TEXI Twin MS operation manual CONTENTS 1. NAMES OD MAJOR PARTS ……………………………………………………………………………………….…….…….. 2. MACHINES SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………………….……..…... 3. INSTALLATION ................................3-1. Installing the oil pan ............................3-2. Installing the machine head …………………………………………………………………………………..…... 3-3. Installing the knee lifter assembly ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-4. Installing the belt ……………………………………………………………………………………………….……..
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TEXI Twin MS operation manual NOTES ON SAFETY CAUTION Enviromental Requirements Use the sewing machine in an area free from The ambient should be within the range of 5°C to sources of strong electrical noise such as 35°C during use. Temperatures which are lower or...
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TEXI Twin MS operation manual CAUTION Installation Machine installation should only be carried our by All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away a qualified technician. from any moving parts. Furthermore do not excessively bend the cords or secure too firmly with Contact your dealer or a qualified electrician for any staples, otherwise shocks could occur.
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TEXI Twin MS operation manual Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all when using the machine. Moving parts may cause injury. Operate with safety devices. Turn off main switch before threading, changing bobbin and needle, cleaning etc.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS (1) Needle plate (2) Face plate (3) Oil gauge window (4) Oil controlling screw at front of machine (5) Machine pulley (6) Reverse stitching lever (7) Stitch length dial (8) Winder clamp...
TEXI Twin MS operation manual About the machine set up location Do not set up this sewing machine near other equipment such as televisions, radios or cordless telephones. Otherwise such equipment may be affected be electronic interface from the sewing machine.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 3-2. Installing the machine head 1. Insert the knee lifter complying bar (1). 2. Insert two hinges (2) into the holes in the machine bed. 3. Clamp hinges (2) onto the rubber cushions (3) in the work table and then place the machine head onto the head cushions (4) which are on top of the oil pan corners.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 3-4. Installing the belt 1. Tilt back the machine head and then place the belt (1) onto the motor pulley and the machine pulley. 2. Turn the nut (2) to adjust so that there is a 10-20 mm of deflaction in the belt when it is pressed with a finger with a force of 9.8 N.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 6. Insert the cover (7) of belt cover D (5) in between the cover U (2) and belt cover D (5) and then place it into the groove cover D (5). 7. Slide the cover (7) down along the groove of belt cover D (5) as far as it will go.
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TEXI Twin MS operation manual When oil lubriction works normal, runs machine at 1000 rpm, we can see splashing oil through oil window. Notice! Screw (1) has been adjusted to the regulated position, so please don’t turn it when adjusting the oil quantity.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 3-8. Checking the machine pulley rotating direction 1. Insert the power cord plug into the wall outlet and then turn on the power switch. 2. Depress the threadle and check if the direction of rotation of the machine pulley matches the direction of the arrow (1).
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 4-4. Installing the cap 1. Insert the bobbin (1) into the cap (2) so that the winding direction is as shown in the illustration. 2. Thread the thread by one of the following methods in accordance with the shape of the cap being used.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 4-5. Threading the upper thread 1. Turn the mcahine pulley and raise the thread take-up lever before threading the upper thread. This will make threading easier and it will prevent the thread from coming out at the sewing start.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 4-7. Corner sewing method Note: If using this machine in place os a single-needle machine, remove the needle which is not being used. In such cases, do not use the producers given below to stop the unused needle bar from moving. Otherwise damage to the machine may result.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 5-2. Backtacking When the reverse stitching lever (1) is pushed, the cloth feed direction will be reserved and when it is returned to its original position, the feed direction will change back to normal. 6. THREAD TENSION 6-1.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual Upper thread tension After the lower thread tension has adjusted, adjust the upper thread tension so that a good, even stitch is obtained. 1. Lower the presser goot 2. Adjust by turning the thread tension nut.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual Lubrication Lubricate the sewing machine according to the procedure on page 9 1. Check that the upper threads have been threaded correctly. 2. Check that the end of the needle is not broken. If the end of the needle is broken, the needle should be replaced.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 8-3. Adjusting the thread tension spring Thread take-up spring tension 1. Open the face plate. 2. Loosen the screw (5). 3. Loosen the knob and then rum the thread tension stud (7) to adjust the tension.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 8-4. ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE AND ROTARY HOOK TIMING 8-4-1. Needle rotary hook point gap 1. Tilt back the machine head. 2. Loosen screws (A), (B), (C) and (D). 3. Move the rotary hook base (1) to the left or right so that the clearance between the needle and rotary hook tip (3) is 1-3 mm.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 8-4-4. Needle bar height and lift amount Stitch length 2 mm Needle bar height 2.4 mm 1. Remove the needle plate. 2. Remove the feed dog 3. Set the stitch length to eighter 2 (approx. 2 mm) or 3 (approx. 3 mm) on the scale, depending on the model and specifications of the machine.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual Lubrication adjustment guide 1. Tilt back machine head. 2. Turn the lubrication adjustment screw (1) to adjust its height to 23.5-24.5 mm NOTE: Be careful not to loosen the lubrication adjustment screw (1) too much. Otherwise the oil tank will be consumed too quickly.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 9. REPLACING GAUGE PARTS How to change gauges 1. Turn the machine pulley to move the needle bar to its highest position. 2. Remove the needle (1). 3. Remove the slide plate (2). 4. Remove the needle clamp (3).
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TEXI Twin MS operation manual Installation 1. Attach the needle clamp. 2. Attach the needle. 3. Attach the feed dog 1) Turn the machine pulley and check that the needle goes into the middle of the needle in the feed dog 2) Loosen (2) and align the needles so that the needles will fall in the centers of the needle holes in the feed dog.
TEXI Twin MS operation manual 10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Be sure to check the following before calling an authorized service station. Problem Where to check 1. Sewing machine pulley doesn’t run. Is a breaker or fuse blown? Is the power cord disconnected? 2.
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TEXI Twin MS operation manual Problem Where to check 4. Skipped stitches. Is the needle tip bent? Is the nedle tip blunt? If the needle tip is bent or broken, replace the needle. Is the needle properly installed? If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly.
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TEXI Twin MS operation manual CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Distributor: Strima Sp. z o.o. Swadzim, ul. Poznańska 54 62-080 Tarnowo Podgórne, Poland We declare, that the following product: High speed two needle lockstitch sewing machine model Twin MS (ZJ8450A) With this declaration relates, complies with following directives:...
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