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INSTRUCTION
Industrial
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Sewing
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Machines
First published : August 1991
Third edition : August 2004
No. 040037
WX8800
WX8700
LX5801
WX8842
WX8842-1
MC30
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

Table of Contents

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Summary

Needles and Threading the Machine

Needles

Select the correct needle type and size for the fabric and thread.

Replacing the needle

Procedure for correctly installing a new needle, ensuring proper orientation.

Threading the machine

Correctly thread the machine to avoid stitching issues like skipped stitches or breakage.

Machine Speed

Machine speed and direction

Details on maximum and standard operating speeds and pulley direction.

Motor and belt

Information on motor type, belt type, and pulley selection for speed adjustment.

Lubrication

Oil

Specifies the recommended genuine oil for the machine and its part number.

Oiling procedure

Instructions for filling the machine with oil and checking oil flow.

Replacing oil and element

Procedure for changing the machine oil and filter element for extended life.

Sewing Machine Installation

Machine head dimensions

Provides physical dimensions of the machine head and its weight.

Installing the machine

Steps to correctly mount the machine head onto the table using rubber cushions.

Cutting the machine table

Guidance on cutting the machine table for specific components like the EMK type.

Timing of the Looper to the Needles

Looper angle and height

Procedure to set the correct angle and height for installing the looper.

Looper left-to-right movement

Adjusting the looper's side-to-side path relative to the needles.

Looper setting distance

Setting the distance from the looper point to the needle bar.

Needle height adjustment

Adjusting the vertical position of the needle relative to the looper.

Needle;looper front-to-back relationship

Ensuring correct front-to-back clearance between needles and looper.

Changing the looper orbit

Adjusting the looper's circular path for optimal stitch formation.

Looper front-to-back movement amount

Adjusting the extent of the looper's front-to-back travel.

Front and Rear Needle Guards

Rear needle guard position

Aligning the rear needle guard correctly with the needle and looper.

Front needle guard position

Setting the correct clearance for the front needle guard.

Spreader

Spreader position

Adjusting the height and left-to-right position of the spreader.

Spreader thread guide position

Setting the correct clearance for the spreader thread guides.

Spreader timing

Adjusting the timing of the spreader relative to the needles.

Spreader position (WX8842, 8842-1)

Specific position adjustments for spreader on WX8842 and 8842-1 models.

Spreader thread guide position (WX8842, 8842-1)

Specific guide position adjustments for WX8842 and 8842-1 models.

Feed Dogs & Stitch Length

Feed dog height and tilt

Adjusting the height and tilt of the feed dogs for proper fabric feeding.

Stitch length adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the stitch length using the push button and handwheel.

Differential feed adjustment

Setting normal and reverse differential feed ratios for fabric gathering or stretching.

Presser Foot

Presser foot pressure

Adjusting presser foot pressure for uniform stitches and fabric feeding.

Presser foot and foot lift position

Setting the presser foot and lift height relative to the needle plate and spreader.

Stitch Formation

Needle thread guide position

Adjusting the height of needle thread guides for proper thread tension.

Needle thread take-up guide position

Setting the position of the thread guide on the needle thread take-up.

Needle thread take-up timing

Synchronizing the needle thread take-up with needle bar movement.

Needle thread guard position

Adjusting the needle thread guard for different thread types.

Spreader thread take-up guide position

Positioning the thread guide on the spreader thread take-up.

Looper thread take-up guide position

Aligning thread guides on the looper thread take-up.

Looper thread take-up position

Adjusting the looper thread take-up for correct thread delivery.

EMK Elastic Feeder

Insert lace;elastic

Instructions for inserting lace or elastic correctly into the feeder.

Lace;elastic guide on presser foot

Adjusting the tape guide and upper knife guide on the presser foot.

Adjusting presser foot front

Modifying the front of the presser foot for different fabric and elastic types.

Install tape guide

Procedure for installing the tape guide, adjusting its position and stopper.

Feeding amount of lace;elastic

Adjusting the feeding amount and range for lace or elastic.

Elastic feed small roller pressure

Adjusting the pressure of the small roller for stretchable or non-stretchable elastic.

Checking elastic feeder performance

Troubleshooting steps if the elastic feeder is not working correctly.

Oiling each part

Instructions for adding grease to specific parts of the EMK device.

EMK Front Knife Device

Adjusting lower knife holder

Adjusting the position of the lower knife holder and oiling the mechanism.

Replacing the lower knife

Step-by-step guide to removing and installing a new lower knife.

Replacing the upper knife

Procedure for removing and installing a new upper knife.

Overlap of upper and lower knives

Setting the correct overlap between the upper and lower knives for cutting.

Sharpening the knife

Guidance on sharpening the lower knife or replacing the upper knife when dull.

Replacing the Timing Belt

Removing the timing belt

Steps to remove the timing belt from the machine.

Placing the timing belt

Procedure for installing a new timing belt and ensuring proper alignment.

MC30 (Tape Cutter)

Power supply cord connection

Connecting the power supply cord and identifying wire colors for terminals.

Intermediate cord connection

Connecting the intermediate cords for the tape cutter.

Adjustment (Electric type)

Adjusting the cutter height and overlapping for the electric type tape cutter.

Air piping and wiring (Air type)

Connecting air tubes and electric cords for the air type tape cutter.

Air pressure setting

Setting the correct air pressure for the tape cutter regulator.

Adjustment (Air type)

Adjusting cutter height, overlap, and power for the air type tape cutter.

Cleaning the Machine

kansai WX8800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandkansai
ModelWX8800
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

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