Meistergram M100-J, M80-J User Manual
M'100-J and M'80-J MONOGRAM MACHINES
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AND PARTS BOOK
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FOR
monogram and embroidery systems
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MEISTERGRAM,
1975
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Section I
M'100-J
M'100-J and M'80-J
Threading
Bobbin
Thread
Bobbin
Stitch
Presser
Motor
Cleaning
Timing
M'1
Section II (see
Instructions
different
ing
Machine
Machine
Winder
Types,
Tension
00-J
Hoop
Upper
Lower
Template
Pantograph
problems.
Take-up
Case
Width
Foot
and
Clutch
and
the
Hook
Pantograph
Arm
Pantograph
Pantograph
types
Complete
Assembly
Adjusting
Threading
Control
Assembly
Oiling
and
Assembly
Holder
Instruction . ..
front
as
to
of
material
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Machine
and
Spring
and
Assembly
Machine
Needle
Parts:
Assembly
Assembly
Assembly
page
monogramming
Head
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Needles
and
Upper
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Adjustment
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of
common
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10
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13
with
Section Ill (see
Detailed
machine
with
parts
head.
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80-J
Supply Cabinet
and Panels
front
listing
page
for
of
internal
this
section
components
for
contents}
of
the
M'80-J and M'100-J
monogram
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M'100-J MACHINE COMPLETE (PANELS
NOT
SHOWN)
Desk
Ledge
Knee
levee/
l
Thread
Stand/Light
Combination
Monogram
Sewing
Bobbin
Winder
Knee
Power
Motor & Light
Motor
Clutch
Machine
Head
Assembly
Lever
Assembly
Cord
Pulley
Assembly
Fixture
Switch
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Foot
Treadle
Pitman
Rods
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M'100-J and M'80-J MACHINE HEAD PARTS
Light
Fixture
Thread
Stand
Presser Bar Flag
Thread
Guide-
Two
Hole
and
Thread Take-u
Spring
Tension
Assembly
Pres\
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Thread
Guide~
Three-Hole
Thread Take-up
Guide
lw
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Balance Wheel
Motor
Belt
THREADING MACHINE
2.
Through
guide
and
front.
starting
working
three-holed
with
top
down,
back
thread
hole
to
1.
Bring
thread cone up
guide
stand, then
thread
top
thread from the
located
through
guide
of
head.
through
in
pins located on
T-bar
the two
thread
on
lamp
6. Up to and
thread take-up lever.
7.
Down and
upper
Through
10.
from
through
through
thread guide.
needle
front
to back.
NEEDLES
NEEDLES
It is very
important
that the
proper
machine. These needles are readily available from Meistergram in the
sizes: 7-9-10-11-12-14.
of
the needle is stamped on the shank
9,
10
or
11
will
work
or
sheer material a size 7 may provide better results;
or
it
14 may be required. However, when
may be necessary to re-time the machine. (see section on
well on almost all types and thicknesses
Groove
The size
Sizes
very thin
rial a size 12
needles
Inserting Needle
1)
Scarf
Needle eye
Turn balance wheel forward until needle
screw
2)
Be sure needle eye and long groove are
scarf
3)
should be
Be sure needle
than necessary
on needle
bar
and insert needle as
facing
toward the back.
is
not
bent,
for
the material being monogrammed.
blunt
type needle be used with
of
each needle.
switching
bar
is at
far
up
as
facing
or
rough. Do not use needle size any
forward toward operator. The
your
to these
it's
highest point. Loosen
it
will go.
M'80-J
for
of
very
or
M'100-J
following
material. For
thick
extreme
mate-
size
Timing)
larger
3
BOBBIN WINDER ASSEMBLY
Be
sure
to
use
only
Thread
for
the
Meistergram
bobbin.
Do
not
use
Mercerized
Meisterlon
THREADING THE BOBBIN WINDER
1)
Place
hand side
through
up
thread
through
guide
top
guide, and then
tension
discs
Cotton
Rayon.
cone
of
cotton
of
thread stand. Bring thread
right hand hole
on Lamp, then
of
bobbin
around
as
shown
thread on
ofT-Bar
down
winder
and
under
in Fig.
thread
#1.
right
and
Correctly
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If
too
loosen
too
much
shown
The
amount
trolled
by
turning
much
thread
screw
in Fig. #
by
on
thread
of
the
trip
screw
1.
thread
wound
is on
regulator
is on
the
wound
latch
in Fig.
on
trip
latch
ADJUSTING BOBBIN WINDER
Bobbin
the
left
side
of
base and move
right
side, move
on the
2.
to
bobbin
This can be
increase
the
bobbin,
to
right;
to
is
adjusted
or
decrease
left
con-
2)
Pull thread
insert
around
trip
latch
will
wind
is running and
Too
Much
the
amount
on the
if
as
eter
of
the
Tightening
thread
will
hold
bobbin
onto
clockwise
forward
automatically
on Left
Side
of
thread
bobbin
of
the
bobbin.
bobbin
tighter
it
the
on the bobbin. In
more
thread
over
to
bobbin
shaft and
several times. Push
as in Fig.
