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Form No. 30-444G (1269 / - 644)

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Description
Speed
Installation of
the
Machine
Lubrication
Hook Lubrication
Hook
Lubrication
Thread Lubrication
Needles
Thread
Bobbin Removal
To
Wind the Bobbin
Bobbin Replacement
To
Set the
Need
Ie
211
G 165 and
211
G 166
21
l G 265 and
211
G 266
Threading
of
Need
le Thread
Preparation of Sewing
Tension Control
Adjustment of the Stitch Length
Presser Foot Pressure
Reengagement of Safety
Clutch
To
use Reverse Feed on
211
G 166 and
211
G 266 Machines
Timing and
Other
Adjustments
Adjustment of the Thread
Controller
Spring
Adjustment of Tension Release
Adjustment
of
Needle
Bar
Rock
Frame
Adjustment
of
Needle
Bar
Height
Adjustment of
the
Hook
211
G 165 and
211
G 166
Rep
locement of the Hook
211
G 165 and
211
G 166
Adjustment of Sewing Hook Height
Adjustment of Distance
between
Sewing
Hook
and
Needle
Timing the Sewing Hook
Removing Sewing Hook
from
Machine
Replacing Sewing Hook
Adjusting Bobbin Case
Opener
Timing Bobbin Case
Opener
Feed
Dog
Adjustment
Adjustment
of
the
Presser
Bar
Height
Adjustment of
the
Lifting Eccentric and the Lift of the
Alternating
Presser Feet
Adjustment of the Feed Driving Eccentric
Adjustment of the Reverse Feeding Mechanism on the
211
G 166 and
211
G 266 Machines
Replacement of
Arm
Shaft Connection Belt
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DESCRIPTION
The
211
G
165
machine
is a
single
needle,
lockstitch,
high speed sewing
machine
with
compound feed
and
alternating
presser
feet.
It
is
suitable
for
automobile
and
furniture
upholstery,
awnings,
tarpaulins,
leather
coats,
buffing
wheels
and
difficult
work.
The
machine
has
the
fol lowing:
specifications:
1.
Needle
Bar Stroke:
1-5/16
inches =
33.40
mm
Clearance
under
Pres·ser Foot:
1/2
inches
=
12.70
mm
Spece
at
Right
of
Needle:
10-1/2
inches =
266.70
mm
Maximl}m
Stitch
Length:
3-1/2
stitches/inch
=
7.
25
mm/Stitch
Bed
D"imensions:
18-3/4
x
7
inches=
476.25
x'l77.80
mm
Machine
Pulley
(Safety Type) for
3/8
inch
=
9.
50
mm
V-Belt
·
Outside
diameter
of
belt
groove
2.
9
inches
=
73.65
mm
Effective
diameter
for
5/16
inch
=
7.
93
mm
round
belt
is
2-3/8
inches =
60. 30
mm
Head
End
location
for Singer Light
No.
625024-504 ·
2.
Adjustable
thread
lubrication.
3.
Sleeve
toke-up.
4.
Vertical
axis
hook,
with
rigid
needle
guard,
makes two
(2)
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
revolutions for
each
stitch.
Safety
cI
utch
to prev~nt
any
over
load
or
damage
of
the
hook.
Needle
Feed is
adjustable
relative
to
the
lower feeding. mechanism.
Alternating
presser
feet,
adjustable
by
r:neans of a lifting
eccentri~.
Stitch
length
indicated
on
the
machine
pulley
cind
controlled
by
means
of
an
adjustable
feed
driving
eccentric.
Arm
shaft and
bed
shaft
are
supported on
the
driven
side by
double
shielded
boll
bearings.
The
needle
bar
frame rock
shaft
and
th~ feed dri\ling rock shaft
are
equipped
with
"Super
Oilite"
bearings.
The
feed
driving
eccentric
connection
has
needle
bearings
..
The
211
G
166
machine
is
the
same as
the
211
G
165
machine.
except
that
the
machine
is
provided
with
.a reverse
feed
which
can
be
actuated
by
hand
lever
or
foot
treadle;
the
maximum
stitch
length
·is 5
stitches
per
inch;
the
needle
feed
is
set
synchronous
with
the
lower feed mechanism;
the
arm shaft
end
the
bed shaft
ere
supported on
the
driven
side
by
doubJe
shielded
ball
bearings.
