge stud set screw.

13. Push the end of oil wick leading from the take-up lever link hinge stud back into machine head
taking care so that wick is slack over sharp edges of the arm at point A. This will insure free
passage of oil. Use tweezers through the access hole at top of machine head to loop the wick and
bring it into positive contact with the arm shaft at point B, as shown in Fig. 24.

NOTE: DO NOT FORCE the wick leaders down too tightly against the edges A of the arm, as shown
in Fig. 25, as this will decrease the flow of oil from the arm shaft to the thread take-up lever
link.

CAUTION: If the bottom of either oil wick leader is caught on the ledge at point C, as shown in Fig.
26, no oil can be taken up by the wick to be carried to the thread take-up lever link where
it is needed. Make sure that the oil wick leaders are pushed all the way down into the
smaller hole, without jamming, until they touch the arm shaft as shown in Fig. 24.

14. Turn machine pulley slowly, by hand, testing take-up for binding, end shake and noise. If binding
occurs re-check clearance between take-up and wearing plate, and between hinge stud and machine
casting. If end shake or abnormal noise occurs, re-check clearance between take-up and wearing
plate, and between hinge stud and take-up lever link.

Thread Take-up Arm Hole

Lever Link ce---Plug (Small)
Hinge Stud j....- Thread Take-up
, Lever Link

\ ~
I Hinge Stud
Oil Wick

A
Thread Take-up
Lever Link

Correct Incorrect Incorrect

Installation Installation Installation

Fig.24 Fig.25 Fig.26

15. Replace presser bar guide bracket. (Fig. 4, page 7)

16. Replace presser regulating thumb screw. (Fig. 21, page 16)

17. Replace and adjust upper needle bar bushing, needle bar and its related parts as instructed on
pages 5 & 17.

18. Replace both large and small arm hole plugs.

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THREAD TAKE-UP LEVER OIL GUARD

Thread Take-up
To remove thread take-up lever oil guard, turn Lever Oil Guard
machine pulley to move take-up lever so that it Screw
does not interfere with removal of the oil guard.
Then remove thread take-up lever oil guard screw Thread
and lift oil guard upward and out of machine.

When replacing the oil guard which carries the

needle bar wick, make sure that the loop of
needle bar wick is placed behind and in contact
with the needle bar as shown in Fig. 27.
Needle Bar Wick

Fig.27

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF OIL WICK HOLDER

Removal: Oil Wick

Holder Oil Wick
Oil wick holder includes two oil wick leaders and Screw Holder This Loop
an oil wick for the needle bar connecting link Should
and for two sets of needle bearings in the thread
take-up, as shown in Fig. 28, it is removed in
These
the following manner. Loops
Should
1. Remove face plate, needle bar and upper Just
needle bar bushing from the machine as Clear
instructed on page 16.

2. Remove oil wick holder screw.

3. Pulling gently, draw entire oil wick holder Needle Bearings

assembly out of the head of the machine.

Fig.28

Replacement:

1. Remove arm hole plug (small), as shown in Fig. 29.

2. Insert the two oil wicks into the hole provided for them in the head of the machine, as shown in Fig.
29, so that wicks are slack over edge of oil wick holder at point D. This will insure free passage of
oil. Using a screwdriver through hole at top of machine head, push the wicks down and bring them
into positive contact with the thread take-up lever link hinge stud oil wick already installed.

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 3. When wick leaders are correctly installed, fasten oil wick holder lightly with holder screw.

4. Adjust the two oil wick loops in holder so that they come as close as possible to, without touching,
the two sets of needle bearings.

5. Securely tighten holder screw.

6. Replace arm hole plug (small).

7. Replace upper needle bar bushing and needle bar as instructed on page 17.

8. Replace face plate as instructed on page 5.

CZ'.::),--Arm Hole
Oil Wick 0 Plug (Small)
\
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\ Thread Take-up
Lever Link
\ Hinge Stud
Oil Wick

Oil Wick Holder

Oil Wick Loops

Fig.29

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ARM SHAFT

Removal:

1. Remove the face plate.

2. Remove the thread take-up lever oil guard, as instructed on page 20.

3. Remove upper needle bar bushing, needle bar, presser foot and presser bar as instructed on
pages 16 & 17.

4. Remove entire thread take-up lever assembly, as instructed on page 18.

5. Remove arm top cover screws and lift arm top cover off the machine.

6. Loosen three screws and remove bobbin winder complete.

7. Loosen the two feed and feed lifting eccentric set screws.

8. Loosen the two set screws in arm shaft (horizontal) bevel gear and the two set screws in arm shaft
thrust collar.

9. Loosen the two bobbin winder pulley driving wheel set screws.

10. Loosen the two set screws in machine pulley and remove machine pulley.

Feed and Feed

Arm Shaft Lifting Eccentric
(Horizontal) Set Screws
Bevel Gear
Set Screws Timing Mark
Bobbin Winder
Pulley Driving
Wheel Set Screw

