TM 10-3530-207-14
5-16. CLOTHING SEWING MACHINE PRESSER BAR MECHANISM MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e.
Installation
f.
Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP :
Tools:
Equipment Condition :
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B,
Sewing machine removed (para. 2-8).
Item 1)
Needle and thread removed (para. 2-8).
Materials/Parts:
Presser foot removed (para. 5-14).
Rag, wiping (Appendix F, Item 2)
Face plate removed (para. 4-22).
Cleaning Solvent (Appendix F, Item 8)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix F, Item 1)
Removal.
(1)
Remove screw (1) and the thread
guide (2).
(2)
Unscrew thumb screw (3) and
remove spring (4).
(3)
Loosen setscrew (5), remove
presser bar (6), lifting bracket (7),
lifter lever assembly (8).
Cleaning.
(1)
Remove all buildups of grease,
dirt, etc., by wiping with a wiping
rag (Appendix F, Item 2).
WARNING
Cleaning solvent, Federal Specification
P-D-680, is both toxic and flammable.
Keep off skin. Use only in a well-
ventilated area and avoid prolonged
breathing of vapors. Keep away from
open flame.
(2)
Clean using cleaning solvent
(Appendix F, Item 8) and either a
rag, wiping (Appendix F, Item 2)
or a medium bristle brush
(Appendix F, Item 1).
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