The
needle
bar
frame rock
shaft,
the
feed
driving
rock
shaft,
and
the
feed
driving
eccentric
connection
are·
equipped
with
"Super
Oilite"
bearings.
The
211
G
265
end
211
G
266
machines
are
the
same as
the
relative
211
G
165
end
211
G
165
machines
with
the
exception
that
an
oil
reservoir in
the
hook saddle permits ·controlled
lubrication
of
the
bob-
bin
case,
bobbin
case
opener
mechanism
and
the
hook.

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SPEED
The
recommended
maximum
speed
for
the
211 G 165
and
211 G 265 is
3500
RPM
and
that
for
the
211 G
166
and
211 G
266
is
2900
RPM.
The
speed
depends
on
the
type
of
materia
I
being
sewn
and
on
the
method
of
sewing.
At
first
the
machine
shou
Id
be,
run
below
the
maximum
speed
unti
I
'
al
I
the
movable
parts
and
bearings
are
run
in.
CAUTION:
The
machine
pulley
must
always
turn
over
toward
the
operator
when
the
machine
is in
operation.
INSTALLATlbN
OF
THE
.YACHINE
(Fig.
l)
Fasten
drip
pan
to
table
with
its
left
end
even
with
left
end
of
cut-out.
Fasten
knee
lifter
bracket
in
location
shown in
Fig.
l.
Assemble
it
so
that
lifter
rod
does
not
strike
drip
pan.
Screw
slots in
bracket
provide
necessary
ad-
justment.
Set
stop-stud
to
stop
the
action
of
knee
lifter
as soon as presser foot is
raised
enough
to
trip
hand
lever.
Screw
drain
pipe
into
drain
hole
in
drip
pan
and
attach
oi I
jar
as_
shown.
Figure l
CAUTION:
The
machine
should
not
be
put
in
operati~n,
even
for
a
trial,
unless
all
the
instructions
for
the
lubrication
of
the
machine
are
observea.
LUBRICATION Figures
2-5)
For
the
lubrication
of
the
machine,
only
Singer
Oil
"Type
A
or
C",
supplied
by
The
Singer
Company,
should
be
used.
In
order
to
insure
proper
function
of
the
machine
and
to
prevent
any
wear
of
the
moving
parts
and
bearings,
the
machine
should
be
oiled
regularly.
In
case
of
continuous
use,
it
should
be
oiled
even
more
often
if
it is used
to
produce
long seams
and
run
steadily.
The arrows
indicate
the
points
to
be
lubricated.
Figure
2
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HOOK
LUBRICATION 211 G 165
and
211
G 166 (Fig. 6)
Figure 6 shows
the
hook
lubrication
points
1
and
2
which
can
be
reached
after
opening
the
right
hand
bed
slide
•
•
The
oil
reservoir
2
oils
the
upper
hook
bearing
and
the
mechanism
for
fhe
me
chan
i
ca
I -
opener.
The sma
11
green
fe It l on
the
bobbin
case
oils
the
hook
raceway
and
should
always
be
saturated
with
oil..
If
the
felt
appears
almost
black,
then
there
is
sufficient
oil.
If
it
is
dry,
then
the
color
is
a
light
green.
Figure 6
Figure 5
-------2
On
a new
machine,
the
felt
should
be
oiled
each
time
the
bobbin
is
changed.
HOOK
LUBRICATION 211 G 265
and
211
G 266 (Fig.
7,
8
and
9)
Remove
oil
gauge
as
shown in
Fig.
7
and
fill
hook
saddle
reservoir
to
full
mark on
gauge.
Lubricate
hook
gears
and
opener
gears
by
applying
a
generous
supply
of
oiI
to
holes·
indicated
in
Fig.
4.
I
SATURATE
WICK
=
Figure 7
CHECK
TWICE
DAILY
I
HIGH
MARK
Oil
TWICE
DAILY

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HOOK
LUBRICATION
211
G
2o5
and
211
G
266
continued
(Figures
7,
8
and
9)
The
bobbin
case
raceway
is
lubricated
by
oi
I
pumped from
the
hook
saddle
reservoir
while
the
machine
is
operating.