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Arm Shaft
(Hrizontal)
Arm Shaft
Thrust Col!:!r ~1achine Pu:,'ei
(Horizontal)
Set Screw A Set Screw
Thrust Collar
Set Screw B
1mm
►,◄

Fig.30

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 11. Turn the needle bar crank until it is in the
position shown in Fig. 31 to prevent crank
from disturbing the two oil wick loops in oil
wick holder during removal of arm shaft.

Oil Wick Holder

12. While maintaining needle bar crank in
position shown in Fig. 31, hold arm shaft and
upright arm shaft bevel gears in mesh by
holding the blade of a large screwdriver
between thrust collar and bevel gear, then
push the end of the arm shaft through arm
shaft bushing (back) toward face plate end
of machine.

13. Using another shaft (or a drift pin of the same

diameter as the arm shaft on these
machines), push the arm shaft further
through the machine (still keeping the bevel
gears in mesh). This temporary shaft must
be pushed sufficiently far into the machine
to hold the entire gear and feed eccentric
Fig.31
mechanism etc. in position upon it until the
new shaft is installed. When inserting the
temporary shaft, or a drift pin, make certain
that every care is taken to avoid injury to the
oil seal in the arm shaft bushing (back) and
consequent oil leakage.

14. Finally grasp needle-bar-crank- end of the arm shaft firmly at the face plate end and pull the arm
shaft straight out of the machine.

Replacement:

1. Insert the machine-pulley-en d of the arm shaft into the arm shaft bushing at the head of the machine
arm.

2. Make certain that the needle bar crank is turned to the position shown in Fig. 31, clearing the two
wick loops in oil wick holder.

3. While still holding the bevel gears in mesh with a screwdriver, push the arm shaft straight through
the machine arm, bobbin winder pulley driving wheel, thrust collar, arm shaft bevel gear and feed
and feed lifting eccentric. When installing the new arm shaft, make certain that every care is
taken to avoid injury to the oil seal in the arm shaft bushing (back).

4. Replace machine pulley on arm shaft with the two set screws located over the two grooves on the
shaft and tighten the set screws temporarily.

5. Turn machine pulley over toward you until the two set screws in the thrust collar are at top as
shown in Fig. 30. Align and securely tighten the upper set screw A (set screw which appears
immediately after the first set screw when machine pulley is rotated over toward operator) on the
longer timing mark provided for it on the arm shaft to give minimum end play in arm shaft. Turn
machine pulley and test the arm shaft for freeness in rotation.

6. Set machine pulley in position so that there is 1 mm clearance between machine pulley and end
face of arm, as shown in Fig. 30.

7. Position set screw in arm shaft bevel gear over flat on the arm shaft and tighten securely. Hold
machine pulley with right hand to check arm shaft from rotating, and move arm shaft (upright)
bevel gear with left hand and feel for slight backlash. If there is no backlash, loosen the two set
screws in the bevel gear and lightly tap the bevel gear away from the mating gear until there is just
a slight amount of backlash. Then securely tighten both set screws in the bevel gear. Re-check
From backlash.
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 8. Adjust setting of feed and feed lifting eccentric, as instructed on page 9.

9. Replace bobbin winder complete and securely tighten the three screws.

10. Set bobbin winder pulley driving wheel in position, as instructed on page 25.

11. Replace thread take-up lever assembly, as instructed on pages 18 & 19.

12. Replace upper needle bar bushing and needle bar, as instructed on page 16.

13. Replace presser bar and presser foot, as instructed on page 17.

14. Replace thread take-up lever oil guard, as instructed on page 20.

15. Check adjustment and timing of parts disturbed and correct where necessary.

16. Replace arm top cover and securely tighten the screws.

17. Replace face plate, as instructed on page 5.

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BOBBIN WINDER PULLEY RING

Removal:

1. Remove entire bobbin winder assembly from machine.

2. Remove friction ring from bobbin winder pulley.

Bobbin Winder
Pulley

Bobbin Winder
Bobbin Winder
Stopper
Stopper
Set Screw

Fig.32
Replacement:

1. Replace new friction ring on bobbin winder pulley.

2. Check that the bobbin winder stopper is not touching the friction ring when bobbin winder is in
engaged condition for thread winding and lightly in contact when released. To adjust, loosen
bobbin winder stopper set screws and turn stopper as required, then securely tighten set screws.

