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Singer 460 CLASS User Manual

Singer 460 CLASS
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Singer 460 CLASS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSinger
Model460 CLASS
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

DESCRIPTION

MACHINE 460/12

Details for the one-needle overedging machine for light, medium, heavy fabrics.

MACHINE 460/13

One-needle machine for light, medium, heavy fabrics with three-thread tight stitch.

MACHINE 460/14

MACHINE 460/15

One-needle machine for medium-heavy cotton, knit goods, sports jackets, laundry bags.

MACHINE 460/16

MACHINE 460/20

Two-needle machine for trimming, overedging bathing suits, house dresses, knitwear.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS

Information on available accessories and tools for machine operation, including stitch formation diagrams.

INSTALLATION OF MACHINE ON TABLE

CAUTION

Important safety warning regarding lubrication before starting the machine.

LUBRICATION

SPEED

NEEDLES AND THREAD

Guidelines for selecting and ordering needles and thread for optimal sewing machine performance.

SETTING THE NEEDLE

Step-by-step instructions for correctly inserting and tightening the needle in the sewing machine clamp.

PREPARATION FOR THREADING

THREADING THREAD UNWINDER

Instructions for selecting and threading the appropriate unwinder based on stitch type.

TO THREAD THE MACHINE

FOR TWO-THREAD STITCH

Detailed instructions for threading the machine for two-thread stitch types 502 and 503.

FOR THREE-THREAD TIGHT NEEDLE THREAD STITCH

Instructions for threading the machine for three-thread tight needle stitch, type 504.

FOR THREE-THREAD PURL-ON-EDGE STITCH

FOR FOUR-THREAD DUAL STITCH

Instructions for threading the machine for four-thread dual stitch, type 507.

FOR THREE-THREAD STITCH (TYPE 506)

IMPORTANT

Key notes and considerations for threading all machines, including needle thread and looper thread procedures.

NEEDLE TAKE-UP ADJUSTMENTS

LOOPER THREADS

Guidance on threading loopers for right and left positions, ensuring correct thread path.

REGULATION

THREAD TENSIONS

Instructions for setting needle and looper thread tensions for correct stitch formation.

PRESSURE OF PRESSER FOOT

Guidance on adjusting presser foot pressure to ensure proper material feeding.

EDGE GUIDE (SWING-OUT)

FEED CONTROLS

Explanation of drop feed and differential feed mechanisms and their components.

TO CONTROL LENGTH OF STITCH

How feed eccentrics determine stitch length and the chart for furnished eccentrics.

REMOVING FEED ECCENTRICS

INSTALLING FEED ECCENTRICS

Procedures for correctly installing feed eccentrics, ensuring proper keyway alignment and tightness.

TO SET THE FEED DOGS AT THE CORRECT HEIGHT

CHECKING HEIGHT OF FEED DOGS

Using gauges to check and set the correct height of front and rear feed dogs.

ADJUSTMENT

Steps to adjust feed dog height using specific screws for front and rear dogs.

TO TILT THE FEED

How to tilt the feed dogs forward or backward for specific stitching effects.

TO SET THE NEEDLE CLAMP AT CORRECT HEIGHT

CHECKING LEFT TO RIGHT POSITION

Using gauges or measurements to check the needle clamp's left-to-right positioning.

ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting the needle clamp's height and securing it properly.

TO SET THE LEFT LOOPER IN RELATION TO NEEDLE

PREPARATION

Initial steps including needle setting and removing guards before adjusting the left looper.

SETTING LEFT TO RIGHT POSITION

Adjusting the left looper's position relative to the needle for correct stitch formation.

TO SET THE RIGHT LOOPER OR SPREADER

CHECKING RIGHT TO LEFT POSITION

Using gauges to check the right looper or spreader's position relative to the needle.

ADJUSTMENT FOR HEIGHT

Steps for adjusting the height of the right looper or spreader and securing it.

CHECKING FRONT TO REAR POSITION

Observing the right looper's movement relative to the needle for correct front-to-rear positioning.

ADJUSTMENT LEFT TO RIGHT POSITION

Adjusting the right looper's side-to-side position relative to the needle.

ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO REAR POSITION

Fine-tuning the front-to-rear position of the right looper or spreader.

TO ADJUST THE LOOPER THREAD TAKE-UP

SETTING LOOPER THREAD EYELET (LEFT)

Adjusting the looper thread eyelet for optimal thread flow and positioning.

SETTING LOOPER THREAD TAKE-UP (RIGHT)

Adjusting the right looper thread take-up to ensure proper thread tension and pull-off.

SETTING LOOPER THREAD STRIPPER

Setting the looper thread stripper to its correct midpoint position for efficient operation.

TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE KNIVES

SETTING HEIGHT OF STATIONARY KNIFE L4

Adjusting the stationary knife height so its cutting edge is level with the throat plate.

TO ADJUST THE TRIMMER

WIDTH OF BIGHT

How stationary knife position affects bight width and how to set it.

SETTING MOVABLE KNIFE IN RELATION TO STATIONARY KNIFE POSITION

Aligning the movable knife with the stationary knife for proper trimming action.

TWO TYPES OF FEED CONTROLS

INTERMITTENT GATHERING FEED

Explanation of the intermittent gathering feed mechanism and its controls.

STITCH SHORTENING DEVICE

Description of the automatic device for shortening stitch length during operation.

TO SHARPEN THE TRIMMER KNIVES

SHARPENING MOVABLE KNIFE D4

Instructions for sharpening the movable knife using a grinder machine.

SUGGESTIONS FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION

Tips for optimal machine performance, including oiling, cleaning, and tension settings.

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