CB4500 foot clearance problem

[RockyAussie]

4 minutes ago, Bert51 said:

Having said all that, I still would think it had been run and tested so the would not be any need to even think of sending it back.

To send anything that size by a non-business person is a joke in the country.

I tried to something to a daughter we left behind in the Pilbara and it would have been easier and cheaper to fly over and take it as luggage.

Bert.

You left your daughter in the Pilbara?

[Bert51]

Yeah, with her husband and children, many years ago now.

I worked (not the right word) for BHP  for 13 years.

Bert.

 

[dikman]

OK, I've found the problem, the lifting bar was fitted incorrectly (I'll post a photo from the manual later so this thread might make a bit more sense). When I had a closer look at it there also appears to be a crack in it, so while it's working I don't know how long it will last. I'll give Jess a call on Monday and let her know what happened and see if they can get me a replacement (it's only a bit of bent wire!). As this is the first time I've had anything to do with one of these machines it wasn't obvious at first and the manual only helped once I realised what was probably wrong. Anyhow, now I can get about 20mm using the foot pedal and if I force the foot up further by hand it will reach 25mm (1"). So it's working as it should.

Yes, it would have been nice if it had been checked first but as I said Jess gave me a very good deal so I'm not pushing the issue. Plus, Cowboy machines have a very good reputation for quality and they probably didn't expect anything to be wrong. As Brian said they are new to this and doubtless it's a steep learning curve for them, so I'm prepared to cut them some slack. It's a great machine and this little exercise has let me learn quite a bit about how it works.

[Wizcrafts]

The 441 machines aren't that complicated to understand. There are certain places that need adjusting for the best results. The operator and engineers manuals have a lot of details to help you set them up. Juki made the original TSC-441 in the 1980s and still makes it.

441 reverse-forward balance.pdf

441-timing-templates.pdf

Juki 441 Engineers Manual.pdf

Juki 441 parts List.pdf

[RockyAussie]

And it must be a comfort to know that you are not having to deal with some reselling dealer in China going through the Language barrier and the dubious not understanding you theme.

[Constabulary]

You find a lot of good videos from Solar Leather, Neels Saddlery or LW Member UWE and others for making adjustments on the 441 type machines.

F.I. check the Solar Leather website - this probably is the best support website in terms of sewing machine I ever came across - and (for me) one of the best arranged sewing machine dealer website AT ALL (all very clear and lots of information) :

http://www.solar-leather.com/supporthelp

Maybe you find what you need for solving your future problems.

Even when you do not own one of their machines its worth watching the videos - really!

Edited December 14, 2019 by Constabulary

[RockyAussie]

2 minutes ago, Wizcrafts said:

The 441 machines aren't that complicated to understand. There are certain places that need adjusting for the best results. The operator and engineers manuals have a lot of details to help you set them up. Juki made the original TSC-441 in the 1980s and still makes it.

441 reverse-forward balance.pdf

441-timing-templates.pdf

Juki 441 Engineers Manual.pdf

Juki 441 parts List.pdf

I had to check out the timing templates.........Thanks to @Uwe I still have one stuck onto my big pulley. I would like to recommend that if you a new owner of one of this breed that you check out Uwe's video that goes with these templates. Made mine work a whole lot better.

[dikman]

Yep, I probably would have been on my own and had to make a new shaped piece of wire!

I'll definitely be fine-tuning it once I get things sorted out.

Edited December 14, 2019 by dikman

[dikman]

The part in question is #3. It's obvious (now) that the top loop fits over the head of screw #13, but this screw actually protrudes through part #1 and the protruding part isn't threaded, so it looks like something fits over it. On my machine the loop on part #3 was over this stud, on the other side of #1, which looked right.

 

[Bert51]

Looks like you need a bit of fencing wire, that will fix it.

Bert.