Willcox & Gibbs W562 User Manual

INTRODUCTION
FOR SAFETY
This booklet contains some notes on the
operation and maintenance of the W500, which
should be useful to you and should help you to
become familiar with the machine and to
derive the best use from it.
(1) Make sure Belt Cover is properly fitted.
(2) Take care when you connect Power Cord to
Machine Motor as well as when you check
the machine before switching on.
(3) Turn off Motor Switch whenever you leave
the work table.
(4) Turn off Motor Switch in the event of
power failure.
(5) Make sure Motor has completely stopped
when you clean or inspect the machine.
(6) Be sure to turn off the power and make
sure Motor has completely stopped when
you thread the machine or replace the
needles.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
Before morning start
(1) Check each Needle is not damaged or bent.
(2) Check all Needles are correctly set.
(3) Check threading is correct.
(4) Check about 30mm of thread chain remains
behind Presser Foot.
(5) Check the oil jets in Oil Sight Window are
normal. Check oil is maintained at the
specified level and the hand-oiled parts are
lubricated enough.
After close of work
(1) Remove dust and lint deposits on the
machine.
(2) If any trouble or disorder is found, report
it to the plant mechanic for adjustment or
repair.
(3) Be sure to place Dust Cover over the
machine.
(1) Do not run the machine at more than 4,500
s.p.m. for the first 4 weeks.
(2) Before starting machine for the first time,
or if the machine is idle for more than a
couple of weeks, manually lubricate the
moving parts.
(3) Always keep oil level between the two lines
on Oil Sight Gauge.
(4) Change the oil at the end of the first 4
weeks.
(5) Thread correctly as shown in Treading
Diagram on Page 7.
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC

Willcox & Gibbs W562 Specifications

General

Brand	Willcox & Gibbs
Model	W562
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English