Singer Class 262 - Needles; To Set the Needle; Thread; Upper Threading Machines 262-1, 262-2, 262-3

•NEEDLES
Machines 262-1, 262-2, 262-20, 262-21 and 262-22:
Use SINGER* Needles, Catalog 2793 (149x525).
Machines 262-3, 262-23, 262-24, 262-25, 262-31 and
262-32:
Use SINGER Needles, Catalog 4107 (62x45).
Machine 262-32:
For heavier weight denim, use Catalog 3670 (149x4).
TO SET THE NEEDLE
Turn machine pulley over toward the operator until
needle bar is at its highest point, as shown in Fig. 4.
Loosen needle set screw on single needle machine
or needle clamping screws on multiple needle machines,
as shown in Fig. 4.
Insert new needle into needle bar or clamp as far
as it will go making certain that the single continuous
groove faces toward the front, as shown in Fig. 4.
Tighten
set screw or clamping screws.
THREAD
Left twist thread should be used in the needle. ^
Either right or left twist threod may be used in the
looper.
To determine the thread twist,hold thread as shown
in Fig. 5. Twirl thread over toward you between thumb
and forefinger of right hand. If left twist, strands will
wind tighter. If right
twist, strands will unwind or
separate.
Rough or uneven thread, or thread which passes
through needle eye with difficulty will interfere with
successful operation of the machine.
UPPER THREADING - MACHINES 262-1, 262-2, 262-3
Turn machine pulley over toward operator until
needle bar is at highest point.
Pass thread from unwinder, through threading points,
as shown in Fig. 6. Thread
passes through needle eye,
from front to bock, as shown in inset. Fig. 6.
MOVE TO
• HIGHEST POINT
LOOSEN SCREW
LONG GROOVE-
Fig. 4. Setting the Needle
HOLD THIS END
TWIRL OVER
TOWARD YOU
). Fig. 5. Determining the T\
m
m
dm
Fig. 6. Upper Threading (Single Needle Machines)
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