The
amount
of
oi I
received
by
hook
raceway
is
very
important.
To
check
this,
first remove
bobbin
case.
Then
with
the
machine
running,
hold a small
piece
of
white
paper
near
the
hook for
about
l0
seconds.
A
distinct
spray
of
oil
should
be
visible
on
the
paper.
If
there
is
no
trace
of
oi I
or
an
excess
of
oi
I
on
the
paper,
proceed
with
the
following
steps:
1. Tip
machine
and
loosen
control
valve
set
screw
l shown in Figure 8
and
return
machine
to
upright
position.
2.
Turn
control
valve
screw 2 shown in
Figure 9
clockwise
for more
oi
I;
counter-clockwise
for less
oi
I. Re-
tighten
control
valve
set
screw
1.
be
made
between
adjustments
to
insure
uni-
form
oil
flow.
After
each
adjustment
of
oil control
valve,
set
screw
should
be
securely
tightened.
THREAD
LUBRICATION (Figure
10)
The oi I reservoir for
thread
lubrication
can
be
filled
through
hole
3 in the
oil
regulating
screw
4.
The
oil
flow
can
be
regulated
by
turning
the
oi I
regulating
screw 4
counter-
clockwise
for more
oil.
Turn
the
oil
regula-
ting
screw
4 in
the
clockwise
direction
to
decrease
the
oil
flow.
When
the
screw
4 is
turned
in
the
clockwise
direction
until
it
reaches
the
stop,
the
oi I flow
is
discontinued.
Figure 10
Figure 8
Figure 9

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NEEDLES
Original
Singer
Needles,
Catalog
No.
3355 (135 x
17)
which
are
available
in
sizes
~
9-26
should
be
used for this
machine.
The
needle
size
is
determined
by
the
size
of
the
thread,
which
should run
freely
through
the
needle
eye.
Rough
and
non-uniform
thread
that
does
not
run
freely
through
the
eye
interferes
with
the
proper
function
of
the
machine.
Orders
for
.needles
should
include
the
desired
quantity,
the
catalog
number,
the
size,
and
the
type.
The
type
is
shown with a suffix:
1 - chrome
plated,
2 -
nickel
plated,
3
-.
special
fine
point.
Example: 100 -
3355
-12 -
l
(100 needles- -
Catalog
No.
3355
-
Size
12
-Chrome Plated)
Needles
end
package
carry
the
name: SINGER.
TH
READ
(Figure
11)
Left-twist
thread
should
be
used in
the
needle.
Either right
or
left
twist
can
be
used in
the
bobbin
•.
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To
determine
the
thread
twist,
hold
the
thread
as shown in Figure 11. Turn
it
between
thumb
and
forefinger
of
the
right hand
counter-clockwise
(towards
you).
If
left
twist,
the
strands will wind
tighter,
if
right
twist,
the
strands will unwind.
Figure
11
Based on past
experience,
the
following
needle
sizes
ore
recommended for
the
different
threads.
BOBBIN REMOVAL (Figure
12)
Turn
the
machine
pulley
towards you until
the
needle
bar
has
reached
its highest
point
After
opening
the
right
bed
slide,
lift up
latch
l,
and remove
bobbin.
Cotton
Thread
100 to 150
90 to 100
80
to
90
70
to
80
60
to
70
50
to
60
40
to
50
30
to
40
24
to
30
16 to
24
Figure 12
Silk
Needle
Size
000 to 00
10
00
11
0
12
A
13
A 14
B
15
C 16
C
18
D 20
E 22
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TO
WI
ND
THE
BOBBIN (Figure
13)
Place
the
bobbin onto
the
bobbin
winder
spindle
sliding it on
the
spindle
to
its
stop.
Poss
the
thread
through
the
thread
guide
1,
in
the
tension control
bracket
and
between
the
tension discs to
the
bobbin.
Thread a few windings on the
bobbin.
Press down
lever
3 to push
the
bobbin
winder
pulley
~gainst
the
drive
belt
and
start
the
machine.
