LUBRICATION
Thorough and regular lubrication of your machine is essential to proper operation and long service.
SHUTTLE AREA LUBRICATION
Inspect and, if necessary, clean each time you change bobbins or after a maximum of one hour of
continuous running. Lubricate after cleaning with the type of lubricant supplied with machine.
Remove lower feed roller plate, bobbin case, hook retainer and hook.
Thoroughly clean the race cover, hook and hook inner race (an old needle works well to remove grime
from inner race corners).
Apply a light film of lubricant on the hook, inside of race cover and inner race.
ENTIRE MACHINE LUBRICATION
Follow this procedure after approximately eight (8) hours running time.
Remove the top cover. Slowly rotate the handwheel towards you and observe where rotation occurs.
Apply the oil at these points, the oil port for the main shaft bearing, oil ports on the crank journals beneath
the stitch selector mechanism, and all the pivot and sliding areas associated with the stitch selector.
Repeat this procedure in the needle bar area (behind the front cover) and the lower area (after removing
the pan).
NEVER
lubricate the tension control. This is also a good time to check and re-tighten all screws.
OPERATION TIPS
• Always check the needle condition and the amount of bobbin remaining before starting a job.
• It is good practice to run a short strip of scrap whenever changing carpet types to check for stitch
placement and binding fold.
• Never pull on machine or carpet during operation. The feed roller and needle stroke is timed to prevent
carpet movement while needle is in carpet. When binding corners with feed roller up, use care in
feeding carpet.
• Always use a softener when binding Berbers. It is good practice to use no more than 1/2 of the
zig zag range and to install a #23 needle.
• Always use a lubricant when binding unibond/unitary backed carpet. The thread and needle will pick up
the plastic from the backing, transfer it to the shuttle parts, and cause thread tangling and breakage.
• If you hear the needle hitting, stop and inspect the shuttle area parts and needle the first opportunity
you have.
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