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MODEL FI
SILVERSTITCHER
BOX STITCHER

MAINTENANCE
c- • OPERATION
PARTS LIST
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 1NSTALLATION 18
18
Torsion Spring
Plunger Support Spring
18-19 Ivlecharúcal Post
19 Former Legs
19 Anvil
20 lncorrect Wire Size
4 Uncrating the Stitcher 20 Driver End
4 Location for Stitcher 20 Clutch Pin
4 Cleaning and Oiling Instnctions 20 Drive Pins
4 Check the Motor 20 Wire Guide Friction
4-5 Mounting Coil Holder ami Wire Coil 20 Coil Holder
5-6 Threading the Wire 21 V-Bett
6 Setting the Machine for Stitching 21 Brake Bracket
6 Ordering Spare Parts 21-22 Former Roller
22 Clutch Plate
22 Main Drive Wheel
22 Cam Roller Post Lever
Section OPERATION 23 Pedal Set Screw
23 Former And Driver Assembly .
-J 23 Correct Amount of Arc For Arcuate
Stitching
7 Operating Instructions 23 Stitch Leg Adjustments For
Dual-Head Stitchers

Section 3 MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE

SHOOTING AND ADJUSTMENTS
23 Timing On Dual-Ilead Stitchers
24 Electro-Power Post
24 Post Set Screw
24-25 Electric Foot Trío
25 Satety Precautions and Procedures
8-9-10-11 Trouble Shooting
12 Adjustments
12-13 Cutter funde and Cutter Tube
13
13
Clincher Block
Check Pawl
Section 4 PARTS LIST

26-27 Single-Head Plate Assembly •

13 Coil Holder ( Front Vicw)
Tension Adjustment coil 28 Arm, Motor and Base
holder) 29 Post and Base
Brake Adjustment 125-lb. coil 30 liead (Mech-Trip) And hear End
holder ) Assembly (pide view).
14 Wire Straightener
Feed Wheels 31 Single Stitch Head Plate And
Related Parts
14-15 ... Machines Equipped For
Flat \Vire Stitching 32 Slide Box-Former And Drive
15 Spacing For Various Thiekness of Assembly
Wire 33 Clutch And Main Drive Wheel
15 ... Machines Equipped For Arcuate Assembly
%Vire Stitching 34 Top Sea-mer, 25 riCoil Holder
15 .. Alignment And Heavy Duty Brake
16 . Spacing
35 Model Side Searn Devict-
16 ... Correct Amount oí Are
Timing Single-Head Stitchers
16 Machines Equipped For Flat Wire
Stitching
16-17 . Machines Equipped For Arcuate
Wire Stitching
17 Clincher Compit.%sion
17-18 Former Plunger
 ALE OILING POINTS PAINTED RED

011
Section 1 OIL

INSTALLATION Olt

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions must be fonowed Lo insure proper in-

stalla tion, efficient operaban and the prevention of serious OIL MOTOR
damage to your stitcher. EVERY 1000
HOURS
CAUTION
Before uncrating, examine your stitcher for any visible
DO NOT PULL OR
damage in transit. If damaged, DO NOT UNCRATE
THE MACHINE. Inste_adagtify transportation officials PUSH ON THE POST
immediately! OR ARM OF THE
MACHINE.

NOTE

FOf uncrating Stitcher in closed trote, follow instructions on 04L

com. For upen type crines, see below.

Uncroting Stitchert (1) Remove the end of the crate

at which the motor is located. (2) Remove two bolts
which bold the base of (he stitcher to the bottom of the
crate (3) Remove the cross brace in the upper hal of OIL ONCE EACH DAY MACHINE OPERATES USING
SAE NO. 20; USE LIGHT CREASE IN FORMEN CAM.
the crate. (4 ) Pull the stitcher from the crate.
Figure 1

Alter uncrating, examine the stitcher carefully for any

damage in transit. If damaged, DO NOT INSTALL Mount Coil Holder and Wire Coil:
THE MACHINE. lnstead, notify transportaban officials 10-Pound Wire Coils: If your machine is equipped with
and your Anne representative immediately. Make a 10-pound coil holder, follow these simple ateps (fig
certain that vou gel a signed copy of the Carrier Inspec- ure 9 :
tor's Report of the damage incurred.
1. Removí) coil holder bracket and stud (Al and coil
tocation for stitcher: Your stitcher should be placed on holder ;8) from box which is strappc-d to the base
of the sti tcher.
a leve! floor. Best performance is, obtained by (astening
the machine lo the fioor. 2. Bolt the coil holder bracket and stud to the head
place casting (índex 1-1, figure 31.
lubrication: Alter cleaning, your stitcher should be lu- 3. Place wire coi' on (he culi holder. Make sine that the
bricated at all oiling points (figure I). Use the SAE-20 'vire end is on top of the coil, facing so chal Ihe coil
oil which is furnished with your stitcher. The machine unwinds counterclockwise.
should be oiltd at least once every eight operating hours 4. Screw the trent piale on tightly. Place coil holder on
the stud of the coil holder bracket. Make sure that
CAUTION the wire feeds counterclockwise from the top uf the
culi.
LIBERALLY COAT All GEARS LOCATED IN BACK OF HEAD
PLATE AND GEARS IN SPECIAL 45 ° AND 90 ° GEAR BOXES
EVERY 60 DAYS. USE KEYSTONE NO. 122-7X OR EOUIV-
D C
ALENT.

Check Motor: The type of motor for your machine was

specified on your purchase order. These specifications are
repeated on .a lag which is attached to your stitcher.
Check this tag befote connecting the machine Lo electric
current.

CAUTION
BEFORE OPERATING STITCHER BY MOTOR POWER, DE- B
PRESS THE FOOT PEDAL AND TURN FLYWHEEL BY HAND
TO MAKE SURF THAT THE STITCHER HEAD WILL COM- Figure 2
PLETE ITS CYCLE WITHOUT INTERFERENCE.
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INSTALLATION Threading the Wire

Figvve 3

5. Fasten the coil holder on the bracket by puttine on 3. Remove outside piafe (Index G. figure of the coil
the coil holder friction (C), coil holder spring (DI holder by unscrewing counterclockwise.
and coi! holder nut (E). See figure 2.
4. Place wire coil on the hub of the coil holder. Nlcke
6. Tighten nut sufficiently to prevent wire coi] irom acre that the wire end is at top of the coil, (acing so
unwinding alter the stitcher stops. that the coil unwinds counterclockwise.

2 5-Pound Wire Coils: If your machine is equipped with 5. Replace outside piafe of the coil holder. Tighten
a 25-pound coil holder, follow these five easy steps: securcly.
1. Remove coil holder frorn box which is strapped to the Thread the Wire:
base of the stitcher.
10- Pound Wire Coils: 1f your machine is equipped with
2. Boli coil holder bracket (Index F, figure 4) to the a 10-pound coil holder, follow these simple steps Ifig-
head place casting (Index 1-1, figure 3). ure 3):
Turn flywheel until the driver link (1) is in a vertical
position.
2. Hold the wire end and cut tape ties.
3. Thread the wire through the staple tO) of the tencion
spring - (J), wire straightener rollers (1{), adjusting
slide ( L), check pawl ( M), between thcr leed wheels
(N), through the wire guide (0) and lato the cutter
tube opening (P). Occasionally it is necPssary to
presa clown en the check pawl collar to Leed the wire
through that parí.

25-Pound Wire Coils: If your machine is equipped with

a 25-pound coil holder, follow these six easy steps:
t. Tura ilywheel until the driver link ( index 1, figure
3) is in a vertical position.
2. Huid the wire end'in ene hand and cut tape des with
Figure 4 your other
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SOLIO FIBRE CORRUGATED

BOARD BOARD
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3. Thread the wire over the wire guide assembly (J)

CAUTION
and through the staple (K). • See figure 9.
AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR STITCHER BY FOLLOWING
4. If your rnachine is equipped for Arcuate Wire Stitch- THESE RULES:
ing, feed wire directfY' into the check pawl (Index 1. Never operate your stitcher with wire feeding unless
M, figure 3): If your stitcher is equipped for fiat wire you have work material between the clincher and
stitching, linead wire through the wire straightener formers.
adjusting slide (índex L. figure 3) * before inserting 2. Do not drive one stitch on top of another.
it into the check pawl
' Nos IiandOIC equipmenl lo: Al< ucile suite silabees using 25-pound Following are two recornmended lisLs of parts, •ither one
coil holden . of which should be maintained according to pieferencc.
Group No. 1 is for the mínimum parís required for emer-
Thread wire between the leed wheels (Index N, fig-
gency servicing. Group No. 2 combined with Group No. 1
ure 3). NOTE: If your rnachine is equipped for
more Tony protects the users of Model H Silverstitcherc
Arcuate \Vire Stitching and the Peed wheels are not
where clown time must be minimized.
upen to accept the wire, step on the foot pedal and
turn flywheel turn in direction indicated by arrow.
6 Thread wire through wire guide (0) and iota the Group No. 1
cutter tube opening (P). NOTE: If flywheel was
turned during Step 5, complete the revolution until Neme Guam
driver link is in a vertical position.

L
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Clutch Pin

Set Machine for Stitching: Clutch Pin Spring

To set your machine properly, follow these five import- Cultor S'ocies
...m...ww...
ant steps (figure 5) : Curte' Blode Screws

1. Lower the clincher (A) as far as possible by turning Cutter Tubes

the adjusting nut ( B Forme, Plunger

2. Step on foot pedal and turn flywheel by hand until Formes' Plunger Spring
(he tomer housing (C) is at the lowest point of its
.

stroke.
Group No. 2 "°"11"'°/ Group No. 1
3. Place a .piece of material Lo be stitched over the plus the following ilemil
clincher.
Name Ovanksy
4. If the work material is salid fibre, turn the adjusting
[....... ...

Check Kiwi Assembly

nut (13) until the material is held firmly between the
clincher and formers. If the work material is corru- Cinche,
gated fibre, turn the adjusting nut (3) until clincher Cutter Blade Screws
and formers make a slight compression of the work Former 8 Driver Assembly
material. Pulley Dtive Pin s
5. Return stitcher to neutraLby rotating flywheel until
it turns freely. When ordering nariz, include the following information:
(a) Serial number of stitcher.

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(b) Wire size.
(c) Stitch width, (example) 3/8 ", Vig" CrOWTI.

6 (d) Equipped for Flat or Arcuate stitching.

 Operating Instructions

OPERATION

Bono." stüch'n9 al /un

flap sloited container
(F F.S.0

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
PREVENT ACCIDENTE BY FOLLO WING THESE RULES
1. DO NOT PUT YOUR MANDE NEAR AREA TO BE
STITCHED WHEN MACHINE 15 OPERATING,
2.TURN THE MOTOR OFF WHEN THE STITCHER 15 NOT Top slitching of ovetlop
IN USE. liolled container

■ 10.5.0 j.

Turn ON the power and place die work material over the
clincher. Make sure that the box is in the corred position
for stitching (figure 6 shows the correct placement of
stitches).

POST STITCHERS:
Press clown on the foot pedal ( or electric trip if the
machine is so equipped) gradually until the post is locked
in an upright position. Then press the pedal down the
eattom eme/ling oí
rest of the way to engage the clutch. The machine will regular slotted container
continue to stitch until the pedal is raised slightly. A
stitch and flap guide with a red arrow (Index 20, figure
46) assists in locating the center of the stitch.

ARM, TOP AND SEAM STITCHERS:

The clutch is engaged by stepping on the foot pedal (or
electric trip if the machine is so equipped). These models
will also continue to stitch while the pedal is held down.

NOTE
According to the Consolidated Freight Classification Rul-
ings, wire stitches used lo close corrugated and salid
libre shipping boxes should be placed not more Ihan
Sidc and end slaching
21/2" apart alano the edges of the flaps. While Ihe al telelcope coniosner.
number of stitches reouired depends primarily un the •

sise of the box, the weight of Ihe contents should also

be considered. A box with o heavy load will ober' need
more !han Ihe minirnum number of stitches. The ¡Ilustra-
Figure 6
tions shown in figure 6 are a guide for the correct place-
ment of stitches.
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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOT1NG
AND ADJUSTMENTS

3
The Mai n Lena nce,Trouble Shooting and Adjustment informa-
tion in Chis section plays a very important role in eliminating
or rducing production line down time.