3. Replace bobbin winder assembly.

4. Engage bobbin winder for thread winding, turn machine pulley and check that bobbin winder pulley
is properly in contact with bobbin winder pulley driving wheel to rotate the bobbin winder spindle.
If adjustment is necessary, remove arm hole plug and using a hexagonal wrench through this
access hole, loosen the two set screws in bobbin winder pulley driving wheel and move driving
wheel to left or right, as required, then tighten the two set screws. (Fig. 33)

Bobbin Winder Arm Hole Plug

Spindle

Bobbin Winder Bobbin Winder Pulley

Pulley Ring Driving Wheel

Bobbin Winder Pulley

Driving Wheel
Set Screw (2 Places)

Fig.33
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 3) INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOW INERTIA PRESSER FOOT SYSTEM

Low Pressure
Adjusting Screw
Removal:
19 mm Pressure Regulating
I Thumb Screw
1. Remove the face plate.

2. Remove the presser foot screw and the

presser foot. Washer
Persser Bar
Lifting Arm
3. Unscrew the presser bar guide and pressure 19_ _ _.,.--Presser Bar
Presser Bar
regulating thumb screw and remove together Guide Bracket Spring
with the presser bar spring and lock nut.
Clearance
4. Remove the washer from the presser bar.
0.5 mm min.
Presser Foot
5. Loosen the presser bar guide bracket screw Spring
and remove the presser bar from the arm.

Replacement:

1. Place the presser bar collar on the presser bar

bushing and insert the presser bar (hollow)
from top of the machine into the presser bar Low Inertia Presser Bar
guide bracket, the presser bar collar and the 0.5 mm min.
presser bar bushing.

2. Insert the low inertia presser bar into the

presser bar (hollow) from the bottom and hold Fig.34
the low inertia presser bar in position with the
presser foot retainer and screw.

3. Replace the presser foot and bring it down on top of the throat plate with the feed dog in down
position. Raise the presser bar (hollow) until there is a clearance of 0.5mm min. between the presser
foot retainer and the bottom edge of the slot in the presser bar (hollow). The presser foot should
remain in contact with top of the throat plate. While holding the presser bar in this position, set the
presser bar collar against the upper end of the presser bar bushing and tighten the presser foot
collar screws.

4. Loosen the presser bar guide bracket screw, adjust the position of the presser bar guide bracket by
moving it up or down as required so that there is some clearance between its lower end and the
presser bar lifting arm and tighten the screw.

5. Remove the lock nut from old pressure regulating thumb screw and fit onto new pressure regulating
thumb screw.

6. Insert the presser foot spring into the presser bar (hollow) so that it is correctly positioned on the
low inertia presser bar.

7. Replace the presser bar spring through top of the arm and insert the pressure regulating thumb
screw with low pressure adjusting screw through washer H and into the spring K until it rests on the
presser foot spring J. Screw in the thumb screw until the top of screw is 19mm above the arm
surface and lock in this position with the lock nut.

8. Adjust the low pressure adjusting screw until there is pressure applied to the presser foot.

9. Replace the face plate.

10. Set the machine to sew and adjust the lower pressure adjusting screw until pressure on the presser
foot is sufficient to control material being sewn.
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 5. INSTRUCTION S FOR UTT MACHINES
1) UNDERBED THREAD TRIMMER DEVICE
PRINCIPAL PARTS

DRIVE SYSTEM OF THREAD TRIMMER

Thread Puller Action Lever Link

Thread Puller Action Cam Adjusting Plate

Thread Puller Action Lever Tension Release Action Plate

Thread Puller
Tension Releasing Wire

Rotating Hook
Shatt

Stationary
Knife
Thread
Puller
Thread Puller Bracket Action
Cam

Tension Release
Action Cam
Thrust Collar
Thread Puller Action Plate
Trimmer Solenoid

Fig. 35 Tension Release Action Cam

PULLING AND TRIMMING UNIT

Stationary Knife

Thread Puller Thread Puller Adjusting Block

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 TENSION RELEASE AND MOVABLE SLACK THREAD REGULATOR

Tension Releasing
Lever (Front)

Movable Slack
Thread Regulator

Tension Releasing
Fig. 37 Arm

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THREAD
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TRIMMING OPERATIO N

1. When the foot treadle is returned to its neutral

position upon completion of the sewing cycle,
the needle bar stops approxima tely 3mm
above the lower dead point on its upward
stroke (Fig. 38, hook point in the loop of needle
thread).

