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- Page 1 MANUAL NO. IP9107-GR ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS First Edition AND ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST STYLES 56500R 56900P 56900R SERIES 50000 - FLAT BED MACHINES 04/28/09...
- Page 2 MANUAL NO. IP9107-GR ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS & ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST FOR 50000 SERIES MACHINES FIRST EDITION COPYRIGHT 2006 UNION SPECIAL CORPORATION RIGHTS RESERVED IN ALL COUNTRIES PRINTED IN U.S.A. APRIL 2006...
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Page 3: Preface
PREFACE This technical manual has been prepared to guide you in the maintenance of your new Union Special machine. Careful attention to the instructions for operation and adjustment of these machines will enable you to maintain the superior performance and reliability designed and built into every Union Special machine. The adjusting portion of this manual explains in detail the proper setting for each of the components related to forming the stitch and completing the functions of the machine. -
Page 4: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES 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 putting the machine into service, also read the safety rules and instructions from the motor supplier. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PREFACE ................................... 3 SAFETY RULES ................................4 IDENTIFICATION OF MACHINES ..........................6 MACHINE STYLES ..............................6 THREADING AND OILING DIAGRAM ........................7 LUBRICATION ................................8 NEEDLES ..................................8 NEEDLES (CONT.) ..............................9 ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS ............................9 NEEDLE BAR ALIGNMENT ............................9 SYNCHRONIZING LOOPER AND NEEDLE MOTIONS .................... -
Page 6: Identification Of Machines
8 1/4 inches (209.6mm). MACHINE STYLES 56500R Typical application - For attaching riser to dungarees, piecing sleeves on denim jackets and for attaching overall bibs made of medium heavy to heavy weight materials. Seam specification 401 LSc-2... -
Page 7: Threading And Oiling Diagram
THREADING AND OILING DIAGRAM The oil has been drained from the machine before shipping and the reservoir must be filled before starting to operate. Maintain oil level in “OPERATE” zone; add oil when the needle on the gauge regis- ters on the black line marked “LOW”. The machine is automatically lubricated and no oiling other than keeping the main reservoir filled is necessary. -
Page 8: Lubrication
LUBRICATION Use a straight mineral oil with a Saybolt viscosity of 90 to 125 seconds at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This is equivalent to Union Special Corporation Specification No. 175. The oil should be between the two red lines in sight gauge (B) when the machine is at rest. -
Page 9: Needles (Cont.)
NEEDLES (CONT.) Type No. Description and Sizes 128 GAS Round shank, round point, short, double groove, struck groove, ball eye, spotted, chromium plated - sizes 080/032, 090/036, 100/040, 110/044, 125/049, 140/054, 150/060, 170/067. 128 GJS Round shank, RG chain stitch point, short, double groove, struck groove, ball eye, spotted, conical blade feature, chromium plated - sizes 090/036, 100/040, 110/044, 125/049, 140/054. -
Page 10: Synchronizing Looper And Needle Motions
SYNCHRONIZING LOOPER AND NEEDLE MOTIONS Insert looper into the looper rocker, pushing it all the way down and tighten screw against f lat on shank of looper. Turn handwheel in operating direction until the point of the looper (A, Fig. 4) moving to the left, is even with the left side of the right needle (B). -
Page 11: Synchronizing Looper And Needle Motions (Cont.)
SYNCHRONIZING LOOPER AND NEEDLE MOTIONS (CONT.) Turn handwheel in operating direction until looper is at the extreme right end of its travel. Check location of the center-line of right looper connecting rod bearing using gauge TT35. Place hole in gauge (B, Fig. -
Page 12: Looper Settings (Cont.)
LOOPER SETTINGS (CONT.) The looper is set correctly if, as it moves to the left behind the needle, its point (A, Fig. 8) clears the rear of needle (B) by .002 inch (.051mm). If adjustment is necessary, loosen lock screw (G, Fig. 7) and turn stop screw (H) as required. -
Page 13: Rear Needle Guard (Cont.)
REAR NEEDLE GUARD (CONT.) NOTE: Any change in stitch length will require a change in rear needle guard setting. FEED DOG SETTINGS Feed dog (A, Fig. 10) should be centered in throat plate (B) with equal clearance on all sides and ends with feed travel set to desired stitch length. -
Page 14: Presser Bar Height (Cont.)
PRESSER BAR HEIGHT (CONT.) Adjustment can be made by turning handwheel to position needle bar at bottom of stroke. Loosen screw (C, Fig. 13) and while holding presser foot down on throat plate, position presser bar connection and guide as required to attain specified clearance and retighten screw. -
Page 15: Changing Stitch Length (Cont.)