The various kinds of mechanical trouble that may occur in

1
your stitcher are described below. Possible causes and reme-
dies are gi ven for each kind of mechanical trouble. The reme- 1
dies are indexed to the various sections under Adjustments,
which gives more detailed information about your stitcher
and recommended remedies. Unless you recognize which of
the causes is correct, check each one until the correct cause is
located.
-D
HEAD

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

A. Detective Stitches

1. One or both legs buckled 1. Clincher block is worn or improperly aligned "13", page 13
2 Insufficient compression "H", page 17
L 3 Unequal leg length See HEAD, A3, 4.
NOTE. Since buckled legs are oteen con- 4. Burred snich leg -A - , page 12
deadel tea the Imercl and rnay s'apear the
same te short leg. ala ave remove cavo ttr
5. lncorrect wire size "O", page 20
more mitches io see alude condation
oceurring
6. lnsufficieni are in wire "CC", page 23
7. Worn former legs "M", page 19
8. Broken' plunger spring "It", page 1 a
2. Wrinkled crown 9. Worn anvil "N", page 19

3. One leg is consistently too 1. Right-hand leed wheel improperly adjusted

short or too long —single-head stitcher "F", page 14
2. Right-hand leed wheel improperly adjusted
—dual-head stitcher "DE'; page 13

4. Varying leg length 1. Excessive tension on nut of 10-pound

coil holder "D", page 13
2. Excessive brake tension on 25-pound coil
holder "D", page 13
3. Dirty or worn check pawl "C", page 13
4. Broken tension spring on 10-pound coil holder "J", page 18
5. Broken wire guide assembly on 25-pound

L. J coil holder
6. Excessive tension on wire straightener "E",
page 13
page 14
7. Wire guide friction not operating "S", page 20
8. Forrner plunger not operating "I", page 17
 MAINTENANCE Trouble Shouting

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"iikC4'. Ual.E -4-
FOSSiBLE CAUSE REMEDY

5, Carrier of crown distorted 1. Excessi ve compression "1-1", page 17

or fractures' 2. Broken driver end "P", page 20
3. Worn former legs "M", pago 19
4. Clincher block improperly aligned or worn "13", pago 13
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5. I ncorrect vire size "O", pago 20
6. Worn anvil "N", pago 19

6. Stitch crown not fíat and Insuilicieni compression "Fi", pago 17

legs not bent back into
board
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7. One or both legs turn out 1. Clincher block improperly aligned "13", page 13
2. Dull nr improperly adjusted cutter block
--___. -__J and tubo
3. Loose post
"A". pago 12
"L". pago 18

8. Fíat piece of wire 1, Foriner plunger is not operating "1", pago 17

2. Bruken anvil spring "N", page 19
3. Excessive tension on nut of 10-pound coil holder "O", pago 13
4. Excessive brake tension on 25-pound coi' holder "O", pago 13

9. Stitches come out in 1. Former plunger is not operating "1". pago 17

pieces 2. Cutter tube has been improperly inserted "A“. pago 12
3. incorrect wire sine "O", pago 20
i
10. Both stitch legs are either 1mproper size of cutter blacie "A'', pago 12
too long or too short

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IMPORTANT
The icsrme• and driver astembly (figure 371 should be removed and steoneo m least eyery 30 do s. Al IIU (net, the Icomet
screws should be tigMened and ony burra sis the screw sisas should be rubbed down ernevy thath See lliV pase 23.
B. Wire buckles between the feed wheels and wire guide.

1 Machine operated without work under head "H" page 17

Dull or incorrectly ad ¡usted cutter blade or
tu be "A", page 12
3. Short wire draw See HEAD, A3,4.
4. Incorrect timing on dual-head stitcher "EE", page 23
5 Incorrect timing on single-head stitcher "C", pago 16
6 Worn or flattened former roller "W", page 21
7. Wire straightener out of adjustment "E", page 14
8. Former plunger is not operating "I", pago 17
9. Wire guide friction is not operating "S", page 20
10. Slot at bottom oí anvil is dirty "N", pago 19
C. Wire tangles on coil holder

1. Loose brake on 25-pound coi' holder page 13

2. Nut on 10-pound coi! holder is too loose "D pago. 13
3. Side píate not screwed on tight pago 20
 Troulale Shooting Section 1
TROUBLE

D. Broken cutter tube

POSSIBLE CAUSE
1 REMEDY 11
1. Tube has been improperly insertad
2. Dull tube or cutter blade
"A", page 12 1
"A", page 12

E. Sheored screws on cutter blade 1

J
E. Machine speed is less Iban normal
1. Tube has been improperly insertad
2. Dun tube or cutter blade
"A", page 12
"A", page 12

1
1. Loose V-belt "U", page 21
2. Motor failure
3. Incorrect motor size
4. Brake bracket too tight "V", page 21 1
G. Stitch is chiven before clincher block is in position

1. Roller lover is improperly adjusted on

mechanical post "Z", pago 22
1
2. Post set screw is improperly adjusted on
Electro-Power Post "CC", page 24

A. Clicking noise REAR

NO1E

en•e one sine') unce , po-,er vote clickin9 no, e•mony octor when molo, n ierned on

&Jet mcrn.re bos been luinec caer b y mond.

1 Broken clutch pin "Q". pago 20

2. Broken clutch pin spring "Q", pago 20
3. Worn dnve pins "R", page 20
4. Brake is improperly adjusted "V", page 21

8. Rapid wear of V-belt

1. Improper tension "U", pago 21

2. Motor pulicy improperly aligned w.ith
main drive wheel "U", page 21
3. Oil un V-beit "U", pago 21

C. Motor huons or grinds

Check to sea if motor specifications are

the same as your power supply

D. Stitcher repeats without pr ssure on the foot pedal

1. Brake is too louse "V", 'rige '21

2. Excessive oil on clutch hub . page.21
3. Broken clutch pin "Cr, page 20
4. Broken clutch plato "X", page 22
5. Main drive wheel is trinen on drive shaft "Y", page 22
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 MAINTENANCE Trouble Shootirig

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

O BASE
A. Machine ;inri stitch when foot pedal is pressed as far as possible

1. Set screw on foot pedal requires adjusting "AA'", page 23

2. Stitcher is not placed on a level (loor

3. Worn clutch plate "X", page 22

4. Detective micro-switch or electric trip 'FfH", page 24

5. Loose wire connection on micro-switch or
electric trip page 24
6. Detective solenoid

B. Post does not return or returns slowly when pressure is removed from foot pedal

1. Pivot stud is too tight un inechanical post "L", page 18

2. Pivot stud is too tight on Electro-Power Post "F'F", page 24
3. Clincher post spring is too weak on
mechanical post "L", page l8
4. Clincher post spring is too weak on Electro-
Power Post "FF", page 24

5. Clincher post is not lubricated

A WELL MAINTAINED STITCHING MACHINE

IS A SAFER STITCHING MACHINE

1u
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Adjustments S e ct t on ds,

Figure 7

drive wheel. Then insert the cutter tube with the slot
CAUT1ON toward the rcar of the machine and prcs tightly against
TURN MOTOR OFF 13EFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS
cutter blade (Index B, figure 11) while tightening the
cutter tube clamp screw. Always make the first stitch by
hand before turning on the power. If the tube is inserted
when the machine is not in neutral it will extend bevond
A. Cutter Illade and Cutter Tube: the biade Wide>: A, figure II) and cause the tube to
The cutter blade and cutter tube cut the vire prior to the break, the cutter biade screws to shear off, ot the lower
torming o( the stitch To insure a good clean shear of the
. part uf the housing beiow the tube to crack off when tlic
wire. the cutter blade 1 Index A, figure 71 and the cutter stroke is completed.
tube tinciek B, figure 7 , must be kerí sharp and the cut- For sume speciai stitching applications relluiring
ter tube properly inseried in the slide box f Index C, fig- unusually short wire draw, a specially hardened left
ure Always check both of these parts since thev oper- former leg is used as a cutter biade. The left temer kg
ate as a unit Replacing one and leaving the °met - dull cannot be reversc-d when it becumes dull (asa cutter blade
will not remedy the trouble. The blade figure S , is re- can: bus must be replaced with a new left former kg
versible and both cutting edges shuuld be. used before
replacing. The lower edge of a dull tube will &ton snap CAUTION
off because the wire does not shear off properly and some-
TO AVOID SERIOUS DAMAGE
times becomes wedged betwecn the cutter tuhe (figure 9)
and the biade. Occasionallv a heavy burr on the end of I. AcUust culter Sube (tndex A, figure 11) only when
the wire will cause it to stick in the anvil lndex D. figure eischer is in neuiroi position. Slitcher is in neutral position
Ti. This will in turra result in the buckiing of the wire when Serme( ond driver assembly Undex C, figuie 11) is
a! Ihe highesi por! al its stroke.
betwcen the feed wheels (E and FI and wire guide (G).
The tube can be removed by loosening the cutter tube 2. Do not operote slilcher under power when hace salase
(Snack O, figure 11} is not in place.
clamp screw To remove the cutter blade. step on
the foc.)t pedal and rotate the main drive whc-el in the 3, (hiere operating stitcher under electrice( power, malee
direction indicated by the red arrow until the former and certoin parís of the selcher are operating freeiy by
driver unit reaches the lowest point of its stroke. Then lurning the flywheel (bree Of Jou< turras by hand while
Pool pedal is pressed down.
remove the cutter blade screws t h. When reass.Pmbling,
always replace the cutter biade first and remen the ma-
chine to neutral by completing the revolution oí the ionin

FLAT WIRE ARCUATE

1 21 Figure 8
CUTTER TIME

Figure 9
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K MAINTENANCE

CORRECT INCORRECT C. Check Pawl:

Adjusiments

The check pawl ( índex L, figure 7, also índex 60, figure

42) permite the wire• to flow forward into the stitching
head hut prevenís it from moving in a reverse direction.
When it does not function properly the wire slips back-
ward and causes short Iegged stitches. This condition is
F I yUle I O usually caused hy an accumulation of dirt which prevenís
the sinall rollers that grip the wire from moving freely.
The length of the right leg is determined by the setting To clean, remove the wire from the pawl by pressing
of the right hand feed wheel. The length of the lote leg clown on the sleeve and pushing the wire down slightly.
is determined by the thickness of the cutter blade. The Then pulí wire up and withdraw from the check pawl.
thicker the blade the longer the leg. Increasing or de- The pawl can then be removed by lonsening lock screw
creasing the cutter blade size hy 1/16" increases or de- (Índex J. figure 7). Clean the pawl hy shaking it in
creases the length uf the left leg by 1/16". The right leg any grease-cutting agora Alter clearing and drying, in.
must Chen be increased or decreased by the same amount sert a six-inch piece uf wire in the pawl and attemPl tu
as instructed in paragraph F. pull it in the reverse direction. If all the dirt has buen
removed and it continues to slip, replace with a new part.
NOTE
D. Coi) Holder — Tension and Brake Adjustment
If it is
necessary lo increase the thickness of the cutter
blade lo more Iban 5/16", mak° certain the slide box 10- pound coil holder, Tension:
(Index C, figure 7) has a milled out section lo accept the If the nut ( Índex E, figure 2) on this holder is tightened
additional thickness. See page 27 for various sizes of
excessively, the holder will not matte freely_ This hinders
cutre, bieldes available.
Che correct feeding of wire into the stitcher. As a result,
a full stitch is not formed. If the nut is insufficiently
B. Clincher Block: tightened, the wire will unwind too fase. 'Chis causes wire
The purpose of the clincher block (Index 2, figure 45 for tangling.
Post-type stitchers or Index 1, figure 44 for Arco-type To obtain the corred amount of tension, the coil holder
stitchers) is to turra back the legs of the stitch alter they nut should be light enough so that the wire coi( does no(
ave penetrated the work material. To do this, the leRs rotitte except when wire is feeding into the rnachine If
must strike the block with equal spacing from the out- there is excessive tension on the nut, slightly flatten the
side edges of the grooves (figure 10). three-pronged coil holder friction (Index C, figure 2).
To test this alignment, drive five or ten stitches into If there is insuíficient tension un the mil, prongs on the
a section of your work. The high spots on either side of coil holder friction should be extended slightly nutward.
the clincher block will leave impressions on the under side
of the material being stitched. It is an easy rnatter then CAUTION
to see if the space between the point each stitch leg pene- The amount of tension against the coil holder will vary
trates the board and the impression of the clincher block if the coil holder assembly is placed incorrectly on the
are equal. If one leg is closer to the impression on the coil holder bracket stud so that the renovable Piale faces
material than the other, the clincher block will require the rear instead of the (Tont. This removable piare is
adjusting. stamped - This side lo the from." See pages 4 and 5
for proper placement of wire coil on <oil holder.
To adjust, loosen set screw (Index 2, figure 44; Index 1
on 45) and move block in the proper direction to center
legs. Tighten screw. The clincher block is reversible and 25-pound coil holder, Brake Adjusiment:
can be turned when it becornes worn along one side.
This is made before ship-
For additional information on adjustment of posts, see
ment. If further adjust-
paragraphs L and Z of this section.
menta are necessary, use
two screw drivers, with
the one in the right hand
heid securely in brake
shaft (Índex A, figure
12). Left hand operates T % 1
screw driver to loasen set Figure 12
screw (Index B, figure 12 1. Turn brake bracket sl aft
clockwise to tighten brake — counterclockwise to loasen
brake.
Brake pres.sure must not be too tight. However, there
should be sufficient tension to apply the brake smoot.hly
and prevent the wire coi' from over-running.
To adjust the brake: (I) Turn the brake bracket :: u nte
counterclockwise unid the wire guide assembly ( In& C,
figure 12) falls lirnp (2) Turn the brake bracket shaft
clockwise until the slack is removed and the brake ;ux)
is just touching the brake drum. (3) Make sitie more iull
Figure 11 tutti on the brake bracket shaft. (4) Tighten set screw.
 Adjustments Sectiun

