U S Blindstitch 1099LP, 1099LP-1, 1099PB, 1099PB-1, 1099PBT User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

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1979•U.S.

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INTRODUCTION

FOR

1118,1099

INSTRUCTIONS

&

1108

SERIES

A. Replacing

B. Replacing

C. Replacing

D. Replacing

the

Looper

the

Needle Guide

the

Shoe

the

Feeder

MAINTENANCE

INTRODUCTION

INSTRUCTIONS

All U.S. BLIND STITCH machines are designed for long life and trouble-free performance. When

installed

and

lubricated

in

accordance

with

the

INSTALLATION

AND

OPERATING

INSTRUC

TIONS, only the minimum maintenance normally associated with industrial sewing machines will

be required. These maintenance requirements will generally be

cribed

worn

tion, and to insure satisfactory service, it is essential and needles are used. They are

in long life

below,atwhich

part

may

be readily

and

excellent wearing characteristics typicalofthe

A.

REPLACING

wear

maybeexpected

replacedbyfollowing

the

only

parts designed specifically

THE

LOOPER

after

the

extended

appropriate

that

confinedtothe

use. When

instructions.

such

four

locations des

wear

does

For

easeofinstalla

occur,

the

only genuine U.S. BLIND STITCH parts

for

the

machine, with

the

built-

U. S. BLIND STITCH machine.

1. Should it become necessary to replace the looper (item

loosen

looper. Becauseofthe

necessarytoexertamoderate

the new looper

the

looper

clamp

into

shoulder.

screw

(item

"A"

precise fitofthe looper in

amountofforcetopull

the endofthe

rod as far as it will go before

in Figure 6)

the

"B"

and

looper

the

in Figure 6),

remove

looper

rod

the

it may be

out.

bottoming

old

Insert

2. Any time a looper is moved or changed, recheck the looper timing and reset

if

necessary.

formation. As described in detail below, a properly timed

over

the

chain-off pin, feeder, looper slot, and needle. The first check

the

looper

needle during the needle return stroke. Referring to Figure 7, (Point

the

long

needle, approximately

the

same time, about chain-off

Proper

needle in

looper

the

timing is absolutely essential

correct

positiontopickupthe

is at the position where the looper picks

prongofthe

1/64"

(.406mm)

(item

the

looper

3/32"

short

"D"

should

(2.4mm)

prongofthe

clearance,

in Figure 7).

pass over

behind

looper

and

must

and

the

should

be so

for

loop,

the

thread loop

just

clear

endofthe

pass over

set

that

correct

looper

and

will pass

also clear

point

stitch

for timing

off

the

scarfofthe

needle eye. At

the

needle

it also clears

the

"C"),

with

the

on

3. To adjust the looper so that the timing checks out as noted in paragraph 2,

it may be rotated within its clamp by a limited amount. This adjustment should be made with the looper clamp screw (item and the looper bottomed against its shoulder. Do out, and do

amount

4.

If

the adjustment described in paragraph 3 is insufficient to provide

of

not

travel

attempt

available.

to force the loopertoturn beyond the limited

timing, it willbe necessary to turn the looper rod (item

"A"

in Figure 6) loosened,

not

move the looper in or

"E"

in Figure6) itself.

the

correct

Thismay be accomplished by loosening with looper rod clamp screw (item

in Figure6). The rod is then free to turn in the looper rod fork (item

"D"

Figure 6). It will normally be necessary to make only a very small adjustment

in order to get the looper into the correct rotational position for proper timing.

If, for any reason,

rod

has

been

distance from

the rear face of the looper rod ball (item

the

rod has been removedorthe

disturbedbya large

the

centerofthe

basic settingofthe

amount,itmayberesetbynoting

looper

rod

fork

pin (item

"G"

in Figure 6) is normally 4 & 3/32

"F"

looper

that

in Figure 6)

inches (104mm) (refer to Figure 6). If the rod is set to this dimension then only

minor

position. Note

variations

adjustment

that

maybeexpected

will be requiredtobring

the

looper

into

the

correct

timing

this dimension is merely a guidetoassist in setting a rod and

from

machinetomachine.

"C"

in

the

to

5. If, after completing the above adjustments, it is found

too

low or

the

two

slotofthe raise or lower the

too

high, it will be necessarytoadjust

set

screws (item

eccentric

stud

looper

"A"

in Figure 7). Place a wide blade screwdriver in

(item

"B"

in Figure 7) and, using a slight turning

as required. Once

the

proper

that

the looper is either

the

eccentric stud. First loosen

height is established, check

to see whether the looper must be moved to the left ortothe right prior to retight-

ening the eccentric block set screws. If such a movement is required, it may be ob

tained by lightly tapping the eccentric block in the correct direction with the

handle

ofascrewdriver.

the

motion,

0

\

FIGURE

6

6. Once the looper is timed with respect to the needle as outlined in paragraphs 2

thru

5 above, slowly

until the looper approaches the edgeofthe looper slot. (Point

turn

the

handwheel in a direction away from

the

"C"

in Figure 8)

operator,

in the presserfoot. At this point make sure the small prongofthe looper clears

this edge. If it does

5

until

the

interference

not

clear, adjust the eccentric block as outlined in paragraph

is

eliminated.

