JUKI MS-1190 User manual

No.01
40095705
NOTE : Read safety instructions carefully and understand them before using.
Retain this Instruction Manual for future reference.
HINWEIS :
Lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen aufmerksam durch, um sich mit ihnen vertraut zu
machen, bevor Sie diese Maschine in Betrieb nehmen. Bewahren Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung
für spätere Bezugnahme auf.
NOTE : Avant d’utiliser la machine, lire attentivement toutes les consignes de sécurité.
Conserver ce manuel pour pouvior le consulter en cas de besoin.
NOTA : Antes de comenzar a usar esta máquina lea con detención hasta comprender todas las
instrucciones de sequridad. Conserve este Manual de instrucciones a mano para futuras
consultas.
NOTA : Leggere attentamente e compredere tutte le istruzioni per la sicurezza prima di inziare l’ uso
di questa macchina. Conservare questo Manuale d’Instruzioni per pronto riferimento.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BETRIEBSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI
MS-1190
MS-1190M

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1 • There is the possibility that slight to serious injury or death may be caused.
• There is the possibility that injury may be caused by touching moving part.
2 • To perform sewing work with safety guard.
• To perform sewing work with safety cover.
• To perform sewing work with safety protection device.
3 • Be sure to turn the power OFF before carrying out "machine-head threading," "needle changing," "bobbin
changing" or "oiling and cleaning."
For the sewing machine, automatic machine and ancillary devices (hereinafter collectively referred to as
"machine"), it is inevitable to conduct sewing work near moving parts of the machine. This means that there
is always a possibility of unintentionally coming in contact with the moving parts. Operators who actually
operate the machine and maintenance personnel who are involved in maintenance and repair of the
machine are strongly recommended to carefully read to fully understand the following Safety precautions
before using/maintaining the machine. The content of the Safety precautions includes items which are not
contained in the specifications of your product.
The risk indications are classified into the following three different categories to help understand the meaning
of the labels. Be sure to fully understand the following description and strictly observe the instructions.
TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF YOUR SEWING MACHINE
(
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) Explanation of risk levels
This indication is given where there is a potentiality for death or serious injury if the person in charge or any third
party mishandles the machine or does not avoid the dangerous situation when operating or maintaining the machine.
This indication is given where there is an immediate danger of death or serous injury if the person in charge or any third
party mishandles the machine or does not avoid the dangerous situation when operating or maintaining the machine.
This indication is given where there is a danger of medium to minor injury if the person in charge or any third party
mishandles the machine or does not avoid the dangerous situation when operating or maintaining the machine.
DANGER :
WARNING :
CAUTION :
(
@
) Explanation of pictorial warning indications and warning labels
Pictorial
warning
indication
There is a risk of injury
if contacting a moving
section.
There is a risk of
entanglement in the belt
resulting in injury.
There is a risk of
electrical shock if
contacting a high-voltage
section. Indication
label
The correct direction is
indicated.
There is a risk of a burn
if contacting a high-
temperature section.
Connection of a earth
cable is indicated.
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Items requiring special attention