NOTE
Excessive or insufficient
tension will cause un
extreme upward curl in
the wire.

Figure 13 Figure 14

Be sure that the brake drum is kept clean. Din and rust tionship of the high spots on (hese two wheels deter-
will cause the brake to grab and prevent the coil holder mines the amount of wire which is fed roto the machine
• from coming tu a smooth, gradual stop. (figure 16). The right hand feed wheel, (Index A, figure
16: controls the length of the right stitch leg. More wire
If the wire guide assembly is broken, (he brake on the
is fed by adjusting Chis wheel counterclockwise; Icss wire
roil holder will not function. Reptare the wire guide as-
is fed by adjusting the wheel clockwise.
semblv.

NOTE
E. Wire Straightener The length of the left stitch leg is determined by the
(This part is omitted if your machine is °gil:J -9rd for thickness of the cunee blade.
Arcuate Wire Stitching) •
To test the length of the stitch legs: (1) Turn off the
E ∎ erv Silverstitcher is supplied with a wire straightener .
11101- C accurately con- figure15sotha;vcnbe motor 12i Step no the (out pedal and turn the flywheel
incites( for proper entrance int() the anvil ( Index A, fig- slowly unta the formers and driver (figure 1T I .,re at the
ure 131. H the correct amount of tension is not applied, lowest point of their stroke and the driver bar pushes the
the wire \vil( strike aboye or below the slot of ihe anvil stitch partially out of the former legs. (3) Check lower
and cause the \vire lo buckle between the feed wheels and part of the stitch legs to ser if they are uneven ( fijnire 17).
leed tube Index K. figure 7). i 41 If the leg length is uneven, turn flywheel until formers
and driver are at the highest point of their strolse
To determine the proper amount of tension required to
straighten the wire, use a pair of pliers or grip lightly To adjust the feed wheels: Turn off .the motor and
with a pair of snips hetween the wire guide (Index B. loosen the leed wheel screw (Index A, figure 1r1. Since
figure 14) and the cutter sube (índex C, figure 14 I and turning the screw will cause the gears rota:e unless
push forward until the wire i ludes D. figure 141 appears held in place, it is necessary lo apply clockwise pressure
at the right of the head. Then pull (he loose end out about on a screw driver inserted in the driver link (Index 13,
12". 11 the tension is corred the wire will he straight or figure 181. The feed wheel can now be (urned as required.
curve slightly upward but not beyond approximate posi- Usually a movement of /3 2" to 17, 6 ' is sufficient. The bolt
tion of the wire shown in figure 14. should he tightened while applying counterclockwise
pressure on the screw driver. This operation should be
To adjust, loosen slide lock screw (Index A, fleme 15 repeated until the length of the stitch legs is @goal or not
and remove all tension. Then move adjusting slide (ín- more (han a 1/64 ". variation exists. If you are unabie to
dex B, figure 15; to the right 1/32 *. and lock set screw. get propec leg length, check spacing between the feed
Pulí 18" of wire through the head and cut off. Pulí out wheels
an additional foot. This is necessary to clear the wire
which had already passed through (he straightener before To check spacing of feed wheels: (1) Remove the wire
the adjustrnent had been ¡nade If the curvature is still from the stitcher. (2) Turn flywheel until hiel spots of
Loo great, increase the pressure on the stmightener very
slightly and test again. Repeat until the wire is within
the rango shown in (he illustration. Always try to get the
proper adjustment with as little tension as possible sinee
an increased drag on the wire will cause a variation in the
length of the right leg.

F. Feed Wheels

Machines Equipped for Hal Wire Slitching

The feed wheels each have a can) or high spot. The reta( figure 15

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 MAINTENANCE Adjustments

leed wheels face each other. (3) Check spacing with

feeler gauge. Adjust spacing according lo the citad below:

FEED WHEEL SPACING FOR VARIOUS THICK-

NESS OF WIRE
Wire Thickness 017 and .020 . 023 and .024 1 .028
CHECK LENGTH
Opening between OF MICH tEGS
.008 010 .012
Feed YVheels

1 To Adjust Feed Wheels: t 11 Loosen lock screw Index

C, figure 18). (2) Turn set screw (Indo): a figure 18)
to desired position. (3) Lock set screw by tightening

1 lock screw. (4) Turn flywheel until formers and driver

are at the highest point of their stroke. Occasionally, a
groove is worn in one or both of the leed wheels. This
causes the wire to slip and resulta in uneven leg lengths.

1 The most frequent cause of this wear is excessive tension

on the nut (Index E, figure 2) of a 10-pound coil holder.
Figure 17

1 Machines Equipped for Arcuate Wire Stitching

The relationship of the flat on the cam piale (Index A,
screw and feed wheel screw while applying couriter-
clockwise pressure on the screw driver inserted in (he
driver link. This operation should be repeated until the
figure 19) with the fiat on the right hand leed wheel lengths of stitch legs are equal or there is not more than
Index B, figure 19 ) determines the amount of wire which a la'," variation.
is fed into the mar:trine.
Feed Wheel Alignment
The right hand leed wheel controls the length of the right
ata leg. Move caos plato clockwise to obtain less wire Improper alignment will induce carnber or will pc,•vcro
draw—counterelockwise to obtain more wire. the forming of a fui! are. The ridge on the left hand iecd
wheel should mate with the groove in the right hand
NOTE Feed wheel. This can be checked by looking down (hrough
The length of the lett stitch leg is determined by the the check pawl hole after having removed the check pawl
thickness of Ihe cutter blade. and while holding a piece of white paper under the leed
wheels. If the alignment is not correct, it will be necos.
To Adjust the Cam Plote: Turn off the motor and loosen
sary to grind off the required arnount from the from ira
leed wheel screw (índex C, figure 19). Since turning
face area around the hinge plato pivot hale. ISee Ende
chis screw causes the gears to rotate unless held in place,
B, figure 16). Generally, this is required for stitcher rii.
it is necessary to apply clockwise pressure on a screw
ready in the field which were not originally made for
driver inserted in the driver link (Index C, figure 21).
Arcuate stitching. In these mochines the face pi:de pori
Loosen Allen cap screw (Index D, figure 19) and turn
tions the left hand feed wheel too far forward for eco met
cam as required. The top side of the. right hand feed
Arcuate alignment.
wheel has graduated markings. Move the arrow on the
cam plate left one mark to mercase the right leg 1/4 - ; move
the arrow right one mark to decrease the right leg hís
Atter making cam piare adjustment, tighten Allen cap

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Adjustments

Fecal Wheel Spacing

Incarrect spacing will cause excessive wear of the Leed
wheels and incorrect amount of are. To set the spacing
of the feed wheels, depress the foot trip and turn the fiy-
wheel slowly by hand until the fiat of the cam on the
right hand feed wheel is facing the left hand feed wheel.
Loasen hinge adjusting lock screw aridez D, figure 21)
and back off the set screw (Index E, figure 21) until the
left hand leed wheel contacts the right hand feed wheel
and cannot be rota ted by hand. Then turn set screw clock- Figure 20

wise very slowly until the left hand feed wheel is no

longer in contad with the right hand feed wheel. The To Retime the Machine: (1) Remove the gear guard
proper setting is that point where the left hand feed wheel (Index 8, figure 20). (2) Remove the compression spring
rota tes freely but when (he set screw is turned 1° counter- stud (Index C, figure 20) and compression spring (In-
ciockwise the left hand leed wheel will no longer rotate. dex D, figure 20), loosening the head plate hinge. Do not
With the feed wheels in this position tighten lock screw. let hinge plate fall away. (3) Move hinge piafe slightly
Replace check pawl. so gears become disongagecl and then turn free gear up
one notch. (4) Press .hinge plate to engage gears. (5)
Insert compression spring and stud. (6) Tigliten. (7)
Corred Amount of Arc: Re-adjust length of the right leg. (See paragraph F.)
026"
00010.1.1.1.01* ro NOTE
• .030" When changing to a 3/8 " cutter blade, it is aten neces-
sary to move the gear two noiches. In this case, the aboye
The wire should have an arc from .026" to .030". Unless procedure must be repealed. The left leed wheel arrow
there is a suffident amount of arc in the wire, the stitches must never drop below the horizontal when stitcher is
may not penetrate or clinch properly. When the leed in neutral.
wheels have become worn from long use they should be Mochines Equipped for Arcuate Wire Stitchinq
replaced in arder to maintain (he corred amount of arc.
The right leed wheel (index E, figure 19) controls the
time at which the wire is fed anto the head of Me si itch-
G. TIMING SINGLE-HEAD STITCHERS e r. 1 the timing is incorrect, the wi re will leed bef ore
iSen parogioph (E for timing dual-head siitchersi the cutter blade has cleared the exit of the slot ir, the
cutter tube. This causes the wire to buckle. When
Machines Equipped for Flat Wire Stitching the stitcher is in neutral the leed gear (index /I, figure
The left hand leed wheel (Index F, figure 21) controls 20) . :s properly posationed with the idler gear when the
the time at which the wire is fed finto the head of the ¡mis in the feed wheel shaft (index E, figure 19) are in
stitcher. H the timing is incorrect, the wire feeds before a vertical position. 15 a 5/16" or larger si..c cutter
blade is used, reposition the feed gear by une tooth
the cutter blade has cleared the exit of the slot in the
clockwise as you stand in I ront of the machine.
cutter tuba This causes the wire to buckle.
Stitchers equipped with 1/4 - or smaller size cutter blades
are correctly timed when the left hand feed wheel arrow To Retime the Stitcher: (1) Remove the gear guard (In
is approximately horizontal when the stitcher is in neu-
dex B, figure 20). (2) Remove the compression spring
tral. The gears are also marked (Index A, figure 20i so
stud (Index C, figure 20) and compression spring (Index
that when m e shed with these marks opposite each other,
D, figure 20), a lowing the head plate hinge to swing clown
the machine is timed properly for the size cutter blade
out of place. (3) Remove the feed wheel screw and feed
with which the machine was originally equipped. When
wheel (Indexes C and B, figure 19). (4) Puch the leed
changing from 1/," or smaller size cutter blades to 5 16 "
wheel shaft (Index E, figure 19) back until the feed gear
or larger size blades, the wire will usually buckle between
is disengaged from the idler gear. (5) a..eposition Che
he feed wheels and the feed tube unless the machine is
rearned•

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Figure 21
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 EDGE OF CAM SECTION.

