Bobbin
thread
knife
Cutting
edge
Polished
Needle
thread
knife
Cutting
edge
Polished
Fig. 51 How to shorpen the knives
(6)
Adjusting the Stroke of the Thread Check Spring
The thread check spring performs the function of thread control, i.e. it
retains the excess
thread
which is
created
as the take-up lever descends
(but is not yet needed), and holds it back until the needle enters the goods.
The stroke of the thread check spring is checked by a stop and can be
adjusted by rotating this stop, as may be required. To do this, loosen the
set screw and turn the stop to the right or left, as appropriate.
The check spring is set correctly if it has completed taking up the balance
of
the
thread
when
the
needle
stitches
into
the
fabric.
Needle
and
Thread
Chart
Needle
Size
Thread
Weight
Needle
Size
Thread
Weight
70
Cotton
100/4
100
Cotton
40/4
Silk
A
Silk
C & D
Nylon
00
Linen
80-90
Nylon
D
80
Cotton
60/4
no
Cotton
36/3
Silk
A & B
Silk
D
Nylon
0
Linen
60-80
Nylon
D
90
Cotton
50/4
120
Cotton
30/3
Silk
3 & C
Silk
D
Nylon C
Linen
60/3
Nylon
F
59