Singer Class 262 User Manual

SETTING THE STATIONARY NEEDLE GUARD
When needles and loopers ore correctly set in re
lation to each other, they should pass One another as
closely as possible without touching.
Function of stationary needle guard Is to prevent
needles from being sprung into path of loopers when
loopers ore on forward stroke.
Check needles to see that they are not bent, worn
or damaged.
NOTE: On two and three needle machines, all needles
should be the same distance from needle guard.
To adjust, loosen screw A, Fig. 25 and turn machine
pulley over toward operator until needle reaches Its
lowest point.
Position needle guard as close to needle as is
possible, without contacting needle. Tighten Screw A.
To adjust needle guard to clear feed dog, loosen
screw B, Fig. 25 and move needle guard to right or
left. Tighten screw B.
To adjust needle guard height to allow needle thread
loop to be formed correctly, loosen screw C, Fig. 25
and raise or lower needle guard as
may be required.
Tighten screw C.
SETTING THE LOOPERS FOR TIMING
Turn machine pulley over toward operator until
loopers are at end of backward stroke (at extreme right
position).
Loosen clamping screw on looper ball crank arm as
shown in Fig. 26.
Rotate ball crank arm to right or left In order to
position looper point approximately 9/64 inch from
centerline of needle, as shown in Fig. 27.
Securely tighten clamping screw.
NEEDLE GUARD
SCREW B
SCREW A-7=7^
mm.
SCREW C
Fig. 25. Setting the Needle Guard
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CLAMPING
SCREW
BALL CRANK
ARM
Fig. 26* Setting the Loopers for Timing
9/64"
Fig. 27. Looper Point 9/64 inch from Needle
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

Singer Class 262 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	Class 262
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English