Figvre 21 A

gears as described in the preceding paragraph.

Timing the Wide Crown (1 1/4" CR.I Stitcher, Flat and

Arce ate. Figure 23

When machine stops in neutral position, the wire should To Obtain Corred Compression: See figure 22. El
be free to be threaded in or out of the machine without Lower the clincher block (Index A) as fiar as pussible.
interference. (2) Step on the foot pedal and turn the flywheel hand
until the former housing (Index 13) is at the lowe.t point
For correct timing: of itsstroke. (3) Place work rnate.rial on the clincher block
1. Machine is to be in neutral position. with your left hand. (4) If the material is solid fitn e. turn
2. The teeth on the gears marked with the symbol "O" the adjusting nut (Index C on post type stitchers; índex
10, figure 44 no arm type machines) until the material is
are to be meted with each other.
held firmly between the clincher block and fornicas. If
3. Right hand feed wheel is to be positioned so as to have
the work material is corrugated abre, turn the aci itisting
leading edge of cam section just aboye the horizontal
nut (Index D, figure 22) until the clincher block and
center line of the feed wheels. See Figure 2I A. formers slightly compresa the work material. (51 Torra
flywheel until the driver link (Index C. figure 21 i is in
H. CLINCHER COMPRESSION a vertical position and flywheel turras fredy
Ilnlet's the work rnatedal is compressed properly between
the clincher block ( Index A, figure 22) or (Index 2, fig- I. FORMER PLUNGER OR WIRE GRIPPER PIN
ure 45) and the fonner and driver unit (Index B, figure
22), the stitches will not penetrate or clinch properly. To determine if additional adjustinent is necessary ter
Insuflicient compression causes the legs of the stitch to , proper compression, drive 10 stitches in the work mate-
buckle or the stitch crown to wrinkle or bow downward. rial. Compare the stitches with figure 24. friere:1st -, or
Excessive compre s sion causes the, corners of the stitch decrease compression slightly if necessary.
te fracture and the clincher block tci indent the underside
of the board excessively. It wilf also cause darnage to The end of the wire must be held firmly while it being
many of the working parts. cut off by .the cutter Nade. This function is pertormed
by the Forrner Plunger (Indei E. figure 25) un those
stitchers equipped with Former Plunger or by the Wire
CAUTION Cripper Pin (Index E. figure 23) on those models hay-
Never operate Ihe machine without work material under ing the gripper type arivil. Without tse pressure exerted
the stilching head unce the formed stitch might be drawn on the wire by the Formen Plunger or the Gripper T) - pe
up finto Ihe herid. This causes the wire lo buckle on Ihe Anvil, the wire will spring forward. This causes (1
nen stitch. short left stitch leg or (2) a long right stitch leg (ir (11.
the wire to fall out of the anvil (Index 13) :is a straizie
piece or (4 ) the wire to slip to ene sido so that it do,y.
SOLIO FI BRE CORRUGATED
not line up with the groove in (he formen legs. 1 1
BOARD BOARD C and D.)

To Test the Operation of the Formen Plunger: (1) Site

on the (Out pedal and turn the drive wheel in the
don of the red arrow until the formen and driver ¿issern-
bly is at the lowest point of its stroke, (2) apply upward
pressure with your finger on the former plunger. 'I'his
should cause the plunger to retract easily finto the formen
A housing and spring outward when releascd.

If the plunger is stuck in the housing. loasen the plunger

screw (índex E , figure 22,) and pry the plunger loose.

Figure 22
The plunger often sticks because it is dirty or reguires
oiling. Place a drop of oil on the plunger each time the E
res[ of the machine is lubricated.
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CORRECT EXCESSIVE

INSUFFICIENT

Figure 24
1
It the plunger is bent, it can usually be straightened.
It broken, it must be replaced. A weak or broken plunger Figure 26
spring (Index 27, figure 42) will not exert sufficient pres-
sure against the wire. It must be replaced.
A worn plunger blocks the path of the wire as it is being
led This causes the wire to buckle between the leed
To test the spring, pull outward on the supporter
plunger. If no preesure is required, the spring is broken
and should be replaced.
1
wheels and the wire guide. Replace the plunger.

J. TORS)ON SPRING
A broken spring can be removed from the lace plate by
unscrewing the spring retaining screw (Index 18, figure
54). After making sure that the supporter plunger pin
(Index 20, figure 54) is in place, install a new plunger
1
This part is omitted if your stitcher is equipped with

1
spring. The spring retaining scrcw should be replaced so
a 25-pound (oil holder. that it is flush with the top of the bote in the fase piale.
If the coil holder nut (Index E, figure 2) and coil holder
(riction (índex C, figure 2) are properly adjusted, the
L. MECHANICAL POST
torsion spring (Index A, figure 26) keeps a sufficient
amount of wire stripped from the cuil holder at all times.
This permits the leed wheels to leed the proper amount
The function of the post (figure 27) is to pie/vicie a rigid
support for the clincher block. Any side movement in tris
part causes the clincher block to be improperly aligned
1
of wire roto the head of the machine.
When the coil holder nut is loo tight, the tension spring with the stitch legs. For this reason, never movc the
Index Ei, figure 26) does not strip the proper amount of stitcher by pulbng or pushing on the post.
wire from the coil. This may cause the tension spring to It you are unable to align the clincher block pt operly,
it is possible that the post is loose in the post support

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break. To adjust the nut, follow the directions given in
paragraph D of this section. (Index A) or that the post support is loose in the post
If either the torsion spring or tension spring is broken, support bracket (Index 18). The post can be tightened in
it must be replaced. the post support by adjusting the clamp screw (Index (2).
If the post can be moved from side te side-with slight

K. PLUNGER SUPPORT SPRING

The supporter ( Index 25, figure 541 supports the legs of
pressure. it should be adjusted. Loosen nut (Index D)
and tienten pivot stud (índex E) until the play is re-
moved from the post. Make certain that the post retuvrts
freely to the open position.
3
the stitch until they have started to drive into the work
material. This part is held in position by the supporter
plunger (índex 24. figure 54). The supporter plunger is
backed by the plunger spring (Index 19, figure 541.
lf it-binds or returns loo slowly, loosen the pivut stud
until the post movcs freely. The nut should then be re-
3

for cadjuswieni
of Bushingt
se eF F
o g
Proroph 4,
:s,AÁY Poge 24

El
Figuie 27
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11
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ti Figure 28

tightened to lock the stud. The post should be well oiled N. ANVIL
Figure 30

to prevent binding. Alter a stitch has been driven, a new length of wire is fed
Occasionall y, the post will continue to return slowly to into the stitching head and comes to rest with 'comal
the open position atter the aboye adjustments are made. lengths on each side of the anvil. This part forros the sup-
In this case check the spring (Index F) to see if it is weak port over which the wire is bent into a U shape by lhe
or broken. Replace if necessary. former legs (Index A, figure 28).
Sometimes the corners of the anvil become worn from
NOTE
long use. Worn anvil corners prevent the stitch legs frian
See paragraph GG of this seetion for odjustrnent of the
being bent properly. The legs tend te liare nut and to
Hedro-Power Post.
strike the clincher block improperly, see figure 29. Re-
place the anvil if it is worn.
M. FORMER LEGS
The anvil is backed by an anvil spring Index 8. figure
The (ormer legs (Index A, figure 28) perform two func-
54) which keeps it constantly in position to receive the
tions. They ( I) bond the wire over the anvil (Index B,
wire. If this spring breaks and the anvil is not kept in
figure 28) to form a stitch and (2) actas a guide until the
proper position, the wire comes out in a single straii;lit
stitch is driven into the work material.
piece.
When the (ormer legs become worn, the stitch legs are
The anvil can be removed by loosening the two anvil
not bent sharply over the anvil and tend to fiare outward

U ittstead of staying at approximately right angles to the

crown. The legs of the stitch hit the clincher block im-
properly and buckle or fracture the comer of the crown
place screws ( Index 9, figure 54) which hold the anvil
pinte(Index 10, figure 54) in place. The spring is re-
moved by the same procedure. Before installing a new
anvil or replacing the oíd one, clean and oil the hole in the
(figure 29).

El If the former legs are worn, they must be replaced. Re-

move the forrner and driver assembly (see paragraph BB
of Chis section). Then remove the former leg screws (In-
slide box in which the anvil fits. If installing a new part,
check to see that it is the proper size for your machine by
comparing with your oíd °no. Thcre is only one way to

u dex 3, figure 54). insert the anvil sinco it is slotted on the bottorn to receive
When installing former legs, screw one leg tight to the the anvil stop pin (Índex II, figure 541. This pin prevenís
former housing (Index 2, figure 54) and leave the sec- the anvil from rotating or moving too far forward. If the
ond leg loose. Then, with driver endIloosely attached. slot at the bottom of the anvil becomes dirty, the anvil
inserí the driver bar and tighten the other leg and driver may bind. The aova spring then cannot push the anvil

a end. Atter all the screws are tightened, the driver bar
should fit snugly, but not so tight that you cannot move
it up and clown in the housing by hand.
to its forward position where the wire groove in the anvil
assists to guide the wire into the former plunger. Buckling
of the wire results. Clean the slot at the bottom of the
anvil to overcome the binding. After installing, pros
Since a worn anvil (Index B, figure 28) can cause

1 similar symptorns, refer to the following paragraph.

CORRECT IN CORRECT
against the anvil to seo that it retracts freely.
Occasionally, a new anvil with sharp corners will cut
into the stitches and cause them to crack. Do not try lo

a
round off the corners. Return the part to the factory.
Since worn former legs (Índex A, figure 28) can rause
similar symptorns, refer to paragraph M.

p GRIPPER TYPE ANVIL

When the stitcher is not equipped with a former plunger
for holding the wire firm while being cut off, the. anvil is

e Figure 29
probably of the gripper style. This style contains a wire
gripper pin (Index E, figure 23) for holding the wire firm
when it is being cut. Saber type of anvil is removed or

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Adjustments

installed in the sane manner, and uses the same anvil

3 L
spring, but before installing the gripper type anvil, the
wire gripper pin must be fully seated in the anvil. Tum-
mg tne sloued head of the wire gripper pin with a screw
ri
driver will heip to seat the pin quickly.

O. INCORRECT WIRE SIZE ti

The size of wire which should be used varíes with the type
of work material. It you are in doubt about the corred
machine set up to accommodate a change in your material ti
specifications consult your Acme Idea Mari or send sam-
,

ples to the nearest office (see back cover)-

When there has been no change in your stitching job
and your stitcher is set to accommodate a certain size of
wire, the use of a different Size wire will cause detective
stitches. Check the wire size which appears both on the
WORN EDGE
REME TURNING

Figure 31
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shipping case and incide the individual core liners.

