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U.S. BLINDSTITCH MACHINE CO.

IS A DIVISION OF NEW YORK SEWING MACHINE ATTACHMENT CORP.

2011-15 85th Street, North Bergen, NJ 07047 

Web: www.usblindstitch.com

Tel: 201-809-2009 • 1-800-225-2852 • FAX: 201-861-9201 • e-mail: [email protected]

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III. – MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1118, 1099 & 1108 SERIES

INTRODUCTION

A. Replacing the Looper
B. Replacing the Needle Guide
C. Replacing the Shoe
D. Replacing the Feeder

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

All U.S. BLIND STITCH machines are designed for long life and trouble-free performance.  When 
installed and lubricated in accordance with the INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, only
the minimum maintenance normally associated with industrial sewing machines will be required.  These
maintenance requirements will generally be confined to the four locations described below, at which wear
may be expected after extended use.  When such wear does occur, the worn part may be readily replaced
by following the appropriate instructions. For ease of installation, and to insure satisfactory service, it is
essential that only genuine U.S. BLIND STITCH parts and needles are used.  They are the only parts
designed specifically for the machine, with the built-in long life and excellent wearing characteristics
typical of the U. S. BLIND STITCH machine.

A. REPLACING THE  LOOPER

1. Should it become necessary to replace the looper (item “B” in Figure 6), loosen the looper
clamp screw (item “A” in Figure 6) and remove the old looper.  Because of the precise fit of the
looper in the looper rod it may be necessary to exert a moderate amount of force to pull the looper
out.  Insert the new looper into the end of the rod as far as it will go before bottoming on the looper
shoulder.

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Summary of Contents for 1118 Series

Page 1: ...blindstitch com SERIES 1118 1099 718 99 STANDARD SUBCLASSES MAINTENANCE CATALOG COPYRIGHT 2001 U S BLINDSTITCH MACHINE COMPANY IS A DIVISION OF NEW YORK SEWING MACHINE ATTACHMENT CORP ALL RIGHTS RESER...

Page 2: ...n infe rior needles only prove to be expensive dollars in the long run The quality of U S Needles is in fact a matter of world wide recognition and cannot be duplicated The confidence of our customers...

Page 3: ...uctions for 1118 1099 1108 Series 12 thru 17 Needles 11 Replacing the Feeder 15 Replacing the Looper 12 13 Replacing the Needle 15 Replacing the Needle Guide 15 Threading the Machine 6 Threading the S...

Page 4: ...ve it sideways until the machine handwheel lines up with the motor drive pulley The belt slot may now be cut in the table top Install the belt to insure that the correct machine location has been esta...

Page 5: ...portant that it be properly lubricated in accordance with the following instructions The use of GOOD QUALITY MACHINE OIL is recommended do not use stainless oils or motor oil 2 Place a few drops of oi...

Page 6: ...ce with the motor manufacturer s recommendations B ADJUSTING THE KNEE LIFTER 1 In order to insure optimum operator comfort the knee lifter has been provided with 2 adjustments a The lifter pad may be...

Page 7: ...removed at the top The thread should be pulled through to extend past the eye of the needle by a few inches D INSERTING THE WORK IN THE MACHINE 1 Prior to inserting the work the handwheel should be tu...

Page 8: ...illating rib which feeds the work into the needle This is illustrated by the two views at the bottom of Figure 4 The view at the left shows a minimum gap which would be used with thinner fabrics and t...

Page 9: ...2011 15 85th Street North Bergen NJ 07047 Web www usblindstitch com Tel 201 809 2009 1 800 225 2852 FAX 201 861 9201 e mail sewingmachines usblindstitch com 9 FIGURE 4 RIB SHAFT ADJUSTMENT FOR MORE RI...

Page 10: ...ric item B in Figure 5 determines the length of stitch Before changing the length of the stitch note the original setting of the notch with respect to the stitch regulating collar 4 Loosen the screw i...

Page 11: ...d and the needle is properly seated in the groove Tighten the needle clamp screw and turn the handwheel slowly making sure that the needle passes lightly over the needle guide on the presser foot and...

Page 12: ...ined to the four locations described below at which wear may be expected after extended use When such wear does occur the worn part may be readily replaced by following the appropriate instructions Fo...

Page 13: ...s insufficient to provide the correct timing it will be necessary to turn the looper rod item E in Figure 6 itself This may be accomplished by loosening with looper rod clamp screw item C in Figure 6...

Page 14: ...bend looper crank in direction of arrow J Both adjustments should be gradual and sweep checked frequently 7 Continue turning the handwheel away from the operator until the point of the needle starts t...

Page 15: ...ew item A in Figure 9 and remove the worn needle guide Clear out any lint or dirt that may have accumulated under the old guide and insert the new guide Insure that the new guide is seated flush with...

Page 16: ...ic barrel item I Figure 8 After the correct location is established be sure to tighten screws item B Figure 8 4A An additional shoe adjustment is also possible The height of the shoe can now be contro...

Page 17: ...795m below and parallel to the bottom of the presserfoot for all light and medium weight fabrics For heavy fabrics the setting should be approximately 1 16 1 59mm below and parallel to the bottom of t...

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