CHANGING STITCH LENGTH (CONT.) NOTE: Any change in stitch length will necessitate a corresponding change in the rear needle guard setting. Needle bearings in the feed rocker at locations (L, Fig. 11) may require repacking after years of service. Bearings should be thoroughly cleaned and repacked with Union Special Corporation grease No. 28604P. -
Page 16: Special Instructions
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS NEEDLE LEVER When adjusting needle lever or replacing related parts, follow instructions in sequence as listed: 1. Install “O” rings (A, Fig. 15) onto needle lever stud (B) and thrust collar (C). 2. With needle lever (D) in machine and positioned properly; insert stud (B) through hole in needle lever until its shoulder contacts the needle lever and the word “UP”... -
Page 17: Aligning Mainshaft To Crankshaft
ALIGNING MAINSHAFT TO CRANKSHAFT As viewed looking down from rear of machine, spot screw (A, Fig. 16) in the couplings must align with the spots in the looper drive crank (B) and set screws (C) must align with the flats on crankshaft (D) and mainshaft (E). -
Page 18: Ordering Repair Parts
ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS This catalog has been arranged to simplify ordering repair parts. Exploded views of various sections of the mechanism are shown so that the parts may be seen in their actual position in the machine. On the page opposite the illustration will be found a listing of the parts with their part numbers, descriptions and the numbers of pieces required in the particular view being shown. -
Page 19: Skipped Stitches
Before this machine left the factory it was adjusted and inspected to give you the utmost satisfaction and durability at all times. if, however, the machine is not sewing properly, see chart below for sugges- tions which may prove beneficial to you. SKIPPED STITCHES . - Page 21 EXPLODED VIEWS DESCRIPTION OF PARTS...
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Page 23: Main Frame, Throat Plate Support, Misc. Covers & Oiling Parts
MAIN FRAME, THROAT PLATE SUPPORT, MISC. COVERS & OILING PARTS Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. 56480 Throat Plate Support ................... 51280J Dowel Pin ....................660-313 Well Nut ....................... 22570 Screw, for throat plate ................22839 Screw, for throat plate support ..............22585A Screw ...................... -
Page 25: Main Frame, Throat Plate Support, Misc. Covers & Oiling Parts (Cont.)
MAIN FRAME, THROAT PLATE SUPPORT, MISC. COVERS & OILING PARTS (CONT.) Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. 1. thru 41. See preceding page. 43296 Base, nipper spring ..................605A Screw ......................57WB Nipper Spring Plate ..................15438C Spring ......................57WD Screw, nipper spring .................. -
Page 27: Main Frame, Bushings, Oil Gauge & Looper Driving Parts
MAIN FRAME, BUSHINGS, OIL GAUGE & LOOPER DRIVING PARTS Ref. Amt. Part No. Description Req. 660-1002 Oil Filter Plug Screw ..................22541C Screw, for chamber cover ................56382AM Upper Crank Chamber Cover ..............56382AY Gasket, for chamber cover ................ Screw, for oiler and baffle plate assembly ..........56382AC Needle Lever Bearing Oiler and Baffle Plate Assembly ....... -
Page 29: Crankshaft, Needle Lever & Looper Driving Parts
CRANKSHAFT, NEEDLE LEVER & LOOPER DRIVING PARTS Ref. Amt. Part No. Description Req. 27-435BLK Needle Bar Eyelet Washer ................56458A Needle Bar Thread Eyelet, for Class 56500 ..........22804 Screw ......................56958A Needle Bar Thread Eyelet, for Class 56900 ..........22586R Screw ...................... -
Page 31: Crankshaft, Needle Lever & Looper Driving Parts
CRANKSHAFT, NEEDLE LEVER & LOOPER DRIVING PARTS CONT. Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. 1. thru 42. See preceding page. 29476LN Crankshaft Assembly .................. 51216M Needle Bearing ..................56316C Connecting Rod Guide ................12934A Nut ......................Head Oil Pump, ref. no. 44 on page 27 ............Base Oil Pump, ref. -
Page 33: Looper Rocker & Connecting Rod Parts
LOOPER ROCKER & CONNECTING ROD PARTS Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. CO67E Cork Plug ....................Yarn (4 strands - 8 inches long) ..............55244G Looper Rocker Shaft Collar Stud ..............51244N Looper Rocker Shaft Clamp ................ 51244L Thrust Washer ....................Nut ...................... -
