Instruction Manual

HIGH SPEED FLAT BED INTERLOCK STITCH MACHINE

WITH TOP FEEDER

VFS2500-8
VFS2500-8, VFS2503-8, VFS2511-8, VFS2513-8

Thank you for purchasing the VFS2500-8 class. Before using your VFS2500-8
class, please read the instruction manual and understand the contents well.
After reading the instruction manual, please keep it in a location where it is easily
a c c e s s i b l e t o t h e o p e r a t o r.
 CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ⅰ - vi

1. Na m e of e a c h pa r t 1

2. I n s t a l l a t i on 2
2.1 Semi-submerged type 2
2.1.1 Table cutting diagram 2
2.1.2 Installation 3
2.2 Motor, pulley and belt 4
2.3 Hanging belt 5
2.4 Belt cover 5
2.5 Eye guard and finger guard 6
2.6 Thread guide plate 6
2.7 Tape stand (VFS2503-8) 7

3. Se w i ng s pe e d a nd r ot at in g direc t io n o f p u lley 8

4. L u br i c a t i on 9
4.1 Lubricating oil 9
4.2 Lubricating 9
4.3 Changing oil 10
4.4 Checking and replacing oil fileter 10

5. Pr o pe r ope r a t i on 11
5.1 Needle system 11
5.2 Installing needles 11
5.3 Threading 12
5.4 Adjusting thread tension 13
5.5 Pressure of presser foot 13
5.6 Adjusting position of presser foot 13
5.7 Adjusting differential feed dog 14
5.8 Adjusting stitch length 15
5.9 Adjusting feeding amount of top feed dog to lower feed dog 16
5.10 HR device and SP device 17
5.11 Cleaning the machine 18
5.12 Fabric edge guide 19
5.13 Setting tape (VFS2503-8) 19
5.14 Fabric edge guide adjustment (VFS2513-8) 20
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6. A d jus t m e nt s 21
6.1 Needle thread tension 21
6.2 Top cover thread tension 22
6.3 Looper thread tension 23
6.3.1 Looper thread tension 23
6.3.2 Position of looper thread take-up 23
6.4 Needle and spreader 24
6.4.1 Spreader 24
6.4.2 Top cover thread guide 25
6.4.3 Top cover thread eyelet 25
6.5 Looper 26
6.5.1 Installing angle and height of looper 26
6.5.2 Distance between looper and needle 26
6.6 Using timing gauge 27
6.7 Height of needle bar 27
6.8 Back-and-forth position of needle and looper 28
6.9 Needle and needle guard 29
6.9.1 Needle guard(rear) 29
6.9.2 Needle guard(front) 30
6.10 Height of feed dog 30
6.11 Presser foot lift 31
6.12 Clearance between top and lower feed dogs 32
6.13 Presser of top feed dog 32
6.14 Folder(VFS2503-8) 33

7. Sp e c i f i c a t i ons 34

Attention
◇ This instruction manual is designed mainly for technicians, but it is advisable that also operators
read the instructions with mark to use the machine properly.

Attention
The parts used for this product are subject to change without notice. If such a change is made, any part of the
contents and illustrations of this instruction manual may not conform to this product.
In preparing the instruction manual, we have made our best efforts for making it free of any error or omission.
If any error or omission should yet be found, it might not be rectified immediately.
 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Safety Instruction
The sewing machine, automatic machine, and attachments (collectively called“the machine”below) involve
sewing operations that require the operator to be near moving parts of the machine. Because of this,
there is always a potential danger of unintentional contact with the moving parts. For this reason, the
operators who actually use the machine and the maintenance staff who perform maintenance and repair must
carefully read“2. Basic precautions”and“3. Precautions to be taken in various operating stage”below
and fully understand this information before operating or maintaining the machine.
The information contained in the“Safety Instruction”of this manual also includes items not found in
the product specifications.
To assist in better understanding this manual and the product warning labels, warning indicators are
categorized as shown below. Be sure that you fully understand the contents and carefully follow the
instructions.
1.1 Explanation of risk levels
This indication is given when there is a danger of death or serious injury if
DANGER the person in charge or any third party mishandles the machine or does not
avoid the dangerous situation when operating or maintaining the machine.
This indication is given when there is a potential for death or serious injury
WARNING if the person in charge or any third party mishandles the machine or does not
avoid the dangerous situation when operating or maintaining the machine.
This indication is given when there is a potential danger of medium to minor
injury or damage of the sewing machine if the person in charge or any third
CAUTION party mishandles the machine or does not avoid the dangerous situation when
operating or maintaining the machine.

1.2 Explanation of pictorial warning indications and warning labels

There is a risk of injury if contacting a moving section.

There is a risk of a burn if contacting a high-temperature section.

There is a risk of electrical shock if contacting a high-voltage section.

Connection of an earth cable is indicated.

The correct direction is indicated.

Explanation of safety label

① There is the possibility that slight to serious injury or
death may be caused.
There is the possibility that injury may be caused by
touching the moving part.
② Perform sewing work with safety cover.
Perform sewing work with safety protection device.
③ Be sure to turn the power OFF before carrying out
“threading,”“needle changing,”“bobbin changing”or
① ② ③ “oiling and cleaning.”

Explanation of high-voltage warning label

High voltages are flowing inside the power supply of the control
box. This indicates that there is a risk of electrical shock.
When it is necessary to open the control box containing
electrical parts, be sure to turn the power off, remove the power
plug and wait for at least five minutes before opening the cover
in order to prevent an accident resulting in electrical shock.

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1.3 Explanation of symbols

Explains the symbols used in the instruction manual.
Failure to follow the instructions can result in an injury or damage to the machine.

Be sure to follow the instructions when you operate, check, adjust or repair the machine.

Never do this.
Be sure to remove the power plug from the source of the power supply, when checking, adjusting
and/or repairing the machine or when there is the possibility that lightning may strike.
Additional explanations and notes, etc., for operation or adjustment

2. Basic precautions
1. Be sure to read this instruction manual and When lightning occurs, be sure to stop operation
all the other explanatory documents supplied and remove the power plug in order to prevent
with accessories of the machine before using accidents caused by breakage or malfunction of
the machine. Always keep the instruction manual the electrical components.
where it is easily accessible for the operator
and maintenance staff. 2.3 Safety devices and warning labels
2. The content of this section includes items which are
not contained in the specifications of your product. Be sure to operate the machine after verifying
3. Be sure to wear safety goggles to protect that safety device(s) are correctly installed
against accidents caused by needle breakage. in order to prevent accidents caused by lack
of the device(s).
2.1 Applications, purpose With regard to safety device(s), please refer
Our industrial sewing machines have been to page vi.
developed in order to increase quality and/or If any of the safety devices is removed, be
productivity in the sewing industry. sure to replace it and verify that it works
Accordingly, never use our products for other normally in order to prevent accidents.
than the intended use as described above.
Be sure to keep the safety label and/
or warning lables attached to the machine
2.2 Working environment
clearly visible in order to prevent
The environment in which our industrial sewing
accidents. If any of the labels has become
machines are used may seriously affect their
stained or come unstuck, be sure to replace
durability, functions, performance and/or safety.
it with a new one.
Do not use the machine in the circumstances below.
Places of high ambient temperature and/or 2.4 Instruction and training
humidity that seriously affects sewing machines.
○ Operators and workers, who supervise, repair or
Outdoors, places of high temperature or in
direct sunlight. maintain the machine head and/or machine unit,
Environments containing dust, corrosive or are required to have the adequate knowledge and
flammable gases, or in contact with chemicals. operation skills to do the job safely.
Where the voltage fluctuation range is more ○ The manager should plan and enforce the safety
than ± 10% of the rated voltage. education and training of those operators and
Location where sufficient power is not available workers beforehand.
for the power supply capacity of the controllers
and motors that is used.
Near objects where strong electric or magnetic
2.5 Modification
fields, such as high frequency welding Never modify and/or alter the machine in
machines which make noise, are generated. order to prevent accident that can result in
As dew condensation may occur when suddenly personal injury or death. Yamato assumes no
bringing the machine from a cold environment responsibility for damages or personal injury
to a warm place, in order to prevent accidents
or death resulting from a machine which has
caused by breakage or malfunction of the
electrical components, be sure to turn the power been modified or altered.
on after waiting for a sufficient period of time
until there is no sign of water droplets.
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WARNING
2.6 Items for which the power to the machine Disposal of the machine waste
has to be turned off The proper disposal of the machine waste is the
Be sure to immediately turn the power off if responsibility of the customer, and must be
any abnormality or failure is found or in the disposed of in accordance with the locally valid
case of power failure in order to protect environmental protection regulations.
against accidents that can result in personal The materials used in the machines are steel,
injury or death.
aluminum, brass and various plastics.
To protect against accidents resulting from
A specialist should be commissioned if necessary.
abrupt starting of the machine, be sure to
carry out the following operations after
turning the power off. 3.2 Transportation
● When threading to the parts such as the
needle, looper, spreader, etc., or when Be sure to take sufficient safety measures to
prevent falling or dropping when lifting or
changing the bobbin.
● When changing or adjusting all component moving the machine.
parts of the machine. If the machine and/or your hands are stained
● Adjusting the stitch length with oil, the machine may easily fall to the
● Adjusting the differential feed ratio floor. Therefore, wipe off the oil carefully.
● When inspecting, repairing or cleaning the To prevent accidents during transportation,
machine or leaving the machine. repackage in the same state as the original
○ Be sure to remove the power plug by holding delivery packaging.
the plug section instead of the cord section Be particularly sure to fully wipe off
in order to prevent electrical shock, earth- any oil adhering to the machine before
leakage or fire accidents. repackaging.
○ If the machine is using a clutch motor, to
protect against accidents resulting from abrupt The machine head should be carried by two or
more people.
starting of the machine, be sure to carry out
the above operations after verifying that the The machine should be carried by people
machine has stopped completely, since the only when moving to the table or transfer
motor continues turning for a while even after hand truck, and all other transportation
turning off the power supply switch. operations should use a hand truck. When
moving to the table or hand truck, be
careful that the machine is not subjected to
3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN VARIOUS excessive impact or vibrations. Otherwise the
OPERATING STAGES sewing head could fall over.
3.1 Unpacking
Be sure to unpack the machine from the top.
If the machine is packed in a wooden crate, be
careful of the nails. Remove the nails from
the board.
Never hold the parts near the needle or
threading parts when removing the sewing
machine head from the buffer of the box.
Removing and carrying the sewing machine head
should always be carried out by two or more people.
Take out the machine very carefully while
checking the position of the center of gravity.
Preserve the cardboard box and packing material
carefully in case secondary transport is
needed in the future.

