Singer 252 User Manual

■ Presser Foot Pressure
Removal:
Regulator
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1) RemoveD andO .
2) lower presser foot.
3) Turn pressure regulating dial to " DARN "' setting.
4) Remove screw A.
5) Remove dial 8 .
6) Remove screws C.
7) Remove pressure regulator assembly D.
Caution on reassembly:
a) Make certain that the presser bar pressure pin is lodged in the cavity of presser bar E.
b) Make certain that pressure extention pin F is seated against outside cam surface G on knob 8.
Adjustment of presser foot pressure:
Note: Before adjusting presser foot pressure make certain that the presser foot is correctly adjusted
in he ight as explained underD .
Check:
1) Turn hand wheel until t he feed dog is in its lowest position.
2) lower lever J .
3) Dial 8 should be set at " O" setting.
4) The pressure is correct when a piece of paper can be moved freely under the presser foot
but witt, only a slight resistance.
Setting:
1) loosen screw H.
2) Ra ise or lower the presser bar E to obtain the correct pressure, making certain that the pressure
pin F is correctly on the cam surface G.
3) Tighten scr ew H.
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Presser Bar Assembly
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Removal:
1) Remove D, D andllllJI .
2) Remove screw A and presser foot 8 .
3) lower lever J and loosen screws C and D.
4) Pu ll bushing E downwards, being careful with the thread cutter wh ich is very sharp.
5) l i ft guide F out of the slot and turn it to the right.
6) Remove pressure pin G, guide F, presser bar H, buhing E and pressure spring.
Note: Should it be necessary to ramove lifter lever J or tension releasing lever K then proceed
as described above.
Caution on reassembly:
a) Make certain that the thread cutter on the bushing E faces to the rear of the machine.
b) When bushing E is assembled, the top surface of the bushing should be aligned with the inner
surface of the arm.
Adjustments • Presser foot height
Check:
1) l i ft lever J and turn hand wheel until feed dog is in Its lowest position.
2) The distance between the inferi or surface of presser foot 8 and top surface of throat plate
should be between 7.35 and 7.60 (.290-.300).
3) lower lever J and verify that presser foot is aligned with the slots in the throat plate as in
sketch l.
Setting:
1) lower lever J and loosen screw C, ra i se or lower presser bar H as required to obtain correct
height. Assure sideways alignment as indicated by l .
2) Fasten screw C.
Note: After adjusting, check for correct pressure according to Ill.II.
FORM 723 ( 1172)

Singer 252 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	252
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English