Singer 29K71 - To Oil Machine

SPEED
The maximum speed recommended for these ma-
chines is 500 stitches per minute, depending on ma-
terial being stitched and operations performed.
For thick work, patching, mending, and stitching
elastics, put the driving belt on the larger pulley of
the machine and the smaller pulley of the stand.
For light work, put the belt on smaller pulley of the
machine and the larger pulley of the stand.
When in operation, the hand wheel must always
turn over toward the operator (counter-clockwise).
NOTE: If fitted on front of machine, hand wheel must
always turn over toward the right (clockwise).
TO OIL MACHINE
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Fig. 2. Oiling Front Side of Machine
When machine is received from the factory, it should
be thoroughly cleaned and a drop of oil should be
applied to all parts indicated in Figs. 2, 3 and 4.
Apply a drop of oil to the stand at the centers upon
which band wheel and treadle work. Also to both
ends of the pitman rod connecting the treadle with
band wheel.
Run machine for a few minutes to work oil into
bearings. When the machine is in constant use, it
should be oiled daily.
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Fig. 3. Oiling Rear of Machine
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Use "TYPE B" or "TYPE D" Oil, sold by Singer Sew-
ing Machine Company.
See inside front cover of this book for description of
these oils.
Fig. 4. Oiling ShuHie Race
To oil shuttle race, raise needle bar to its highest
point and lift feeding foot A, Fig. 5 by moving lifter B
upward.
Press down lever C, Fig. 5 and swing needle plate
to position shown in Fig. 4.
Apply a
drop of oil to the face of shuttle race and
to the hole shown by arrow in Fig. 4.
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From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC