REX BLINDSTITCH SEWING MACHINES INSTRUCTION BOOK MODELS lOl-l • 101-2 • 101-3 • 101-1 PB REX TRADING CORPORATION 278 — I5lh AVENUE, NEWARK, N. J. 07103 Afe« Corfa 2§| —. 242-84SS Cabk Arfdrcni REX . NEWARK, N. i.
INDEX PAGE Changing 1-1 and 2-1 Ratios........................................................ 3 Knee Lifter Adjustment..................................................................... ^ Mounting Machine ........................................................................... 5 Oiling Instructions ............................................................................ ^ Threading Chart ........................................................................... Needle Setting .................
REX BLINDSTITCH RATIO DIAL ¡LOCATED IN REAR OF MACHINE) RATIO 1-1 to catch every stitch RATIO 2-1 to catch every other stitch WHEN CHANGING FROM 1-1 TO 2-1 RATIO TURN RATIO DIAL FROM lllh. '* 1-1 TO llll.....
iviNCi: L i r i c K Mwjua I mcM I r R-152 If spring (21-161) is out of place . . . rewind as follows: 1 Loosen set screw ( I 8-156) and disconnect "S" hook (R-160) from lever IR-156). 2 Wind spring 121-161) by turning lever (R-1 56) when machine is not fastened to table. 2 When spring is wound, tighten lever set screw temporarily, ^ Attach “S" hook (R-160) back to lever (R-156). 5 Adjust knee lifter to comfort of operator by loosening lever set screw.
MOUNTING MACHINE I ^ Fasten machine to table using felt pad. Tighten screws evenly, turning each a little at a time. When an individual motor and clutch unit is employed, it is recommended that the motor be rated at 13 HP and 1725 1750 RPM. On all standard models, use a 3’/2" outside diameter pulley. On models intended for altera tion, use a 2’/2" outside diameter pulley. When the machine is mounted on a power table, a 4" pulley should stands, the be used.
OILING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: BEFORE operating machine, lubricate ' IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS. REFER TO OIL CHART. Place a few drops of oil at all points shown on the oiling chart. All moving parts MUST be oiled.
THREADING CHART 1 Use any type thread which is suitable for the fabric being ’ sewn. This includes mercerized, 00, silk and synthetic threads. 2 The thread is passed through rear thread guide A, then slides between two tension discs, B under pin C, through front thread guide D , . . then down through needle clamp guide hole E . . . and entering from the underside of needle hole F. 3 Leave thread about 2 to 3 inches past needle hole. THREADING NEEDLE I To thread needle at point F a.
NEEDLE SETTING AND CHANGING THE MACHINE SHOULD BE CHECKED TO INSURE CORRECT NEEDLE SETTING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO NEEDLES. Depress knee lifter (R^152). 2 Turn hand wheel CLOCKWISE until eye of needle is at slot in presser foot shoe (R-49A). 3 Slowly release knee lifter . . . the rib (R-612) should JUST ' TOUCH THE NEEDLE. 4. If rib IS pressing up against needle iFig. 1), turn dial (R^57N) toward "LESS" until rib just touches needle. If rib is away from needle (Fig. "MORE" until rib just touches needle.
When needle to test. just touches rib (Fig. 3), machine is set “7, To test machine, when ratio is set 2 to 1 ratio — take single layer of materiel, place in machine and turn machine by hand. If machine catches once, then does not catch on next stroke, machine is ready to work. Keep dialing "MORE" or "LESS" obtained on silk or any thin goods. until above results are 9. On heavy goods, it should catch on each stroke of needle. 10. You ore now ready to thread machine.
HOW TO SEW 1 With hands 12 inches or so apart, hold hem firmly. Depress knee lifter, place hem in machine parallel with, and up under presser foot. Place edge of hem in slot of R-49A, and at edge of gauge 2 3 ■ (R^125). Start sewing. IMPORTANT: Keep edge of hem lightly, but ' firmly against gauge, keep material parallel to gauge by KEEPING EYES ON GAUGE ONLY , , . NOT ON NEEDLE OR SEWING. TENSION If material puckers, loosen tension.
START SEWING 1 On thin goods or ribbon gauge ( R - 1 2 5 ) should be set utmost ' at extreme right side of machine and should obtom results shown in Fig. 1 , 2 For heavier goods, bring gauge to the left as necessary, 3 Do not pull material to help feeding, do not hold material back, just hold firm but lightly. PROPER STITCHING 2 I Proper stitching. Material off. Bring 3 running Catches other on time.
