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Pegasus W1500 series Instruction Manual

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W1500
Series
Thank you very much for purchasing Pegasus W1500
Series machine.
This instruction manual describes daily routine
maintenance and safety precautions to keep the
machine in the best possible conditions.
Please study this manual very carefully before operating
the machine.
2 or 3-needle flatbed interlock stitch machine
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  • Page 1 W1500 Series Thank you very much for purchasing Pegasus W1500 Series machine. This instruction manual describes daily routine maintenance and safety precautions to keep the machine in the best possible conditions. Please study this manual very carefully before operating the machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ONTENTS Adjusting the feed dog height ......21 ............1 Copyright Adjusting the presser foot lift .

  • Page 4: Copyright

    We assume no responsibility for these information, and any errors and/or incorrect descriptions that may appear in this instruction manual. ●Pegasus Sewing Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd. has a policy that we always modify the performance and/or specifications of this product introducing the state-of-the-art technology. Accordingly we reserve the right to change the specifications and/or design without notice.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.Introduction@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ●This is the instruction manual that describes how to use this product safely. ●Read this instruction manual and learn very carefully how to operate, adjust and service this sewing machine before beginning any of the procedures. ●You should realize first that there is always the risk of contacting moving parts, such as needles because you have to work at point-blank range to them when you are operating industrial sewing machines.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    safety. safety. Be sure to study very carefully Symbols and messages Symbols and messages Be sure to follow the instructions when you operate the machine and/or labor saving device. If you use the machine and/or labor saving device incorrectly, you may get an electrical shock. If you use the machine and/or labor saving device incorrectly, your hands and/or fingers may be injured.

  • Page 7: Notes For Each Procedure

    ●Do not modify the machine yourself. right-side up by referring to the indications, such as logo, etc. printed on the boxes. ※Consult your local Pegasus' sales office or representative for 2.Never hold the area near the needle and/or thread guide related modification.
  • Page 8 1.Never start the machine with no oil in the reservoir. 4.Adjust the height of the table according to a working posture of Use HIGHSPEED SEWING MACHINE OIL specified by Pegasus the operator. (Equivalent of ISO requirements: Viscosity Index of VG22).
  • Page 9 4.Well trained operators should use the machine after studying 5.Employ Pegasus' genuine parts when repairing the machine these precautions and the instruction manual carefully. and/or replacing the parts. We are not responsible for accidents 5.Regarding symbols that indicate a danger or a warning, read and...

  • Page 10: Location Of Warning Labels And Safety Devices

    safety. safety. Be sure to study very carefully 5.Location of warning labels and safety devices Pulley cover Eye guard Side cover Sliding plate Front cover Finger guard...

  • Page 11: Protectors For Safety

    (7) Side cover 6.Protectors for safety Never leave the side cover open. This chapter describes each protector for safety. Therefore, read The looper travels left to right while drawing an arc as seen from the and study the following carefully. front of the machine.

  • Page 12: Assembling The Machine Rest Board

    Assembling the machine rest board (Semi-submerged installation) Assemble the components comprising the machine rest board by referring to the illustration below. Be sure to secure all rods, nuts and bolts firmly with no shake. (Non-submerged installation) Sewing machine installation UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should install the machine.

  • Page 13: Lubrication

    Lubrication UTION UTION When lubricating the machine and/or replacing the oil, use Pegasus recommended oil. Using other oils may damage the machine. 1. Oil Use the oil "HIGH SPEED SEWING MACHINE OIL" specified by Pegasus (ISO Viscosity Grade 22). 2. To fill the machine with oil...

  • Page 14: Silicone Oil For H.r. Device

    Silicone oil for H.R. device UTION UTION Always turn off the power and unplug the machine when you fill the HR device with silicone oil. Fill silicone oil tanks with silicone oil. To prevent thread breakage or fabric damage, add the silicone oil before it is too low.

  • Page 15: Threading

    Threading UTION UTION Always turn off the power and unplug the machine when you thread the machine. Open eye guard and covers Press lever and bracket comes out toward you. After threading, press bracket into place. In case the machine is threaded previously Be sure to thread the machine correctly by referring to the threading diagram.

  • Page 16: Threading

    Threading diagram For more stretchable thread.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

    Adjusting presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure should be as light as possible, yet sufficient to feed the fabric correctly and provide the uniform stitch Light Heavy formation. Loosen nut . Adjust the presser foot pressure. Adjustment is made by turning screw clockwise or counterclockwise using a coin.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Thread Tension

    Adjusting the thread tension To obtain the proper thread tension, adjust needle thread tension knobs , top cover thread tension knobs and looper thread To tighten tension knob To loosen To tighten the thread, turn each knob clockwise. To loosen the thread, turn each knob counterclockwise. Each thread tension should be as light as possible, yet be sufficient to produce balanced and beautiful stitches.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Needle

    Replacing the needle UTION UTION Always turn off the power and unplug the machine when you replace the needle(s). Loosen screw(s) using a red-handled key wrench (1.5mm). Remove the old needle(s) by using a pincette (provided as accessories). Fix the needle so that its scarf faces the rear side of machine. OK! NO! Insert a new needle into the needle hole as far it will go by using a pincette.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Needle Thread Guard

    Adjusting the needle thread guard UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the needle thread guard. Loosen screw . Adjust needle thread guard to the appropriate position according to the type of thread being used (see the illustration right).