2. Heeling the foot treadle will start the machine

to run at the trimming speed {200 r.p.m.).
Fig. 38
3. The trimmer solenoid is energized.

4. When the cam follower on the thread puller

action plate slips into the recessed portion of
the thread puller action cam adjusting plate,
the thread puller is activated to move through
the loop (Fig. 39) to a point shown in solid line
in Fig. 40, and the needle and bobbin threads
are positioned as shown also in Fig. 40.
Simultaneo usly, the thread puller action plate
pushes the tension release action plate
making its pin ride on the tension release
action cam. Immediate ly when the pin rides
on the tension release action cam, the
electronic command cuts off the current supply
to the trimmer solenoid. The above motion
makes the tension releasing cam rotate until
just before the tension discs are released.

Fig. 39

Bobbin
Thread

Fig. 40

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 5. As the needle thread is cast off the rotating
hook, it catches on the hook portion of the
thread puller. (Fig. 41)

6. The tension release action plate pin reaches

the inclination on the tension release action
cam and start releasing the tension discs
immediately after the needle thread catches
on the thread puller.

Fig. 41

7. While the above takes place, the cam follower on the thread puller action plate reaches the inclination
on thread puller action cam and the thread puller begins to pull the bobbin and needle threads
toward the stationary knife.

8. The bobbin and needle threads are severed

when the cutting edge of the thread puller
closes in against the cutting edge of the
stationary knife. (Figs. 42 and 43)

9. When the threads are trimmed, the spring

biased tension release action plate moves Cutting Edge of Cutting Edge of
back to its rest position disengaging its pin Thread Puller Stationary Knife
from the tension release action cam and thus
Fig. 42
complete its function of releasing and holding
the needle thread tension released.

10. The trimmer and tension releasing

mechanisms return to their rest positions upon
completion of the trimming operation and the
machine stops in the upper needle position.
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11. Upon completion of the trimming operation,
the thread wiper makes a swivelling movement
to place the needle thread in proper position
for starting the next sewing operation.

Fig. 43

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SETTING AND TIMING

When checking the operation of the trimmer mechanism by manual actuation of the mechanisms.

a. Be sure to turn machine pulley over toward front of machine.

b. Push thread puller action plate toward cam when take-up lever is almost at its lower dead point.

NOTE: The thread puller may strike the needle and damage itself and the needle unless the thread
puller action plate is pushed toward the cam as described above since the rotating hook shaft
makes two revolutions against one cycle of the needle bar.

Be sure to check that the machine is correctly adjusted before making adjustments to the trimmer
mechanism.

Check and adjust the trimmer mechanism in the order instructed in this manual since it is interlocked
with many other area.

SENSOR PLATE A
SENSOR PLATED
SYNCRONIZE R SPECIFICAT IONS (UPPER NEEDLE POS.) z (LOWER NEEDLE POS.)

2·r .,e,. I
[U41 and U43 Series Motor]

The positions of the sensor plates (for upper and

~,,./4Directionof
Revolution
lower needle positions and for controlling the
trimmer solenoid) in relation to the sensor set
\\
screw Z should be as shown in Fig.45. To adjust
the position of a sensor plate, loosen screw on
right end of the sensor and turn sensor plate as
required, then tighten the screw.

SENSOR PLATE C
(TRIM SOLENOID 'OFF")
(QE5542 Series Motor]
SENSOR PLATE B
The timings of synchronizer should be shown as follows.
(TRIM SOLENOID "ON")
Fig. 45
Parameter No.
702 Reference position to lower needle position ....... . 75
704 Reference position to trim solenoid "ON" ........... . 95
705 Reference position to trim solenoid "OFF" ......... . 168
Yellow Timing Mark
703 Reference position to upper needle position ...... . 211
On the Machine Pulley

ADJUSTING NEEDLE STOP POSITIONS

When checking and making adjustment of needle stop positions, be

sure to disconnect the trimmer and wiper connectors from the control
box.
Black Timing Mark
Needle Stop Positions On the Machine A r m ~

a. Lower Needle Position ~\

The lower needle position is approximately 3mm above the lower
dead point of the needle on its upward stroke. This 1st position ~ "'-
does not call for absolute accuracy and minor adjustments may be ~
made if the threads cannot be properly trimmed due to skip stitching. (

b. Upper Needle Position Fig. 46

The upper needle position is when the take-up lever is at its upper dead point.
Adjust synchronizer so that the machine will stop with needle up when the black timing mark on the
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SETTING TRIMMER SOLENOID

The trimmer solenoid is correctly set on the

machine before the machine leaves the factory.
If, however, this setting has been disturbed and
resetting becomes necessary, adjust as
instructed below. (Fig. 47)

To adjust setting loosen the two trimmer solenoid

bracket screws holding the trimmer solenoid
bracket and move bracket as required to set:
~~-~ Trimmer
Solenoid
Angle .... Plunger on trimmer solenoid should be Bracket
aligned with trimmer solenoid link. Screw

Stroke ... Clearance between flange of plunger

and solenoid should be 4.2 - 4.4mm. Trimmer Solenoid

Fig. 47

SETTING STATIONARY KNIFE

The stationary knife should be set so that the

clearance between its cutting edge and the right
Stationary Knife Screw
side of the feed dog is as shown in Fig. 48. Feed Dog

To adjust, loosen the two stationary knife screws

holding the stationary knife and move knife to the
left or right as required, then firmly tighten the
screws. When replacing the feed dog, be sure
this clearance is provided as instructed above.

Stationary Knife
NOTE: If the clearance mentioned above is too
large, the length of thread end under the Fig. 48
fabric will become longer.

SETTING THREAD PULLER

When the thread puller is in its rest position, its

right edge should be parallel with the edge of bed
as shown in Fig. 49.

Tnreaa Pu1ler

Must be
oarallel

Fig. 49

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 To make this adjustment, loosen the thread puller action lever link eccentric bushing set screw and
turn eccentric bushing as required, then tighten the set screw. (Fig. 50)

Thread puller Acion Lever Eccentric Bushing

Link Eccentric Bushing Set
Screw

Fig. 50

The thread puller bracket should be set as shown in Fig. 51.

To adjust, loosen the two mounting screws holding the thread puller bracket and move bracket as
required, then firmly tighten the two mounting screws.

Thread Puller Bracket

Needle

Mounting
Screw Holes

Fig. 51

NOTE: When replacing the feed dog with a new one, use only Singer part. Further, the feed dog
should not be set lower than the standard height because it may cause the thread puller to
interfere with the underside of the feed dog.

ADJUSTING PRESSURE OF THREAD PULLER AGAINST STATIONARY KNIFE

The pressure of thread puller against stationary knife should be held as light as possible and never be
greater than actually required. (The force required to actuate the thread puller when applied to point A
Fig. 52 should be approximately 1kg.)

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 To adjust the pressure, loosen thread puller adjusting pin set screw and thread puller action lever set
screw holding the eccentric stud and thread puller action lever link and move pressure adjusting block
as required by turning the eccentric stud. Tighten thread puller adjusting pin set screw and thread
puller action lever set screw

Pressure Adjusting Block

Thread Puller Adjusting

Pin Set Screw
- - - Thread Puller Action Lever Link

Thread Puller Action Lever

Set Screw
A

Fig. 52

SETTING AND TIMING THREAD PULLER ACTION CAM

The clearance between the highest point of thread puller action cam and follower portion of thread
puller action plate should be 0.5mm (Fig. 53).

To make this adjustment, follow the adjustment procedure noted hereunder.

1. Loosen the two thread puller action cam set screws holding the thread puller action cam and the
two tension release action cam set screws.

2. Turn thread puller action cam until its highest point is located opposite the follower on thread
puller action plate and slide thread puller action cam to the left or right as required to provide the
0.5mm clearance specified above, then temporarily tighten thread puller action cam set screws.

3. Push tension release action cam lightly against the right end of thread puller action cam and
temporarily tighten the set screw A.

4. Firmly tighten the thread puller action cam set screw and set screw A when thread puller action
cam has been correctly timed as instructed in the following paragraph.

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Fig. 54
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 The timing mark on the thread puller action cam must align with the timing mark on the thread puller
action plate when distance from top of needle bar connecting stud, needle bar on its downward stroke,
to underside of arm at needle end is 66.6mm in "B and G" varieties of 15910200/21 0/240 machines,
69.5mm in "B and G" varieties of 15910300/31 o machines and 70.0mm in 15910318B machine. (Figs.
53 and 54)

Adjust timing as instructed below

1. Loosen the two thread puller action cam set screws holding the thread puller action cam.

2. Turn machine pulley over toward front of machine until the needle bar go beyond its upper dead
point and descend to the point shown in Fig. 54.