When
enough
thread
hes
been
wound on
the
bobbin,
the
winder
will stop
automatically.
H
the
thread
does not wind
evenly,
loosen screw
2,
end
correct
by moving
the
tension
contro1
bracket.
Tighten screw
2.
The amount
of
thread
wound on
the
bobbin
is
adjusted
with
screw
4.
For more
thread,
the
screw
is
turned
clockwise; for less
thread,
counter-
clockwise.
Bobbins can
be
wound
while
the
machine
is
sewing.
BOBBIN
REPLACEMENT
(Figures
14
&
15)
Hold
the
bobbin
between
thumb
and
fore-
finger
of
the
right hand
so
that
the
thread
unwinds
at
the
bottom from left to
right.
Put bobbin
onto
the
center
stud
and
close
latch
1. Pull
the
thread into slot 2
and
draw
underneath
the back
of
projection
3
on
the
bobbin
case.
Draw
the
thread
through untiI
it
extends
approximately
2
inches
= 5
cm
out
of
the
bed slide
opening.
The
bed
slide
should not
be
closed
com-
pletely
to
al low
the
thread to
be
pulled
down.
2
Figure
15
Figure
13
1
Figure
14
3
Figure
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TO
SET
THE
NEEDLE
Turn
the
machine
pulley
towards you until
the
needle
bar
has
reached
its highest
posi-
tion.
Loosen set screw
at
the
lower
end
of
the
needle
bar
and
push
the
needle
to
its
stop. The long groove shou
Id
be
on
the
left
and the
need
Ie
eye
shou
Id
be
in
Ii
ne ,with
the
ann
of
the
machine.
Tighten
the
set screw thoroughly.
THREADING
OF
NEEDLE
THREAD
(Figure
16)
With
the
needle
at
the
highest
position pass
the
thread
from
the
unwinder through
the
hole
in
the
thr~ad
guide
1,
which
is
mounted on
the
ann
cover.
From
there,
pass
the
thread
through the
three
(3)
holes
of
the
thread
tension
guide
2.
Starting
with
the
top
hole,
thread
from
right to
left,
from left
to
right through
the
middle
hole,
and
from
right
to
left
through
the
bottom
hole.
Pass
the
thread
over
and
between
the
tension
discs
3,
from right to
left,
and wind
it
under and around
thread
controller
4 from
right
to
left.
It is
placed
under
the
controller
spring 5
and
over
the
controller
projection
so
that
the
controller
spring holds
the
thread
down. -Pull
the
thread
through
the
thread
guide
6
and
then from right to
left
through
the
eye
of
the
thread
take-up
7.
Pass
it
back
again
through
the
thread
guide
6,
lead it behind
the
oi I
felt
pad 8
and
then
draw
the
thread
through
the
thread
guide
9,
and
from
left
to
right through
the
eye
of
the
needle.
Figure
16
PREPARATION FOR SEWING
Hold
the
end
of
the
needle
thread-loose in
the
left
hand.
Turn
the
machine
pulle·y towards
you until
the
needle
has made
one
full stitch and is
back
to
its highest
point.
By
pulling
the
needle
thread,
the
bobbin thread will come through
the
hole in
the
feed
dog.
Lay
both
threads
underneath
the
presser
feet
and close
the
bed slide
completely.
Now
the
machine
is ready for having
the
material
placed
under
the
presser
feet.

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TENSION CONTROL (Figures 17,· 18, 19, 20 and
21.)
The tension
of
the needle thread is
regulated
by thumb nut
1,
and should only
be
..
changed
when
the
presser
feet
are
down
and
the tension
is
not
released.
Turning
the
nut
clockwise increases and turning it
counter-clockwise
decreases the tension.
The tension
of
the bobbin thread is
regulated
on the bobbin case tension spring
by
means
of
the
adjusting screw
2.
Turning it clockwise increases and
turni_ng
it
counter-clockwise
decreases
the
tension·. ·
With
correctly
adjusted tensions, the
needle
and
bobbin threads should
be
locked in
the
center
of
the
material as shown in Figure
19.
