Willcox & Gibbs 500/I User Manual

OPERATORS’
INSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION
You
are
aliou
t
to
opera
Ic
an overlock
ii
ach
no
designed
by
the
people
who
first
introd
iced
the
overlock.
In
this
macli
me
you
will
[mt
Lu
I
the
features
to
assist
you,
as
the
operator,
to
enjoy
the
easier
handling
and
[aster
sewing
that
wi
I
help
you
increase
your
production.
It
is
easy
to
thread,
feeds
smoothly,
has
automatic
lubrication,
and
ru
is
quietly.
The
Willcox
&
Gibbs
class
500/I
& II
machines
are
the
machines
known
as
‘‘TH
E
OPERATOR’S
FAVORITES”.
HOW
TO
CLEAN
YOUR
MACHINE
Clean
the
machine
is
a
simple
but
important
operation.
It
is
riot
necessary
to
remove
any
parts.
Merely
release
the
foot
and
swing
it
out
to
the left.
Swing
out the
covers
and
remove
all
the
collected
lint
from
around
the
loopers,
feed
slots,
and
under
the
needle
plate.
Blow
out
any
loose
lint
or
use a
lint
brush.
Replace
covers
and
return
foot
to the
sewing
position.
DRIVING
MOTOR,
PULLEY
AND
BELTING
Table
1
It
must
be
used
with
the
motor
and
belting
of
the
following
specifications
for
individual
use.
1.
Driving
motor
of
3
phases,
2
poles
arid
400
watts
(1/2HP)
is
recommended
to
this
machine.
2.
Motor
speed
is
approximately
2,900
r.p.m.
for
50
Hz
or
3,500
r.p.m.
for
60
Hz.
3. Belting
used
should
be
type
M
of V-belt.
4.
The
relation
between
machine
speed
and
motor
pulley
diameter
is
determined
by Table
1.
LUBRICATION
Table
2
Fig.
1,
2,3
CAUTION:
Oil
was
drained
from
the
machine
when
shipped.
Refill
with
oil
before
operating.
The
500/1
& II
features
fully
automatic
lubrication
with
a
concealed
forced
air
cooling
system.
Oil
is
pressurized
by
a
pump
to
the
internal
surfaces
of
the
connections.
A
new
ii
ach
inc
sl
iou
Id
I
rn
run
at
least
[our
weeks
Lit
Li
speed
not
to
exceed
5,000
s.p.m.
At
the
end
of
bLur
weeks,
original
oil
should
he
drained
oLit
arid
replaced.
Operational
speed
alter
four
weeks
run-
in
may
be
7,000
s.p.m.
Operational
speed
is
depending
upon
operation
being
performed
and
ability
of
operator.
Life
time
of
machine
depends
on
quality
oil
used.
For
lubricant
for
500/I
&
II,
use oil
as
specified
in
Table
2.
Use
recommended
type
oil
only.
Changing
oil
1. Remove
the
machine
from
its
stand
and
set
it
on
a
table.
2.
Remove
drain
plug
0
and
drain
oil
from
the
machine.
3. Replace
drain
plug
0
and
return
the
machine
to
its
stand.
4. Remove
filler
plug
0.
5.
Pour
fresh
oil
into
reservoir
(700cc
Capacity)
using
funnel
supplied
with
accessories,
until
oil
reaches
upper
line
of
gauge
9.
6.
Replace
filler
plug
0.
7.
Run
machine
and
check
oil
circulation
at
oil
splash
sight
window
0.
8.
Oil level
should
be
kept
between
two
lines
on
gauge
0.
9. Change
oil
entirely
every
three
months.
OIL
SCREEN
FILTER
Filter
0
should
be
always
kept
clean.
Since
lubri
cation
oil
is
filtered
by
this
and
delivered
to
all
frictional
surfaces,
clogging
of
this
filter
may
cause
lack
of
lubrication
and
accidental
seizure
of
parts.
Check
and
clean
filter
0 every
three
months,
or
if
necessary,
replace
with
a
new filter
when:
Oil
jet
in
window
0
is
restricted
or
weak,
or oil
contained
foam
or
debris.
Changing
filter
1.
Drain
oil
from
the
machine.
2.
Remove
bolts
0
and
oil
pan
0.
3.
Remove
screws
0
and
filter
0.
4.
Clean
filter
0
with
petrol
and
blow
it
with
low
pressure
air.
5.
Replace
filter
0
and
tighten
screws
0.
6.
Replace
oil
pan
0
and tighten
bolts
0.
7.
Fill
reservoir
with
oil
on
a
level
of
upper
line of
gauge
9.
p.
—4—
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

Willcox & Gibbs 500/I Specifications

General

Brand	Willcox & Gibbs
Model	500/I
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English