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Turning the power off: Turning the power switch off, then removing the power plug from the outlet. This
applies to the following.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. When it is necessary to open the control box containing electrical parts, be sure to turn the power off and
wait for five minutes or more before opening the cover in order to prevent accident leading to electrical
shock.
CAUTION
Basic precaution
1. Be sure to read the instruction manual and other explanatory documents supplied with accessories of
the machine before using the machine. Carefully keep the instruction manual and the explanatory docu-
ments at hand for quick reference.
2. The content of this section includes items which are not contained in the specifications of your product.
3. Be sure to wear safety goggles to protect against accident caused by needle breakage.
4. Those who use a heart pacer have to use the machine after consultation with a medical specialist.
Safety devices and warning labels
1. Be sure to operate the machine after verifying that safety device(s) is correctly installed in place and
works normally in order to prevent accident caused by lack of the device(s).
2. If any of the safety devices is removed, be sure to replace it and verify that it works normally in order to
prevent accident that can result in personal injury or death.
3. Be sure to keep the warning labels adhered on the machine clearly visible in order to prevent accident
that can result in personal injury or death. If any of the labels has stained or come unstuck, be sure to
change it with a new one.
Application and modification
1. Never use the machine for any application other than its intended one and in any manner other than that
prescribed in the instruction manual in order to prevent accident that can result in personal injury or death.
JUKI assumes no responsibility for damages or personal injury or death resulting from the use of the
machine for any application other than the intended one.
2.
Never modify and alter the machine in order to prevent accident that can result in personal injury or death.
JUKI assumes no responsibility for damages or personal injury or death resulting from the machine
which has been modified or altered.
Education and training
1. In order to prevent accident resulting from unfamiliarity with the machine, the machine has to be used
only by the operator who has been trained/educated by the employer with respect to the machine opera-
tion and how to operate the machine with safety to acquire adequate knowledge and operation skill. To
ensure the above, the employer has to establish an education/training plan for the operators and edu-
cate/train them beforehand.
Items for which the power to the machine has to be turned off
Accident means "to cause
personal injury or death or
damage to property."
1. Be sure to immediately turn the power off if any abnormality or failure is found or in the case of power
failure in order to protect against accident that can result in personal injury or death.
2. To protect against accident resulting from abrupt start of the machine, be sure to carry out the follow-
ing operations after turning the power off. For the machine incorporating a clutch motor, in particular,
be sure to carry out the following operations after turning the power off and verifying that the machine
stops completely.
2-1. For example, threading the parts such as the needle, looper, spreader etc. which have to be
threaded, or changing the bobbin.
2-2. For example, changing or adjusting all component parts of the machine.
2-3. For example, when inspecting, repairing or cleaning the machine or leaving the machine.
3. Be sure to remove the power plug by holding the plug section instead of the cord section in order to pre-
vent electrical-shock, earth-leakage or fire accident.
4. Be sure to turn the power off whenever the machine is left unattended between works.
5. Be sure to turn the power off in the case of power failure in order to prevent accident resulting of break-
age of electrical components.
DANGER
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN VARIOUS OPERATION STAGES
Transportation
1. Be sure to lift and move the machine in a safe manner taking the machine weight in consideration. Refer
to the text of the instruction manual for the mass of the machine.

