Union Special SP100 User Manual

MANUAL NO..				ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS
INS9310
SlYLES
SP151H829M032
SP151 H830M032
SP151H829M040
SP151H830M040
SP161S800M032
SP161S800M040
SP161S800M048C
SP161S900M032C
SP1615900M040C
SP161 S900M048C
SP161 H829M032
SP161 H830M032
SP161H829M040
SP161 H830M040
SP1725800MAAC
SP172S800MACC
SP172S800MADC
SP172S900MACC
SP172S900MADC
SP 172S900MAEC
SP172S800MBDC
SP 172S900MBDC
SP172S9QOHAC
SP172S900HAD
SP172S900HAE
SP 172S9QOP ;o				SP100 SERIES
SP172S900HBE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	A SAFETY RULES	Poge
		1-2
BEFORE OPERATION •.....		3
CAUTIONS IN OPERATION		3
1. INSTALLING THE FRAME SUPPORT PLATE		4
2.	MOTORPULLEYANDVBELT ....•	4
3. ATTACHING THE BELT COVER		5
4.	INSTALLING THE PEDALS	5
5. LUBRICATION ...•..		5
6.	ATTACHING NEEDLES	6
7.	THREADING THE MACHINE •..	'
8.	PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE AND liFTER	7
9.	ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH	7
10.	DIFFERENTIAL FEED MECHANISM .•.	7
11.	KNIVES AND OVEREDGE WIDTH	'
12.	SPECIFICATIONS .....•••.	'

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Manual No. INS931 0 Adjusting Instructions for the SPI 00 Series Machines

First Edition Copyrightl993

By

Union Special Corporation Rights Reserved In All Countries

Printed in Japan October 1993

PREFACE

This adjusting manual has been prepared lo guide you while adjusting the SP100 Series machines. II eon be used in conjunction with Union Special Illustrated Parts Manual P-RT9311.

Tl'llsmanual explains in detail the proper seHing for each of the componenls related to forming the stitch and completing the functions of the machine. Illustrations are used toshow the adjustments and rference letters are used to point outspecific items discussed.

Careful oHentlon to fhe instructions for operamg and adjusting these machines will enable you to maintain the superior performance and reliability designed and built into every Union Special machine.

Adjustments are presented in sequence so that a logical progression is occomplished. Some adjustments performed out of sequence may have an adverse effect on the function of the other related perfs.

This manual has been comprised on the basis of available information. Changes in design and/or Improvements may incorporate a slight modification of configuration in illustraHons or part numbers.

On the following pages will be found iDusiralions and fe!TTlinology used in describing the adjustments for the SPlOO Series machines.

SAFETY RULES

Genergl Opergfjng pjrectjons

The sewing machines described in this manual are prohibited until if has been ascertained, that the sewing units In which these sewing machines will be built-In have conformed with the EC Council Directives (89/392/EEC, Annex II 8).

1.Before putting the machines described in this manual into service carefully read the instructions. The starting of each machine is only permitted after taking notice of the instructions and by qualified operators.

IMPORTANT! Before pulling into service also read the safety rules and instruction from the motor supplier.

2.Observe the notional safety rules valid for your country.

3.Each machine is only allowed to be used as foreseen. The foreseen use of the particular machine is described in paragraph "STYLES OF MACHINES" of this manual. Another use, going beyond the description is not as foreseen.

4.All safety devices must be in position when the machine is ready for work or in operalion. The operation without the appertaining safety devices is not allowed.

5.All safety devices are components of the sewing machines: Fingerguard, needle lever eyelet guard, needle bar guard, needle break protection shield, handwheel-bell guard.

6.When gauge parts are exchanged (e.g. needle, presser loot, needle plate, feed dog and bobbin) during threading, when the operator leaves the workplace, and during service work, the machine must be isolated for the main power by switching off the main switch or disconnecting the main plug. On mechanically operated clutch motors without a start inhibitor if is necessory to wait unlit the motor has stopped.

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7.Wear safety glasses.

8.In case of machine conversions and changes all valid safety rules must be considered. Convarsions and changes are made at your own risk.

9.Commissioning of the sewing head is prohibited until such time as the entire sewing unit is found to comply with EC regulations.

