Bar C Leather Report post Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Hi Everyone!! It has been a super long time since I've been here, I miss it ;o) I just bought a Juki LU-562 machine from an older gentleman who had never sewn on it. This man bought it to learn and decided he liked his Boss well enough, most likely because it is not equipped with a servo motor. I definitely plan to change to a servo as soon as possible but I have a few other issues that need ironing out. * The button to press for stitch adjustment is rusted in place and my stitch length stays the same but the stitch length dial spins freely while sewing. ___ I've been soaking it with WD-40 and ate up a lot of the rust but it is stuck in the down position and not sure the best method to try to tap it out, would have to be from the bottom somehow. * There is a spot in the rotation of the machine where, if using the hand wheel without the belt attached to the motor, you can feel a lot of resistance. I believe it is when the needle bar is going into, through, and coming out of the highest position. ___ I don't think that should be normal but maybe I'm wrong?? * Will a servo fit the machine and is it hard to switch? (I have already emailed Ferdco to see if they have any left ) * I have read posts that say if you are good with a clutch you can operate one of these fast machines more slowly... Is that true? As of now, my pedal has to be depressed almost all they way down to start the machine (and then it goes FAST), if I tighten up the mechanism, should I have more control over the speed? Thanks in Advance!! Natalie Edited September 3, 2012 by Bar C Leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Natalie: On the binding issue. Check to make sure the take up lever isn't causing the binding. I had an old singer that felt that way and I found that the take up lever had been bent in shipment. a pair of vise grip pliers sort it out but I had searched and searched before I found that problem. Also make sure there is no threads and gunk in the workings. I servo should fit ok but I seem to remember someone saying they also change the pulley. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Tom Report post Posted September 4, 2012 May I suggest you remove the needle plate and maybe the feed dog as well. Then check if it still binds. If the machine has rust you can see, it may have rust somewhere you cannot see. Spray the WD-40 everywhere. Including feed mechanism eccentrics and feed forks. This JPG I found is pretty cool. It shows stuff you can't see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar C Leather Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Thank you --- No bound thread etc... nothing obviously bent so far, but will re-evaluate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) Have you oiled everything on it?Don't forget to open the side cover on the left & oil all the pivot points. Now this type of machine has a walking foot & they push each other up & what happens is there will be more resistance when the back (or outside foot lifts) because there's some foot pressure on it.Lift the foot up & spin it over by hand & let me know how it works. Bob Edited September 8, 2012 by sewmun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peddlerhandcraft Report post Posted September 8, 2012 Hi Natalie, I can probably help you out with a few of these questions, mainly those related to the motor. The answer regarding the servo motor...yes it should fit. if you can fit a clutch motor, then you can fit a servo motor on a manual machine. Is it hard to switch? Not at all. I just converted mine to a Ho Hsing MJ Series 4 days ago...the best change that I have ever made. Your belt size may change depending on the size of the servo and positioning. There is a way to make your clutch motor perform differently. This requires you to play around with the screws on the motor and the pedal because really it all comes down to setting sensitivity. You may want to get a smaller size pulley as well. I have an 80mm on my clutch motor...you should be able to get something less...maybe like a 40mm. I don't think I was too bad myself on a clutch motor but it depends on what you are sewing. If you are sewing upholstery covers, then a clutch wouldn't be too bad especially if you are doing lengthy straight stitches. If you are making bags...wallets, etc, and you require precision, I would then recommend a servo with speed control. If you are going to go down the track of getting a servo (which I would recommend) and you are sewing through heavy materials, please make sure you get something around 600w - 650w. I go through leather / fabric / glue all at the same time...no problem. Good luck with all! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIFI6464 Report post Posted September 29, 2016 Dear Natalie. I have used a servo in my stitcher for about 5 years,there are great,,go for,but please do not buy a cheap model, get one that will cost you $200-#250. Most of them are Chineese made. I bought a Juki LU562 yesterday and I am going to buy one made in Taiwan for about $275 for this machine. Good luck with your Juki. Perhaps if someone here knows where I can buy a printed coipy of the manual for the 562 please help me. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