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2. Be sure to take sufficient safety measures to prevent falling or dropping before lifting or moving the
machine in order to protect against accident that can result in personal injury or death.
3. Once the machine has been unpacked, never re-pack it for transportation to protect the machine against
breakage resulting from unexpected accident or dropping.
Unpacking
1. Be sure to unpack the machine in the prescribed order in order to prevent accident that can result in
personal injury or death. In the case the machine is crated, in particular, be sure to carefully check nails.
The nails have to be removed.
2. Be sure to check the machine for the position of its center of gravity and take it out from the package
carefully in order to prevent accident that can result in personal injury or death.
Installation
(!)Table and table stand
1. Be sure to use JUKI genuine table and table stand in order to prevent accident that can result in
personal injury or death. If it is inevitable to use a table and table stand which are not JUKI genuine
ones, select the table and table stand which are able to support the machine weight and reaction force
during operation.
2. If casters are fitted to the table stand, be sure to use the casters with a locking mechanism and lock
them to secure the machine during the operation, maintenance, inspection and repair in order to prevent
accident that can result in personal injury or death.
(@)Cable and wiring
1. Be sure to prevent an extra force from being applied to the cable during the use in order to prevent
electrical-shock, earth-leakage or fire accident. In addition, if it is necessary to cable near the operating
section such as the V-belt, be sure to provide a space of 30 mm or more between the operating section
and the cable.
2. Be sure to avoid starburst connection in order to prevent electrical-shock, earth-leakage or fire accident.
3. Be sure to securely connect the connectors in order to prevent electrical-shock, earth-leakage or fire
accident. In addition, be sure to remove the connector while holding its connector section.
(#)Grounding
1. Be sure to have an electrical expert install an appropriate power plug in order to prevent accident
caused by earth-leakage or dielectric strength voltage fault. In addition, be sure to connect the power
plug to the grounded outlet without exceptions.
2. Be sure to ground the earth cable in order to prevent accident caused by earth leakage.
($)Motor
1. Be sure to use the specified rated motor (JUKI genuine product) in order to prevent accident caused by
burnout.
2. If a commercially available clutch motor is used with the machine, be sure to select one with an
entanglement preventive pulley cover in order to protect against being entangled by the V-belt.
Before operation
1. Be sure to make sure that the connectors and cables are free from damage, dropout and looseness
before turning the power on in order to prevent accident resulting in personal injury or death.
2. Never put your hand into the moving sections of the machine in order to prevent accident that can result
in personal injury or death.
In addition, check to be sure that the direction of rotation of the pulley agrees with the arrow shown on pulley.
3. If the table stand with casters is used, be sure to secure the table stand by locking the casters or with
adjusters, if provided, in order to protect against accident caused by abrupt start of the machine.
During operation
1. Be sure not to put your fingers, hair or clothing close to the moving sections such as the handwheel,
hand pulley and motor or place something near those sections while the machine is in operation in order
to prevent accident caused by entanglement that can result in personal injury or death.
2. Be sure not to place your fingers near the surround area of the needle or inside the thread take-up lever
cover when turning the power on or while the machine is in operation in order to prevent accident that
can result in personal injury or death.
3. The machine runs at a high speed. Never bring your hands near the moving sections such as looper,
spreader, needle bar, hook and cloth trimming knife during operation in order to protect your hands
against injury. In addition, be sure to turn the power off and check to be sure that the machine
completely stops before changing the thread.
4. Be careful not to allow your fingers or any other parts of your body to be caught between the machine
and table when removing the machine from or replacing it on the table in order to prevent accident that
can result in personal injury or death.
5.
Be sure to turn the power off and check to be sure that the machine and motor completely stop before
removing the belt cover and V-belt in order to prevent accident caused by abrupt start of the machine or motor.
6. If a servomotor is used with the machine, the motor does not produce noise while the machine is at rest.
Be sure not to forget to turn the power off in order to prevent accident caused by abrupt start of the motor.
7. Never use the machine with the cooling opening of the motor power box shielded in order to prevent fire
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Lubrication
1. Be sure to use JUKI genuine oil and JUKI genuine grease to the parts to be lubricated.
2.
If the oil adheres on your eye or body, be sure to immediately wash it off in order to prevent inflammation or irritation.
3. If the oil is swallowed unintentionally, be sure to immediately consult a medical doctor in order to pre-
vent diarrhea or vomiting.
Maintenance
1. In prevention of accident caused by unfamiliarity with the machine, repair and adjustment has to be
carried out by a service technician who is thoroughly familiar with the machine within the scope defined
in the instruction manual. Be sure to use JUKI genuine parts when replacing any of the machine parts.
JUKI assumes no responsibility for any accident caused by improper repair or adjustment or the use of
any part other than JUKI genuine one.
2. In prevention of accident caused by unfamiliarity with the machine or electrical-shock accident, be sure
to ask an electrical technician of your company or JUKI or distributor in your area for repair and mainte-
nance (including wiring) of electrical components.
3. When carrying out repair or maintenance of the machine which uses air-driven parts such as an air cyl-
inder, be sure to remove the air supply pipe to expel air remaining in the machine beforehand, in order to
prevent accident caused by abrupt start of the air-driven parts.
4. Be sure to check that screws and nuts are free from looseness after completion of repair, adjustment
and part replacement.
5. Be sure to periodically clean up the machine during its duration of use. Be sure to turn the power off and
verify that the machine and motor stop completely before cleaning the machine in order to prevent ac-
cident caused by abrupt start of the machine or motor.
6. Be sure to turn the power off and verify that the machine and motor stop completely before carrying out
maintenance, inspection or repair of the machine. (For the machine with a clutch motor, the motor will
keep running for a while by inertia even after turning the power off. So, be careful.)
7. If the machine cannot be normally operated after repair or adjustment, immediately stop operation and
contact JUKI or the distributor in your area for repair in order to prevent accident that can result in per-
sonal injury or death.
8.
If the fuse has blown, be sure to turn the power off and eliminate the cause of blowing of the fuse and re-
place the blown fuse with a new one in order to prevent accident that can result in personal injury or death.
9. Be sure to periodically clean up the air vent of the fan and inspect the area around the wiring in order to
prevent fire accident of the motor.
Operating environment
1. Be sure to use the machine under the environment which is not affected by strong noise source (electro-
magnetic waves) such as a high-frequency welder in order to prevent accident caused by malfunction of
the machine.
2. Never operate the machine in any place where the voltage fluctuates by more than "rated voltage ±10 %"
in order to prevent accident caused by malfunction of the machine.
3. Be sure to verify that the air-driven device such as an air cylinder operates at the specified air pressure
before using it in order to prevent accident caused by malfunction of the machine.
4.
To use the machine with safety, be sure to use it under the environment which satisfies the following conditions:
Ambient temperature during operation 5℃to 35℃
Relative humidity during operation 35 % to 85 %
5.
Dew condensation can occur if bringing the machine suddenly from a cold environment to a warm one. So,
be sure to turn the power on after having waited for a sufficient period of time until there is no sign of wa-
ter droplet in order to prevent accident caused by breakage or malfunction of the electrical components.
6. Be sure to stop operation when lightning flashes for the sake of safety and remove the power plug in
order to prevent accident caused by breakage or malfunction of the electrical components.
7. Depending on the radio wave signal condition, the machine may generate noise in the TV or radio. If this
occurs, use the TV or radio with kept well away from the machine.
8. For the worker who is involved in the work to be done in the environment relevant to "noise value in the
working environment is 85 dB or more and less than 90 dB", be sure to take appropriate measures, as
required, such as the use of ear protection or the like to protect against health hazard. In addition, for the
worker who is involved in the work to be done in the environment relevant to "noise level in the working
environment is 90 dB or more," be sure to instruct him/her to wear ear protection without exceptions in
order to protect against health hazard, and display a sign explaining how to use the ear protection at an
easily viewable location for the worker.

