User Tools

Site Tools


tool:relsew4000sw

This is an old revision of the document!


Reliable Sewing Machines 4000SW walking foot

The don't mess around & will sew darn near anything industrial machine. It will happily sew leather, canvas, denim, and other thick materials.

Training

In person training is REQUIRED before using this machine, please contact @dbynoe on slack or talk for training

Training Notes:

Turning the machine on

  • The power switch is located on the underside of the table on the right hand side
  • Turning on the power switch will cause the motor to turn on at full speed
  • The machine will not move until the foot pedal engages the clutch - unlike a domestic sewing machine it is not necessary (or advised) to fully depress the foot pedal to get started
  • Due to inertia the motor will continue to spin for several minutes after being turned off, this could result in unexpected movement of the machine - DO NOT REST YOUR FEET ON THE FOOT PEDAL WHEN THREADING THE MACHINE.
  • To render the machine safe, it is best practice to turn off the power to the motor, remove your workpiece from the machine, then press and hold the foot pedal until the machine stops moving.

Knee Lift Presser foot

  • The presser foot for this machine is controlled by the knee lever beside your right knee, move it to the right to lift the foot. There is also a secondary presser foot lift located in the normal position at the back of the machine.

Adjusting Stitch Length

  • To adjust stitch length, slightly depress the reverse lever (the big bar located just below the stitch length dial) and turn the stitch length knob. Do not turn the knob more than one rotation.

Winding a bobbin

  1. Pass the thread through the thread guide then around the tension discs (located on the table just below the thread holder)
  2. Install the bobbin onto the winder located in front of the belt on the right side of the machine
  3. Remove the needle from the machine
  4. Push the bobbin winder rearwards until it snaps into place against the belt
  5. Turn on the machine, and hold the foot pedal down until the bobbin automatically disengages from the belt.

Threading

Follow this handy diagram!

Quick facts

Status Operational October 2019
Training Required
Hackable NO
Usage Restrictions Authorized and trained members only
Owner David Bynoe
If it Breaks Contact David - @dbynoe on slack and talk
Loan Status Loaned by dbynoe- contact if its removal is desired
Location Beside sewing desk
Value $$$$
Champion See Compendium of Champions

Manual

tool/relsew4000sw.1570223092.txt.gz · Last modified: 2019/10/04 21:04 by dbynoe

Except where otherwise noted, content on this wiki is licensed under the following license: Public Domain
Public Domain Donate Powered by PHP Valid HTML5 Valid CSS Driven by DokuWiki