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Looper Thread Take-Up

    Adjusting the looper thread take-up UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the looper thread take-up. When the left needle has reached the point shown in the illustration while the looper is moving to the right from the extreme left end of its travel, the looper thread should be released from point on the looper thread take-up.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Spreader

    Adjusting the spreader UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the spreader. 1. To adjust the spreader (1) To adjust the spreader height : Adjust distance from the top surface of the needle plate to the bottom surface of spreader .

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Top Cover Thread Guide

    Adjusting the top cover thread guide UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the top cover thread guide. Loosen screw so that there should be a distance of approximately 20mm (see the illustration) between the left end of spreader thread guide and the left end of top cover thread guide (standard...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Feed Dog Height

    Adjusting the feed dog height UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the feed dog height. When the feed dogs are at their highest point of travel, there should be a distance of 0.8~1.2mm from the top surface of the needle plate to extended line from the tips of main and differential...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Needle Height

    Adjusting the needle height UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the needle height. Adjust distance from the point of the left needle to the top surface of the needle plate when the needle is at the top of its stroke. The distance varies according to the machine being used.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Looper

    Adjusting the looper UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the looper. Adjusting the looper-needle setting distance Adjust looper-needle setting distance from the center of the right needle to the point of looper when the looper is at its farthest position to the right.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Needle Guard (Rear)

    Adjusting the needle guard (rear) UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well-qualified technicians should adjust the needle guard (rear). Line on needle guard (rear) should be positioned 1/3 below the top end of the right needle's eye when the needle is at the bottom of its stroke.

  • Page 28: Changing The Maximum Differential Feed Ratio

    Changing the maximum differential feed ratio The differential feed ratio is set to 1:0.9~1:1.3 at the factory. To stretch Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the differential feed ratio. To shrink In the case of a differential feed ratio of 1:1.3~1:1.8 UTION UTION...

  • Page 29: Checking And Cleaning The Oil Filter

    Checking and cleaning the oil filter UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should check and clean the oil filter. Check and clean the oil filter every six months. To check and clean the oil filter Remove screws .

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Amount Of Backward Tilt On The Presser

    Adjusting the amount of backward tilt on the presser foot (for W1562-05) UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the amount of backward tilt on the presser foot. For W1562-05 Adjust the amount of backward tilt on presser foot according to the elastic lace and fabric to be used.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Lower Knife

    Replacing the lower knife UTION UTION Always turn off the power and shut down the air compressor first, and then well-qualified technicians should replace the knives. Pay close attention to the knife edges not to injure your hands and/or finger. Remove the side cover.

  • Page 32: Md Device (For W1562-05)

    MD device (for W1562-05) Installing the lace guide Remove screw . Install the lace guide by referring to sequence in the illustration on the right. Greasing UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should lubricate the machine. Put grease on the clutch and the bearing before they lack the grease.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Elastic Guide

    Adjusting the elastic guide UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well- qualified technicians should adjust the elastic guide. To adjust elastic guides 1 and 2 To feed the elastic onto the proper position on the fabric, adjust elastic guides according to the width of the elastic.

  • Page 34: Inserting The Elastic Into The Roller

    Inserting the elastic into the roller UTION UTION Always turn off the power and shut down the air compressor first, and then well-qualified technicians should insert the elastic into the roller. Open the roller first by pressing lever . Then insert the elastic into the roller (see the illustration).

  • Page 36: Subclass Specifications

    W1500 Series subclass specifications W1500 Series Max. Number Number stitch Presser foot lift Max. speed Application Subclass Needle space (mm) Diff. feed tatio Remarks (mm) (rpm) length needles threads (mm) 3.2･4 0.5∼1.3 6,000 Versatile W1562-01J 5.6･6.4 0.5∼1.3 6,000 3.2･4･4.8 0.5∼1.3 6,000 Binding tape W1562-02G...
  • Page 40 PEGASUS SEWING MACHINE MFG. CO., LTD. 5-7-2, Sagisu, Fukushima-ku, Osaka 553-0002, Japan. Phone :(06)6458-4739 Telefax:(06)6454-8785 Cat. No. 9A2175E1 July 2002 2002 PEGASUS SEWING MACHINE MFG. CO., LTD. The description in this INSTRUCTIONS is subject to change without prior notice for improvement.

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