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FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. To achieve, security, be sure that the power supply earth wire has been connected before
operating the sewing machine.
2. Before inserting/removing the power plug, the power switch has to be turned OFF in advance.
3. In time of thunder and lightning, stop your work and disconnect the power plug from the
receptacle so as to ensure safety.
4. When you move the unit from a cold place directly to a warm place, dew condensation
may result. Turn ON the power to the unit after you have confirmed there is no fear of dew
condensation.
5. To prevent fires, periodically draw out the power plug from the plug socket and clean the root of
the pins and the space between pins.
6. The looper oscillates at a high speed while you are operating the sewing machine. To protect
your hands, keep your hands away from the vicinity of the looper. In addition, be sure to turn
the power OFF before threading the machine head.
7. To avoid possible accidents due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to turn OFF the power
to the machine.
8. Be careful of handling this product so as not to pour water or oil, shock by dropping, and the
like since this product is a precision instrument.
1. Keep your hands away from the needle when you turn the power switch ON or while the
machine is operating.
2. Do not put your fingers into the thread take-up cover while the machine is operating.
3. Keep your fingers, head hair or clothes away from the vicinity of the handwheel and thread take-
up lever or keep clean this area while the sewing machine is running.
4. Never operate the machine with the finger guard removed.
• Before you put the machine into operation for the first time after the set-up, clean it thoroughly.
Remove all dust gathering during transportation and oil it well.
• Confirm that voltage has been correctly set.
Confirm that the power plug has been properly connected to the power supply.
• Never use the machine in the state where the voltage type is different from the designated one.
• The direction of normal rotation of the machine is counterclockwise as observed from the pulley side.
Take care not to allow the machine to rotate in the reverse direction.
• Never operate the sewing machine unless the sewing machine is sufficiently lubricated.
• To operate the sewing machine, be sure to install the sewing machine on the table. Then, turn ON the
power switch.
• Be sure to remove thread from the machine head and looper before starting a trial run.
• Be sure to use your sewing machine with the speed of stitch lowered to 3,300 sti/min or less for the first
month after installation.
• Operate the handwheel after the machine has totally stopped.
BEFORE OPERATION
CAUTION :
Check the following so as to prevent maloperation of and damage to the machine.
CAUTION :
Note that safety devices such as “eye guard”, “finger guard”, etc. may be omitted from the
illustrations in this Instruction Manual for easy explanation.
When operating the machine, be sure not to remove these safety devices.

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DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION OF PARTLY COMPLETED MACHINERY
We hereby declare that the sewing machine (sewing head) described below ;
1. Must not be put into service until the machinery to which it is incorporated has been declared
inconformity with the provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC, and
2. Conforms to the essential requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC, described in the technical
documentation, and
3. To be prepared with the above technical documentation compiled in accordance with part B of
Annex VII, and
4. Relevant information on which should be transmitted in response to a reasoned request by the
national authorities, by the electronic method or other according to the request.
Applied harmonized standards, in particular :
EN ISO12100-1, EN ISO12100-2, EN ISO10821
Manufacturer :
JUKI CORPORATION
2-11-1, Tsurumaki, Tama-shi, Tokyo, Japan
Model MS-1190, MS-1190M
Serial No
Description Industrial Sewing Machine
Function make stitches and sew

