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[dikman]

8 hours ago, tardis86 said:

http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/Justawfulgamer/library/?view=recent

 

i ended up buying it. here are some pics of it. on a side note, getting pics on this site is a pain in the ass,lol

??? I find it pretty straightforward loading pics, the main thing is to make sure the files aren't too big.

[tardis86]

7 hours ago, dikman said:

??? I find it pretty straightforward loading pics, the main thing is to make sure the files aren't too big.

Exactly. Everything needs resized. No camera on the planet makes files smaller than 1.46 mb these days.

[tardis86]

ok, so a few questions. 

Is there a guide somewhere for this knee bolster thing, for like adjustment and such? it seems to not be working right.  

I see the oiling points, but HOW do i oil it? is there a special tool or something?

how do i clean it?

btw the machine definitely operates, i tapped the pedal and away it went, but i didnt run it long, due to it possibly needing oiled

[brmax]

It looked as though you cleaned it quite well. The bottom looked excellent, but in any case a 1” purdy paint brush can always help on the inital work. 

The knee bump has its linkage to touch a main rod going through the machine base. This is noticeable when tilted viewing the oil pan access. This linkage has a tiny roller on it. Anyway adjusting the knee bumper is a science only you can fit. Your pushing it over with your knee. Surely its in the manual. 

I noticed your machine is using a roller attached to the presser foot, interesting for some. How does the lift mechanism lever work on the machine by the needle. 

I would take the left cover off and while taking a good gander, oil all the pieces and parts. I would carefully do the same on the top cover. Some tops have oil access holes marked in red paint, additionally some run a wick system, some with viewable sight glass on top. Many variations thats for sure. But a good inspection is now a perfect time. 

 

Floyd

[tardis86]

15 minutes ago, brmax said:

It looked as though you cleaned it quite well. The bottom looked excellent, but in any case a 1” purdy paint brush can always help on the inital work. 

The knee bump has its linkage to touch a main rod going through the machine base. This is noticeable when tilted viewing the oil pan access. This linkage has a tiny roller on it. Anyway adjusting the knee bumper is a science only you can fit. Your pushing it over with your knee. Surely its in the manual. 

I noticed your machine is using a roller attached to the presser foot, interesting for some. How does the lift mechanism lever work on the machine by the needle. 

I would take the left cover off and while taking a good gander, oil all the pieces and parts. I would carefully do the same on the top cover. Some tops have oil access holes marked in red paint, additionally some run a wick system, some with viewable sight glass on top. Many variations thats for sure. But a good inspection is now a perfect time. 

 

Floyd

The owner's manual I printed out is surprisingly vague. They don't even mention the knee bolster.

[brmax]

A few photos may help in some of these discussions. Im not sure where you interest are in the knee lift adjustment. 

You may find an oil can somewhere with ability to apply, possibly invest in one with tube or similar to get in tough places.

Here below is a fairly typical lift mechanism. 

https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/knee-lifter-assembly-juki-b34010270b0.aspx

 

good day

Floyd

Edited March 7, 2019 by brmax

[tardis86]

9 hours ago, brmax said:

A few photos may help in some of these discussions. Im not sure where you interest are in the knee lift adjustment. 

You may find an oil can somewhere with ability to apply, possibly invest in one with tube or similar to get in tough places.

Here below is a fairly typical lift mechanism. 

https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/knee-lifter-assembly-juki-b34010270b0.aspx

 

good day

Floyd

I figure if it's there, it should work. Whether I decide to use it or not.

[brmax]

Yes good point. Its likely going to require photos as most good hearted people here cannot give an answer without some questions. 

The knee lift is the majority used lift. 

So what does the knee bumper do when pushed over 3”. Same question when machine head is tilted back, what is viewable.

 

Good day

Floyd

[brmax]

As in the pdf Constabulary posted, a few brief photos showing a chain as a connection linking to the knee bumper mechanism. Sorry on that I was thinking just the rod type as on my 212, as this goes through the oil pan and connects in a similar fashion above on the back of the machine. 

In anycase movement with the knee bumper relates on the machine levers and linkage at rear. Good luck and keep us posted, and a big thanks Constabulary for the pdf manuals. 

 

Floyd

[tardis86]

20 hours ago, brmax said:

A few photos may help in some of these discussions. Im not sure where you interest are in the knee lift adjustment. 

You may find an oil can somewhere with ability to apply, possibly invest in one with tube or similar to get in tough places.

Here below is a fairly typical lift mechanism. 

https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/knee-lifter-assembly-juki-b34010270b0.aspx

 

good day

Floyd

I figure if it's there, it should work. Whether I decide to use it or not.

Every time I try to pull the bobbin thread up, the other thread gets stuck and breaks. Any idea what could be causing that?