WARNING
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND BECOME FAMILIAR
WITH THE TIPPMANN “BOSS” PARTS, OPERATION, AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Tippmann "BOSS"
hand stitcher sewing machine
3518 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
260/441-9603 • 866/286-8046 •
FAX: 260/441-8264
INTERNET: www.tippmannindustrial.com
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TIPPMANN
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC.
INDEX
Index: Table of Contents ..................................................................................... 1
Standard Equipment ........................................................................................... 1
Warning / Liability Statement .............................................................................. 2
Safety Is Your Responsibility ............................................................................. 2
General Description ............................................................................................ 2
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 2
Setup Instructions ............................................................................................... 3
Installing the Needle............................................................................................ 4
Installing Bobbin In Bobbin Shuttle ..................................................................... 5
Threading the Machine ....................................................................................... 6
Threading The Needle ........................................................................................ 7
Drawing Bobbin Thread Up Through Needle Plate .......................................... 7/8
How To Sew ........................................................................................................ 8
Presser Foot Adjustment..................................................................................... 9
Stitch Length Adjustment .................................................................................. 10
Schematic View Detailed Illustration with part numbers .............................. 10/11
Adjusting the Stitch (Needle & Bobbin Thread Tension) ................................... 12
Recommended Thread & Needle Specifications .............................................. 13
Trouble Shooting .......................................................................................... 14/15
Gear Rack Replacement & Timing Instructions ........................................... 16/17
Cleaning and Lubricating The Machine............................................................. 18
Warranty & Repair............................................................................................. 19
Additional Tippmann Products & Accessories ............................................. 20-22
• 2 Bobbins
• Assortment of 10 Needles*
• Standard Presser Foot*
• Shuttle
• Allen Wrench Set
• Thread Stand
• Bobbin Winder - (Attaches to electric drill)
• Needle Plate
*See Additional Products & Accessories pages for options.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT