Singer 211G146, 151, 157, 158, 351, 357, 358, 451, 457, 651, 657, 658 Service Manual
Singer 211G146, 151, 157, 158, 351, 357, 358, 451, 457, 651, 657, 658 Service Manual
SINGER
Service Manual
MACHINES
211G146, 211G151 AND 211G157,
158, 351, 357, 358, 451, 457, 651, 657, 658
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CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION 3
INSTALLATION 4
LUBRICATION 4-5
OPERATOR INFORMATION 5-9
ADJUSTMENTS .9-16
INDEX
DESCRIPTION OF MACHINES
The Singer 211G146, 211G151 and 211G157 are high speed, single needle,
long arm, precision lockstitch machines, designed for top performance on a variety
of medium to heavy weight fabrics.
GENERAL FEATURES
Vertical axis hook with metered lubrication. Hook Oil reservoir in hook saddle permits controlled
can be removed without disturbing hook shaft. lubrication to bobbin case, bobbin case opener mech
anism and hook.
Safety clutch, adjustable to sewing conditions, to
prevent hook damage during occasional strain. Arm shaft, hook shaft, and belt driven bed shaft
are mounted in boll bearings at rear and in automat
Fully automatic lubrication to all moving ports ically lubricated plain bearings in front.
from two reservoirs enclosed in the machine.
Adjustable feed driving eccentric located on hook Needle bar and needle bar driving mechanism are
driving shaft, produces a uniform stitch length at lubricated automatically from oil reservoir in machine
all speeds. arm.
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Sleeve type take-up. Combination of needle feed and drop feed prevents
slipping of upper and lower plies of material during
Thread take-up guard.
sewing, insuring uniform stitching and even plies.
Belt drive.
Clearance under presser foot: 1/4 inch. (3/8 inch
Knee lifter. clearance available on order).
Needle bar stroke: 1-5/16 inches. Maximum stitch length: 5 per inch.
Bed: 18-3/4 inches long, 7 inches wide.
Space at right of needle: 10-1/2 inches.
Federal Stitch Type 301. 211G157 COMPOUND FEED/REVERSE FEED
Boll bearing roller presser. Clearance under presser foot: 1/4 inch. (3/8 inch
clearance available on order).
Clearance under roller presser: 1/4 inch.
Maximum stitch length: 6 per inch.
Maximum stitch length: 6 per inch.
The 211 G 158 machine is the same as the 211 G 157
machine, the only variation is the fact that a stitch length of
approx. 10 mm can be obtained with this machine, depen
211G151 COMPOUND FEED
ding on the material sewn.
Ideal for stitching coots, overalls, rainwear, work- The maximum speed recommended for this machine
clothes, sports outerwear and similar items. (211 G 158) is 1800 rpm.
The 211 G 351: 211 G 357; 211 G 358; 211 G 451; 211 G 457; 211 G 651; 211 G 657 and 211 G 658 machines
are compound feed varieties within the machine class 211 G.
Machine Features Max. St. Length Max. Speed
211 G 351 Large Vertical Axis Hook. All other features comply
with 211 G 151 machine. 5 SPI = 5 mm 2,700 RPM
211 G 357 Large Vertical Axis Hook. All other features comply
with 211 G 157 machine. 6 SPI = 4.2 mm 2,700 RPM
211 G 358 Large Vertical Axis Hook. All other features comply
with 211 G 158 machine. 2/2 SPI = 10 mm 1,800 RPM
211 G 651 Large Vertical Axis Hook; Underbed Thread Trimmer with Wiper.
All other features comply with 211 G 151 machine.* 5 SPI = 5 mm 2,700 RPM
211 G 657 Large Vertical Axis Hook; Underbed Thread Trimmer with Wiper.
All other features comply with 211 G 157 machine.* 6 SPI = 4.2 mm 2,700 RPM
211 G 658 Large Vertical Axis Hook; Underbed Thread Trimmer with Wiper.
All other features comply with 211 G 158 machine.* 2/2 SPI = 10 mm 1,800 RPM
For machines with UTT, Service Manual Form No. 30-349G should be used as supplementary literature.
* these machinesare not equipped with the automatic needle thread lubrication.
The lubricating pad has to be soaked manually if needle thread is to be lubricated.
