SEWING MACHINE - SINGLE NEEDLE Model 92966 ASSEMBLY, setup, AND Adjusting INSTRUCTIONS Shown mounted to Table (Sku 3929; not included) ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http://www.harborfreight.com To prevent serious injury, Read and understand all warnings and instructions before use. Copyright© 2005 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
Specifications Machine Type Drive Heavy duty, industrial sewing machine; high speed, single needle-lock stitch V-belt driven Foot pedal operation, along with a knee and manual lifting arm for presser foot.
this product was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this product and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended. 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. 7. Do not overreach.
(up to 50 feet), with wire size rated at 18 AWG. Longer extension cords require larger size wire. 18. Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician. 19. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker. 20.
Sewing Machine Table Stand and Top (not provided) Power Switch Knee Lifting Arm for Presser Foot Motor Assembly The assembly instructions describe mounting the Single-Needle Sewing Machine (Model 92966) to the Table Stand (Model 03929), not included. In order to complete this procedure, you must first purchase and assemble the Table Stand Kit (Model 03929). 1. Locate four corner rests in the rectangular hole of the Table Stand where the machine will sit. 2.
7. Tilt the machine back to expose the Oil Pan (D). See figure 5. 8. Fill the Oil Pan with sewing machine lubrication oil (#7 white oil) to the “high” mark “A”. Add more oil when the level is to the “low” mark “B”. After lubrication, and during operation, oil splashing can be seen through the Oil Sight Window (H). 9. Lower the machine head to the table top. 10. Mount the Motor to the underside of the table top as shown below. Use the supplied hardware. Note: Top switch determines rotation.
Power Switch Mounting the Thread Stand Note: The Thread Stand is designed to be mounted on the Table Stand Kit (Model 03929 - not included). Unless indicated otherwise, all parts referred to in this set of instructions are listed in the Bobbin Winder & Thread Stand Unit Parts List found on page 23. During assembly, it will be helpful to refer to that list and the diagram above it on the same page. 14.
Mounting the Bobbin Winder Note: Unless indicated otherwise, all parts referred to in this set of instructions are listed in the Bobbin Winder & Thread Stand Unit Parts List found on page 23. During assembly, it will be helpful to refer to that list and the diagram above it on the same page. 20. 21. Remove the Belt Cover (part 8-27, on page 21). Swing the sewing machine so the base is in the operating position, resting on the table. Set the Bobbin Winder to the ‘ON’ Position-see ON Position, below.
Setup and Adjustment Caution: To properly break-in your new sewing machine, and avoid possible damage to the machine, sew at moderate to slow speeds for the first 15 minutes of use. 10-6 Bobbin Winder Operation The Bobbin Winder assists in winding thread onto the Bobbin. The Bobbin Winder has two positions, ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’: OFF Position The Bobbin Winder won’t contact the belt. WARNING: Shut the machine off completely before working around the needle or other moving parts.
Attaching the Needle Replacement Needle Type: 135 X 17 1. Unplug the Power Cord from the electrical outlet. 2. Select a proper needle size according to the thread count and type of material being sewn. 3. Turn the Hand Wheel until the needle bar reaches the highest point of its stroke. 4. Loosen Screw (2) and hold Needle (1) with its indented part facing toward the Presser Bar (5-18). 5. Insert the needle and push it up until it will go no farther. 6.
Adjusting the Stitch Length 1. To increase the stitch length, turn the Stitch Length Dial (1) to the desired number (in millimeters) as indicated under the scale dot (A) on the machine. 2. To decrease the stitch length, turn the Stitch Length Dial (1) to the desired setting. The Feed Lever (2) may require adjustment to allow the Dial to move. Reversing Sewing Direction Depress and hold the Feed Lever (2) to sew in a reverse direction.
Adjusting the Thread Take-up Stroke 1. When sewing heavy weight materials, move the Thread Guide (1) to the left (A) to increase the length of thread pulled out by the Thread Take-up. 2. When sewing lightweight materials, move the Thread Guide (1) to the right (B) to decrease the length of thread pulled out by the Thread Take-up. 3. The normal setting is when the marker line “C” on the Thread Guide (1) is aligned with the center of the screw. Setting the Presser Foot Pressure 1.
Adjusting the Height of the Feed Dog The Feed Dog is factory adjusted. If the Feed Dog juts out too much, puckering may result when sewing lightweight materials. To adjust the height of the Feed Dog: 1. Move the Feed Dog to the front end of the throat plate. 2. Loosen Screw (A) of Crank. 3. Move the Feed Dog (B) up or down to make the adjustment. 4. Tighten Screw (A), being careful not to overtighten. Adjusting Needle-to-hook Timing 1.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 1 - ARM BED NOTE: When ordering parts from the following lists, always include the list title, item number and description, and page number. For example, to order the first part from page 14 list, you would state: - Parts List 1 - Arm Bed - Item #1-1 Arm - Page: 14 NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 2 - Needle feed main shaft PARTS LIST 2 Hand wheel REV 01/06 SKU 92966 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 3 - Feed Mechanism components PARTS LIST 3 SKU 92966 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 4 - Feed Mechanism Components PARTS LIST 4 SKU 92966 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 5 - Presser Arm PARTS LIST 5 SKU 92966 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 6 - Feed mechanism components PARTS LIST 6 SKU 92966 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 7 - Lubrication Components PARTS LIST 7 SKU 92966 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 8 - Oil reservoir PARTS LIST 8 SKU 92966 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 9 - Accessories PARTS LIST 9 SKU 92966 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY Diagram 10 - Bobbin Winder and Thread Stand PARTS LIST 10 Part 10-1 10-2a 10-2b 10-2c 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-9 10-10 10-11 10-12 10-13 10-14 10-15 10-16 10-17 10-18 10-19 10-20 10-21 10-22 10-23 Bobbin Winder Description Bobbin Winder Base Asm Thread Winder Base Asm Bobbin Winder Stand Shaft Spring Bobbin Winder Shaft Thread Winder Asm Screw Bobbin Winder Frame Pin Connecting Rod Screw Screw Bobbin Winder Spring Screw Rubber Brake Presser Plate Screw Thread Tension Asm Screw Tension Dis
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