UnionSpecial CLASS 63400 Instruction sheet

FINES

QUALITY

YLE

63400AF

63400BF

CATALOG

No.

121AF

INDUSTRIAL

SEWING

LEWIS

•

COLUMBIA

MACHINES

CLASS

63400

STREAMLINED

HIGH

SPEED

LOCKSTITCH

MACHINE

WITH

FEEDING

PRESSER

FOOT

CHICAGO

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Catalog

No.

121

(Supplement

Catalog

No.

121

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

ADJUSTING

AND

OPERATING

LIST

PARTS

CLASS

63400

Streamlined

Lockstitch

Styles

63400

First

Edition

1971

Union

Special

Machine

Co.

Rights

Reserved

All

Countries

MACHINE COMPANY

INDUSTRIAl

SEWING

MACHINES

CHICAGO

Printed

U.S.

July,

1971

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IDENTIFICATION

MACIDNES

Each

Union

Special

machine

identified

Style

number

name

plate

the

machine.

Style

numbers

are

classified

standard

and

special.

Standard

Style

numbers

have

one

letters

suffixed,

but

never

contain

the

letter

"Z".

Example:

"Style

63400

AF".

Special

Style

numbers

contain

the

letter

"Z".

When

only

minor

changes

are

made

standard

machine.

"Z"

suffixed

the

Standard

Style

number.

Example:

"Style

63400

AFZ".

Styles

machines

similar

construction

are

grouped

under

class

number

which

differs

from

the

style

number,

that

contains

letters.

Example:

"Class

63400".

APPLICATION

CATALOG

This

catalog

supplement

Catalog

No.

121

and

should

used

con-

junction

therewith.

Only

those

parts

which

are

used

Styles

63400

and

BF.

but

not

used

Styles

63400

and

are

illustrated

and

listed

the

back

this

book.

Opposite

the

illustration

page.

parts

are

identified

detail

number.

part

number,

description

and

amount

required.

NOTE:

When

ordering

repairparts

always

use

the

part

number

listed

the

second

column.

Adjusting

and

operating

instructions

for

Styles

63400

and

are

similar

those

Catalog

No.

121

for

Styles

63400

and

respectively.

The

only

instruct-

ions

included

this

catalog

are

the

ones

that

are

different

from

Styles

63400

and

are

additional

instructions

that

pertain

specifically

Styles

63400

and

BF.

This

catalog

applies

specifically

the

Standard

Styles

machines

listed

herein.

can

also

applied

with

discretion

some

Special

Styles

machines

this

class.

Reference

direction.

such

right.

left,

front.

back,

etc

.•

are

given

from

the

operator's

position

while

seated

the

machine.

Operating

dir2ction

handwheel

toward

the

operator.

STYLES

MACHINES

High

Speed

Streamlined

Long

Arm

Lockstitch

Machines,

One

Needle,

Light.

Medium

and

Heavy

Duty.

Drop

Feed,

Rotary

Hook,

Horizontal

Hook

Shaft,

Push

Button

Stitch

Regulator,

Stitch

Length

Indicator.

One

Reservoir

Enclosed

Auto-

matic

Lubricating

System.

Head

Oil

Siphon,

Adjustable

Hook

Oil

Control.

Auto-

matic

Head

Oiling.

Needle

Bearing

Adjustable

Feed

Eccentric,

Needle

Bearin

for

Take-up

Lever

and

Needle

Bar

Driving

Link,

Feed

Timing

Lower

Main

Shaft.

Equipped

with

Feeding

Presser

Foot

and

Rotary

Needle

Thread

Tension,

Maximum

Work

Space

Right

Needle

Bar

1/8

Inches.

63400

For

miscellaneous

plain

seaming

operations

light

and

medium

weight

work,

9/64

inch

needle

bar

travel.

Type

180

GXS

180

GYS

needle.

Specify

stitches

per

inch,

thread

size,

needle

type

and

size

and

edge

guide.

Maximum

recommended

speed

5500

63400

For

miscellaneous

plain

seaming

operations

medium

and

medium

heavy

weight

work.

13/64

inch

needle

bar

travel.

Type

180

GXS

180

GYS

needle.

Specify

stitches

per

inch,

thread

size,

needle

type

and

size

and

edge

guide.

Maximum

recommended

speed

5500

P.M.

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NEEDLES

Each

Union

Special

needle

has

both

type

and

size

number.

The

type

number

denotes

the

kind

shank,

point,

length,

groove,

finish

and

other

details.

The

size

number,

stamped

the

needle

shank,

denotes

largest

diameter

the

blade,

mea-

sured

thousandths

inch

across

the

eye.

Collectively,

the

type

number

and

the

size

number

represent

the

complete

symbol,

which

given

the

label

all

needles

packaged

and

sold

Union

Special.

