Singer Class 262 User Manual

Machines of Class 262 are high speed, drop feed,
chain stitch machines designed for general stitching
operations on fabrics ranging from light to heavyweight.
Available for single, double or three needle opera
tions such as binding, goring, hemming, lop seam fell
ing, sleeve setting, yoking and plain stitching, these
machines perform outstanding work on trousers, shirts,
jackets, children's wear and plastics.
General Characteristics
Three plain super finished bearings support the arm
shaft.
High speed (see page 4) .Maximum speed dependent
upon nature of work and ability of operator.
Automatic lubricating system with oil flow window
in direct view of operator delivers oil to all principal
bearings.
Machine fitted with attachment slide to reduce effort
and time required to change attachments.
Machine arm provided with seat for independent
light fixture mounting.
Looper thread tension releaser supplied if specified
_ on the order, at additional charge.
Knee lifter integral with machine base and reservoir.
Foot lifter supplied in place of knee lifter if speci
fied on the order.
Special Features of Machine Varieties
Machine 262-1:
For light and medium weight fabrics.
One needle and one looper.
Stitch length, 6 to 22 to the inch.
Needle bar stroke, 1 -1/16 inches.
Clearance under presser foot, 1/4 inch (Low Lift).
Machine 262-2 I
For medium and medium-heavy weight fabrics.
One needle and one looper.
Stitch length,6 to 22 to the inch.
Needle bar stroke,1 -3/16 inches.
Clearance under presser foot,5/16 inch (Medium
Lift).
Machine 262-3:
For medium-heavy and heavy weight fabrics.
One needle and one looper.
Stitch length, 5 to 22 to the inch.
Needle bar stroke, 1 -5/16 inches.
Clearance under presser foot,3/8 inch (High lift).
Machine 262-20:
Similar to Machine 262-2 except:
Two needles and two loopers
Gauges: 3/32 inch to 1/2 inch in steps of 1/32 inch.
Close coupled feed roll to aid in correct feeding
of material.
Machine 262-21:
Similar to Machine 262-1 except:
Two needles and two loopers.
Gauges: 3/32 inch to 1/2 inch in steps of 1/32 inch.
Machine 262-22:
Similar to Machine 262-2 except:
Two needles and two loopers.
Gauges: 3/32 inch to 1/2 inch in steps of 1/32 inch.
Machine 262-23:
For seat seaming medium and medium-heavy weight
trousers.
Two needles and two loopers.
Machine will only be supplied with needles set
tandem 3/16 inch apart.
Looper throw-out device.
Stitch length, 6 to 20 to the inch.
Needle bar stroke, 1 -5/16 inches.
Clearance under presser foot, 3/8 inch (High Lift).
Machine 262-24:
Similar to Machine 262-23 except:
Machine will only be supplied with needles set
diagonally 1/32 inch apart.
Machine 262-25:
Similar to Machine 262-2 except:
Two needles and two loopers.
Gauges: 3/32 inch to 1/2 inch in steps of 1/32 inch.
Needle bar stroke,1-5/16"
Machine 262-31:
For sewing medium-heavy and heavy weight fabrics.
Three needles and three loopers.
Gauges: 3/32 inch to 3/16 inch between each needle,
Looper throw-out device.
Stitch length, 5 to 22 to the inch.
Needle bar stroke, 1 -5/16 inches.
Clearance under presser foot, 3/8 inch (High Lift).
Machine 262-32:
Similar to Machine 262-31 except:
Close coupled feed roll to aid in correct feeding
of material.
Needle bar stroke, 1 -7/16 inches.
Foot lifter supplied in place of knee lifter.
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

Singer Class 262 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	Class 262
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English