2.
while
will
shut
off when full.
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on
bobbin.
should
will
be
If
thread
not
tension
and be firmer.
slightly
is in
rotate
nut, Fig.
within
winder,
wind
thre'ad
Bobbin
machine
Too
Much
The
amount
less than
excess
the
#1,
will
this
way
on
Right
of
the
of
the
bobbin
wind
your
Side
thread
diam-
size
case.
the
bobbin
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THREAD
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Correct
Top
Too
Bottom
Top Too
Bottom
Meistergram threads are prepared
high speed monogram machines and are
Color
Cards
for
selection and be sure
Meisterlon
Rayon - approx.
5,500 yds.
Silk-like
Cotton"
only
bobbin
or
Top
Thread-
cotton.
to
"Meisterlon
use
For
finer appearance use same
match the
ADJUSTING UPPER THREAD TENSION:
The
upper
tension can be set
other
and are very
proper
stitch (see section on Bobbin Tension
and Case). Tensions should be set so that on
the
back
is about
stitch.
Tension Tension on the
by turning the tension nut (A) in Fig. 1. Tension may be adjusted
and material being embroidered.
too
tight
it
ering
of
material, the bobbin will be
on the
back
show through the
Loose
or
sion is too loose, thread may
Too
Tight
bottom
of
smoothly
back
of
monogram.
To
check
through the tension assembly and take-up
lever. Then pull on thread
amount
of
Take-up lever should be at its highest posi-
Tight
or
Too
Loose
tion when
thread tension and bobbin
independently
important
of
the monogram, the bobbin stitch
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of
the width
top
thread can be adjusted
for
for
producing
of
the
top
variances in thread
If tension is
may cause thread breakage,
or
the bobbin may pull
top
of
the material. If ten-
loop
on
material,
embroidery
will
and very little bobbin will show on
tension, thread the machine
by
hand to feel the
tension and
doing
this.
adjust
accordingly.
Rayon" when ordering.
either
cotton
or
top
thread being used.
TENSION TAKE-UP SPRING
(often referred to as
of
each
spring
vides tension on the
it
down
tension
zigzag
puck-
too
up
top
not
wide
and
or
lay
and
CHANGING THE TAKE-UP SPRING:
properly
head located
holds
exclusively
color
to
rayon. Bobbin
Extending from behind the tension
for
fast. Refer
specify
color
"Meistergram
cotton thread in
use with
to
Thread
Thread-
check
our
use
spring
Meistergram
Cotton - approx.
12,000 yds.
or
thread
discs
controller
called the tension take-up spring. This spring
top
thread until the needle has carried
to
the material. It may be necessary to
of
the take-up to
tighter
tension on
If the spring breaks
it
should be changed. Loosen set
to
the
lighter
thicker
or
left
of
tension on
thinner
material.
Insert
screwdriver
tension stud and turn
slightly
This
tighter
and you can
amount
by pushing it with
finger. If tension is too
loose, thread
under
If too
the
becomes
as shown in Fig. 2.
will
wind
or
make it
determine
of
spring pressure
material
tight
it may cause
stitches
too
to
worn
screw
the tension assembly
the assembly into the head and remove.
(A) loosen set
tension post
remove socket.
Mercerized
spring)
is a hooked
pro-
adjust
the
material
into
the
spring
looser
the
your
will
loop
up
or
on top.
skip.
to
operate
in the
which
screw
socket
on
and
Adjusting
Tension
FIG. 1
Top
Nut
one
so
spring
position
old
that
extending
as
screw.
(B) remove
new
on tension post. Replace and tighten
with
on socket.
Replace tension assembly into
head with spring in
in
shown
(C) and
tighten
spring
spur
and
replace
inside
through
spring
cut-out
c
with
is in
socket
slot
5
THREAD
TENSION
SPRING
THREAD
GUIDE LATCH
Raise needle bar to highest position. To remove the
bobbin case,
machine.
bobbin.
TENSION
ADJUSTING SCREW
BOBBIN CASE
When the
case; when
THREADING BOBBIN CASE:
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BOBBIN CASE
tilt
back the machine head
Open latch on case and remove both the case and
latch is open, the bobbin will be held in the
latch is released bobbin drops out.
Place bobbin into
as
case
shown.
or
reach under the
4.