Needle

Type

180

GXS

180

GYS

are

recommended

for

Styles

63400

and

BF.

The

description

and

sizes

available

are

listed

below.

Type

No.

180

GXS

180

GYS

Description

and

Sizes

Round

shank,

round

point,

lockstitch,

short

length,

ball

eye,

single

groove,

wide

angle

groove,

struck

groove,

deep

spot,

ball

point,

chromium

plated

sizes

029, 032, 036,

040,

044, 049,

054,

060.

Round

shank,

round

point,

lockstitch,

short

length,

ball

eye,

single

groove,

wide

angle

groove,

struck

groove,

deep

spot,

chromium

plated

sizes

029,

032,

036,

040, 044,

049,

054,

060.

have

needle

orders

promptly

and

accurately

filled,

empty

package,

sample

needle,

the

type

and

size

number

should

forwarded.

Use

description

label.

complete

order

would

read:

"1000

Needles,

Type

180

GXS,

Size

036

•

Selection

the

proper

needle

size

should

determined

the

size

thread

used.

Thread

should

pass

freely

through

the

needle

eye

order

produce

good

stitch

formation.

SELECTING

THE

SIZE

THE

NEEDLE

The

strength

requirement

the

seam

produced

largely

dependent

upon

the

size

thread

employed.

The

quality

the

work

desired

largely

dependent

upon

the

size

the

needle

employed.

The

following

table

shows

the

preferred

size

needle

for

given

size

and

kind

thread.

The

choice,

however,

should

give

consideration

factors

referred

above,

which

may

dictate

the

selection

needle

size

slightly

larger

smaller

than

the

size

specified.

Cotton

Thread

Size

100

Mercerized

Thread

Size

000

0000

Needle

Size

060

054

060

048

054

044

048

044

048

040

044

036

040

032

036

032

036

028

032

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IDENTIFYING

PARTS

Where

the

construction

permits,

each

part

stamped

with

its

part

number.

Parts

too

small

for

complete

catalog

stamping

are

identified

letter

symbols

which

distinguish

one

part

from

another

that

similar

appearance.

Part

numbers

represent

the

same

part.

regardless

the

catalog

which

they

appear.

IMPORTANT!

ALL

ORDERS,

PLEASE

INCLUDEPART

NAMEANDSTYLE

MACHINE

FOR

WHICH

PART

ORDERED.

ORDERING

REPAIR

PARTS

The

arrangement

this

catalog

facilitate

easy

and

accurate

ordering

replacement

parts

for

Styles

63400

and

BF.

exploded

view

plate

the

back,

covers

the

differences

between

the

Standard

Styles

listed

this

catalog

and

Styles

63400 A

and

covered

Catalog

No. 121 M.

The

plate

presents

sector

the

machine,

parts

being

aligned

their

assembled

position.

the

page

opposite

the

illustration

will

found

listing

the

parts

with

their

part

numbers.

descriptions

and

the

number

pieces

required

the

particular

view

being

shown.

Numbers

the

first

column

are

reference

numbers

only,

and

merely

indicate

the

position

the

part

the

illustration.

Reference

numbers

should

never

used

ordering

parts.

Always

use

the

part

number

listed

the

second

column.

The

exploded

view

plate

carries

reference

number

for

each

part

available

for

sale.

Sub-assemblies.

which

are

sold

complete,

separate

part,

are

bracket

solid

line

box

the

picture

plate.

Component

parts

sub-assemblies,

which

can

furnished

for

repairs,

are

indicated

indenting

their

descriptions

under

the

description

the

main

sub-assembly.

USE

GENUINE

NEEDLES

AND

REPAIR

PARTS

Success

the

operation

these

machines

can

secured

only

with

genuine

Union

Special

Needles

and

Repair

Parts

furnished

the

Union

Special

Machine

Company,

its

subsidiaries

and

authorized

distributors.

They

are

designed

according

the

most

approved

scientific

principles,

and

are

made

with

utmost

precision.

Maximum

efficiency

and

durability

are

assured.

Genuine

needles

are

packaged

with

labels

marked

Genuine

repair

parts

are

stamped

with

the

Union

Special

trade

mark.

Each

trade

mark

your

guarantee

the

highest

quality

materials

and

workmanship.

TERMS

Prices

are

strictly

net

cash

and

subject

change

without

notice.

All

shipments

are

forwarded

shipping

point.

Parcel

Post

shipments

are

insured

unless

otherwise

directed.

charge

made

cover

the

postage

and

insurance.

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INSTALLING

CAUTION!

When

unpacking,

NOT

lift

machine

out

box

placing

one

hand

handwheel.

Using

both

hands

bed

casting,

lift

gently.