If
the tension on the
needle
thread is too
light,
or
if
that
on the bobbin
thread
is
too
loose,
the
need!~ thread will
lie
straight along
the
upper surface
of
the material as
shown in Figure
20.
If
the
tension on the bobbin thread is too
tight,
or
if
that
on the
needle
thread is too
loose,
the
bobbin thread will
lie
straight along
the
underside
of
the material as shown
in Figure 21.
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TENSION
Figure
17
Figure
18
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ADJUSTMENT
OF
THE
STITCH
LENGTH (Figure
22)
1.
With
machine
OFF,
depress
button
shown on
bed
surface.
NEVER
DEPRESS
BUTTON
c''
_,,.,
w
WHEN MACHINE
IS
ON.
2.
Turn
machine
pulley
over
toward you slowly
until
button
drops (snaps)
into
position.·
i
3.
With
button
down,
turn
machine
pulley
until
desired
stitch
length
is
opposite
mark
on arm
as
shown.
4.
Release
button.
NEVER
START
MACHINE UNTIL BUTTON
IS
RELEASED.
BUTTON
Figure 22
PRESSER
FOOT
PRESSURE
(Figure 23)
Pressure
of
presser foot on
material
should
be
as
light
as
possible
while
being
suffi-
ci~nt
to insure
correct
feeding.
MARK
TU
RN
TO
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ADJUST
RESSURE
Pressure is
regulated
by screw shown
at
rear
of
machine
arm.
Turn screw
down-
ward
to
increase
pressure
or
upward to
decrease
pressure. ~u~~~.-c;...~~
Figure 23
REENGAGEMENT
OF
SAFETY
CLUTCH (Figure
22)
A
safety
clutch
to
prevent
any
overload
and
damage
to
the
hook is
installed
in
the
lower
belt
pulley.
If
it
is
disengaged,
open
the
bed
slide
and
check
the
hook.
Remove
all
thread
and foreign
matter
from
the
hook
by
carefully
turning
the
machine
pulley
forward
and
backward until
the
machine
turns
freely.
By
pressing
the
stitch
length
regulator
button Figure
22,
and
at
the
same time turning
the
machine
pulley,
the
hook
driving shaft
is
locked until
the
safety
clutch
is
reengaged.
Reset
the
stitch
length and
the
machine
is
reedy
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TO
USE
THE
REVERSE
FEED
ON
THE
211
G
166/256
MACH
INES (Figures
24 & 25
The
feed
of
the
machine
con
be
reversed
by
hand
lever
or
foot
treadle.
To
change
feed
direction
by
hand,
push
the
reverse
lever
1,
completely
down in
order
to
hove
the
some
stitch
lengh
cs
in forward
feed.
Release
it
only
when you
went
to
again
feed
the
materiel
in
the
normal
direction.
To
reverse
the
feed
with
the
foot
treadle,
the
foot
treadle
chain
should
be
connected
to
the
~ole in
the
reversing
lever
2.
0
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Figure
24
Figure
25
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TIMING
AND
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
The
instructions
on
the
fol lowing
pages
are
for Adjusters
and
Mechanics
only!
ADJUSTMENT
Of
THE
THR~AD CONTROLLER SPRING (Figure 26)
The
function
of
the
thread
controller
spring
is
to
hold
back
the
slack
of
the
needle
thread
untiI
the
point
of
the
needle
reaches
the
material
on its upward
stroke,
cs
with-
out
this
controlling
action
of
the
spring,
the
slack
thread
(especially
silk)
will
some-
times
be
penetrated
by
the
point
of
the
needle
as
the
needle
is
descending.
The
spring shou
Id
be
adjusted
so
that
the
thread
is
under
a light.
tension
when
it
passes
around
the
bottom
of
the
bobbin
case
and
is
cast
off
the
hook
point.
The
tension
of
the
contra
lier
spring shou
Id
be
sufficiently
heavy
to
work
satisfactorily
at
high
speed
and
should also
be
light
enough
to
allow
the
full upward movement
of
the
spring
before
thread
~is
demanded
by
the
take-up.
The
regulation
of
the
controller
spring
depends
on sewing
condition
and
the
thread
used.
