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CATALOG NO. 142M
STYLES
XF511B100MF XF511H112MG
XF511E101MF XF511H115MF
XF511E118MF XF512E100HB
XF511E152MF XF512E100MP
XF511H100MF XF513E100HJ
XF511H100MG XF513E100HR
XF511H100MAW XF513E101HR
XF511H112MF XF513E112HR
Maximum performance XF500
Series flatbed machines
SECOND
EDITION
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC
UNION SPECIAL CORPORATION
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED IN ALL COUNTRIES.
INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
CATALOG NO. 142M
SECOND EDITION
Copyright 1989
PRINTED IN USA
DECEMBER, 1989
FORWARD
This technical manual has been prepared to guide you in the maintenance of your new UNION
SPECIAL MACHINE. Careful attention to the instructions for operating and adjusting these
machines will enable you to maintain the superior performance and reliability designed and
built into every UNION SPECIAL machine.
The Adjusting Instruction portion of this manual explains in detail the proper setting for each
of the components related to forming the stitch and completing the functions of the machine.
Figures are used to illustrate the adjustments using reference letters to point out specific items
discussed.
Implementation of Preventive Maintenance Schedule can bring about significant improvements
in operator productivity by avoiding costly equipment breakdowns. Whenever it becomes
necessary to make repairs or replace parts on your machine, be sure to insist on genuine
UNION SPECIAL Repair Parts. These parts are designed specifically for your machine and
manufactured with utmost precision to assure long lasting service.
This Catalog has been made on the basis of available information. Changes in design and/
or improvements may incorporate a slight modification of configuration in illustrations or part
numbers.
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC
Each
UNION
SPECIAL
machine
is
identified
by
a
Style
number.
which
on
this
machine
Class~
is
stamped
into
the
--style-plate
affixed
to
the
right
front
of
machine.
Serial
number
is
stamped
into
bed
casting
at
the
right
rear
base of machine.
NOTE:
Instructions
stating
direction
or
location,
such as
right,
left,
front,
or
rear
of
machine, are given
relative
to the
operator's
position
at
the
machine, unless otherwise noted.
The
handwheel
rotates
counterclockwise
in
operating
direction,
as
viewed
from
the
right
end
of the machine.
STYLES
OF
MACHINES
High
speed,
maximum
performance, long
arm
flatbed,
double locked
stitch,
plain
feed
machine.
Totally
enclosed feed
and
looper drive mechanism,
fully
automatic forced
feed
lubricating
system with
easily
replaceable
oil
filter,
independently driven
rear
needle guard,
adjustable
feed
lift,
quick
adjustable
looper avoid
and
built-in
needle
cooler.
XF511B100MF
Single needle,
MEDIUM
capacity,
wrench
adjustable
stitch
change,
thumbscrew
adjustable
needle
frame
eyelet,
low
inertia
presser
foot,
permitting
light
presser
foot pressure
for
positive
feeding
and
chaining
at
high speeds;
for
long
seams
on
light
to
medium
weight
fabrics
such as
trousers,
skirts,
coats,
jackets,
etc.
Standard
recommended
needle
Type
128
GBS,
Size 90/036.
Stitch
range 7-10
S.P.I.
Maximum
recommended
speed
8000
R.P.M., depending
on
operation.
XF511E101MF
Single needle,
MEDIUM
capacity,
quick
stitch
change
mechanism,
thumbscrew
adj
us
tab1e needle frame eye1
et,
1
ow
inertia
presser
foot
permitting
light
presser
foot pressure
for
positive
feeding
and
chaining
at
high speeds. Equipped with a Close-Coupled Roller
Puller,
for
long
flat
seams
on
medium
weight
fabrics
such as
trousers,
coats,
and
perma-press
materials.
Standard
recommended
needle
Type
128
GBS,
Size 90/036.
Stitch
range 7-10
S.P.I.
Maximum
recommended
speed
7500
R.P.M., depending
on
operation.
XF511EI18MF
Same
as
Style
XF511EIOIMF
except-equipped
with
Belt
Puller,
XF511EI52MF
Same
as
Style
XF511EI18MF
except-equipped
with
Power "AIR-KLIPP"®Chain
Cutter.
XF51IHIOOMF
Same
as
Style
XF5118100MF
except-equipped
with
built-in
oil
cooler
and
quick
stitch
change
mechanism.
Maximum
recommended
speed
9000
R.P.M.,
depending
on
operation.
Stitch
range 7-10
S.P.I.
XF511H100MG
Same
as
Style
XF511HIOOMF
except
used
for
side
and
inseaming
on
men's
work
and
dress pants
made
from
medium
weight
material.
Stitch
range
10-14
S.P.
I.
XF511HIOOMAW
Same
as
Style
XF511H100MF
except-equipped with narrow feeding
presser
foot
parts
for
a
3/16
inch
(4.8mm)
margin.
Stitch
range
7-10
S.P.I.
Maximum
recommended
speed
8000
R.P.M., depending
on
operation.
XF511HI12MF
Same
as
Style
XF511H!OOMF
except-equipped
with
Power "AIR-KLIPP"
Chain
Cutter.
XF511HI12MG
Same
as
Style
XF5JJH!OOMG
except-equipped
with
Power "AIR-KLIPP"
Chain
Cutter.
3
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC
STYLES
OF
MACHINES
(Continued)
XF511Hl5!MF
Same
as
Style
XF511HIOOMF
except-equipped
with
Power "AIR-KLIPP"
Chain
Cutter
and
pneumatic
stitch
shortening device.
XF512ElOOHB
Two
needle~
HIGH
capacity,
for
seaming
trousers
and
similar
garments
made
of
medium
heavy
to
heavy
weight
material.
Right needle in
front.
Standard
recommended
needle
Type 128
GBS,
Size
100/040.
Available
in
7
S.P.!.
ONLY.
Standard
gauge
No.
I
ONLY.
The seam
produced has
two
rows
of
stitching
with the strength of
14
S.P.I.,
yet
the
fabric
is
moved
forward
at
a
rate
of 7
S.P.I.
Maximum
recommended
speed
6500
R.P.M., depending
on
operation.
XF512ElOOMP
Two
needle,
MEDIUM
capacity, quick
stitch
change
mechanism,
for
piecing
sleeves,
joining
shoulders
and
setting
sleeves
on
ordinary
quality
shirts
made
with
light
to
medium
weight
materials.
Includes
double
lap
seam
folder
l/16
inch
(1.6mm)
capacity.
Standard
recommended
needle
Type 108
GHS,
Size
70/027.
Stitch
range
9-14
S.P.I.
Standard
gauge
Nos. 12 and
16.
Maximum
recommended
speed
6500
R.P.M.,
depending
on
operation.
XF513E100HJ
Three
needle,
HIGH
capacity,
quick
stitch
change
mechanism,
for
seaming
wind
breakers,
mackinaws,
lumber
jacks
and
for
similar
operations
on medium heavy
to
heavy
weight
material.
Equipped
with
tractor
type
presser
foot,
Includes
double
lap
seam
folder
3/32
inch
(2.4mm)
capacity.
Standard
recommended
needle
Type 128
GAS,
Size
125/049.
Stitch
range
7-10
S.P.!.
Standard
gauge Nos. 8 and
9.
Maximum
recommended
speed
6500
R.P.M.,
depending
on
operation.
XF513ElOOHR
Three
needle,
HIGH
capacity,
quick
stitch
change
mechanism,
for
seaming
sanforized
denim and
similar
operations
on medium
to
heavy
weight
materials.
Includes
double
lap
seam
folder
1(8
inch
(3.2mm)
capacity.
Standard
recommended
needle
Type 128
GAS,
125/049.
Stitch
range
7-10
S.P.I.
Standard
gauge
No.
9
ONLY.
Maximum
recommended
speed
6500
R.P.M.,
depending
on
operation.
XF513EIO!HR
Same
as
Style
XF513EIOOHR
except-equipped
with
a
Close-Coupled
Roller
Puller.
XF513Ell2HR
Same
as
Style
XF513EIOOHR
except-equipped
with
Power "AIR-KLIPP"
Chain
Cutter.
®
11
AIR-KLIPP
11
is
a
registered
trademark
of
Union
Special
Corporation.
4
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC
SAFETY
RULES
CAUTION!
THIS
SAFETY
SYMBOL
INDICATES
YOUR
PERSONAL
SAFETY
IS
INVOLVED
TO
PREVENT
PERSONAL
INJURY:
All
power
sources
to
the
machine
MUST
be
TURNED
OFF
before
threading,
oiling,
adjusting or replacing
parts.
Wear
safety
glasses.
All shields
and
guards
MUST
be
in position before operating machine.
DO
NOT
tamper with
safety
shields,
guards,
etc.,
while
machine
is
in operation.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT:
Machine
must
be
in a leveled position.
Oil has been
drained
from main
reservoir
before
shipment.
Use
a
straight
mineral
oil
with a Saybolt
viscosity
of
90
to
125
seconds
at
100
degrees Fahrenheit. This
is
equivalent
to
UNION
SPECIAL
Specification
No.
175.
Remove
oil
filler
cap (A,
Fig.
I)
and
fill
to
TOP
line
of
oil
level
gauge (B). Replace
oil
filler
cap.
CAUTION!
On
new
machines, machines
that
have
been
out
of
service
for
an
extended
period of time
OR
machines
that
have
been
drained
of
oil
and
refilled
...
run machine
slowly
at
300 R.P.M.
for
approximately
five
minutes
while
paying
strict
attention
to
the
oil
flow
indicator
which should
rise
in
the
oil
filler
cap
(A)
and remain
steady
while
machine
is
running.
This
must
be
noted
to
ensure
that
oil
flow
indicator
is
functioning
and
oil
is
circulating.
Run
machine and recheck
oil
level
which
MUST
be
maintained
between
the
red
lines
of
oil
gauge.
To
maintain
maximum
recommended speed and
serviceability
of
these
machines~
refer
to
General
Preventive
Maintenance Schedule. Under
no
circumstances,
should
oil
remain
in
the
machine
for
more than one
year.
Two
oil
drain
plugs
are
located
in
bottom
of
oil
pan.
ALWAYS
replace
oil
filter
when
oil
is
changed.
To
replace
filter
remove
four
screws (C,
Fig.
1),
cover
(D)
and
lift
out
filter,
REMOVE
(brass)
BY-PASS
VALVE
FROM
TOP
OF
OLD
FILTER
AND
INSTALL
IN
NEW
FILTER.
Reassemble
in
reverse
manner.
5
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC
•
•
GEl
PRESSURE
OIL
RETURN
OIL
INLET
SIPHON
RETURN
PRIORITY
VALVE
PRESSURE
FILTER
BY-PASS
Fig.
I
6
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC
PIVOT
GUARD
TO
LEFT
FOR
THREADING
THREADING
DIAGRAM
7
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC
PIVOT
GUARD
TO
LEFT
FOR
r~~~
' '
'
'
r
o~ase
of
thread1ng,
pull
le~erdow~nd
pu--;,-h-1
looper
holder
to
the
r1ght.
AUTION!
Looper
holder
MUST
be
returnad
to
extreme
left
and
LOCKED
by
pull1ng
~·
release
lever
up
before
sewmg.
-----
-----
-------
THREADING
DIAGRAM
8
---------------------
-
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC
NEEDLES
Each
needle
has
both
a
type
and
size
number. Type number
denotes
the
kind
of
shank,
point,
length,
groove,
finish,
and
other
details.
Size
number, stamped
on
the
needle
shank
in
metric,
denotes
largest
diameter
of
blade,
measured
midway
between shank and eye.
Co
11
ecti
ve
ly,
type and
size
number
represent
the
camp
1
ete
symbol,
which
is
given
on
the
label
of
all
needles
packaged
and
sold
by
UNION
SPECIAL
CORPORATION.
The
type
numbers
of
the
needles
recommended
for
each
Style
of
machine
covered
by
this
catalog
are
given in the machine
style
description.
Other needles
are
available,
but the ones indicated are those
recommended
to produce the
most
satisfactory
results.
The
type
numbers
of
the
recommended
needles
together
with
their
descriptions,
and
the
sizes
available
are
listed
below:
NEEDLE
TYPE
108
GHS
128
GAS
128
GBS
DESCRIPTION
Round
shank,
ball
point,
double
groove,
struck
groove,
ball
eye,
spotted,
chromium
plated.
Round
shank,
round
point,
short,
double
groove,
struck
groove,
ball
eye,
spotted,
chromium
plated.