Tension on the bobbin
case can be adjusted
turning tension screw.
Tension
so that
pull is required
should be set
slight amount
to
release thread.
by
of
2.
Guide thread into slot
on top
3.
Pull thread under
of
case.
tension spring
and wind around
pig-tail thread
guide.
5.
Replacing Bobbin Case:
Raise
case open
or
shaft in the hook
needle
bar
to highest position, hold latch on
to
retain the bobbin,
tilt
back machine head
reach underneath with bobbin case and insert on
assembly. Release latch and press
bobbin case into position so that you hear a
"click".
insert again. Be sure that
If you do
not
hear click, remove case and
several inches
of
thread are hanging free from bobbin case.
distinct
bobbin
NOTE: Make sure
thread in the bobbin. Do
6
bobbin
case is free
not
use rayon.
of
dirt
and
oil.
Use
only
cotton
ADJUSTING THE STITCH WIDTH
1. The stitch width can be regulated
underneath the table
2. The
wider
farther
will
be the width of stitch.
of
you push
the machine.
your
knee to the right the
by
the knee lever
3. From the sitting position, make certain the knee
lever contacts the right knee
able to the
operator
by
4. Located on the front
zigzag width
These
and maximum width of stitch desired.
It is best to set the
desired and
sewing with no stitch width and then push the knee
lever up
stops. When finished monogramming, bring the width
back
to
lock
the stitch.
scale, with
two
knobs can be used to set your minimum
right
hand knob
leave the left hand knob on
to
the maximum width knob so
"0"
and run several stitches
or a spot
adjusting the knee lever rod.
of
the machine head is the
two
regulating knobs.
most
comfort-
for
maximum width
"0".
indicator
into
material to
Start
7
1.
Fl
2.
Spring Regulator
3.
Cam on take-up lever
4.S
PRESSER FOOT ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTING THE PRESSER FOOT
The
"jumping"
sive design found
monogram machines. The presser
action is
ment
applies pressure to the material
stitching
allow
the
material.
coordinated with
of
the needle
and then releases pressure
movement
needle
has
presser
only
bar
of
the material
risen
foot
is
an
exclu-
on Meistergram
foot
the move-
so that the
foot
during
to
after
clear
of
the
5.
Lift
6.
Handle
Bracket
To
adjust
forward
and then has
upward
the presser foot and
lightly
screw. The
embroidering
slight
needle passes up
used the
be raised up and thus
the needle
of
the head. However, you
machine
the
needle
wish to operate the
remove the presser foot.
the presser foot,
so
that
the needle has gone
just
stroke.
pressing
pressure is
At
down
presser
different
foot
will bang on the
movement
with the
bar
may
come
this point, loosen the
foot
required
through
disconnected
by
foot
in this position as the
hit
machine
turn
the
balance
into
out
of
the
material
screw
position
on the material.
thicknesses
the foot and bend it. If you
the foot so
should
to
it. If
lifting
be
of material.
hold
the material as
too
much
work
plate. The foot can
from the
the lever on the
should
with the presser
adjusted
not
wheel
the
material
on the
holding
that
Tighten
pressure
action
operate
screw
bar
it
is
the
when
Only
the
is
of
back
the
on
up,
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MOTOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
The
sewing
to the motor and clutch assembly.
The
clutch
operator
or
at full speed
to
the foot treadle.
loosening the
motor shaft and moving
with the
Adjustment
head is driven
has been
ability
depending
to
screws
to
the
holding
it
clutch
adjusted
run the
on the pressure
the
closer
by a belt
can be made
or
connected
to
provide
machine
disc
on the
farther
from the
the
slowly
applied
by
disc
on the
done
unless
Oil should be applied
of the clutch regularly.
Cork
prolonged
from Meistergram. The tension
tightened
as
they
clutch
absolutely
gaskets on the
use and are available
to
provide
wear.
assembly. This
necessary.
clutch
additional
to
should
the hole in the sleeve
discs
may
for
adjusting
tension
not
be
wear
with
replacement
nut can be
for
the discs
MOTOR
SLEEVE AND
OIL HOLE
9
CLEANING AND OILING
Like any other piece
to keep the head and all moving parts cleaned and
lubricated.
Located on the head you will find red markings
showing you the various
under the
at least twice a week to keep
smoothly. If the machine is being used continuously put a
few drops
night. Place a piece
prevent
excess oil from needle bar and presser bar. Run machine
without thread
with cotton thread which will absorb oil in the hook. If oil
has accumulated in the hook, thread will bunch up on back
work
plate. You should oil each of these holes
of
oil in all oil holes every day.
