Singer 263-1 User Manual

Form 21289
(964)
SINGER
Service Manua
MACHINE 263-1
THE SINGER COMPANY
Copyright ® 1964 by The Singer Company
Copyright Under international Copyright Union
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Printed In U. S. A.
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

Singer 263-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	263-1
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English

Summary

DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL FEATURES

Highlights key functionalities and design aspects of the sewing machine.

MACHINE PULLEY

Details specifications and operational orientation for the machine pulley.

INSTALLATION

LUBRICATION

SPEED

NEEDLES

SETTING THE NEEDLE

UPPER THREADING

Detailed instructions for routing the upper thread through the machine.

LOWER THREADING

REGULATING TENSION ON THREADS

REGULATING PRESSURE ON THE MATERIAL

STITCH LENGTH

PRESSER BAR HEIGHT

ZIG-ZAG MOVEMENT

CENTRALIZING THE NEEDLE

Procedure to ensure the needle penetrates the throat plate center correctly.

BIGHT

LOOPER GAUGE

TIMING THE LOOPER

NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT

NEEDLE-AVOIDING MOTION OF LOOPER

POSITIONING THE LOOPER AN EQUAL DISTANCE (FRONT AND REAR) FROM NEEDLE

LOOPER-THREAD TAKE-UPS

AUXILIARY THREAD TAKE-UP

THREAD TENSION RELEASER

LOOPER-THREAD RETAINERS

FEED ECCENTRIC AND FEED-LIFTING ECCENTRIC

FEED ECCENTRIC

Setting the feed dog's start and stop points in the feeding movement.

FEED-LIFTING ECCENTRIC

Setting the feed dog's rise and fall distance and timing.

FEED DOG

CENTRALIZING

Adjusting feed dog sidewise and lengthwise for correct throat plate slot alignment.

LEVELING OR TILTING

Adjusting the feed dog's tilt for proper engagement with material.

HEIGHT

CHECK LIST FOR CAUSES OF TROUBLES