Before

leaving

factory,

each

Union

Special

machine

sewed

off,

inspected

and

carefully

packed.

After

the

machine

and

accessories

have

been

removed

from

the

packing

box,

the

following

steps

should

followed:

PREPARATION

MACHINE

FOR

INSTALLATION

bag

assembly

parts,

consisting

one

frf3_me

thread

eyelet,

one

eyelet

attaching

screw,

one

extra

bobbin,

two

hinge

studs

and

two

screws

for

holding

miscellaneous

attachments

the

bed

plate,

packed

with

each

machine.

Insert

hinge

studs

holes

provided

for

them

rear

cloth

plate.

Assemble

the

upper

frame

eyelet

(A,

Fig.

2A).

STANDARD

ACCESSORIES

Included

also

with

each

machine,

box

STANDARD

ACCESSORIES--contain-

ing

one

bobbin

winder

assembly,

the

machine

mounting

frame,

one

oil

drain

jar

and

its

clamp

spring,

one

knee

lifter

assembly

and

its

rubber

pad,

bed

positioning

spring

and

screw,

four

isolator

pads

and

clips,

and

one

machine

rest

pin.

These

parts

are

essential

when

setting

the

machine.

TABLE

TOPS

Lockstitch

machines

are

installed

table

tops,

prepared

with

cut-out,

that

the

bed

plate

FLUSH

with

the

top

the

machine

mounting

frame.

MACHINE MOUNTING

FRAME

INSTALLATION

On a

sui~abl

tableboard,

place

machine

mounting

frame

(21393

the

machine

cut-out

with

the

hinge

lugs

the

rear

(Fig.

1).

Insert

the

countersunk

wood

screw

through

left

hinge

pad

and

tighten

securely.

Assemble

bed

positioning

spring

(63474

over

right

hinge

pad;

insert

round

head

wood

screw

and

tighten

securely.

Assemble

the

retaining

plate

(21393 R)

outside

front

pan

section,

shown,

and

snug

nuts

lightly.

Place

sewing

head

the

frame

mounting,

and

after

being

sure

there

about

1/16

inch

clearance

between

the

cloth

plate

edge

and

the

frame

sides,

rap

the

re-

taining

plate

smartly

upward

with

hammer

insure

good

grip

the

underside

the

board

and

tighten

locking

nuts

securely.

Tip

machine

back

against

rest

pin,

and

assemble

the

knee

press

assembly

shown.

All

end

play

the

cross

shaft

should

taken

the

cone

bearings,

but

must

not

bind.

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MACHINE

MOUNTING

FRAME

INSTALLATION

(Continued)

Before

the

machine

put

into

production,

the

bell

crank

(21665

the

knee

lifter

rod

should

adjusted.

The

left

stop

screw

(22597

should

set

that

the

maximum

lift

the

presser

bar

and

its

parts

not

interfere

with

moving

parts

with-

the

head.

This

may

done

setting

the

stop

screw

that

the

presser

bar

raises

approximately

5/16

inch.

BOBBIN

WINDER

The

bobbin

winder

should

secured

the

table

top

that

its

pulley

will

located

directly

front

the

sewing

machine

belt

and

will

bear

against

the

belt

when

operation.

The

base

the

winder

has

two

elongated

attaching

holes,

which

allow

the

mechanism

moved

closer

farther

away

from

belt

needed.

The

pulley

the

winder,

when

operation,

should

exert

only

enough

pressure

against

the

belt

wind

the

bobbin.

Regulation

and

operation

the

bobbin

winder

described

under

"Winding

the

Bobbin",

under

OPERATOR'S

INSTRUCTIONS,

Catalog

No.

121

BELTS

These

machines

are

equipped

use

either

"Vee"

round

belts.

THREADING

Thread

machine

indicated

Fig.

2A.

Check

spring

threading

with

dimension-

requirements.

has

been

enlarged

for

clarity

and

described

under

paragraph

"THREAD

CONTROL".

Needle

threaded

from

left

right.

6347

' }16630

21393N

660-

168

Fig.

651

"'-

93S

3476

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OILING

CAUTION!

Oil

has

been

drained

from

the

main

reservoir

before

shipment

and

the

reservoir

must

filled

before

starting

operate.

Fill

main

reservoir

plug

screw

(B,

Fig.

2A)

and

check

oil

level

gauge

(C);

oil

maximum

level

when

needle

yellow

band

marked

"FULL".

Oil

should

added

when

needle

yellow

band

marked

"LOW".

Use

stainless

water-white

straight

mineral

oil

Saybolt

viscosity

125

seconds

100°

Fahrenheit

the

main

reservoir.

This

equivalent

Union

Special

specification

No.

175.

Oil

may

drained

from

main

reservoir

removing

plug

screw

located

the

left

the

oil

reservoir

cover.