Round
shank,
round
point,
short,
double
groove,
struck
groove,
ball
eye,
spotted,
ball
point,
chromium
plated.
SIZES
AVAILABLE
70/027, 75/029,
80/032, 90/036,
125/049.
80/032, 90/036,
I00/040, 110/044,
125/049, 140/054,
150/060, 170/067.
80/032, 90/D36,
I00/040, 110/044,
I25/049, 140/054,
I50/060.
To
have
needle
orders
promptly
and
accurately
filled,
an empty
package,
a sample
needle,
or
the
type
and
size
number
should
be
forwarded.
Use
description
on
label.
A
complete
order
would
read
"1000
needles,
Type 128
GBS,
Size
90/036".
The
following
instructions
explain
in
detail
the
proper
setting
for
each
of
the
components
related
to
forming
the
stitch
and
completing
the
functions
of
the
machine.
Adjustments
are
presented
in
sequence
so
that
a
logical
progression
is
accomplished.
Some
adjustments
performed
out
of
sequence
may
have
adverse
effect
on
the
function
of
other
related
parts.
NOTE:
On
earlier
styles,
machines
equipped
with
a
DURACOAT
ALUMINUM
needle
bar;
TORQUE
needle bar connection screw,
10
to
12
in-lbs.
(11.5
to
13.8 em/kg).
On
later
styles,
machines
equipped
with
a
DURACOAT
MASKED
ALUMINUM
needle
bar;
TORQUE
needle
bar
connection
screw,
16
to
18
in-lbs.
(18.4
to
20.7
em/kg).
THREAD
MACHINE
AS
ILLUSTRATED.
9
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Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
TIMING
FEED
TO
NEEDLE
Adjustment
waul d be
required
if
machine
is
feeding
while
the
needle
or
needles
are
in
the
work.
To
adjust;
remove
top
cover~
head
cover
and
all
other
plates~
supports
and
covers as
required
to
provide
accessibility
to
the
feed
mechanism chamber. Turn
handwhee
1
in
operating
direction
to position needle bar
connection
(A,
Fig.
2)
at
TOP
of stroke.
Loosen
four screws
(A,
Fig.
3)
in upper
mainshaft sprocket
(B)
and
hold
handwheel
so
upper mainshaft
and
needle bar cannot
move.
While
holding
handwheel
firmly, turn lower
mainshaft
to
position
feed
crank
counterweight
(A,
Fig.
4)
with
its
FLATS
perpendicular
to
the
bottom
of
machine and
facing
away
from
the
operator,
as
viewed in
Figure
4.
TORQUE
screws
(A,
Fig.
3)
to
36
in-lbs
(41
em/kg).
NOTE:
Whenever
"TIMING
FEED
TO
NEEDLE"
is
corrected,
always check
11
SYNCHRONIZING
LOOPER
AND
NEEDLE
MOTIONS."
SYNCHRONIZING
LOOPER
AND
NEEDLE
MOTIONS
Looper
drive
belt
(A,
Fig.
5)
has
proper
tension
if,
when
turning
handwheel in
operating
direction
to
position
looper
in
the
center
of
its
(right
to
left)
travel
...
there
is
no
noticeable
(right
to
left)
play
in
the
looper
mechanism.
There should be
approximately
1/8
inch
(3.2mm)
deflection
in
looper
drive
belt
when
pressing
firmly
with
thumb,
midway
between
sprockets
(B
and C). Adjustment can
be
made
by
loosening
two
screws
(D)
and
turn
looper
module (E)
clockwise
(as
viewed from
handwheel end
of
machine)
to
tighten
belt
tension
or
counterclockwise
to
loosen
belt
tension.
It
is
easier
to
rotate
looper
module
by
turning
cast-off
plate
mounting
bracket
(F).
At
this
time,
notch
(G)
on
end
of
looper
module should
be
facing
in
the
upward
position
(between 9
and
3
o'clock).
Loosen
binder
screw
(H)
and
reposition
cast-off
plate
mounting
bracket
(F) so
its
leading
edge
{J)
is
vertical
to
and
parallel
with
bed
casting.
Retighten
screw
(H)
assuring
that
the
right
side
of
mounting
bracket
is
flush
with
right
side
of
looper
module.
Retighten
screws
(D).
10
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