6A. If timingoflooper still proves difficult, its possible

adjustment. If looper is too close to chain

guide on opposite position,

If looper on pick up stroke, is

needle

For

restatleftofpresserfoot,

adjustment, refertoinsert illustration (Figure 6). To widen

the

looper

too

far to rightofchain

the

sweep is

looper

off

sweep is

flex or bend looper crank in directionofarrow

that

looper sweep required

pin and also, too close to needle

too

short.

off

too

pin and

wide.

too

looper

"H".

To shorten looper.sweep,flex or bend looper crank in directionofarrow

Both

adjustments should be gradual and sweep checked frequently.

the

7. Continue turning

needle starts to

handwheel away from

enter

the area in between the looper prongs. (Refer to Point

the

operator

until

the

pointofthe

in Figure 8). If the needle strikes the crotchofthe looper, the looper has general ly been set too far forward. Check to see if the looper has been inserted into the

clamp as far as it will go. It should be inserted until

the

shoulder on the looper

is stopped on the clamp. If this check is satisfactory, recheck the distance from

of

the center

to

paragraph 4 and resetifnecessary. If

rects

the

required

the looper rod fork pin to the rear faceofthe looper rod ball. Refer

problem, it is possible

adjustm.ent.

neitherofthe

that

the needle lever

above

may

two

be set

measures

too

low and

close

sweep,

"J".

to

"D"

cor

FIGURE

7

8. Once clearance is established between the needle and the looper crotch,

continue

passes between the If

difficulty is experienced at this

of

the

If

this is

lished

turning

the

handwheel away from

looper

prongs, clearing

previous adjustments to

done,

which

recheck

will satisfy allofthe

the

both

point,itmay

the

eccentric block or the

pointstoinsure

clearance

conditions.

operator

the long and the

until

the

short

be necessary to modify some

looper

that

a position is estab

rod

9. After all the necessary adjustments have been made, tighten all set screws and

the

lock

nut

and

B.

recheck all looper ("F"),

loop.

REPLACING

1.

After

needle will cause a sharp edged groovetoformonthe

in

This

happens

ed as a readily

the

should needle,

considerable

Figure

9).

condition

the

action

now

and

THE

guide

replaceable

of

the

clear

pass over

NEEDLE

service,itmaybeexpected

can

cause

should

needle.

the

adjustment

the

chain-off

the

needle in

GUIDE

thread

breakage

be replaced.

wear

platetoprevent

points. Referring to Figure 9, the

("D"),

the

and

The

feeder

("E"),

looper

correct position to pick up

that

the

wearing

needle guide

uneven

needle guide was specifically design

penetration.

damagetothe

actionofthe

presserfoot

needle

prong.

length.

slot

(item

When

the

"G"

this

from

C.

2. Loosen worn

the

with

Slowly

to

ference

REPLACING

1.

The

not fabrics being

readily

2. The first

front

the

needle guide

needle guide. Clear

old guide

the

insure

shoe, (item

required

and

top

and

turn

the

that

the

has

been

THE

replacement.

used,orif

replaced.

handwheel in

introduced

SHOE

"E"

stepisto

guide

holder

attaching

out

insert

the

new guide. Insure

sideofthe

new guide fits

screw (item

any

lintordirt

presserfoot

the

and

direction away from

properly

between

the

in Figure 8), also known as a

However,inthe

the

shoeorspring suffers

remove

the

complete

attaching screw (item

front

"A"

pin and the shoe eccentric barrel lock screws, (item

the

shoe

(item

"F"),

shoe

and

retaining spring (item

these

components

bledsothatitmaybereinstalled in

it is advisabletonote

the

same

"A"

in Figure9)and

that

may

have

accumulated

that

the

new

guide is seated flush

then

retighten

under

guide

the

and

needle

the

cloth

eventofwear

any

the

attaching

the

operator and

thatnointer

looper.

retainer, normally will

duetothe

damage,

they

guide assembly by unscrewing

in Figure 8). Next loosen

"B"

Figure 8), and slide

"G")-

Before removing

manner

way.

in which the spring is assem

remove

under

screw.

and

check

particular

may

be

the

shoe

the

out

e

FIGURE

8

FIGURE

9

3.

When pin worn

as

tighten

is

the

replacinganold

without

and

the

linedupwith

openingofthe

binding

does

shoe-pin.

screws

and

not

fit

After

(item

the

centerofthe

presserfoot.

shoe,

without

the

new

replacing

"B"

Figure 8),

make

sure

that

the

excessive looseness. In

shoe

properly,itshouldbereplacedatthe

the

shoe,

shoe

and

checktoinsure

rib. Also insure

replacement

spring

that

the

into

that

shoe

properly

event

that

shoe

the

centerofthe

clears

the

same

eccentric

both

fits

barrel,

sides

the

has

time

re-

shoe

of

4. In

4A. An additional shoe

and

out

positionofshoe should

be as closetoneedle as possible.

back

as far as possible from needle. To move

(item

"I"

Figure 8). After the correct location is established, be sure to tighten

screws,

(item

"B"

Figure

8).

adjustment

now

be checked.