P. DRIVER END
(4) While holding your hand over the clutch pin lo pre-
vent it from springing forward, step on the foot pedal.
This will release the pin. (6) Push in the new clutch pin,
making certain that it works freely and does not bind .
II
The driver end (Index 1, figure 54) fits into the recessed (7) Release the pressure on the foot pedal.
section of the lower end of the driver bar andex16,figure
541. It drives the stitch into the work material by apply-
R. DRIVE PINS
ing pressure dtrectly over the stitch legs.
vour machine is equipped for fíat wire stitching, the Each main drive wheel contains two drive piras (Index
driver end is reversible, providing it is not a special type 16, figure 55). The clutch pin (Index 15, figure 55) en.
with radius end. If your machine is equipped for Arcuate gages there pies causing the main drive shaft to rotate.
Wire Stitching, the driver end is not reversible. The drive piras wear with use and must be reptara'. How-
Occasionally, the tip of the driver end is chipped from ever, the original pies can be given a quarter turn and
excessive compression or stitching without work material used a second time (figure 31).
under the head oí the amachine. The driver end also wears
To replace or turn the chive pies: (1) Remove the guard
from normal use. When this happens, the part should be
(Index 391, figure 46). (2) Slip off the V-belt and re-
reversed or replaced .
move collar from the end of the drive shaft. (3) Lift
A very loor- fit of the driver bar indicates that eithei the main drive wheel off the shaft. (4) Remove the
this pan or the iormer legs (Index A, figure 30) are worn hand wheel screws and the hand wheel. (5) iternove
and must be replaced. the drive pin set screws (inde>, 2, figure 55). (6) Insert
a drift pin in the boles and knock the drive pros out. (7)
To reverse or reploce the driver end: (1) Remove the Re-insert drive piras and set screws. Make sure that
tormer and driver assembly (paragraph BB of ibis sec- the tops are flush with the top seriare of the main drive
tion I (2) Remove the driver end screws: Index 17, figure wheel hub.
541. (3 i Reverse or replace the driver end. (4) Slip the
driver bar into the (ormer legs as fa; as possible still leav-
ing the screw heads exposed for tightening. (5) Tighten 5. WIRE GUIDE FRICTION
the driver end screws.
(This part is supplied only with machines that are
equipped for fiat wire stitching and .103" width wire.)
Q. CLUTCH PIN The wire guide friction (Index A, figure 32) exerts
Power from the main drive wheel (Index 1, figure 55) is constant pressure on the stitching wire as it passes
delívered to the drive shaft ( Index 12, figure 55) through through the wire guide (Index B, figure 32). This pres-
the engagement of the clutch pin (Index 15, figure 55) sure prevents [he sisa wire which sometimes occurs be-
with the main drive whe-el piras' (Index 16, figure 55). tween the check pawl (Index 60, figure 42) and the cutter
The clutch pm gradually wears with use and eventually blade (Index 32, figure 42) from creeping forward and
causes a clicking noise. The machine will not stitch when protruding from the cutter blade. If this should happen,
the pin becomes badly worn and does not engage with the the cutter blade (on the .upstroke) bends the ciad of the
main drive wheel pin. The same condition occurs when a wire and forms a large burr which will stick in the anvil 1
broken clutch pin spring ( Index 14, finare 55) cannot (Index 76, figure 54) and cause the wire to buckle or
push the clutch pm out of the clutch hub or when the cause a detective stitch.
clutch Mate (índex 61. figure 46 ) raises a burr on the This unit should work satisfactorily if no parts are
pin and caus e= it ro stick in the hub. missing.
Occasionally, the machine will continue to stitch be-
cause the clutch pin breaks and becomer wedged between T. COIL HOLDER
the main drive wheel pin and the clutch hub. This unit (see figures 2 and 3) consists of a hub with mar
piste attached and a renovable face piale. The fase piale
To reploce the pin or spring: (1) Remove the guard should be screwed on tightly w prevent a strand of wire
(Index 39f, figure 46) (2) Slip off the V-belt (índex 43, from dropping clown between it and the balance of the
figure 46) and unscrew the cap screw from the end of the coil. Should this occur, the wire will Cangle and cause
drive shaft. (3 i Lift the main drive wheel off the shaft . short stitches or stop feeding entirely, pulling the tension
 -- NAAINTENANCE Adjusimeills

Figure 32

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spring tight against the face of the coil.

U. V - BELT
The V-beit (Index A, figure 33) transmito the power
from the motor pulley ( Index B, figure 33) to the main
drive wheei ( Index C, figure 33). An improperly ad-
justed belt will wear out rapidly. SEE PAGE 34 FOR HEAVY
If the belt is toa loose, the machine runs slower than DUTY BRAKE ASSEMBLY
• normal; U the belt is toa tight, it will cause excessive wear
of the main drive wheel on the drive shaft.
Figure 34
A properly adjusted helt fits snugly in the grooves of
the motor pulley and main drive wheel. Those two parts
If the brake is Loo loose, the machina will repeat
should be eentered so that the hall runs in a straight line
eontinue to stitch even alter pressure is released from Ihe
( figure 33) . To adjust diem, loosen the motor pulley set
foot pedal. If the brake is toa tight. it will often slow clown
screw t Index D figure 331 and slide the pulley un the
the machina by crcating a drag on the motor. This causes
shait until it is directly under the main drive wheel. Then
the motor to heat up. Excessive brake tension occasion-
tighten the motor pulley set screw. If it is necessary to
ally will cause a clicking noise in the clutch.
adjust the tension oí the helt. 'cosen the two screws
Index E, figure 33) which hnld the motor bracket. The Ta Tighten the Brake:(i) Loasen Look out (1.-..dex C) and
bracket can Iban be lowered or raised to increase or re- gzve the brake bracket screw (lnaex D) one-half tu rn.
duce the tension. This adjustment must be made when- (2) Drive one stitch with the power on ano see tí the
ever the size of the motor pulleyischanged. driver Link stops at approximately a eleven o' dock
Since (he V-beit contains rubber, make certain that it position. Ef not, repeat tightening of the screw. (3)
is kept free o( oil which will cause the belt to rot and slip. When the proper tension is obtained, tighten che Jack
nut. 11 one or two turns of the brake bracket screw
(Index D) does not stop the Stitcher from repeating si-

rn V. BRAKE BRACKET
The complete brake consists o( the brake bracket (Index
A. figure 34), brake lining (Index 8), lock nut (Index
C), brake bracket screw (Index D) and spring (Index
E). This unit exerts a constant pressure on the clutch
terche foot pedal is released, do not continue to cight-
en the se rew. Exces sive tightening of chis screw will
break che brake bracket (Index A).
Check condition of che ,brake lining. Sornetarnel, it
becornes glazed or soaked with oil. If chis condition
exists, the lining should be deaned or repiaced.
hub (Index F) so that the machina always stops in Another source of troubLe is bu ras on the main shait
I1 neutral position. which cause the flywheel to stickto che shait. Turn the
motor off and remove the flywheel. Make certain that
the shaft is smooth and well lubricated with oil.
The brake can be loosened by reversing 'chis ?roce-
dure. While there should be a slight film of oil ora che
clutch hub co prevent it from being scored, an exci:ss

n of oil will cause slippage. The refore, before adjucing

the b rake , remove all exce ss oil f rom the clutch hub. Li
the brake lining is saturated, remove and otean in a
grease solvent. Then oil lightly.

W. FORMER ROLLER
The formar roller (Index A, figure 35) is mounted on the
rear of the formar housing (Index 2, figure 54' by means

M oi the roller stud ( Index B, figure 35). It :idas in the

track of the formar caín (Index 3, figure 53, and is the
means by which the formar and driver assernoly is raised
and lowered for each stroke. Excessive compression of the 1)
work material or jamming of the machine will cause the 21 i
Figure 33 roller to flatten (figure 35). Lack of oil will cause Chis

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 Adjustments

L
Figure 35

part to bind on ihe stud and not rotate properly. More

11
often, the lack of oil will cause the roller to wear on the Figure 36
stud, creating a loase fit.
Index 15) engages the drive pías (Index 16) and causes
As a result of this wear, ihe former and driver assembly
the shaft to rotate. If the main drive wheel is not oiled
rides too low. In addition, the cutter blade will not clear

e
sufficiently, it will wear rapidly. Excessive tension on the
the exit of the cutter tube when the formers are at the
V-belt will also cause wear on this part. Occasionally, the
highest point of their stroke. This caus.es wire to buckle
main drive wheel will freeze on the shaft and the machine
between the leed wheels and leed tube. will stitch without pressure on the foot pedal.
To check the former roller, remove the former and
driver assembly as described in paragraph BB of this To free the main drive wheel: (11R emove the guard.
section. If the roller is worn, it must be replaced by driv- (2) Slip off the V-belt. (3) Remove collar from the end
ing the stud out The new stud and roller should be driven of the drive shaft. (9) Fill the drive wheel oil cup with
a light penetrating oil. (5) If the drive wheel cannot Le

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on and the stud peened ovar and ground fiush with the
removed from the shaft by hand, place a wooden blocL
surrounding sudare Ir is very important that the stud be
near c raye wheel hub and pound off with hammer. Alter
driven in straight so that the roller will ride fiat in the
the drive wheel has been removed from the shaft, clean
cam the oil groov e, lean the bearing surface of the drive
Oil roller before replacing the former and driver unit. wheel and polish the drive shaft, removing all 1.urrs.

X. CLUTCH PLATE
Oil the 'neer:in surfaces well with SAF, 1120 oil and re-
assernbie. 1
The clutch plate t Index 61. figure 461 hoids the clutch
pin •Index 52) in a retracted position in the clutch hub
rinde). 57) \Vhen the Mol pedal is depre'.sed. the clutch
piale should lower sufficiently to clear the clutch pin,
Z. CAM ROLLER POST LEVER
The cam roller post lever (Index K, figure 27) is al Ltielml
to the stud 1lndex G) on the post support (Inda,: A) at
L
allowing the pin to spring forward and engage the drive one end and rolls in the cam lever (Index H) at the other
piras on the drive wheel. end..Precssure on the foot pedal is transferrecl to the post
The proper setting of the foIot pedal permits approxi- through this leven Since the foot pedal also trips the t
mately 11 r clearance between the clutch plate and clutch
, - clutch, the machine will drive stitches before the clincher
pin when the pedal touches the (loor. Height of the foot block ) Index A, figure 36) is under the head if the roller
pedal is controlled by a set screw (Index 21, figure 45).
If the pedal is set toa high. there will he more than the
d es ired clearance between the clutch plate and clutch pin.
lever is not correctly adjusted.

To odjusl the cam roller lever: (1) Step on the Mol

1
pedal and turn the main drive wheel (Index 1, figure 55)

1
If the tip of the clutch plate breaks. the machine will
in the direction indicated by the red arrow until the
continue to stitch without pressure on the foot pedal. The former and driver assembly (Index B, figure 36) is at the
plate can be replaced by removing the cotter pin (Index 'Invest pral uf its stroke. (2) Push the post by hisild as
60. figure 46) which holds it to the trip rod. lar es it will move toward the back of the machme (3)
Then loasen a set screw (Index 65. figure 46 ).and pulí 1f the post does not stop so that the . stitels is c:fiteleci
out the clutch plate pin (Index 60, figure 46). -ayer the (tont hal( of the clincher block, loasen bici; nut
linde,. 1. figure 27) and turn stop screw (1ndex figure
Occasionally, the machine will not stitch because the 27 i until u does. (41 Turn main drive wheel until the
clutch plate has raised a burr on the clutch pin or hub. former and driver assembly is at the highest point of its
This causes the clutch pin to stick in the hub. The condi- stroke. 5 Step on the foot pedal slowle until thc chita
tion is easilv reniedied by removing the bu rr. pin is released. This should occur alter the post k locked
in an uprieht position. If it occurs before, loasen the reas

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Y. MAIN DRIVE WHEEL
\l'hile the moto) is running, the main drive wheel (Index
1, figure 55) rotates constantly on the drive shaft (Index
nut l Index L. figure 27) one or two turras and tigh ten the
from lock nut (Index 1, figure 27)_ nepe& ibis pro-
cedure until the post locks in position before the clutch
f.
12). When ihe foot pedal is depressed. the clutch pin pin releases
 MAINTENANCE ACMÉ
Adjustment s

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Figure 37 Figure 39

1 AA. PEDAL SET SCREW

The set screw t Indos 21. figure 45) un the foot pedal See Paragraph F, regarding Arruate FEED WFIEEI.
( Index 19) controls the distante between the pedal and SPACI Net for currective procedure.

1 the floor. If the pedal hits the floor before the clutch pin
is released, the rnachine will not stitch. Tu remeda. loosen
lock set screw (Index 20) and raise pedal set screw one DD.STITCH LEG ADJUSTMENTS FOR
or two turns as necessary.
DUAL-HEAD STITCHERS
3 BB. FORMER AND DRIVER ASSEMBLY
Tu adjust the stitching heads una dual-head rnachine, see
Paragraph F uf this sectien. Boris stitching heads are
adjusted in Ihe same manner EXCEPT that un (he right
brand head, the len leg of the stitch will vara in accord
NOTE
1 ante with the arnount uf wire frd by the Leed .vhee.ls T11.2
This unir (figure 37) should be removed ond cleoned at
length of the right leg of the stitch is deterrnined by the
least every 30 days, Al »lis time, the farmer screws (In-
dex A) and driver screws (Index 8) should be tightened cut ter blade size.

