Complett HAND-STITCH 886 Operating instructions

MOD.
“HAND-STITCH”
Machine for decorative sewing
USER’S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL


GENERAL WARNINGS
INTRODUCTION
This user’s and maintenance manual is an integral part of the machine and contains information regarding safety required
by EEC directive 8 /3 2.
Before using the machine the buyer should ensure that the users of the machine are aware of the contents of this
manual, in particular safety related warnings. If this manual is lost or destroyed, ask COMPLETT s.r.l. for a new copy.
The user’s and maintenance manual contains important recommendations for correct use of the machine. Compliance
with the rules and recommendations contained herein helps to avoid dangerous situation, repair costs and machine
downtime and also helps increase the machine’s reliability and duration.
The user’s and maintenance manual must always be available in the place where the machine is used.
The user’s and maintenance manual be read and used by every person assigned to working on the machine.
The user is required to check the machine and inspect for any damage or visible faults from the outside which may affect
safety and to communicate these.
In addition to the instructions contained in this user’s and maintenance manual, the user is required to comply with
general statutory laws related to safety and accident prevention.
COMPLETT s.r.l. shall not be held civilly or criminally liable for an accidents which are the result of a failure, even partial,
to comply with even one of the instructions and warning container in this manual.
COMPLETT s.r.l. shall not guarantee its products if they are used with spare parts which are not expressly authorised.
COMPLETT s.r.l. reserves the right to change or vary, for technical or
commercial reason, the data and information contained in this manual.
EC MARK in compliance with EEC directive 8 /3 2 (see declaration of conformity).
GENERAL NOTES
When the machine arrives make sure there is no damage or missing parts. If there is
damage contact COMPLETT s.r.l. Make sure that the supply matches the order specifications.
To dispose of the machine sort the materials are required by law in your country. After carrying out these operations
contact specialised companies which deal with recycling.

SAFETY REGULATIONS
Failure to comply with the e afety regulation may cau e injury to
individual or damage to the machine
The machine must be installed by specifically trained specialized personnel, after having carefully read the instructions.
The machines have been designed and built to meet safety requirements for operation in dry and accurately cleaned
environments and for sewing dry fabric.
The machines are equipped with accident prevention guards; the user must not, for any reason, disassemble, remove
deform or disable the guards, even partially, since risks may arise from such for the operator or any other individuals.
The machine must be used exclusively for the use it is intended for, complying with all the safety regulations in force and
manufacturer’s instructions to avoid risks of accident. In particular, the machine must never be used:
- holding or pulling the fabric while sewing;
- with incorrect clothing, i.e. loose and flowing, long hair not tied back, etc.;
- continuously by disabling the start pedal (for example by putting a weight on it);
-keeping a hand on the hand wheel with the machine running;
-feeding the fabric using tools or equipment (tweezers, scissors, screwdrivers, etc.).
The machine must absolutely be turned off using the main switch before carrying out any replacement, disassembly or
assembly operation, for example, replacement of the needle, sewing parts (presser foot, thread loading bobbin, chain-
stitch guide, crochet, needle plate, etc.), threading etc. when you leave the work area and when maintenance work is
done.
Maintenance work must be carried out by properly trained personnel.
Before working on the electrical system, or in general on any live parts, the plug must absolutely be removed from the
socket. Work on the electrical system must be done by specialised electricians.
Work on live parts and devices is forbidden.
Before reconnecting to the mains make sure that all the guards have been closed and any protection devices which have
been removed are refitted.

INDEX
1
SEWING MACHINE INSTALLATION
Bench and lamp assembly
Motor voltage
Test runs
2 DESCRIPTIVE CHART OF WORK CYCLES
Description
3 NEEDLE TABLE
Needle category
Needle size
Needle quality
Needle application
Needle-Needle guide
4 ADJUSTING NEEDLE AND POINT
Needle replacement
Point replacement
Point height
5 ADJUSTING NEEDLE BAR HEIGHT
Timing table
6 ADJUSTING THE UPPER HOOK
Position and timing
Cyclic
7 ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE GUARD
Position
8 ADJUSTING THE THREAD MOVEMENT HOOK
Position and timing
Cyclic
9 ADJUSTING THE THREAD LOADER
Position and timing
Cyclic
10 ADJUSTING THE ROTATING CROCHET
Timing
11 ADJUSTING THE THREAD LIFTER
Position and timing
Cyclic
12 ADJUSTING THE TENSIONING UNIT
Ad ustements
13 ELECTROMECHANICAL
RESETTING OF THE
FEEDER
Instructions
14 ADJUSTING THE LOWER FEEDER
Position and timing
15 ADJUSTING THE UPPER FEEDER AND
PRESSER FOOT
Assembly and timing
16
ADJUSTING
THE SLOW STITCH DEVICE
Assembly and timing
17 ADJUSTING THE SYNCHRONISED
SLOW STITCH DEVICE
Description
Ad ustement
18 ADJUSTING TENSION STARTING
Position
19 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Tables
20 TECHNICAL FEATURES
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