3. Turn thread puller action cam until its timing mark is aligned
with the timing mark on the thread puller action plate and while
holding the thread puller.action cam pressed lightly against the
tension release action cam, firmly tighten the two set screws.

NOTE: When the timing mark on thread puller action cam is

aligned with the timing mark on thread puller action plate,
the white timing mark on the machine pulley is located
opposite the black timing mark on the machine arm. (Fig.
55)

White Timing Mark

On the Machine
Pulley
TIMING TENSION RELEASE ACTION CAM

The tension release action cam must be set so that the tension release action plate pin is disengaged
from the tension release action cam immediately after thread trimming is completed. (Fig. 56)

To make this adjustment, follow the instructions noted below.

1. Loosen two set screws, Fig. 53 and turn the tension release action cam as required.

2. When correct position has been located, firmly tighten the two set screws, Fig. 53 while holding the
tension release action cam pressed lightly against the thread puller action cam.

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Thread Puller
Tension Release Action
(Movable Knife)
Plate Pin

Correct position of knives

immediately after thread
trimming
Fig 56

NOTE: When replacing the feed dog with a new one, be sure to check the timing of tension release
action cam and readjust if necessary.
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SETTING THREAD PULLER ACTION CAM ADJUSTING PLATE

The thread puller action cam adjusting plate should be set so that its step portion will align with the
follower on the thread puller action plate when distance from top of needle bar connecting stud to
underside of arm at needle end, needle bar in ascent, is 69.0mm in "B and G" varieties of 15910200/
210/240 machines, 72.4mm in "B and G" varieties of 15910300/31 0 and 15910318B machines. (Figs.
57 and 58)
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SETTING TENSION RELEASE MECHANISM

1. Assemble tension releasing lever (back) bracket and tension releasing wire guide tube as shown in
Fig. 59.
End of guide tube to be flush with end
face of bracket

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2. Move tension releasing wire guide tube in the direction indicated with arrow so that tension releasing
lever (front) complete, Fig. 61 will come in contact with tension releasing arm when tension release
action plate is activated by trimmer solenoid . (Fig. 60)

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Action Plate
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Tension Releasing Lever

(front) Complete

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Tension Releasing Wire Guide Tube Tension Releasing Arm

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 3. Turn eccentric bushing, as required, so that slack thread regulator actuating lever crank will be
activated at the same time the thread puller starts to return to its rest position activated by thread
puller action cam (Fig. 62).

Slack Thread Regulator Actuating

Lever Crank

Fig. 62

ADJUSTING THREAD WIPER

1. Vertical Setting (Fig. 63-(A))

Set machine in stop position and activate
wiper with hand and check its function. Then
loosen wiper set screw and move wiper up or
down, as required, so that it will not interfere
with either presser foot or needle. Tighten set
screw.
Wiper Holder
Set Screw
2. Radial and Front-to-Back Setting (Fig. 63-(A)
and -(8))
The wiper should be set so that its tip will move
approximate ly 3mm beyond the edge of
presser foot and distance between its edge
and center of needle is 3 -4mm when moved
by hand. To adjust, loosen two wiper holder (A)
set screws and adjust radial and front-to-back
setting as required, and tighten the two set
screws.

Center of Needle

(8)

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Back Tack Solenoid

Back Tack Solenoid

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SETTING AND ADJUSTING BACK TACK DEVICE

Setting Back Tack Bracket

1. Set back tack bracket so that the back tack bracket shaft will be parallel with feed lifting rock
shaft.(Fig.65)

NOTE: If back tack bracket is not installed correctly, it may result in malfunction of the back tack
device.

2. Adjust back tack actuating arm stopper screw so that clearance between feed rock shaft driving
frame roller and back tack actuating arm is 1.0mm when machine is set for maximum stitch length
(4.2mm). (Fig. 65)

Feed Rock Shaft

Driving Frame

Feed Rock Shaft Driving

Frame Roller

Back Tack
~ Back Tack Actuating Arm
Bracket Shaft

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Feed Lifting
Rock Shaft

Feed Rock Shalt

Back Tack Actuating Arm
Driving Frame Spring
Stopper Screw

Fig.65

Adjusting Feed Rock Shaft Driving Frame Spring Tension

The feed rock shaft driving frame spring tension should be set so that the force required to actuate the
feed rock shaft driving frame when applied to point A and the feed regulator set at 4.2mm would be
approximately 1 kg. (Fig. 65)

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