1 ond any burrs in the screw stars

wirh emery cloth.
should be rubbed down
EE. TIMING ON DUAL-HEAD STITCHERS
ISee Paragraph G for timing single-head stitchers)

1 To Remove the Assembly: ( I ) Turn main drive wheel

until the farmer and driver assembly is at the highest
point of its stroke. (2) Remove airee face piafe screws
Machines Equipped for Etat Wire Stitching: To atine-1
the left hand stitching head, see Paragraph C uf this sei
(Index 22, figure 54 ) and face piafe ( Index 21, figure 54). tion.' The right hand stitching head is adjusted in the

1 (3 ) Then remove the two screws holding driver link

(Index 14, figure 42) and remove the driver link. (4)
Complete assembly can now be pulled from the s'ido box
sarne manner as the left by adjusting the curresponding
parts.

(Index 5, figure 54). Machines Equipped for Arcuate Wire Stitching: T0

1 When replacing this assembly, aiways loosen the cutter

tube clamp screw (Index 14, figure 54) and withdraw the
cutter tube (Index 6, figure 54) slightly. See Paragraph
adjust the left hand stitching head. see Paragraph G Di
this section. The right hand stitching head Ls adjusted in
the same manner as the lett. EXCEPT that the feed
A of tisis m'ilion and figure I I. After the assembly is in wheels are in a reverse position tu (hose un the lett hand

1 position in the slide, slip the driver link on and fasten the
two set screws. Then replace the lace piale and face plate
screws. Press the cutter tube tightly against the cutter
head.
The same feed wheel is used on both the lett and right
hand stitching head. Make sure that the fred wheel on
blade and tighten the. cutter tube clamp screw. the right head is positioned tn synchronize witlt the feet1

1 CC. CORRECT AMOUNT OF ARC FOR

wheel nn the left head. The fiat side of the feed wheel
should be set in the same relative position on both stitch
ing heads. Make sure that the number "0" on the leed
ARCUATE STITCHING wheel of the right head is at "vine o'cluck" as you face

1 Uniess there is a corred

ount of are in the wire 026"
the stitcher ( figure 39).

Wide Crown S(itcher

rigure 38) the stitches sanssmor_r ro Refer to paragraph C, page 16, to time left hand side uf

1 may not penetrate or

clínch properly.
030" dual-head Wide Crown Stitchers. Right hand side
adjusted in same manner except that the feed wheels are 23
Figure 38 in a reverse position.
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Figure 40

FE ELECTRO-POWER POST Figure 41

The function of the Electro-Power Post (Index A, figures Electro-Power Post foot switch. If the post does not
40 and 41) is te furnish a rigid support for the clincher move into stitching position when the foot treadle is de-
block t Indo>: E, figure 40). It is - controlled by a two-stage pressed, check the wiring to the micro-switch and to the
electric foot switch. The first stage of the switch swings post solenoid. Check for detective micro - switch or post
the post int° stitching position. The second stage engages solenoid.-
the chile)) The stitcher will continue to stitch until the
second stage of the foot switch is released. GG. POST SET SCREW
Any sitie movement of the post will cause the clincher
The stop position of the post as it swings inU) stitching
block te be improperly aligned with the stitch leg. For
position is controlled by a set screw (lndex E, figure 41)
this reason, the machine should not be moved by exerting
If the post does not stop so that the clincher is directiv
pressure on the post. The clincher block can be aligned
beneath the driver, the set screw rnust be adjus ted- Turn
with the stitch leg by loosening a set screw and moving
screw clockwise to move clincher inward; turn screw
the clincher block in the clincher block holder groove. If
counterclockwise to move clincher outwarri.
yeti are unahle to align the clincher block properly, it is
possible that the post is loose in the post pivot bracket
Index C, figure 41) or that the post pivot bracket is loose HH. ELECTRIC FOOT TRIP
on the post support bracket (Inde): D, figure 41). The Repeat Type (F1044-1). The repeat type trip providte
post can be tightened in the post pivot bracket by tighten-. for the stitcher to continue stitching as long as the fuel
ing the clamp screw ( Index E, figure 41). If the post can treadle remains depressed. Depressing the treadle switch
be moved from side to side, with slight pressure, it should energizes the clutch solenoid, relegsing the clulch pie and
he adjusted. Loosen stop nut (Index F, figure 91) and allowing it to malee contact with the drive pins in the
tighten pivot stud (Index G, figure 91) until Lite play is main drive wheel.
removed from the post. Make certain that the post re-
Non-Repeat Type ( Forre 1049 - 1 ). The non-repeat
turns freely to the open position. H the post binds or
type trip allows only one stitch to be driver) while the
returns too slowly, Mesen the pivot stud until it moves
treadle is depressed. Additional stitches can be made only
freely without side play.
by continued releasing and depressing of the treadle. The
Occasionally, the post will continue to return slowly• to latest type of non-repeat trip is contiolled by a pneumatic
open position alter the aboye adjustments are made. timing relay (Index 3, figure 48) that can be set to
Check the return spring (Index I-1, figure 41) to see it it liver a single stitch or up to 100 stitches, as long as the
is weak or broken. treadle is kept depressed. This setting is made by turning
If it is necessary to move the clincher block solar to the adjusting knob on the timer, which can be seen alter
one side that it protrudes beyond the clincher block holder removing cover.
(Index C, figure 40), the post is improperly aligned and The adjusting knob on the pneumatic timer regulates
should be adjusted. Loosen the socket head cap screw the fiow of air. While air remains in the cylinder its prez-
(Index I, figure 41). Turn the adjusting bushing (Index sure keeps the micro-switch closed, and the stitcher con-
J, figure 91 on either the left or right side of the post sup- firmes to malee stitches. When the ah has been completelY

124 port bracket) until the top of the post is centered under
the driver. Tighten the socket head cap screw.
exhausted the switch opens and breaks the circuit to the
clutch solerioid.

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Previous models do not have the pneumatic timer but

are controlled by means of a cam (índex 6, figure 49) on
1. Loose wire connection
2. Defective micro-switches in treadle, timer or clutch
the clutch hub and a relay (Index 5, figure 49) which 3. Defective solenoids
breaks the circuit alter a stitch has been driven, de-ener-
gizing the clutch solenoid (Index 11, figure 49). The next If the stitcher continuas to stitch alter treadle pressure
stitch cannot be made until the foot switch (Index 3, has been released, check for the following:
figure 49) is closed again, re-energizing the clutch sole-
noid, causing it to release the clutch pin. 1. Micro-switches sticking
LI 2. Air charnber valve in pneumatic timer not working
3. Brake tension too loose
When a stitcher equipped with electric trip will not 4. Broken clutch pin or clutch piste
u stitch when the treadle has been depressed, check for the
foliowing possiblities:
5. Excessive oil on clutch hub
S. Main drive shaft (roten to drive wheel

SAFETY PRECÁLITIONS ANO PROCEDURES

It
Good sofety habits are a personal coniribution that must be made by the operators zí the Model hl

Stitcher. They should familiarize themselves with the various mechanical functions that occur
Lii when rnaking a stitch: clincher and drive action • - caro shaft action - - - Lace place component
action - - and others that embody rnovement oí mechanical parís motivated by electrical power.

3 Once momentarily actuated the stitcher goes through ene complete stitching cycle beiore stop-
ing: It is essential therefore to keep hands away from potentially dangerous mechanical acrions

while the stitching mochine is under power. Make no attempt to motivase, cleun, adjust, lubri-

1 cate or repoir the Model H Stitcher while power is on or while rhe stitcher is i n operation.

1
Before servicing the Model 1 -1Stitcher, turn power OFF or disconnect it's electrical power source.

Use only proper tools for making adjustments or clearing any jams that moy occur. On restoring
power, route electrical cable away from aisles or pedestrian Io n es.

1 General good housekeeping and oreo cleonliness around the Model ü Stitcher will contribute
greotly to personal safety., Keep floor crea around stitcher crean and free from debris.

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ALW AYS GIVE SER I ALN UMBE ROF ST I TC HE R W HE N O RDER INGP AR TS

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43
44
45
46
47
48
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51
57
53
54 -C.
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55
16
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17
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61
12
62
3
63 z
NOTE 23
64
Seo Figure 46. for pon% oot show', here. 24
65
25
66
26
dv Pon 67
Pon Nome 17
No . Number 58 ---'
28

as old p oali el e
1 CO.?? Geo , Guard 23
2 CR-105 Nem! Mate BushIng 70
30
4 CR-45 6 Oil Cvp (90 0 ) 71 -
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31
CBR.26-2 Idler Gear and Bushnig 72 —K
32
CB• 26 1 - Odien Gear
73 / 33
CO 712-1 Bushino
Idler Geno S'ud. 1..H. Thread 34
5 CR-6I •R 71
6 CU-47-A Head Piale ond Hinge Assembly 35
75 /
CB : ; Bectinsss
7 CR-258 Guord Canneclinq Piale Scas. 37
e Cii-174 Gunrd Canneellra Piale ilop)
38
9 CR-277 Guard Suppori Brocket 78 —
:000 - 272 Goord Astomblv Complete 7
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 C88 - 272 Guate! Assembly (tighr hall) CB-57-E Cupe, alude (Vis" thick)
11 CBB-273 Guord Assembly Ver: hall) CB-57-G Cutier Blode ( 3/h " thick) includesT
12 CB-70 Housing Screw CB-57-M Cutrer elude ihick, angie cut-off) A CB.335 Spring Reloining Washer
13 C138-69 Housing and Duo, Assembly CB-57-P Culier alude (vi." illick, angle cut-off) B CB-337 Check Pawl Spring
14 CB-8I Driver Link CB-57-A3 ARCUATE Cunar Blade (1/4" ihick) CB-340 Lock Ring
15 C88-82-A DriveBar and Stud Assembly C8-57-C3 ARCUATE Cutre, Blade (4'd Thick) CB-5 I 3 Check Pawl Body (.103" width wire)
A L W A Y S C; IVE SER IA L NUMBER OF S TIT C HF R WHENOR DF Ri Nr,PAPT C

