Harbor Freight Tools 03914 manual Maintenance, Adjusting the Presser Bar Height

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Adjusting the Presser Bar Height

1.Loosen Set Screw (1) and manually adjust the Presser Bar height, and the angle of the Presser Foot.

2.After adjusting, securely tighten the Set Screw (1).

Adjusting the Thread Take-up Stroke

1.When sewing heavy weight materials, move the Thread Guide (1) to the left (A) to increase the length of thread pulled out by the Thread Take-up.

2.When sewing lightweight materials, move the Thread Guide (1) to the right (B) to decrease the length of thread pulled out by the Thread Take-up.

3.The normal setting is when the marker line “C” on the Thread Guide (1) is aligned with the center of the screw.

Adjusting the Height of the Knee Lifter

The standard height of the Presser Foot lifted using the Knee Lifter is 0.39 inch (10 mm).

1.To adjust the Presser Foot lift up to 0.5 inch (13 mm), adjust the Screw (1).

2.When the Presser Foot lift is adjusted over 0.39 inch (10 mm), be sure that the bottom end of the Needle Bar (2) does not hit the Presser Foot (3).

This can be manually checked by turning the Hand Wheel.

Maintenance

1.Machine adjustments should only be performed by a qualified technician.

2.Check the oil level weekly when the machine is used daily. Add sewing machine oil as required to the high level marking.

3.Clean the machine with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or thinners.

4.When not in use, cover the machine and store in a clean and dry location.

SKU 03914

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Contents 03914 For technical questions and replacement parts, please callSafety Warnings and Precautions SpecificationsRead all instructions before using this tool Save This ManualPage Unpacking Sewing Safety PrecautionsAssembly REV 04/03 REV 05/03 REV 03/04 Mounting the Thread StandMounting the Bobbin Winder OperationBobbin Winder Operation Winding Thread Onto the Bobbin Setting the Bobbin into the Bobbin CaseAdjusting the Needle Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch LengthAdjusting the Bobbin Thread Tension Threading the Machine HeadSetting the Presser Foot Pressure Setting the Hand LifterAdjusting the Feed Timing Changing the Thread Take-up Spring Stroke and PressureAdjusting Needle-to-hook Timing Adjusting the Height of the Feed DogAdjusting the Presser Bar Height MaintenanceAdjusting the Thread Take-up Stroke Adjusting the Height of the Knee LifterARM BED Parts List ARM BED Assembly Drawing Main Shaft Thread TAKE-UP Parts List Main Shaft Thread TAKE-UP Assembly Drawing FABRIC--PIERCING Hook Driving Parts List FABRIC--PIERCING Hook Driving Assembly Drawing Presser BAR Parts List Presser BAR Assembly Drawing Feed Mechanism Parts List Feed Mechanism Assembly Drawing Lubrication Parts List Lubrication Assembly Drawing OIL Reservoir & Knee Lifter Assembly Drawing and Parts List Machine Head Accessories Parts List and Assembly Drawing Bobbin Winder & Thread Stand Unit Parts List Bobbin Winder & Thread Stand Unit Assembly Drawing

03914 specifications

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