Highlead GM288 Instruction Manual
GM288 Series
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Industrial
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing Machine
Machine
Machine
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Putting sewing systems into operation is prohibited until it has been ascertained that the
sewing systems in which these sewing machines will be built into, have conformed with the
safety regulations in your country. Technical service for those sewing systems is also prohibited.
1.
Observe the basic safety measures, including, but not limited to the following ones,
whenever you use the machine.
2.
Read all the instructions, including, but not limited to this instruction Manual before you use
the machine. In addition, keep this instruction Manual
necessary.
3.
Use the machine after it has been ascertained that it conforms with safety rules/standards
valid in your country.
4.
All safety devices must be in position when the machine is ready for work or in operation.
The operation without specified safety devices is not allowed.
5.
This machine shall be operated by appropriately-trained operators.
6.
For your personal protection, we recommend that you wear safety glasses.
7.
For the following, turn off the power switch or disconnect the power plug
from the receptacle.
1)
Threading needle(s), looper, spreader etc. and replacing bobbin.
2)
For replacing part(s)
needle guard, folder, cloth guide etc.
3)
For repair work.
4) When leaving the working place
5)
When Using clutch motors without applying brake,
stopped totally.
8.
If
you should allow oil, grease, etc. used with the machine and devices to come in contact
with your eyes or skin or swallow any
areas and consult a medical doctor.
9.
Tampering with the 1 ive parts and devices, regardless
prohibited.
10.
Repair, remodeling and adjustment works must only be done by appropriately trained
technicians or specially skilled personnel.
11.
General maintenance and inspection works have to be done by appropriately trained
personnel.
12.
Repair and maintenance works
electric technicians or under the audit and guidance
Whenever you find a failure
13.
Before making repair and maintenance works on the machine equipped with pneumatic
parts such as an air cylinder, the air compressor has to be detached from the machine and the
compressed air supply has
compressor from the machine has to be expelled. Exceptions to this are only adjustments and
performance checks done by appropriately trained technicians or specially skilled personnel.
14.
Periodically clean the machine throughout the period
15.
Grounding the machine is always necessary for the normal operation
machine has to be operated in an environment that is free from strong noise sources such
high-frequency welder.
of
needle, presser foot, throat plate, looper, spreader, feed dog,
or
when the working place is unattended.
of
such liquid
Only spare parts designated by can be used for repairs.
of
electrical components shall be conducted by qualified
of
any
of
electrical components, immediately stop the machine.
to
be cut off. Existing residual air pressure after disconnecting the air
so
that you may read it at anytime when
of
the machine
it
has to be waited until the motor
by
mistake, immediately wash the contacted
of
whether the machine is powered, is
of
specially skilled personnel.
of
use.
of
the machine. The
as
16.
An
appropriate power plug has
Power plug has
7.
The machine is only allowed
1
allowed.
18.
Remodel or modify the machine in accordance with the safety rules/standards while taking
all the effective safety measures. Assumes
modification
to
be
connected to a grounded receptacle.
of
the machine.
to
be attached to the machine by electric technicians.
to
be used for the purpose intended. Other used are not
no
responsibility for damage caused by remodeling or
FOR SAFE OPERATION
1.
So
as
to
avoid electric shock hazards,
motor or touch any part inside the electrical box with the power to the machine turned
2.
To
prevent possible personal injury, never operate the machine with the belt cover and the
eye guard removed.
3.
To
protect against possible personal injury resulting from being caught in the motor, use a
is
motor that
4.
To
power supply removed.
5.
During operation, be careful not
to
come close to the hand wheel, V belt and motor so as to prevent possible personal injury that
may occur when your hands/fingers are caught in the machine. Also,
them.
6.
So
cloth cutting knife and the needle when turning the power to machine or while the machine
operation.
7.
To
guard while the machine is in operation.
8.
To
be
sure
9.
So
make sure to tum
10.
In the event
against possible personal injury resulting from abrupt start
11.
So
abrupt start
and the
confirming that the sewing machine will not run even by depressing
the start pedal.
12.
Before inspecting, adjusting or cleaning the machine, threading
the machine head or replacing the needle, so as to protect against
possible personal injury resulting from abrupt start
sure
to
and confirm that the sewing machine will not operate even when
depressing the foot pedal
13.
To
your machine by holding the cloth plate cover by hand. Doing
break resulting in drop hazards.
provided with a motor pulley cover.
avoid electric shock hazards, never operate the machine with the ground wire for the
to
as
to
avoid possible injury to your hands and fingers,
prevent possible injury to your hands and fingers,
avoid electric shock hazards and accidents arising from damaged electrical components,
to
turn OFF the power switch before inserting/detaching the power plug.
as
to
protect against possible personal injury resulting from abrupt start
OFF the power to the machine when you leave your machine.
of
a power failure,
as
to
protect against possible personal injury resulting from
of
the machine, remove the belt cover, motor pulley cover
V belt after turning OFF the power to the machine and
tum OFF the power to the machine
of
the sewing machine.
protect against personal injury resitting from possible drop
do
not open the cover
allow your or any other person's head, hands or fingers
do
not put any
be
sure to turn OFF the power
of
the machine.
of
the machine, be
so
as
to
prevent an accident
so
of
the electrical box
NO.
do
not plaything close
do
not put any
to
of
the machine,
may cause the cover to open or
of
them near the
of
them inside the eye
of
the machine,
the machine to protect
Cloth plate cover
do
not carry
of
is
the
to
in
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SAFETY
DEVICE
NOTE:
Safety devices herein described may differ m accordance with the destination and
specifications.
Eye guard cover
A cover to prevent the injury to the
eyes, the head or the like due
dispersion
broken needle
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Finger guard
A cover to prevent the injury due
to the contact
needle.
of
fingers with the
Finger guard
of
to
components such
the
as
the
Safety label
Cautions on safety are
described
I
A cover to prevent the hands, the
fingers and the clothes from being
caught with V belt.
Belt cover
Cloth plate, Cloth plate cover
Covers to prevent the injury to the
hands , the fingers and hair
head, and the damage to the clothes
by
being caught with the
rotating shafts.
of
the
Caution label for the injury to the fingers
Do not allow your hands, fingers, etc.
to come close to the knife to prevent
the injury caused by the knife.
Looper cover
A cover to prevent the injury due
of
to the contact
With the thread take-up lever.
hands and fingers
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CONTENTS
I . SPECIFICATIONS
11.
INSTALLATION
1.
INSTALLING THE FRAME
2.
ATTACHING THE BELT COVER
3.
INSTALLING THE PEDALS
Ill.
PREPARATION AND OPERATION
1.
LUBRICATION
2.
CHECKING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION
3.
THREADING THE MACHINE
4.
ATTACHING NEEDLES
5.
ADJUSTING THE PRESSUER OF THE PRESSER FOOT
ANE REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT
6.
ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH
7.
ADJUSTING THE DIFFERENTIAL FEED
IV.
MAINTENANCE
1.
ADJUSTING THE KNIVES AND OVEREDGE WIDTH
2.
CLEANING THE MACHINE HEAD
3.
CLEANING
4.
MOTOR PULLEY AND V BELT
5.
DIMENSIONS USED TO ADJUST THE LOOPER
AND THE NEEDLE GUARD
6.
DIMESIONS RELATED TO THE POSITION
OF
THE THREAD TAKE-UP AND THE LOOPER
THREAD
7.
CONVERSION TABLE OF THE NEEDLE NUMBER
CAM
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