Oil machine at the end
oil from running into bobbin. Before sewing, wipe
for
several minutes. Then sew off machine
of
machinery
oil holes. Oil holes are also located
of
of
the day and allow
cloth over slot on
it
is very important
your
machine running
work
to
sit
plate to
over
of
material. Excess oil in the hook should be wiped out.
Get in the habit
the head clamp located on the table and tilt
small brush, clean around the hook assembly and
With
shaft making sure to remove lint and thread. Even a small
piece
of
thread caught in the hook can jam the machine.
Be sure to
machine and in the front and oil moving parts lightly. With
a piece
in the head.
lated around the take-up lever assembly.
be sure to clean around the needle bar and
clean the hook often.
Once a week remove the cover plate on top
of
cloth, remove excess oil that has accumulated
Be sure to remove any thread that may have accumuMeistergram Cotton thread will produce lint rapidly so
of
cleaning the head every day. Loosen
back
machine.
hook
of
the
often.
Put one or two drops of oil in groove
on side of hook assembly.
For Efficient Operation of
Sewing Machine
10
Oil
Your Machine Use Meistergram
TIMING THE HOOK AND NEEDLE
A common problem that can develop with the sewing
operation of the machine is a
being out
or
needles to break.
of
time causing the stitches to skip and thread
These machines are equipped with a
which picks up the thread from the needle and passes
completely around the bobbin case allowing time
tension take-up spring to draw up the stitch while the hook
is making the second
revolution.
Stitching problems may be a result
faulty thread, bent, blunt
backwards
or
not far enough up into the needle bar, faulty
take-up spring, lack of
bobbin case
or
hook, poorly wound bobbin, nicks
scratches on thread guides
Before attempting to re-time the machine, check the
above items first.
result
or
wrong size needles, needles in
or
too much oil in the hook, faulty
or
of
the hook and needle
full rotary hook
of
improper
hook.
for
it
the
or
or
f
FIG. 1
NEEDLE BAR
SHAFT
SET SCREW
O.l-0.05mm
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HOOK POINT 1
NEEDLE EYE
FIG. 2
(Remove
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1)
First, remove large
and insert
groove in needle facing front.
2)
Turn balance wheel forward so the needle is going
up and down with no
to see if it is entering the small
of
the slot.
3)
If needle is not entering in the center,
eccentric
4)
Raise needle
turn
matches red mark on the machine head as the needle is rising
from its
approximately%/'
5)
At this position, the
center of the needle and very close
touching it. Fig.
6)
If the
necessary
properly
hook
screws, then loosen the
to the
#5
7)
Next it is necessary
needle bar. Push the knee
and turn the balance wheel
is rising on the left hand side and meets the point of the hook.
At this position, the point
the eye
8)
If hook
needle bar shaft set screw, Fig.
bar very carefully.
If
too low, needle will hit bobbin case and become
break. Be sure needle eye is facing forward and is
turned sideways.
9)
Replace throat plate and sew off machine
is correct.
needle
stud in Fig. 1
balance wheel forward so that red line on the wheel
lowest point. At this
point
with needle. You
which hold it onto the shaft. First loosen the 2
proper
above. Tighten
of
the needle,
point
bar
ED
properly
to
highest position, remove the throat plate and
from its lowest position.
3.
of
the hook is
to
change the position
position in relation
all
is
not
in position as in Fig. 7 above, loosen the
If
It may take several adjustments
to
achieve
E
from
work
plate. Use a new needle, size 10
all the way up into shaft and
width
or
sideways movement and
throat
to
center
point
point
of
the sewing
not
at the
will
note three screws behind the
middle
screw
screws securely.
to
determine the
lifter
so the
forward
of
the hook should be just
as
in Fig. 2 and Fig.
needle bar is too high, skipping
proper
1,
timing.
Motor
Balance
plate at the center
needle in slot.
the needle will have risen
to
center
of
the
enough
to
the needle as
correct
stitch
by hand so that the needle
and raise
Belt
Wheel)
with
straight
correct
hook
the needle
hook
by turning
should be at
without
of
the needle, it is
so it lines up
outer
to
turn the
described
height
width
is the
3.
to
of
abov~
or
lower needle
blunt
determine if timing
the hook and
long
of
will
or
check
hook
the
widest
result.
or
not
11
the
in
FIG. 3
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M'100-J PANTOGRAPH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
The
M'1
00-J Monogram
machine operates on
the same
engraving machine and
two
has
principle
sets
of
connected
"pantographs".
detailed parts
tracing mechanism
are as
follows:
as an
The
of
the
Hoop
Arm
Assembly
1)
HOOP ARM ASSEMBLY {HA)
HA 3-Thumb Screw
for UP 7
12
HA
11-
Thumb
Hoop
Screw
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