Contents: Page: Home Preface and General Safety Information Part 1: Operating Instructions Cl. 8967 Product Description Short Description and Proper Use ..... Sub-Classes .
1. Product Description 1.1 Short Description and Proper Use The special sewing machine 8967 is a single needle-double lock stitch free-arm machine with lower transport without stroke and an upper transport with alternating pressure feet. The machine is designed and may only be used for sewing of textile material or leather. 1.2 Sub-Classes 8967-160180 Execution without thread trimmer,...
2. Operating Elements and Their Function 2.1 Elements at the Sewing Head Element Function Pressure foot screw This screw is screwed in completely at the factory and the position may not be changed. Thread regulator Setting the correct thread quantity for different material thicknesses, sewing yarns and stitch lengths.
2.2 Elements on the Frame Element Function Frame Type MG 55-3 Main switch Switching the machine on and off Pedal Rest position No function Position forward Sewing with desired rpm Position "half back" Raise pressure foot when machine at rest Position "full back"...
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Maintenance Unit Air filter and Before the water level reaches the filter, screw in water trap screw 7 far enough to drain water. Do not interrupt the compressed air supply. Pressure regulator To set to 6 bar pull the bushing 10 up and turn appropriately.
3. Operating the Sewing Machine 3.1 Threading the Needle Thread. Caution Risk of Injury ! Turn off the main switch before threading. – Thread the needle thread as shown in the illustration.
3.2 Winding the Bobbin Thread – Place the bobbin 4 on the bobbin winder 3. – Pull the thread through the guide 1 and the tension 2. – Wind the thread approx. 5 x clockwise around the bobbin core and tear off at the thread clamp 6. –...
3.3 Changing the Bobbin Caution Risk of Injury! Turn off the main switch before changing the bobbin. – Bring the needle into the highest position – Pull the covering cap 1 from the free-arm. – Remove the bobbin housing 2 with bobbin 3. Hereby raise the bobbin case flap 4 as far as possible.
3.4 Setting the Bobbin Thread Tension Caution Risk of Injury! Turn off main switch. – Bring the needle into the highest position – Pull the covering cap from the free-arm – Remove the bobbin housing with bobbin. Hereby raise the bobbin case flap as far as possible. –...
3.5 Setting the Thread Regulator. With the thread regulator the needle thread quantity necessary for stitch formation can be regulated. The setting is dependent on the stitch length, material thickness and the yarn characteristics. Only a precisely set thread regulator assures an optimal sewing result.
4. Operating the Frame 4.1 Folding Down the Table Top (only Frame MG 56-2) 1/ 2 Caution Risk of Injury! Hold the table top with both hands when pulling down. – Release the table top fasteners 1 and 2 under the table top and fastener 3 on the left frame leg.
5. Maintenance Caution Risk of Injury! Turn off main switch. Maintenance work must be conducted at the latest after the number of operating hours listed in the column " Interval". Shorter maintenance intervals may be required when working with very linty materials. Procedure Interval Remarks...
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