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CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 1
1. SETTING UP THE SEWING MACHINE ............................................................................ 1
2. ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION ................................................................................... 2
3. INSTALLING THE THREAD STAND................................................................................. 2
4. INSTALLING THE KNEE LIFTER ..................................................................................... 2
5. LUBRICATION................................................................................................................... 3
6. ATTACHING A NEEDLE.................................................................................................... 3
7. THREADING THE MACHINE HEAD................................................................................. 4
8. THREAD TENSION ........................................................................................................... 6
9. ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE OF THE PRESSER FOOT .............................................. 6
10. ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH................................................................................. 7
11. ADJUSTING THE LOOPER CAM..................................................................................... 7
12. HEIGHT OF THE FEED DOG............................................................................................ 8
13. TIMING TO RELEASE THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION .............................................. 8
14. ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE NEEDLE THREAD TAKE-UP LEVER GUIDE
(MS-1190)........................................................................................................................... 8
15. ADJUSTING THE INTERMEDIATE THREAD GUIDE (MS-1190M) ................................. 9
16. MOTOR PULLEY AND SEWING SPEED ......................................................................... 9
17. TABLE OF REPLACEABLE GAUGES FOR MS-1190 AND MS-1190M........................ 10

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Noise
- Equivalent continuous emission sound pressure level (LpA) at the workstation:
A-weighted value of 82.5 dB; (Includes KpA = 2.5 dB); according to ISO 10821- C.6.2 -ISO 11204
GR2 at 4,000 sti/min.
- Sound power level (LWA);
A-weighted value of 90.5 dB; (Includes KWA = 2.5 dB); according to ISO 10821- C.6.2 -ISO 11204
GR2 at 4,000 sti/min.
1) When carrying the sewing machine, be sure to carry
by two people.
(Caution) Do not hold the pulley.
2) Do not place a protruding object, such as a screw
driver, at a place where the sewing machine is to be
installed.
3) Attach belt dodging base 1to the sewing machine
with hexagon head bolt 2.
4) Put the sewing machine on the table and determine its
position (belt groove and through hole 3for passing
the presser bar lifter chain).
5) Attach two machine head support plates 4to the
sewing machine by means of screw 5. Fix the plates
on the table by means of hexagonal bolt 6, washer 7,
spring washer 8and nut 9.
6) Place a level on bed side plate !0 in a lateral direction
and a longitudinal direction to check that the sewing
machine is properly placed in a horizontal position.
7) Install belt cover !1, V belt, belt cover lid !2, and top
cover !3 on the sewing machine and fix them with
screws !4 and !5.
When installing the belt over, temporarily tighten the
screw first. Then, securely tighten the screw after the
installation of all related parts.
!3
!2
1
!5
4
9
6
7
8
2
!1
!4
!0
3
5
4
6
Model
JUKI New Defrix Oil No.1
1. SETTING UP THE SEWING MACHINE

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Assemble the thread stand device. Fit it in the hole in the
table. Tighten locknut 1so that the thread stand does not
fluctuate.
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2. ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION
WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
3. INSTALLING THE THREAD STAND
Adjust the belt tension with the height of the motor so that
the belt sags 15 mm when the center of V belt is applied
with a 9.8N load.
4. INSTALLING THE KNEE LIFTER
15mm
9.8N
Handwheel
Motor pulley

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5. LUBRICATION
WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
6. ATTACHING A NEEDLE

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WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
7. THREADING THE MACHINE HEAD

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9. ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE OF THE PRESSER FOOT
8. THREAD TENSION

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WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
10. ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH
11. ADJUSTING THE LOOPER CAM

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WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
12. HEIGHT OF THE FEED DOG
13. TIMING TO RELEASE THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
14. ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE NEEDLE THREAD TAKE-UP
LEVER GUIDE (MS-1190)

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Model Number of revolution
of sewing machine
Effective
diameter of
handwheel
Number of
poles of motor Frequency.
Number of
revolution of
motor
Effective diameter
of motor pulley
MS-1190
MS-1190M
4,000 sti/min
67.4mm 2
50Hz 2,865 rpm 95mm
60Hz 3,430 rpm 80mm
3,600 sti/min 50Hz 2,865 rpm 85mm
60Hz 3,430 rpm 70mm
WARNING :
To protect against possible personal injury due to abrupt start of the machine, be sure to start the following
work after turning the power off and ascertaining that the motor is at rest.
15. ADJUSTING THE INTERMEDIATE THREAD GUIDE (MS-1190M)
The relation among the motor pulley, the sewing speed of sewing machine is as shown in the table below:
16. MOTOR PULLEY AND SEWING SPEED