Adjust
the
spring
travel
by
loosening
screw
1
and
turning
spring stop
2.
To
adjust
the
spring
tension,
loosen
set
screw
3,
and
turn
tension
stud
4.
Turning
counter-clockwise
increases
and
turning
clockwise
decreases
the
tension.
ADJUSTMENT
OF
TENSION
RELEASE
(Figure
27)
The
tension
release
automatically
relieves
the
spring pressure
exerted
on
the
needle
thread
tension
disc
when
the
presser
feet
are
moved to
the
top position
by
the
hand
or
knee
lifter.
The
release
can
be
adjusted
by
loosening screws 1
and
2
and
positioning
tension
release
spring.
Then
securely
tighten
screws I and
2.
Figure 26
Figure
27
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ADJUSTMENT
OF
NEEDLE
BAR
ROCK
FRAME
(Figures
28,
29,
30
and 31)
On
the
211
G
165/265
MACHINES
the
needle
bar
rock frame is
driven
by
a compound
drive
mechanism which
can
be
mode synchronous
or
differentiated
with
the
lower
feed.
It
must
be
adjusted
so
that,
in
zero
position
of
the
synchronous
feed,
the
distance
bet-
ween
the
vibrating
presser
bot
in
the
r;ieedle
bar
rock frame
and
the
vertically
moving
presser
bar,
in
the
arm is
21/64
inch =
8.33
mm
(see Figure
31).
Fpr synchronous feed and for
alignment
of
the
needle
bar
rock frame, adjust
the
feed
driving
eccentric
for
zero
stitch
length.
Loosen lock nut
l
and
bearing
nut
2.
Then
move screw 3
to
its normal
operating
position in crank
4,
where
the
drop
feed
and
up-
per feed motions
ar
equalized.
Remove the front arm
cover,
loosen screw
5,
end
adjust
the
needle
bar
rock frame to
the
vertically
moving presser
bar
to
obtain
the
distance
between
the
vibrating
presser
bar
and
the
vertically
moving presser
bar
as shown in Figure
31.
For
differentiated
feed,
adjust
the
feed driving
eccentric
to
the
desired number
of
stitches
per
inch.
Loosen lock nut
l
and
bearing
nut
2.
Move screw 3 in
the
adjus-
table
crank to
the
back in
order
to
get
a larger movement -of the upper feed
relative
to the lower
feed,
and to
the
front for a smaller movement.
2
3
Figure 28

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ADJUSTMENT
OF
NEEDLE
BAR
ROCK
FRAME
(cont.)
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Figure
29
21/64'~
8,33mm
211
G
165/265
"
19/64
-7,54mm
211
G
166/266
Figure
31

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ADJUSTMENT
OF
NEEDLE
BAR
HEIGHT (Figure 32)
The adjustment·
of
the
needle
bor
height
con.
be
checked
with
two timing marks
which
are
located
opproximotely
2
inches
=
50.
8
mm
from
the
lower
end
of
the
bar.
The
upper
mark
should
be
just
visible
at
the
lower
edge
of
the
needle
bor
rock frame when
the
needle
bor
is in its lowest
position.
The lower
mdrk
should
be
just
visible
when
the
hook
point
hes
reached
the
center
line
of
the
needle
with
the
feeding
mechanism in
zero
position
(synchronous on
the
211 G
165/265
MACHINES.)
To
set
o
needle
bcr
which
hos no timing marks,
the
feeding
mechanism must
be
set
on
zero
stitches
(synchronous on
the
211 G
165/265
MACHINES. Insert a
straight
needle
in
the
needle
bor.
Then
set
the
needle
bar
so
that,
when
it
rises
3/32
inch
=
2.4
mm
from
its lowest
position,
the
point
of
the
hook is
ot
center
line
of
the
needle
ond
the
eye
of
the
needle
about
1/16
inch
=
1.
6
mm
below
the
point
of
the
hook.
