Singer 211W151 - Machine Description and Setup; Machine Features and Specifications; Hook Lubrication

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D ES CRI P TIGN --------------------------------------------------
Machin e 211W151 produc e s high sp ee d,
precision stitching on coats, s uit s , ov e r-
alls, rainwear, sports out e rw e ar, work
clothes and similar it e ms of m e dium to
heavy weight fabrics.
Single needle, lock stitch . F ede ral
Stitch Type 301.
Belt driven rotary s e wing hook on ve r-
tical axis makes two r e volutions for e ach
stitch.
Safety clutch, adjustable to suit sewing
conditions, protects hook from damag e
resulting from accidental strain. Should
any foreign matter clog the hook, this
new type safety clutch will disengage it-
self and will re-engage only after area
has been cleared.
Compound feed, combination of drop
feed and needle feed.
Maximum length of stitch, 5 to inch.
Presser bar lift, 1/4 inch.
Hinged presser foot.
Needle bar stroke, 1-5/16 inches.
Needle thread lubricated by felt pad
automatically supplied with oil from res-
ervoir in face plate.
Bed, 20-3/8 inches long, 7 inches wide.
Space at right of needle, 10-1/2 inches.
SPEED
Maximum speed, 4000 R. P.M., depend-
ing on material being stitched. It is ad-
visable to run a new machine slower than
maximum speed for first few minutes to
allow time for oil to reach moving parts.
Machine pulley turns over toward operator.
SETTING UP
Fasten drip pan to table with its left end
even.with left end of cut-out. Fasten knee
lifter bracket in location shown in Fig. 2.
Assemble it so that lifter rod A does not
strike drip pan. Screw slots in bracket
provide necessary adjustment. Set stop
stud B to stop action of knee lifter as soon
as presser foot is raised enough to trip
hand lever. Screw drain pipe C into drain
hol e in drip pan and attach oil jar D,
a s s
hown.
Fi g. 2. Knee Lifter, Drip Pan and Oil Jar in Position
HOOK LUBRICATION
Hook saddle contains oil pumped to
bobbin case raceway in hook during op-
eration. To control amount of oil flow,
tip machine back and loosen control valve
set screw A, Fig. 3.
Fi g. 3. Sewing H ook 011
Control Valve Set Screw
Fi g. 4. Sewing Hook
Oil Control V al ve Screw
Return machine to upright position.
Turn control valve K to right for more oil;
to left for less oil. After desired adjust-
ment is attained, re-tighten control valve
set screw A. See complete lubricating
instructions next.
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC