2 or 3-needle cylinder bed interlock stitch machine (36 pages)
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FS700 Series Thank you very much for purchasing Pegasus FS700 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.
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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.
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.
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.
●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.
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1. Before running the machine, check to see if the oil reservoir is Otherwise the operator may slip off the treadle while running the filled with oil. Use Pegasus recommended oil (P-68 made by machine, causing trouble. Yanase). (ISO Viscosity Grade 68) 4.Adjust the height of the table according to a working posture of...
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(operating direction). manual. 5.Employ Pegasus' genuine parts when repairing the machine and/or replacing the parts. We are not responsible for accidents 4.Well trained operators should use the machine after studying caused by any improper repair/adjustment and substituting other these precautions and the instruction manual carefully.
safety. safety. Be sure to study very carefully 5.Location of warning labels and safety devices Needle bar cap Thread take-up cover Eye guard Finger guard Pedestal-mounted type Table-mounted type Belt cover Motor cover Belt cover Belt cover From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC...
(6) Presser foot 6.Protectors for safety Never insert any of your fingers. This chapter describes each protector for safety. Therefore, read There is a clearance of more than 5mm between the top and study the following carefully. surface of the needle plate and the presser foot. Be careful that none of your fingers are caught in this clearance.
Installing the machine head (table-mounted type) UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well-qualified technicians should install the machine. Firmly Install the machine head onto the machine rest bracket by referring to the illustration. Check there is no play and/or clearance after this installation.
Installing the belt cover UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well-qualified technicians should install the belt cover. Attach upper belt cover 1 and auxiliary cover 2 to the machine rest bracket with screws 3 and 4 (see the illustration on the right).
Installing the machine (Pedestal-mounted type) UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well-qualified technicians should install the machine. Install the machine onto the pedestal with screws 1 and washers 2. Loosen nut 3. Turn bolt 4 until it reaches the pedestal.
Joining the presser foot lift Join lever 1 on the pedestal to lever 2 on the machine with link 3 and screws 4 (see the illustration on the right). Installing the motor cover Install motor cover 5 (see the illustration on the right). Installing the belt cover UTION UTION...
Lubrication UTION UTION When lubricating the machine and/or replacing the oil, use Pegasus recommended oil. Using other oils may dam- age the machine. 1. Oil Use Pegasus recommended oil (P-68 made by Yanase). (ISO Viscosity Grade 68). 2. To fill the machine with oil Remove plug screws 1 and 2.
5. Checking oil circulation Run the machine and check for the proper oil flow after fill- ing the machine with oil. This can be seen on the oil flow sight windows 1 and 2. Silicone oil for H.R. device If the threads do not move smoothly, fill silicone oil reservoir 3 with silicon oil.
Threading UTION UTION Always turn off the power and unplug the machine when you thread the machine. Open covers 1, 2, 3 and 4. In case the machine is threaded previously A:Knot the preset thread and the thread being used Be sure to thread the machine correctly by referring to the together threading diagram.
Adjusting presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure should be as light as possible, yet be sufficient to feed the fabric and obtain the proper stitch Light Heavy formation. Adjustment is made by loosening nut 1 and turn- ing screw 2 as required. After this adjustment tighten nut 1. Adjusting the up-and-down position of the presser foot Moving up the presser foot slightly will have the following...
Adjusting the differential feed ratio To increase the differential feed ratio, turn lever 1 clockwise. This will shrink the finished fabric. To decrease the differen- tial feed ratio, turn lever 1 counterclockwise. This will stretch the finished fabric. To stretch To shrink Adjusting stitch length UTION...
Replacing the needle OK! NO! UTION UTION Always turn off the power and unplug the machine when you replace the needle(s). Scarf Loosen screw 1 with the small slotted screwdriver sup- plied with the machine. Remove the old needle(s) by using a pincette (provided as accessories).
Replacing the knives UTION UTION Always turn off the power and shut down the air com- pressor 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. Replacing the upper knife Loosen screw 5.
Oil replacement Replace the oil one month after the first use and thereafter every six months. If you keep using the old oil, it may cause the damage to the machine. To drain the oil Remove plug screws 1 and 2. Drain the oil. After draining the oil replace plug screws 1 and 2.
Adjusting the needle guard UTION UTION When adjusting the needle guard, always turn off the power and unplug the machine. Bring needle thread take-up 1 to the bottom of its travel. Loosen screws 6 and 7. Align the top ends of needle guards 2 and 3 with the centers of eyelets A on needle thread take-up 1 (standard).
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. 〃 Loosen screws 1. Center screw 2 in slot A. Tighten screw 1 temporarily. When retainer 4 descends to the position illustrated on the right while the looper is moving to the left from the extreme right end of its travel, the looper thread should cast off from...
Adjusting the top cover thread take-up UTION UTION 〃 〃 Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well-qualified technicians should adjust the top cover thread take-up. Loosen screws 1. Center screw 2 in slot A. Tighten screws 1 temporarily.
Adjusting the hook UTION UTION Always turn off the power, unplug the machine and then well-qualified technicians should adjust the hook. Bring hook 1 to the extreme right end of its travel. Loosen screw 2. Achieve a distance of 0.5mm (standard) from hook 1 to retainer 3 (see A in the illustration on the right).
Replacing the presser foot UTION UTION Always turn off the power, shut down the compressor and then well-qualified technicians should replace the press- er foot. Pay close attention to the knife edges not to injure your hands and/or finger. Removing the presser foot Bring the needles to the top of their stroke.
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 (A) from the point of the fourth needle to the top surface of the needle plate according to the machine to be used (seethe table of adjustment dimensions on page 29).
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). When rear needle guard 1 comes closest to the first needle, there should be a clearance of 0 ~ 0.2mm between rear needle guard 1 and the first needle.
FS700 Series subclass specifications FS700 Series Number Number Max. Presser Max. speed stitch foot lift Application Fabric weight Subclass Needle space (mm) Diff. feed ratio Remarks (rpm) needles threads length (mm) Single edge trimming, without a groove on the back of light-heavy FS701-G0 5.2・6.0...
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5-7-2, Sagisu, Fukushima-ku, Osaka 553-0002, Japan. Phone :(06)6458-4739 Telefax:(06)6454-8785 Cat. No. 9B2007E0000 August 2002 2002 PEGASUS SEWING MACHINE MFG. CO., LTD. The description in this INSTRUCTIONS is subject to change without prior notice for improvement. From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC...
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