Singer 246K42 User Manual

TO SET THE RIGHT LOOPER OR THE SPREADER
IN RELATION TO THE NEEDLE
Using Gauge 164592 on Machines 246K42 and 246K43
and Gauge 164460 on Machine 246K45
(See Figs. 37 to 39)
Fig. 37. Right Looper,
Three-Thread Machines
246K43
and 246K45
Fig.
38. Spreader,
Two-Thread Machine
246K42
Right looper 164055 (Fig. 37) is used for three-
thread stitch.
Spreader 164252 (Fig. 38) is used for two-
thread stitch.
PREPARATION:
Machine 246K42 only: Swing edge guide out
to right.
On All Machines: Check the needle with needle
gauge 164588 as instructed on page 7.
Set the needle in the machine as instructed on
page 8.
Swing presser foot
and cloth plate to the left.
Remove chip
guard and looper thread plate,
complete.
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Fig. 39. Adjustments
CHECKING CLEARANCE BETWEEN LOOPER CAR-
RIER CONNECTION AND GUIDE BAR BRACKET:
Turn machine pulley until right looper (or
spreader) D3 is at its extreme left position.
Check
distance E3 between looper carrier con-
nection W3 and guide bar bracket X2, Fig. 39
with gauge, as shown at J5, Fig. 39. Check this
distance with "HIGH" and "LOW" ends of gauge.
CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT:
loosen clamping screw M3 and screws N3
and P3.
Raise or lower right hand looper carrier con-
nection W3, as required.
Securely tighten clamping screw M3. Tighten
screws
N3 and P3.
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

Singer 246K42 Specifications

General

Stitch Type	Lockstitch
Number of Stitch Patterns	1
Feed Type	Drop Feed
Needle Positions	Center
Operation	Manual
Stitch Options	Straight Stitch
Included Accessories	Needles, bobbins
Type	Industrial Sewing Machine
Application	Heavy Duty, Leather, Canvas