Adler 5-27

[KeelInch]

Hey guys,

I have recently purchased a Adler 5-27 and just have a few questions. What needles do they take as I was only given one but the previous owner had chopped a random needle down to suit? Also if anyone knows where I could find a manual for it or any other information like that it would be greatly appreciated.

cheers 

[Tigweldor]

They take needles 328

I can e-mail you the original manual - it is in German though and I only have it in pdf form.

Covers Adler type 4 and type 5 - pretty well  identical mechanics - definitely identical thread routing - except one is a flatbed - the other is a cylinder arm machine.

They are very close to the Singer 45 - you can sure get a manual for those in English for free online.

Greetings

Hans

Edited April 27 by Tigweldor

[Constabulary]

328 needles are often named as 214x1 (for fabric) or 214x2 (for leather) - same needle just a different "name".

[Tigweldor]

If you have any probs with your machine - do not hesitate to ask.

Adler 4 and 5 are one of my favorite old machines - I own both versions with the "jump foot" and have bought, repaired and sold quite a few of them.

 

Greetings

Hans

[FlemingDK]

On 4/28/2025 at 12:41 PM, Tigweldor said:

If you have any probs with your machine - do not hesitate to ask.

Adler 4 and 5 are one of my favorite old machines - I own both versions with the "jump foot" and have bought, repaired and sold quite a few of them.

 

Greetings

Hans

Hi Hans My machine Adler 5-27 are breaking the thread instantly when starting to stitch even with loose thread. It looks like it is when the needle is going in. What can be the reson for this? Regards Fleming

[Wizcrafts]

5 hours ago, FlemingDK said:

Hi Hans My machine Adler 5-27 are breaking the thread instantly when starting to stitch even with loose thread. It looks like it is when the needle is going in. What can be the reson for this? Regards Fleming

If the needle is splitting the top thread on the way into the material, your check spring ie either not properly set, or is accidentally bypassed, or is missing. The purpose of a check spring is to maintain some tension on the top thread as the take-up arm moves down. The assembly should have a bottom stopper bracket that can be adjusted to stop the downward movement of the spring at a position where the needle has just entered the top of the material. The spring action should be adjustable too. Set it to just hold the thread taut. This should solve the thread splitting problem.