The

quantity

oil

supplied

the

hook

controlled

dial

located

the

front

the

machine

just

below

the

cloth

plate.

Turning

the

dial

the

direction

the

arrow

(counterclockwise)

increases

the

oil

flow

and

clockwise

direction

decreases

the

flow

oil.

recommended

that

new

machine,

one

that

has

been

out

service

for

long

period,

lubricated

removing

the

head

cover

and

oiling

all

the

moving

parts.

After

oiling,

replace

head

cover

further

hand

oiling

will

required.

Run

machine

slowly

for

several

minutes

distribute

oil

the

various

parts.

Full

speed

operation

can

then

expected

without

damage.

THREAD

AROUND

ROTARY

TENSION

DISC

1/2

TURNS

CLOCKWISE

THEN

THREAD

TENSION

POST

EYELET

g. 2A

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INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

MECHANICS

The

adjusting

instructions

for

Styles

63400

and

are

the

same

for

Styles

63400

and

covered

Catalog

No.

121 M,

with

the

additions

follows:

SET

THE

FEED

TIMING

NOTE:

The

feed

eccentric

timing

line

set

reset

the

feed

timing,

remove

needle

and

large

plug

screw

located

below

the

oil

gauge.

Loosen

the

lower

sprocket

screws

through

the

hole

below

the

oil

gauge.

Turn

the

handwheel

until

the

needle

bar

the

top

its

stroke.

Hold

the

handwheel

securely

and

turn

the

lower

main

shaft

until

the

timing

mark

"9"

the

adjustable

feed

driving

eccentric

lines

with

the

timing

line

the

bed

casting

wall.

Retighten

the

screws

the

lower

sprocket,

being

sure

that

there

end

play

the

lower

main

shaft.

Recheck

the

hook

tim-

ing.

ADJUSTING

FEED

MECHANISM

The

feed

dog

must

centered

the

feed

slots

the

throat

plate

and

leveled

both

directions,

across

the

line

feed

well

the

line

feed.

should

rise

approximately

3/64

inch

above

the

throat

plate

the

top

its

stroke.

change

the

stitch

length,

press

plunger

(located

the

bed

base

the

right

and

rear

needle

bar)

firmly.

While

holding

plunger

down,

turn

hand-

wheel

operating

direction

until

stitch

regulating

finger

felt

drop

into

the

slot

feed

eccentric.

Continuing

hold

plunger

down,

turn

handwheel

opera-

ting

direction

increase

the

stitch

length

and

opposite

direction

decrease

the

stitch

length.

Release

plunger.

Stitch

lengths

are

indicated

rad-

uations

the

indicator

dial

and

are

through

the

window

the

belt

guard

the

handwheel.

16A

ADJUSTING

THE

FEEDING

PRESSER

FOOT

Adjust

the

presser

spring

regulator

(A,

Fig.

16A)

that

approximately

thr

ee (3)

threads

are

visible

above

the

bed

casting.

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ADJUSTING

THE

FEEDING

PRESSER

FOOT

(Continued)

Back

off

stop

screw

(B)

feeding

presser

foot.

With

the

presser

foot

resting

flat

the

throat

plate

and

feed

dog

down,

adjust

stop

nut

(C.

Fig.

16A)

until

the

adjusting

lines

the

presser

foot

bottom,

line

with

the

centerline

the

needle.

Tighten

lock

nut

(D).

Fig.

16B

Loosen

screw

(E.

Fig.

16A)

presser

bar

guide

(F),

while

holding

down

presser

bar

(G),

depress

presser

foot

lifter

lever

and

retighten

screw

(E).

Release

lifter

lever.

Set

the

presser

bar

connection

(A.

Fig.

16B)

its

top

surface

1/8

inch

above

the

throat

plate

seat

(See

Fig.

16B).

This

accomplished

tipping

the

machine

back

against

the

rest

pin.

loosening

the

lock

nut

and

relocating

the

stop

screw

the

lifter

lever

bell

crank

(61468

F).

turning

the

stop

screw

the

right

left,

the

proper

setting

for

the

presser

bar

connection

accomplished.

Retighten

the

lock

nut

lock

the

stop

screw

place.

Release

pressure

presser

spring

required

reset

the

presser

bar

guide

(F.

Fig.

allowing

1/16

inch

space

between

the

guide

and

presser

bar

connection.

sure

the

presser

foot

alignment

with

the

needle

before

tightening

screw

(E).

Remove

nut

(A.

Fig.

18C)

and

presser

spring

(B)

the

feeding

presser

foot

and

adjust

stop

nut

(C)

that

when

the

presser

foot

pushed

forward.

the

rear

the

needle

slot

will

not

touch

the

needle.

Lock

position

with

lock

nut

(D).

Replace

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