Singer 246K43 User Manual

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FOR
OVEREDGING MACHINES
24 .6k42, 246k43 and 246k45
Machine 246K42
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Singer 246K43 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	246K43
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English

Summary

DESCRIPTION

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Describes the key features and build of the machines.

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS

Lists essential tools and optional accessories for machine operation.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Machine 246K42

Outlines specific features and capabilities of the 246K42 model.

Machine 246K43

Outlines specific features and capabilities of the 246K43 model.

Machine 246K45

Outlines specific features and capabilities of the 246K45 model.

INSTALLATION OF MACHINE AND BASE ON TABLE

FOOT LIFTER

Details the foot lifter system and its availability.

LUBRICATION

FILLING OIL RESERVOIR

Instructions on how to fill the machine's oil reservoir.

OIL FLOW ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting the oil flow to various machine parts.

SPEED

NEEDLES AND THREAD

CURVATURE OF NEEDLE BLADE

Explains how to check needle curvature using a gauge.

SETTING THE NEEDLE

PREPARATION FOR THREADING

TO THREAD UNWINDER

TO THREAD THE MACHINE FOR THREE-THREAD TIGHT NEEDLE THREAD STITCH (TYPE #504)

TO THREAD THE MACHINE FOR THREE-THREAD TIGHT NEEDLE THREAD STITCH (CONTINUED)

TO THREAD THE MACHINE FOR THREE-THREAD PURL-ON-THE-EDGE STITCH (TYΡΕ #505)

TO THREAD THE MACHINE FOR TWO THREAD STITCH (TYPES #502_AND_#503)

REGULATION

THREAD TENSIONS

Guidance on setting thread tensions for optimal stitch quality.

PRESSURE OF PRESSER FOOT

Instructions on adjusting presser foot pressure for proper fabric feeding.

EDGE GUIDE (SWING-OUT)

FEED CONTROLS

TO CONTROL LENGTH OF STITCH

TO CONTROL LENGTH OF STITCH (CONTINUED)

REMOVING FEED ECCENTRICS

INSTALLING FEED ECCENTRICS

TO SET THE FEED DOGS AT THE CORRECT HEIGHT

TO TILT THE FEED

TO SET THE NEEDLE CLAMP AT THE CORRECT HEIGHT

TO SET THE NEEDLE THREAD CONTROLLER

TO SET THE LEFT LOOPER IN RELATION TO THE NEEDLE

TO SET THE RIGHT LOOPER OR THE SPREADER IN RELATION TO THE NEEDLE

TO SET THE RIGHT LOOPER OR THE SPREADER (CONTINUED)

TO ADJUST THE LOOPER THREAD TAKE-UP

TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE KNIVES

TO ADJUST THE TRIMMER

TO ADJUST THE TRIMMER (CONTINUED)

TO SHARPEN THE TRIMMER KNIVES

SUGGESTIONS FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION

PARTS LIST

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING

Explains how to order parts, including code numbers and finishes.

Parts for Machine No. 246K42

Lists all parts specific to the 246K42 model.

Parts Special to Machine No. 246K43

Lists parts that are specific to the 246K43 model.

Parts Special to Machine No. 246K45

Lists parts that are specific to the 246K45 model.

Fittings MACHINE No. 246 K42

For Sewing Pockets and Pillow Cases for Three-Thread Stitch (Type No. 504)

Lists fittings for 246K42 for three-thread stitch on pockets/pillow cases.

For Sewing Interlining and Lining Together for Two-Thread Stitch (Type No. 503)

Lists fittings for 246K42 for two-thread stitch on interlining/lining.

For Three-Thread Purl-on-Edge Stitch (Type No. 505)

Lists fittings for 246K42 for three-thread purl-on-edge stitch.

Fittings MACHINE No. 246 K43

For Inserting Elastic, 1/8" to 3/16" and for Stitching Through Tape 3/16" wide

Lists fittings for 246K43 for elastic/tape stitching.

For Rayon and Light Medium-Weight Sweater Materials for Three-Thread Purl-on-Edge Stitch (Type No. 505)

Lists fittings for 246K43 for sweater materials, purl-on-edge stitch.

For Rayon, Glove Silk and Lightweight Materials For Three-Thread Tight Stitch (Type No. 504) For 3/32" Bight

Lists fittings for 246K43 for lightweight materials, tight stitch.

For Light and Medium Sweater Materials For Three-Thread Tight Stitch (Type No. 504) For 3/32" Bight

Lists fittings for 246K43 for sweater materials, tight stitch.

MACHINE No. 246K43-Continued

MACHINE No. 246K43

MACHINE No. 246K43

MACHINE No. 246 K43 Continued

MACHINE No. 246 K43

MACHINE No. 246K43 Continued

MACHINE No. 246 K43

MACHINE No. 246 K43 Continued

MACHINE No. 246 K43

MACHINE No. 246 K43 Continued

MACHINE No. 246 K43

MACHINE No. 246 K43 Continued

MACHINE No. 246 K45

MACHINE No. 246 K45-Continued

MACHINE No. 246 K45

FOOT LIFTER PARTS

KNEE LIFTER PARTS

MACHINE BASE

THREAD UNWINDER No. 151.03.1 FOR THREE SPOOLS

NUMERICAL LIST OF PARTS

NUMERICAL LIST OF PARTS

Continues the numerical index of parts.

NUMERICAL LIST OF PARTS

Continues the numerical index of parts.

NUMERICAL LIST OF PARTS

Continues the numerical index of parts.

NUMERICAL LIST OF PARTS

Continues the numerical index of parts.

ILLUSTRATIONS

ILLUSTRATIONS

Contains diagrams of various machine parts and assemblies.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Contains diagrams of various machine parts and assemblies.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Contains diagrams of various machine parts and assemblies.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Contains diagrams of various machine parts and assemblies.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Contains diagrams of various machine parts and assemblies.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Contains diagrams of various machine parts and assemblies.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Contains diagrams of various machine parts and assemblies.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Contains diagrams of various machine parts and assemblies.