crown; .103" width wire) CB-57-E3 ARCUATE Culter Blade11/2" Thick) E C8-515 Wire Check Sleeve
16 CB6-83 Forme, Housing Assembly CB-57-G3 ARCUATE Costes Blade Thick) F CB-516 Wire Check Pin No required)
03138-83 Former and Driver Assembly (see fig- CB-57-I3 ARCUATE Culter Blade (9/8 " ;bid() CB-5I 7 Wire Check Pin Relainer
ure 54, for break-down. Specif y 33 011-52 CuiTer Tube (.103" wire) 61 CB-580 Compression Spring Stud
crown width, wire size and cone, 038-52-W ARCUATE Cisne( Tube 62 CB-526 Compression Spring
blade size.) 34 C8-237 Friclion Adjustment Screw 63 CB-596 Hinge Adjusiment Screw
17 CB-110 Mead Flote Cap Screw 35 CB-240 Friclion Body 64 CB-I41 Hinge Adjusling Lock Screw
18 CB-73 Door Handle 36 CB-239 Friclion Spring 65 CB-681 Siop Pin
19 CB-371 Lock Wosher 37 CB-238 Friclion Pin 66 CB-32-A Feed Wheel, left, (Serial B-I 1562 and
20 C0.370 Door Handle Screw 38 CET-275 Guarcl Connecting Mate (boTtorn) over)
21 CB-72 Door tatch 39 CB-735 Hinge Siud Nur C8.32 Feed Wheel, left, (Serial8-11562 and
22 CB.51 Ecce Piale Screw 40 CB-734 Lock Wush e r underj
23 CB-54 Culpe, Tube Clamp (S1d. housing) 41 CB-28 Feed Wheel Geo, C8.32-F-1 ARCUATE Feed Wheel, lel t.
C13.54-A Cutier 'libe Clamp 42 CB-35-A Cop Screw 67 C8.34-8 Feed Wheel Washer (oil modela)
(milled-out housingf 43 CB-329 Geor Washer CB 34-C Feed Wheel Washer (two-prece hect:1
24 CB53 Cutler Tube Clamp Screw 44 CB.I 12 Gear Guatd Screw piale)
25 CB-58 Lett Former leg crown; .103 - 45 CBB-29 Feed Wheel Shofi (len) Ca-34-0 ARCUATE Feed Wheel Washer
.017" lo .020" wire) CBB-29-A ARCUATE E eed Wheel Shafr (Telt) 68 C8-45 Oil Cup
C8 58-H4 ARCUATE, Lett ?rumor Leg Yis" crown; 46 CB-271 Spring Bracket Screw 680 C8•45-D Oil Cup
.103" a .014" lo .017" wire) 47 C813•37•A Feed Wheei Snob (righi) 69 CB-46 Lock Screw
C8-58.G6 ARCUATE, telt Forme, Leg (y; crown; CBB-29-A ARCUATE Feed Wheei Shofi (right) 70 CBB.47-A-1 Heud Piare Hinge Assembly
.103' x .020 wire) 48 CBB.208-A Tension Spring Assembly (Serial 71 CE1-577•A Hinge Stud
26 C8.60 Righl Former teg Pu' crown; .103" a B•I 1246 and over, Chrome) 72 CB-35•B Feed Wheei Screw
.017" to .020" wire) CBB-208 Tension Spring Assembly (Serial CB-35-C ARCUATE Feed Wheel Screw
CB-60.114 ARCUATE, Right Former Leg PA." El- I 1246 and under) 73 C111-36•A Feed Wheel, righl, (Serial B-11562
crown; .103 x .014 lo .017' . wire) 49 CE1-67-A Torsion Spring and over)
C8.60 G6 ARCUATE, Right Former Leg (%," 50 CB-41 I Tension Stud Nur 73a CB 36 Feed Wheel, right, (Serial 8-11562
crown ; '.103 x .020' wire) 51 CB-68-A Tension Spring Stud and under)
27 C8-95 Plunger Spring 52 CB-759 Wire Cutter Screw CB-36-F•I ARCUATE Feed Wheel, right
tn
28 C855 Former Leg Screw 53 CR-802 Wire Cuneo' Knife 74 CB-49 Wire Guide Flote Screw
29 C13.96
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Plunger Screw 54 CB-801 Wire Curte' Handie 75 CB-48 Lower Wire Guide Hate t0
30 C13-98.A Forme, Plunger ($." or crown; 55 CB11.236-A Wire Straighiener Slide C813.48 Wi r e Guide Assembly (.103" wire)
.103" wire) . 56 CB-373-A Slide Lock Screw CBB-48-N ARCUATE Wire Guide Assembly
31 C13 56 Cutier Blade and Driver End Screw 57 CB-372 Slraightener Base Screw 76 Cb-50 Top Wire Guide Plate (.103" wire) ro
32 CB.57 Cultor Blode (1/2" rhick) 58 CBB-709-A Sitaighiener Base Assembly C13-504 ARCUATE Top Wire Guide Piale
CB 57.0 Curier Blode ($u" duck) 59 C13-210-A Tension Swing Blocker 77 CB 35 Wire Guide Screw -o
C8-57.0 Cutre, Blode ( 1/4 " thick) 60 CBB.340 Check Powl Assembly (.103" wire) 78 CB-287 Housing Screw
How To Order Replacement Paras
hal numbers shown iir 1-01' 14,.,' crown width give serial nuniber, 1 facultan is Shawn in Figure 1),
.1035; 020" wire. Patas for mochines equipped 461, type. wire size, tu tter biade thickness, and
.,' hb btl.ef size - crown wi -id, :ite ¿lis:, available ;:row o Y. icEll o:...i . .b:i:che: iiLe ii j¿ia:' ro.o- /s.
V■ then ordering replacement puras, urde, by pura chille is equippeci Jur ARCUATE or FLAT wire ty-
numovr, ;3.it - t ,pililo soid gliaillity acedes! Aisa T'UN:lung -- sdrq

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12
13

14

7 15

16
21
10 22
23 18 17
24
19
20 27
28
43
29
30
42 41 40 39 26 33
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35

37
29 43 28 44 35 38 36

Index Pon Inclex Pon

Port Nome Parí Name
Nurnbe Numbe Numbe Number

1 CB-187 Clincher BlOck (12"Arm, 16 CI3-13 Motor Brac ket

7/16" crown) 17 C13-177 Set Screw
C13-167-A (20" Arrn, 7/16" crown) 18 CB-176 Motor Pulley (1-1/2"0. D. a I/a"
CB-167-15 (25" and 30" Arme. 7/16" crown) I. D.
CH-187-C (12" Arm, 3/8" crown) CB-176-A (1-3/4" O. D. a 5/8" 1. D. )
CB-187-D (20" A: m, 3/8" crown) CB-176-13 (2" O.D. x 5/8" I.D.)
C13-187-E (25" and 30" Arme, 3/8" crown) CE-176-C (2- / 4" O. D. x 5/8" I. D. )
C/3-18-7 (12" Atril, 1/2" crown) C13-176-D (2-1/2" O.D. a 5/8" 1.D.)
03-187-0 (20" Arm, 1/2" crown) CE-176-E (2-3/4" O.D. a 5/8" I. D. )
CB-181-H (25" and 30'' Arma, 1/2" crown) CE - 176 - 7 (2-1/4" 0. D. a 1/2" I. D. )
2 CB-189 Clamp Screw (12" Arrn) C13-176-C (2-1/2" O.D. a 1/2" I.D. )
CB-189- A Clamp Screw (20", 25" 2 30" Arma) CI3-176-11 (2-3/9" O.D. x 1/2" I.D.)
3 CH-I88 Clincher Block Clamp (12" Arm) 19 CB-178 Capscrew
CE- 186- A Clincher Block Clamp (20" Arrn) 20 CB-179 Washer
CB-188-13 Clincher Block Clamp (25" and 21 C13-429 Cord Grip
30" Arme) 22 CB-283 Wire Cord (8 ft long)
C13-17 Straight Arrn (121 23 CB-281 Plug
CB-17-A Siraight Arrn (20") 24 C/3-1 Frame, Arrn Modele (12" Throut)
C13-17-8 Straight Arrn (25") CE- 1- A Frame, Arrn Modele (20" Thro,,t)
CB-17-C Siraight Arrn (30") CB-1-13 Frame, Arra, Modele (25" Thro.,t)
5 CHB-17-E6 Straight Dual Arm (12") 2-1/2" CI3-1- C Frame Arm Modele (30" Throat)
CH13-17-2 Siraight Dual Arrn (20") Centena 25 CI3-21 Guide cket
Bra
CB-19/ Pivot Boll (12" and 20" Arms) 26 CB-197 Capscrew
03-191-A Pivot Bolt (25" and 30" Arme) 27 C13-137 Trip Rod (12" Throat)
7 CE3-195 Pivot Boll Nut (12" and 20" Arms) C13-137-A Trip Rod (20" and 25" Throat)
CB-195- A Fivot Boli Nut (25" and 30" Arma) C13-137-B Trip Rod (30" Throat)
8 CB-192-A Arms Bracket Sortee (12" & 28 CB-125 Locknut
20" Arma) 29 CB-168 Cotter Fin
CB-379 (25" and 30" Arma) 30 C13-171 Pin
9 C5-302 1-(ex Nut 31 CB-7 .Trip Lever
10 CEE-19-A Arm Adjusting Nut h Srud 32 CB-I83 Collar
(12" Arma) 33 CB-185 Pivnt Pin
(20", 25" and 30" Arms) 34 CB-264 Taper Pin
I/ CB-16 Arm Bracket (12" and 20" Arma) 35 CB-198 Washer
CB-16-4 Arrn Bracket (25" Arrn) 36 C13-186 Spring
CE-16-13 Arrn Bracket (30" Arrn) 37 C13-182 Guide Rod (la" Throat)
12 CE-285 Electric Switch CB-182-A Guide Rod (20 - and 30" Throat)
13 CH-126 Switch Screw CE - 182 -13 Cuide Rod (25" Throat)
CB-173 Motor (1/4 h.p., I ph., 60 cycle, 38 03-189 Set Screw
110-V, AC) 39 CB-306 Pedal Bracket
CE- 173-1-1 Motor (1/4 h. p., I ph., 60 cycle, 40 CB-167 Pivot Pin
220-y, AC) 41 CB-166 Cotter Pin
22 15
CH-113 - V.

C19-35-A
Motor (1/4 19. p., 1 ph. 60 cycle,
110-220-V, AC)
Screw (5/16"-18 a 5/8" Hex Ilead)
42
93
44
CB-305
CB-11
Foot Pedal
Fork Casting
C13-199 HSpring

ALWAYS GIVE SERIAL NUMBER OF STITCHER WHEN ORDERING PARTS

 PAR rs LIST
Post and Basa

3
5

28

41
30
10 31 4/
11 32 33 43
12 44
13 16
14 36
15 31
15
31
4)

«CITA •
50

51 49

Inelex Pon Pon Name

ladee Pad
Pad Name
Rumbeo- Number Number Number

CE-59 Set Screw 29 CE-148- A Pivot Stud

CB-119 Clincher Block (1/2" crown) 30 CB-160 Stop Screw
CE-119- Clincher Block (7/16" crown) 31 CE-168 Cotter Pin
C3-119-E Clincher Block (3/8" crown) 32 CB 1 61.
- Pin
3 CB-14 Clincher Block Head 33 CE-6 Lock Bracket (for ComS,
3a 05-14-8 Clincher Block Mead (dual-head) Models ONLY)
2-1/2" Centers 34 CE-165 Thumb Screw ((or Coma.
4 CB-288 Set Screw Models ONLY)
5 CE-110 Guide Pin 35 CB-171 Pin

ti 6
7
CE-2
C1313-5
CB-5
Post Support
Lever and Caro Roller Assembly
Roller Lever (only)
Washer
36
37
38
39
C3-l1
CB-199
CB-198
038-169
Fork Casting
Spring
Washer
Spring Assy.
CB-153

LI 9
0
1
C13-145
CB-146
CE-158-13
CB-616
Locknut
Stud
Post Support Bracket
Capscrew
C13-247
CB-245
CB-246
CE-178
Spring
U-Balt
Cup Washer
Hez Nut

a CB- 828- A Adjusting Bushing 40 CE-170 Stud

3 C13-418 Locknut 41 CE-1-F Frame, Post Models (11" Throat)
4 CB-425 Hack Balt C13- G Frame, Post Models (lo" Throat)
5 CB-346 Adjusting Bolt CE-l-H Frarne, Post Models (13" Throat)
6 CI3-125 Locknut 42 CE-21 Guide Bracket

1 7
8
9
CB-4- A
CE-152
CE-16
CB-141
Caro Lever
Pivot Balt
Foot Pedal
Lock Set Scr ew
43
44
CE-197
CE-137

013-137- A
Capscrew
Trip Rad, Post Modele
(12" Throat)
Trip Rod, Post Models (20" and
11 CE-155 Set Screw 25" Throat)

ti 2,
23
.14
CE-156
CE-151
CB-167
Roller
Roller Pin
Pivot Pin
45
46
47
013-7
CB-183
CE-185
Trip Lever
Collar
Pivot Pin
25 CB-166 Cotter Pin 48 CB-264 Taper Pin
F. 26 CES-121 Post and .Adjusting Nut Assy. 49 C13-166 Spring
(12" Throat) 50 CB-182 Guide Rod (12" Throat)
C33-121- A Post and Adjusting Nut Assy. CE- 182 - A Guide Rod (10" and 30" Throat)
(20" and 25" Throat) ca-182-13 Guide Rod (25" Throat)
27 CB-157 Clarnp Screw 51 CB- 184 Set Ser ew
28 (3 3-195-A Nut
j
rALWAyS GIVE SERIAL NUMBER OF STITCHER WHEN ORDERING PARTC
 Heod, Mechanical Trip ond
Rear End Assemblies (Side View) Section

24
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4
5— Ir
1 41

50
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1 Sea figura 42 for head
10 -14 parís nal choto bus
11
17 55
13 39
40
15 57