Figure
32
ADJUSTMENT
OF
THE
HOOK
(Figures 33 and 34)
211
G
165/166
To
adjust
the
hook
relative
to
the
needle
(distance
and
timing) remove
the
throat
plate
and
set
the
feeding
mechanism on
zero
stitches
(synchronous on
the
211
G 165 MACHI
NE)
Check
the
needle
bar
height
for
proper
adjustment
and
use a
straight
needle
which
has
been
correctly
inserted
to its stop. Turn
the
machine
pulley
over
towards you
until
the
lower
mark on
the
needle
bar
is just
visible
at
the
end
of
the
needle
bar
rock frame on
the
upward stroke
of
the
needle
bar.
In
this position
the
hook
point
shou·ld
be
about
1/16
inch
=
1. 6
mm
above
the
needle
eye
on
the
center
line
of
the
needle
and
as
close
as
possible to it
without
touching.
The
needle
should
barely
touch
the
hook
needle
guard
1,
wit~out
being
deflected
by
it.
To
adjust
the
distance
between
hook
point
and
needle,
maintain
the
hook
point
at
the
center
of
the
needle,
loosen screws 2
and
3,
underneath
the
bed
of
the
machine,
and
move
the
hook sadd!e to the right
or
left as
required.
Then
sectJn:
iy
tighten
screws
2
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ADJUSTMENT OF
THE
HOOK
211
G
165/166
(cont.)
To
time
the
hook
point
relative
to the
center
line
of
the
needle,
loosen
the
set
screws on
the hub
of
the hook driving
gear
4.
Then
tap
the
gear
to
the
right,
if
the
hook time is
to
be
advanced,
and
to
the
left
if
it
is
to
be
retarded.
The hook
needle
guard
1,
which is mounted on
the
outer
periphery
of
the
hook, shou
Id
be
adjusted
so
that
the
needle
c,an.
never
touch
the
hook point in
the
event
that
it
is
deflected
in
that
direction.
s
4
Figure 33
Figure
34
REPLACEMENT
OF
THE
HOOK
(Figure 33)
211
G
165/166
To
replace
the hook, ·remove
the
presser
feet,
throat
plate,
bed
slide,
feed
dog,
and
the
bobbin case
opener.
Loosen the
set
screws in the hub
of
the hook
drive
gear
5,
pull
the
hook upwards
from
the hook
saddle,
and insert a new
one.
Then
replace
the
feed dog
and
the bobbin case
opener.
The
new hook should be adiusted as
explained
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ADJUSTMENT
OF
SEWING
HOOK
HEIGHT (Fjgures
35
and
36)
When
lower
timing
mark
on
needle
bar
is just
visible
ct
lower
end
of
needle
bar
frame
on
upward
stroke
of
need
le,
the
hook shou
Id
pass
about
1/16
inch
above
upper
edge
of
needle
eye
as
shown
in
Figure
35.
'
To
adjust
height
of
sewing
hook,
·first/fasten
throat
plate
to
bed
of
machine
end
place
bobbin
case
stop
finger
in sewing
position.
Poss a •032
inch
shim
between
bobbin
case
stop
finger
and
throat
plate.
If shim is
too
tight
or
too
loose,
turn
machine
pulley
over
toward
you
so
that
the
hook hub
socket
screws 1 shown
are
accessible
with
a
socket
wrench.
loosen
both
screws
and
remove
cloth
washer
from
bobbin
case.
Turn
bobbin
case
until
one
of
the
holes
is in
line
with
hook
height
adjusting
screw
2.
To
raise
hook,
turn
hook
height
.adjusting
screw
2
clockwise.
To
lower
hook,
turn hook
height
adjusting
screw
2
counterclockwise.
Retighten
socket
screws l
and
turn
hook
height
adjusting
screw
2
again
just
enough
to
leave
a
light
tension.
Check
sewing
hook
timing.
ADJUSTMENT
OF
DISTANCE
BETWEEN
SEWING
HOOK
AND
NEEDLE
(Figure 37)
To
prevent
hook
point
from
dividing
strands
of
thread,
it
should poss as
near
to
the
need-
le as
possible
without
hitting
it.
Turn
machine
pulley
over
toward
you
until
sewing
hook
point
is in
the
position
nearest
to
needle.
Tip
machine
and
lo_osen
hook
saddle
screw
3.
Adjust
hook
saddle
until
hook
point
is
as
close
to
needle
as
possible
without
hitting
it.
