U.S. BLINDSTITCH MACHINE CO.
IS A DIVISION OF NEW YORK SEWING MACHINE ATTACHMENT CORP.
2011-15 85th Street, North Bergen, NJ 07047
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Web: www.usblindstitch.com
Tel: 201-809-2009 • 1-800-225-2852 • FAX: 201-861-9201 • e-mail: [email protected]
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
I. UNPACKING AND INSTALLING THE MACHINE
A. UNPACKING
1. Cardboard Carton: Open the carton and remove the corrugated liner. Insure that the envelope
containing the accessories is not misplaced or accidentally discarded. Lift the machine out of the
carton with the plywood base still attached. Next, remove the bolts attaching the plywood base,
and set the bolts aside for use in mounting the machine.
B. FITTING THE MACHINE TO THE TABLE TOP
1. The machine should be mounted on a blank table top, if possible.
C. LOCATING THE MACHINE WITH RESPECT TO THE TABLE EDGE
1. The specific location will depend upon the style and model of the machine being mounted.
a. Models without work plates, such as the 1099-PB-1 etc., are set even with the front edge
of the table top.
b. Models with regular size work plates (swing-away or stationary), such as the 1118-1108
etc., are set with the work plate extended one inch (1”) to one and one half inches (1”)
beyond the front edge of the table top.
c. Models with extra-large work plates are set back far enough from the front edge of the
table top to permit mounting of the support post. The edge of the support post should be set
back about one inch (1”) from the forward edge of the table top.
d. These locations may be varied somewhat to suit the comfort of the operator and the
nature of the particular type of work to be handled. In all cases it is extremely important to
insure that the lifter rod will clear the edge of the table.
2. After establishing the position of the machine as noted above, move 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 established. Mark
the center of the bolt holes in the base of the machine, and remove,the machine from the table
top. Drill 3/8" holes for the mounting bolts, place the felt pad, supplied with each machine, on
the table top, replace the machine in its proper location and install the attaching bolts, washers
and nuts. Insure that the machine is firmly clamped in position and the bolts securely fastened.
3. Position the thread stand behind the machine to the right of the handwheel, and secure in
place with the supplied wood screws.
D. MOTOR DRIVE
1. The machine is shipped with a handwheel and pulley combination which is properly sized to
insure operation at the correct speed when used in accordance with the following recommendations.
a. When an individual motor and clutch unit is employed, it is recommended that the motor
be rated at 1/3 HP and 1725/1750 RPM. On all standard models, a 3” pulley should be used.
On models intended for alteration work such as the 1118-2, a 2” pulley should be used.
b. When the machine is mounted on a power table stand, a 4” pulley should be employed.
If at all possible, when using such stands, the machine should be so mounted so as to avoid
twisting the belt.
c. The maximum machine speed recommended for any installation is 3000 RPM, unless
otherwise specified.
2. The machine should be mounted so as to insure that the direction of rotation of the handwheel
is away from the operator. In other words, the handwheel rotates in a clock-wise direction when
looking at the face of the wheel pulley, as shown by the arrow in Figure 1.
3. Either V-belting or round leather belting may be used. When installing the belt use Just
enough tension to prevent slippage. Excessive tension will cause rapid belt wear and can possibly
damage the machine.
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