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Figure 46 39 e

Indeu Pon hule, Pan

Pan Nom• Poli Home
Number Numere/ Number Number

1 CB-234 Grill Holder Nul 36 CB-1 I I Anvil Piale

2 C6-364 Coil Holder Spring 37 CEE-115 Sficle Box As'bly lcuttei blodes 1/4' 8 under1
3 CEB-221 Coil Holder f riction CBB-115-A Slide Box As'bly (cutlez Isiodes SA6 " & over)
4 CEBE.-23 10.pound Coil Holder Assembly 36 CE-114 Anvil Spring
5 C66.74 Forme, Com ond Stud 39 CE-126 Guord Support Screw, Upper
6 CE-75 Forme' Com Key CE-1 26-A Guord Support Screw (Ser. No. 6-15619, up
7 CE-76 Forme' Com Wosher 3% CE•2180 Guord Support Wosher
5 CE-77 FOIITICI Com Wosher Screw CE-126 Coctel Support Screw, lower
9 C6-80 Driver link Wosher 396 CE-277.Guord Support Broce
10 Ca-79 Flor Heod Screw 39c CB•258 Guord Connecting Note Screw
11 CE-86 Foce note 39d CE-274 Guord Connecting Piare, Upper
12 CB-E4 Spring Retaining Screw 39e CE•275 Guord Connecting Piale, lower
13 CE-85 Plunger Spring • 39l C86-2 7 3 Guord Assembly, Right Hall
14 CB-B7 Supporter Plunger Pin C1318273 Guord Assembly, telt Holf
15 CE-88 Supporter Plunger Pivol Stud 40 C8.45 Oil Culo
16 C8-89 Supporter Plunger 41 CE-219 Brake brocket Screw
17 C8-91 Supporter Slud 42 C1-200 Spring
18 CE.93 Supporter ( 7/ 11 " Crown) 43 C1-122 y-belt
19 C6.256 Flop Guide Screw 44 CEE- 20 Moin Drive Wheel (Mesh. Trip)
20 C6-257 Sritch ond Flop Guide 45 C1-125 lock Nut
21 C8-56 Driver End Screw 46 CE-9 ✓ Bearing
22 CE-117-A Driver End ( 1/ 1 ," Crown, .103" x .017" lo 47 CE•10 Brake Bracket
.020" wit e) 48 CE-127 Cluich Pin Guide Sueca
CE-117-14 Driver End, ARCUATE (.103'4.014" lo .017" 49 C6•2113 Broke Lining Screw
wire) 50 CE-123 Biake Lining
CE-117-M6 Driver End, ARCUATE 1.103"x.020" wire) 51 CE-128 Cluich Pin Spring
23 C8-116-A Anvil W id," crown, .103" widih wire) 52 CE-130 Clulch Pin
CE-116.15 Anvil (Yi." crown, .103" width wire). New 53 C1-131 Drive Pin
style used with CB-1101 Grip Pin 54 CE-17713 8 CE-377-C Pule() Drive Pin Set Screw,,
24 CEE-8 Coil Holder b,ocket ond Stud 55 Cb-1297 Splil Collar
25 CE-94 Dowel Pin 57 C16-179 Ciutch Hub
26 Ca-174-A Cap Screw 58 CE-590 Dog Poini Ser Screw
27 C8-104 Drive Gear CB-1270 Soc . Set Screw
26 CE-106 Tope, Pin 59 C8-270 Hond Wheel
29 CE-107 Drive Sholt (12" Throot) Mechonicol Trip 60 CE-133 Clurch Piale Pin
CE-107-A Drive Shall (20" Throal) mechonicol Trip CE.1344" Clutch Piale
CE-107-8 Drive Shaft (25" ThroatIlnechonicolIcip k 61 CE-266 Woodrulf Key
CE-107-C Drive Shoft (30" Throot) mechanical Trip 63 C6-135 Spater
31 CE- 108 Bulle, Siud 64 C6132 Clearing Screw
- 32 C6-109 farmer Housing Robe( 65 C6.59 Set Screw

ás!)
33
34
35
C1-110
CE-118
C8-112
Slide box Screw
David Pin
Anvil Piale Screw 1 66
67
6E
CE-141
CE 138
CB.139
Set Screw
Set Screw
Guord Support Pin

ALWAYS GIVE SERIAL NUMBER OF STITCHER WHEN GRDERING PARTS—i

 kblidtW
PARTS LIST Single Stitch Head Plate
and Related Paris

UI 18 19 20 21 22 1 6C 6D

u
111 17
23
16

U 15
15A

u
L 14 13 12 11 11A

Ej Figure 53

El 1ndeic
Ho. tiurnber Par* Name
Indert
No.
Pan
Samba/
Part Name

1 CB8-47iA Head Plate and Hinge Assembly 12 CB-28 Feed Wheel Gear
rl 2 CB-510 5/16 x1" Socket Head Screw 13 C8-329 Gear Washer
3 C88-74 V Former Caro and Stud 14 C&35-A Screw 15/16 .18x 1/4 - Hex Head)

o 4
5
6
7
C13-76
CB-77
C21-15-A
CB-34-C
Cam Washer
1/4 'a 31," Sockel Head Screw
Right Hand Feed Wheel
Feed Wheel Washer ftwo-piece
head piale)
15
16
1 ' 17
18
19
CBB-37-A,
C8-61.8
CB8-26-2
C8-107
CB-75
Right Hand Feed Wheel Shaft
leiter Gear Stud
Idler Gear wilh Bushing
Orbe Shaft
Farmer Com Key

1 9
8 C8-35C

CB-340
Feed Wheel Screw (3/8 -14x she
Hex Necia)
Feed Wheel Washer kifi models)
20
21
22
C8-104
C8-106
C8-I05
Orbe Gear
Drive Geno- Tape, Pin
Head Plate Bushing
10 C3-32-A Left Feed Wheel 23 CB.45-8 Oil Cup (90°)
11 C8B-29 Left Hand Feed Wheel Shoft

ARCUATE

1
.4r: ,

6A C811-36-F -1 Right Huna Feed Wheel Assembly 8A C8 -35-C Feed Wheel Buey.*
68 CB-804 Feed Wheel Cam TA & 9A CE1-34-13 Washer

1 6C
60
CB-B06
CB-325
Washer
Screw
104 CB-32.F -1
HAS 154 CE18-29-A
left Hand Feed 't
Feed Wheel Sha

1 Al WAYS GIME SERIAL NUMBER OF STITCIIER WIIEN ORDFPimc on -o-ra

 Top Seamer, 257# Coil Holder and
Heavy Duty Brake Assemblies

Top Seamer Coil Holder

10

1ndox Pon
Humber Pon Nome

1 CB-298.G Top Stant Holder Bracket

2 C6-179 Flot Wosher
3 C8-617 "x 1 1/2" Socket Heod Screw
4 CB-1047 Collo, Nut
5 CB-1046 Cap Screw
6 C1-300-A2 Top Seomer (1/4 « gop)
7 CB-290 Clincher Block Screw
8 CB-289 CIirált1 Block 17/16" crown)
9 CB.298-H Top Seom Mounling Brocket
10 C8-110-8 5/16"xl 34" Socket Head Screw
F igure 52
Heavy Duty Biuke
Index Pon
Hornee( Pon Name

CHI:1-23-A 25 Lb. Coil Holder Complete (P261)

1 B-56044 Brocket
CB-8-E Brocket, F1 .H. Heod Mole (Single SI ci.)
2 B-UQ,1-A Wire Guide Assembly
3 C-7432-F Wire Guide Spring
4 C-7433-F Wire Guide (Includes D 299' ) 94 Sioplei
-

5 0-273964 Round Heod Screw

D-273984 Elostic Stop Nut
6 C-7507-F Brake Brocket
CB-812 Brake Brocket, R.H. Heod Flote
(Single Stitch)
Figure 51A -2688.6-F Broke Lining
D-268874 Brake Rivera
lodo, Pon Caver Assembly
7 B-5690-A
Number Pon Neme
0-296244 Rubber Spocer Ring (Not Illustrated)
1 CBB-1 0-C Clutch Broke Assembly 0-299294 lock Ring (Nor Illustroted)
CB-10-C Broke Brocket 8 6 5694 A
- - Mein Hub lee( Flote Assembly
2 CS-45 . Oil Cup (Gits #301) 9 0-26889-F Bearing
3 CB-219-A Cap Screw
4 CB 1141 Wing Nut, 1/4 —20 10 D-268944 . Torsion Spring
5 CB-200 Spring CB-67-13 Torsion Spring Heod flote
6 C8-1142 Wosher 11 D-26892-F Exiernal Retoining Ring
7 C6 1140
- Tension Stud 0-26893-F Internol Retoining Ring
8 C8-414.13 Rival Pin, 314 " x Va" 0-273944 Bearing Spocer
9 CB-451 Corte, Pin 9.." x 9.2" 0-273954 Hub Shaft
10 CB8 , 121A Skop Assembly
12 D-27399-F Broke Brocket Sholt
CB-123-A Broke Stiop
CB-1139 Steel Sirca 1 `' 13 0-25524-F Roll Pin
C8-135-A Bushing (not illunrated) 0-14-466-F Set Screw
3 41 11 CB-46 Lock Seres.. 10-32 x 15 0-340584 Alíen Set Sciew

1 ALWAYS G1VE SERIAL NUMBER OF STITCHER WHEN ORDERING PARIS 1

 MODEL "H“
SIDE SEAM DEVICE
Incley Pan
Elymber Pan Horie
2

1 CB-479 Fíllitter lid. Screw (1/4"-20 N. C.)

1 C8-411 Hex Jom Nut ( 1/4 . -20 N. C.)
3 C8-343 Extension Brod& Arm (Std. Straighl)
03.343-A Extentian Btacket Arm (30 ° Anglel
CB-343-B Extension Btacket Affr1145 ° Anglel
4 CB-110 Socket lid. Cap Screw 15/16"-18 N. C.(
5 C8-344 Swiyel Shaft IStd.8 45 ° Angle)
CB-344-A Swivel Shaft (30 ° Angle)
6 CB-53 Sede, lid. Cap Screw (5/16"-18 N. C.)
7 08-348 Wasner
8 C8-356-A Clincher Block 17/16' Shallow Grooves1
CB-356-E Cinche, Block (7/16 - Deep Cío-oyes)
C8-357 Cinche, Block Screw 186-32,1 1h - Ig.)
9 C88-333 Clincher Mote Shoe Assy. ISid.1 30 ° Angle)
C88-333-A Clincher Piare Shoe Assy. (45 ° Anglo)
10 9-341-A Extension Brackei
11 03-345 Extension Brackel Fíate
12 C8-355 Swirel Shtf Balt
13 C13-351 Key
14 C0.352 Etat lid. Scr e w 1110-32x 1/2

Figuro 53

SILVERSTIT.CH STITCHING WIRE

STANDARD SIZES
True to size and temper.
Precision rnade for close roterances. Wire feeds smoothly
Width Thickness Feet per lb.
finto your machine. StIverstitch manufacturing methods
perrnit closer control ove, the width and thickness of the 105
.103" .028"
wire.
.103" .23" 129
Electro-galvanized
For greater rust-resistance. A heavy zinc coating is_bond- . 103"/ • 020"t/ 148
ed lo the wire to prevent chipping or flalong. Slttches
.103" .017" 175
aren't weakened by moisture. They hold securely even if
your box becomes .014" 211

Makes strong stitches. .060"* .24" 222

Mode from high quaiity carbon steel. High tensile strengrh
.060 11 1' .0205" 260
makes stitches penetrare easily . hold securely on waxed,
lacquered or prinred surfaces. Irisares sate arrive! of your
pcoduct. *Avallable in 50 and 25 pour d coils ordy

Neat appearance.

ti
Silvery colored stitches odd to the neat appearance of your
tightly closed box. Stítches don't hide printing on the box,

COntinUOUS-tierigth coils

Speed production. Offered in 10, 25 and 50-pound coils.

Colorstitch.
Can be supplied in many popular colors. The color of the

ti wire can be selecred to blend or contrast wirh yo u r box.

Improves the appearance and sales appeal of your package.
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