Singer Class 262 User Manual

FULL DEPTH
OF REAR TEETH
FEED DOG
FEED DOG
SCREW
STRAIGHT EDGE
THROAT PLATE
Fig. 42. Feed Dog At Correct Height
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LOCK NUT
STOP SCREW
ROCK SHAFT ^
CRANK
CLAMP SCREW
Fig. 43. Setting the Feed Dog
ROCK SHAFT
LOOPER -
HOLDER CRANK
COLLAR SET
SCREWS
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/ CRANK CLAMP \
/ FEED BAR SCREW E \
FEED DOG CLAMP SCREWS CRANK CLAMP
CARRIER SCREW D
Fig. 44. Centralizing the Feed Dog
SETTING FEED DOG AT CORRECT HEIGHT
Feed dog height adjustment should be mode with
machine set for longest stitch (See Page 8). At this
setting, the full depth of rear teeth of feed dog should
project above top surface of throat plate, as shown in
Fig. 42.
Height of feed dog is determined by height of stop
screw shown in
Fig. 43.
To adjust feed dog height, loosen feed dog screw
shown in Fig. 42 and loosen lock nut on stop screw.
Fig. 43. Raise or lower stop screw as required to
obtain correct height. Then securely tighten lock nut
and feed dog screw.
SETTING THE TILT OF FEED DOG
Front of feed dog may be tilted up or down to obtain
an even flow of both plies of material under the press-
er foot.
Loosen clamp screw shown in Fig. 43 and r'aise
or lower rock shaft crank to tilt feed dog up or down.
Then tighten clamp screw securely.
CENTRALIZING FEED DOG
Feed dog should never contact edges of throat
plate slots.
Sidewise Setting
To move feed dog toward left or right, loosen two
feed bar clamp screws, crank clamp screw D and four
collar set screws shown in Fig. 44.
Adjust feed dog carrier so that feed dog moves in a
line
midway between sides of throat plate slots. Then
align rock shaft crank with feed dog carrier. Securely
tighten all screws.
Lengthwise Setting
To move feed toward front or rear ends of throat
plate slots, set machine for longest stitch, as instruct
ed on Page 8. Loosen crank clamp screw E, Fig. 44
and move feed dog carrier as required to centralize
feed dog midway between front and rear ends of throat
plate slots. Securely tighten crank clamp screw E.
TIMING THE FEED DOG
Feed eccentric shown in Fig. 45 should be set
so that feed dog starts its feeding movement immedi
ately after needle leaves material and stops before
needle re-enters material on downward stroke.
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

Singer Class 262 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	Class 262
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English