For

heavy fabrics

is also possible.

For

with

shoeinand

The

heightofthe shoe can now be

controlled, (item *'H" in Figure 8). This is a tapered pin

justed so

concerned. By moving the tapered pin in or

that

the shoe, whenever required, can be controlled as far as elevation is

out

the shoe can be kept from pressing

light fabrics, shoe should

seam,

shoe

shouldbeset

out

turn

eccentric barrel

and

position can be ad

down on some fabrics which require little, if any shoe pressure. By having this control, it sometimes will aid in penetration tion

of

the shoe, when set properly on most fabrics, is

mentonthe

5.

REPLACING

penetration

THE

CHAIN

cycle on

OFF

one

1. After considerable service, it may become necessary to replace

pin,

(Item

"D"

in Figure 7).

of

difficult fabrics. The normal posi

plyoffabric.

that

the shoe will show move

the

2. Remove the chain off pin attaching screwand remove the chain off pin, clean

out any lint or dirt that may

using

the

screw

previously

have

accumulated. Attach the newchainoff pin,

removed.

Insure

that the

chain

off pinis

side and forward edge of the slot in the presserfoot, and then tighten the screw.

chain

against

off

the

D.

REPLACING

1. In

THE

FEEDER

the

event

that

the

machine develops difficulty by failing to properly feed

work,aworn

feeder is

frequently

especially with certain hard fabrics,

dull,

and

the

front

attaching

place.

Insert

feeder

screw

the

shouldbereplaced.Inordertoremove

attaching

(item

new

"C"

feeder

screw

(item

in Figure

under

foundtobe

the

feeder

"B"

in Figure9)and

9).

The

the

rear

screw

old

the

cause.

After

considerable service,

teeth

have a tendency to become

the

old

loosen

feeder

and

may

replace

then

the

be slid

front

feeder,

the

rear

screw.

remove

out

the

feeder

of

2. Before

proper

below

fabrics.

below

as

depthisestablished,

ator

and

tightening

depth.

and

For

and

guides

and

checktoinsure

also

clears

the

attaching

ReferringtoFigure 10 this should be

paralleltothe

heavy fabrics,

paralleltothe

maybemodifiedasrequiredbythe

rotate

both

sidesofthe

attaching screws (Figure 9, Items

screws

bottomofthe

the

setting

bottomofthe

the

hand

wheel

that

the

feeder

"B"&"C")

checktosee

presserfoot

should be

presserfoot.

slowly

clears

the

slotinthe

before resuming sewing.

0

that

the

feeder is

approximately

for

all

light

approximately

These

specific

in a

looper

presserfoot.

dimensions

fabrics.

direction

(see Figure 9,

and

1/16"

Once

away

Firmly

settothe

1/32"

medium

(1.59mm)

are

the

from

Point

tighten

(.795mm)

weight

intended

proper

the

oper

"H")

feeder

FIGURE

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PARTS

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FOLLOWING

STANDARD

SUB-CLASSES:

5182

1401

5019

7004

1069

5174

3021

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Consists

7023

1324

1330

1329

7022

1811

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Cover

Side

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Guard

Tension

Feed

Assembly

Clamp

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Post,

Spring,

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Pin,

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Tension

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1006

1093

1289

1240

1089

7028 1096

1107

3281

1108

1080

1070

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Oil

Set

Presserfoot

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Top

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an

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Connection

1974

1973

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Connection

1072

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1132

1131-1

Connection

1072

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Assembly

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The

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Screw

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Only

Following

5188-1

5240

5253

&

Eccentric

For

Stud

Clamp

Ass*y.

Ass'y.

Optional

Eccentric

Handwheel

Handwheel,

Positioner

Ass'y,

Handwheel

With

Double

Hub

Ass'y.

Position

Pulley

Ass'y.

Pulley

1845

5226**

5231

Are

Available

Hub

Ass'y.

and

Collar

1971

Handwheel

3290

3291

3032

Stitch

1834

Ass'y.

Collar

Screw

Handwheel

Screw

Pulley

1121

1069

Ass'y.,

Set

Screw

Ass'y.

Screw

Regular

Model

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1099PB-1,

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Carbide

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as

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Collar

of

&

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Feeders

2101

2125

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only)

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10

15 20

25 30

35

40

55

Needle

Use

Point

1076

3050

1137

1243

1136

Genuine

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Clamp

Lever

System

Ball

Ass*y

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U.S.B.S,

251

Point

Sizes

10

15

20

25

SIZES

Needles

5135

1095

AVAILABLE

for

Spear

Best

Sizes

10

15

20

25 30

35

65

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Shaft

Point

1089

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Results

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Short

Needles*

0

1

1/2

2

1/2

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GROUP

LOOPER

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GROUP

Part

2200

1150

5233

5230

5213

5186

5206

No,

Description

Looper

Stud,

Collar

1870

Looper

Consists

1154

1155

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1094

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Set

Rod

of:

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of:

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of:

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of:

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2400

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Frame

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