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STOP
DRAIN STUD«
PIPE '
INSTALLATION
LUBRICATION
OIL
SATURATE TWICE
WICK DAILY
'CHECK
HIGH MARK TWICE FILL RESERVOIR'
DAILY TO HIGH MARK
All moving parts are lubricated from two reservoirs Use Singer Oil "Type A" or "Type C" for arm
enclosed in the machine. reservoir and hook saddle reservoir.
Before storting the machine, oil reservoirs should Fill machine arm reservoir to high mark on oil
be filled and criticol oreos lubricated. sight OS indicated in Fig. 3.
FILL THREAD LUBRICATOR The machine arm reservoir contains on oil vibra
RESERVOIR WITH ting pump which releases oil only when the machine
SINGER* is operating.
THREAD LUBRICANT //)
"TYPE E" I Remove oil gauge as shown in Fig. 4 and fill hook
saddle reservoir to full mark on gouge. Lubricate hook
gears and opener gears by applying a generous supply
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of oil to oil holes indicated in Fig. 4.
WHEN MACHINE
IS RUNNING Use Singer Oil "Type E" for thread lubricator
OFF-^"""^'^ reservoir. Fill thread lubricator reservoir through oil
WHEN MACHINE hole in face plate as shown in Fig. 5. THREAD LU
IS IDLE BRICATOR CONTROLLER MUST BE ON WHEN
FOR MORE LUBRICATING MACHINE IS OPERATING AND OFF WHEN MACHINE
THREAD LUBRICANT PAD IS IDLE. To increase thread lubrication, turn con
troller in counterclockwise direction as shown in
Fig. 5. Thread Lubrication Fig. 5.
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CONTROL
VALVE
SCREW
CONTROL PI
VALVE
SET SCREW .j
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ep One)
Fig. 6« Hook Lubrication (Step Fig. 7* Hook Lubrication (Step Two)
SPEED
2. Turn control valve screw shown in Fig. 7 clock For Machines 211G151 and 211G157, use Singer
wise for more oil; counterclockwise for less Needles, Catalog 1901 for 1/4 inch clearance under
oil. Re-tighten control valve set screw. presser foot and Catalog 3355 for 3/8 inch clearance.
A short test run of at least a minute should be Size of needle for a particular operation is deter
mode between adjustments to insure uniform oil flow. mined by size of thread and type of material to be
After each adjustment of oil control valve screw, oil
control valve set screw should be securely tightened.
Orders for needles should state quantity required,
size number and catalog number.
SPEED
For example;
Maximum speed for machine 211G146 is 3500
stitches per minute. 100 Needles, Size 14, Catalog 1740
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SETTING THE NEEDLE
LONG-^
INSERT NEEDLES AS
3. Insert needle into needle bar to highest posi
GROOVE tion, with long groove of needle to left of opera
FAR POSSIBLE AND
TO LEFT
TIGHTEN SCREW tor and eye of needle parallel to machine arm.
Fig. 8* Needle Setting
4. Tighten clamping screw.
THREAD
UPPER THREADING
Turn machine pulley over toward you until needle in Fig. 10.
bar is ot highest position.
Draw about 2 inches of thread through needle eye
Pass thread through threfading points as indicated to start sewing.
MOVE TO
HIGHEST
POINT
Threading Needle
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LOWER THREADING
LIFT LATCH
BOBBIN REMOVAL
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BOBBIN WINDING Fig. 11. Bobbin Removal
BOBBIN REPLACEMENT
• DIRECTION OF
THREAD AROUND BOBBIN
Place bobbin on center stud with thread wound in
counterclockwise direction as shown in Fig. 13. Draw Fig. 13. Bobbin Replacement
about 2 or 3 inches of thread from bobbin.
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THREADING BOBBIN CASE
Draw thread through slot in edge of bobbin case of thread above the slide to start sewing. Close slide,
as shown in Fig. 14, then to the left and under pro leaving just enough space for thread to pass freely.
jection as shown in Fig. 15, leaving about two inches
Fig. 14. Bobbin Threading (Step One) Fig. 15. Bobbin Threading (Step Two)
THREAD TENSIONS
MORE \V
TENSION ^
Tension on thread should be as light as possible
yet sufficient to correctly set stitches in material.
THREAD CONTROLLER
MORE TENSION
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To adjust thread controller, loosen set screws
A and B, shown in Fig. 18. Turn thread controller
spring stop counterclockwise for more controller TENSION STUD
action on thread or clockwise for less action. Tighten
set screws A and B.