10.The warning hints in the instructions are marked with one of these two symbols.

&Danget of mjufY fo opetafive ot •etvlee •laff

Be sure to observe and adhere to these Indications and to the generally applicable regulations.

Specjal Operafing Pirectjons

11.For the following the machine has to be disconnected from the power supply by fuming off the main switch or by pulling out the main plug:

11.1For threading needle(s), looper, spreader etc.

11.2For replacing sewing tools such as needle. presser foot, throat plale. looper. spreader, feed dog. needle guard, folder, fabric guide etc.

11.3When leaving the workplace and when the workplace is unattended.

11.4For maintenance work.

11.5When using dutch motors without actuation lock, wait until the motor is stopped totally.

General Mgjntengnce Pirectjons

12.Maintenance, repair and conversion works (see item 8) must be done only by troined technicians or spe-cial skilled personnel under consideration of the instructions.

13.Any work on the electrical equipment must be done by electricians or under direction and supervision of special skilled personnel.

Specjgl Mgiolengnce Directions

14.Work on parts and equipment under electrical tension is not permitted. Permissible exceptions are described in the applicable sections of standard sheet DIN VDE 0105.

15.Before doing maintenance and repair work on the pneumatic equipment, the machine has to be disconnected from the compressed air supply. In case of existing residual air pressure after disconnecting from compressed air supply (e.g. pneumatic equipment with air lank), it has to be removed by bleeding.

Exceptions ere only allowed for adjusting work and function checks done by special skilled personnel.

Stgndards

17.The sewing machines described in this manual are built according to the following standards: EN292-2 Safety of machinery-basic concepts, general principles for design.

IEC204-3-1/EN60204-3·1 Electrical equipment of industrial machines. Port 3: Particular requirements for sewing machines, units and systems.

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BEFORE OPERATION

(Viewed from side)

1. It the pointer bar of the oil gauge				2. Apply two or three drollS of oil to the
comes down under the lower marker				needle bar and upper looper guide
line when observing the oil gauge				when operating the machine lor the
from sideward, supply oil referring to				first time aHer setup of after a long
	the description of	u5. Lubrication."		period of disuse.
	CAUTION!
			For lhe first one month or so, operate the machine at
			about 80% speed ol its max. sewing speed.

3."IlK!'correct machine running dlreelion is such that the handwheel turns clockwise as viewed from the hand· wheel'sside. Never run the machine in the reverse direction.

.&CAUTION!		Before ~ulllng lnlg $ervlce
		check lhe direr:tion ot rotallon.
		Breaka"" may occur when lhe
		direction ol rol"'lonIs wrong.

CAUTIONS IN OPERATION

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					A 2. Oo not p~your han~~~tl1eeye guard			3. Be"""' lo 1ur~oH Ihe power $Wl1C~
:A	1. Do not put I"'Ur hand under the n	:tle I					A
~~ when you tum on the po ,r switch.		.			'~-~---:"'ctionwhile the mac hr is running. I		L ~	before you remove the V ~It	J

4.During operation, be careful not to allow your or any other person'shead, hands or fingers to come close to the handwheel, V belt and motor. Also, do not place any instrument, tool or anything that is not necessary lor sewing close to them.

Doing so is dangerous.

5.If your machine is provided with a belt cover, linger guard, eye guard or any other protectors, do not operate your machine with any of them removed. Doing so is very dangerous.

6.Before Inspecting, adjusting or cleaning the machine, threading the machine head or replacing the needle, be sure to tum OFF the

power to the machine so as to prevent an accident and confirm that the sewing machine will not operate even when depressing

the foot pedal of the sewing machine.

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7.If your machine is equipped with a clutch type motor, the motor will be kept running by inertia after turning OFF the power switch. It is dangerous to depress the foot pedal olthe sewing machine while the motor is still running, because the sewing machine will start rotating abruptly. Be sure to keep the foot pedal ot the sewing machine held depressed after turning OFF the power switch until the sewing machine completely stops.

8.When you leave from your machine, make sure to tum OFF the power to it.

9.In case of a power failure, make sure to tum OFF the power to the machine.

10. Do not wipe the surface of lhe machine head with lacquer thinner.

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