Retighten hook
saddle
screw
3.
BE
SURE
HOOK
DRIVING GEARS
ARE
CORRECTLY
SET
WITH RELATION
TO
FACE
OF
HOOK
SADDLE.
USE
.008
INCH SHIM
•.
The
function
of
the
needle
guard
5 is to
prevent
hook
point
from
striking
needle,
if
needle
is
deflected
after
penetrating
material.
The
needle
guard
5
can
be
bent.
with
a
pair
of
pliers,
if
necessary,
but
care
should
be
taken
to
prevent
guard
from
interfering
with
normal
path
of
needle.
Tl
Ml
NG
THE
SEW!
NG
HOOK
(Figure 38)
Regulate
stitch
length
so
that
there
is no
feeding
motion.
Remove
throat
plate
and
' ,r
machine
pulley
over
toward
you
until
lower timing mark on
needle
bar
is just
visible
at
lower
edge
of
needle
bar
frame
on
upward stroke
of
needle.
With
needle
in this
position,
sewing hook
is
correctly
timed
if hook
point
is
at
vertical
centerline
of
needle
blade.
If
sewing hook is
not
correctly
timed,
loosen
socket
screws 6
and
turn
to
proper
timing
position
specified
above.
REMOVING
BOBBIN CASE FROM SEWING
HOOK
(Figure 39)
Remove hook
gib
screws 7 from sewing
hook.
Lift
off
hook
gib
8
and
remove
bobbin
case.

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REMOVING SEWING HOOK FROM MACHINE (Figures
,36, 38,
ond 39)
Remove presser foot,
throat
plate
and feed
dog.
Loosen hook hub socket screws
7.
Lift
hook off end
of
shaft.
To
remove hook shaft, first remove bdl I
bearing
retaining
cap
screws 9
directly
under
hook. Tip machine
back
and loosen hook shaft
gear
hub socket screws
6.
Lift
out
shaft
from top
end.
If
shaft does not lift
out
easily,
loosen screws 10 in
cover
plate
of
hook
saddle just enough,
at
first, to permit
the
oil
to
drain
out.
Then remove
cover
plate
completely,
being careful not to
damage
the
gasket.
Tap
the
end
of
hook
shaft.
Figure 35
(b&
Figure
38
LOWER
TIMING
MARK
9
4
2
Figure
36
3
e
Figure 37
7
Figure 39

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REPLACING
SEWING
HOOK
(Figure 40)
CAUTION:
The hook is
equipped
with
a
screw
in
the
hub for
adjusting
the
vertical
posi-
tion
of
the
hook relativ·e
to
the
throat
plote
sect.
This
position
is
set
with
a
gauge
ot
the
factory.
WHEN
REPLACING A
HOOK,
CARE MUST
BE
TAKEN
TO
SEE
THAT
THE
BOB-
BIN CASE STOP
FINGER,
1,
FITS
CORRECTLY
IN
THE
THROAT PLATE! For
correct
adjustment,
see
instructions
concern
in~ hook
height
adjustment
on
page
18.
ADJUST!
NG
BOBBIN CASE OPENER (Figure
40)
The
bobbin
case
opener,
1, should
be
set
so
that
it
touches
the
bobbin
case
as
lightly
as
possible
and
turns
the
bobbin
case
enough
to
make
a
sufficient
opening
for
the
free
passage
of
thread
between
throat
plate
and
bobbin
case.
TIMING
BOBBIN CASE OPENER (Figures
40
and
41)
Turn
machine
pulley
over
toward
you
until
lower
timing
mark
on
needle
bar
is
even
with
edge
of
needle
bar
frame
on
upward
stroke
of
needle.
When
needle
bar
is in
this
position,
reference
mark A should
line
up
with
reference
mark B on hook
saddle,
as
indicated.
If
opener
shaft
is ·out
of
time,
tip
machine
back
and
loosen
socket
screws 2. Return
machine
to
upright
position
and
turn
opener
driving
shaft
with
screw
driver
in
cap
screw
3.
Tighten
socket
screws
2 in
opener
driving
gear
hub.
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40
Figure
41
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