Page 35: Main Shaft, Take-Ups & Feed Driving Parts
MAIN SHAFT, TAKE-UPS & FEED DRIVING PARTS Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. 660-359 Bearing, for feed rocker ................56335B Feed Rocker ....................22651CD4 Screw, for feed bar shaft ..............Feed Bar Shaft .................... 56334B 56335L Feed Rocker Shaft ..................Collar, for feed rocker shaft ................ -
Page 37: Main Shaft, Take-Ups & Feed Driving Parts
MAIN SHAFT, TAKE-UPS & FEED DRIVING PARTS CONT. Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. 1. thru 38. See preceding page. 56336D Feed Crank Stud Insert ................660-269B Quad Ring ....................22543A Stitch Regulating Screw ................56336 Feed Crank Stud ..................22798C Screw ...................... -
Page 39: Needle Bars, Holders & Guards, Loopers & Looper Thread Take-Up Parts
NEEDLE BARS, HOLDERS & GUARDS, LOOPERS & LOOPER THREAD TAKE-UP PARTS Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. 56517B16 Needle Bar, for Style 56500R16 ..............Stop Pin ....................50J16 51418-16 Needle Holder, for Style 56500R16 ............... Screw, for needle ..................Spot Screw ....................Needle Guard, for Class 56500, all gauges .......... -
Page 41: Disc Thread Tension Parts
DISC THREAD TENSION PARTS Amt. Req. Ref. Per Style Part No. Description Three Needle Needle 43266 Nut ......................51491C Lead-in Guide ..................... 51292D Tension Thread Eyelet ................. 51292A Ferrule ......................56392E Tension Post ....................Tension Disc ....................56392F Tension Spring Shield ................... 51292F8 Needle Thread Tension Spring .............. -
Page 43: Tension & Lifter Lever Parts
TENSION & LIFTER LEVER PARTS Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. 21657W Tension Release and Lifter Lever Shaft ............21657Y Tension Release and Lifter Lever Shaft Connection ........22569 Screw ....................Screw ....................51283H Lifter Lever ....................660-207 Oil Seal Ring ....................53783N Lifter Lever Connection ................ -
Page 45: Cloth Plate, Cloth Plate Cover, Folder & Oil Shield Parts
CLOTH PLATE, CLOTH PLATE COVER, FOLDER & OIL SHIELD PARTS Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. 56381-207A Cloth Plate Cover ..................51281AC Cloth Plate Cover Spring ............... 35772H Spring Washer ..................22760A Screw, for spring washer ............... 22845B Screw ....................Screw, for washer plate ................ -
Page 47: Presser Foot, Throat Plate & Feed Dog Parts
PRESSER FOOT, THROAT PLATE & FEED DOG PARTS Ref. Amt. Part No. Description Req. C50020F16 Presser Foot Assembly, for Style 56500R16 ............ C50020E18 Presser Foot Assembly, for Style 56500R18 ............ 35830B Shank, for presser foot ................22585R Screw, for shank ................22845A Screw, for yoke .................. -
Page 49: Presser Foot, Throat Plate & Feed Dog Parts
PRESSER FOOT, THROAT PLATE & FEED DOG PARTS Ref. Amt. Part No. Description Req. 1. thru 26. See preceding page. 50320N8 Presser Foot Assembly, for Style 56900R8 ............. 56920R9 Presser Foot Assembly, for Style 56900R9 ............. 35830B Shank, for presser foot ................Screw, for shank ................ -
Page 51: Thread Stand Parts & Misc. Accessories
THREAD STAND PARTS & MISC. ACCESSORIES Amt. Ref. Description Req. Part No. GR-21101W4 Thread Stand Assembly, for 4-thread machines .......... GR-21101W6 Thread Stand Assembly, for 6-thread machines .......... 51295B Isolator ......................51295A Isolator ......................12288403 Thread Tweezers ..................21201 Screwdriver, 9/64 inch round blade, overall length 7 11/16 inches ..660-264 "S"... -
Page 52: Numerical Index Of Parts
NUMERICAL INDEX OF PARTS Part No. Page No. Part No. Page No. Part No. Page No. Part No. Page No. 1 0 9 ....4 1 2 2 5 9 9 . -
Page 53: Numerical Index Of Parts
NUMERICAL INDEX OF PARTS Part No. Page No. Part No. Page No. Part No. Page No. 5 6 3 4 3 C ... . . 3 1 5 6 5 1 7 B 1 8 ..3 9 7 04 0-6 ....3 9 5 6 3 4 3 E . - Page 54 NOTES...
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