1. With machine OFF, depress button shown in 3. Turn machine pulley In direction (+) when a longer
Fig. 19 on bed surface. NEVER DEPRESS stitch is desired (less SPI) and in direction (-) when a
BUTTON WHEN MACHINE IS ON. shorter stitch is desired (more SPI).
2. Turn machine pulley over toward you slowly 4. Release button. NEVER START MACHINE UN
until button drops (snaps) into position. TIL BUTTON IS RELEASED.
BUTTON
MARK -i +
PRESSUREON MATERIAL
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ADJUSTMENTS
SET
SCREW SETTING LOWER NEEDLE BAR BUSHING (211G146)
Fig. 22. Needle Bar Height Adjustment When needle bar is at lowest position of its cycle,
the correct gauge distance from throat plate seat to
needle stop in needle bar is .973 inches, as indicated
in Fig. 23.
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DISTANCE OF NEEDLE BAR FROM PRESSER BAR
(211G151 AND211G157)
CRANK
To reverse the feed with foot treadle, the foot
treadle chain should be connected to hole in reverse
feed lever shown in Fig. 26.
211G158 only
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I LOWER TIMING ADJUSTMENT OF SEWING HOOK HEIGHT
,1 MARK
When lower timing mark on needle bar is just
visible at lower end of needle bar frame on upword
stroke of needle, the hook should pass about 1/16
BOBBIN CASE inch above upper edge of needle eye as shown in
STOP FINGER Fig. 27.
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Hook Height {Fig. A) 211 G 351. 357. 358
Fig. A
The height adjustment of the hook serves to achieve
the proper clearance O between the throat plate and
the bobbin case stop.
Clearance- 0.032"
Zwischenraum 0,8 mm
12a
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NOTICE
12b
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TIMING THE SEWING HOOK
To remove hook shaft, first remove ball bearing Fig. 31. Bobbin Case Removal
retaining cap screws directly under hook shown in
Fig. 31(b). Tip machine back and loosen hook shaft
gear hub socket screws shown in Fig. 30. Lift out
shaft from top end. If shaft does not lift out easily,
loosen screws in cover plate of hook saddle just
enough, at first, to permit the oil to drain out. Then
remove cover plote completely, being careful not to
damage the gasket. Tap the end of hook shaft.
HOOK HUB
SOCKET SCREWS
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REPLACING SEWING HOOK
BOBBIN CASE
CAP
STOP FINGER
SCREW CAUTION: The hook is equipped with a screw in the
hub for adjusting the vertical position of the hook
relative to the throat plate seat. This position is set
with a gouge at the factory. WHEN REPLACING A
HOOK, CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO SEE THAT THE
BOBBIN CASE STOP FINGER, SHOWN IN FIG. 33,
FITS CORRECTLY IN THE THROAT PLATE. For
correct adjustment, see instructions concerning hook
height adjustment on page 12.
REFERENCE
MARK A ADJUSTING BOBBIN CASE OPENER
GASKET SOCKET
SCREWS
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Hook Fig. A (211 G 351, 357. 358)
Removal
1. Remove presser feet, throat plate and feed dog.
2. Remove bobbin case and bobbin.
3. Turn out screws O and remove hook gib O .
4. Remove bobbin case base ©from hook O .
5. Turn out screw© .
6. Remove hook O with needle guard © from machine.
Replacement
1. Check proper seat of disc © on the hook shaft © .
2. Fasten needle guard © on the hook by placing its
stop © into the appropriate hole of the hook © .
3. Place needle guard © together with hook © onto ©
the hook shaft © so that the pin © is seated in
the appropriate hole of the hook.
4. Tighten screw © .
5. Place bobbin case base into hook ©.
6. Replace hook gib and fasten with screws © .
7. Replace bobbin case and bobbin.
8. Replace feed dog, throat plate and presser feet.
14a
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NOTICE
14b
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FEED DOG ADJUSTMENT
THROAT
Before adjusting feed dog, regulate stitch length PLATE
for longest stitch. If feed dog is correctly adjusted,
oil teeth should rise evenly and completely above
throat plate as shown in Fig. 35.
Fig. 35. Feed Dog and Throat Plate
If adjustment is required, first remove throat plate,
then tip machine back and turn machine pulley over
toward you until feed dog is at its highest position.
Loosen fork screw shown in Fig. 36 and raise or lower
feed dog to correct position. Re-tighten fork screw.
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