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging material of the machine consists
of wood, paper, cardboard and polystyrene foam.
The proper disposal of the packaging is the
responsibility of the customer, and must be
properly disposed of in accordance with the locally
valid environmental protection regulations.
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3.3 Installation, preparation 3.3.3 Handling machine oil

3.3.1 Machine table Keep machine oil out of the reach of children.
Prepare a machine table (table board and legs) Be sure to fill or add lubrication oil to
that has sufficient strength to withstand the
sewing machines before operating them.
weight of the sewing head and any reaction
Use“Yamato SF oil 28”as specified.
while operating.
If machine oil gets in your eyes, it may
Securely join the table and legs to ensure
cause eye inflammation. Always wear protective
sufficient strength to withstand the weight
glasses to prevent the oil from getting in
of the sewing head and any reaction while
your eyes.
operating.
*Should machine oil get in your eyes, wash
○ Maintain a comfortable working environment
them with fresh water for 15 minutes and
with consideration of the lighting and the
then consult a medical doctor.
arrangement of sewing machine to enable the
operators to work smoothly. If oil adheres to your eyes or body, be sure
○ Adjust the height of the table according to to immediately wash it off in order to prevent
the posture of the worker. inflammation or irritation.
Also, when installing the control box and the If oil is swallowed unintentionally, be sure to
related parts on the sewing machine, make consult a medical doctor in order to prevent
sure not to affect the posture of the worker. diarrhea or vomiting.
If casters are fitted to the table stand, be Methods of disposing of waste oil and/or
sure to use high-strength casters with a containers are specified by law. Dispose of
locking mechanism. it properly as required by law. If you have
Lock the casters except when moving the machine. further questions on its disposal, consult
the place of purchase.
After opening the oil container, be sure
3.3.2 Wiring and grounding to seal it to prevent dust and water from
Never connect the plug for power supply until getting into the oil and keep it in the dark
assembly is finished. to avoid direct sunlight.
Also, be sure to avoid the usage of multiple- Do not store in high-temperature areas or
outlet extension cords in order to prevent
areas exposed to an open flame.
electrical shock, earth-leakage or fire
accident.
Fix the connectors securely to the sewing
machine head, motor, and electric apparatus. WARNING
Also, when unplugging the connectors, hold
3.4 Before operation
the connector part.
○ Never put your hand under the needle or near
When wiring the connection cords, please take the moving parts of the machine when turning
care of the following.
on the power supply switch.
○ Connect the cords away from the driving
○ When operating a new sewing machine, make
parts.
sure the rotating direction of the pulley
○ Do not apply excessive force to the
agrees with the rotating-direction mark.
connection cords.
○ Before turning the power on, visually check
○ Do not bend the cords excessively.
the cables and connectors for conditions such
Never use staples to fasten the cables. Otherwise as damage, disconnection and/or loosening.
it may cause a short circuit and/or fire.
○ If a table stand with casters is used, be
Arrange the ground wire securely to the designated sure to secure the table stand by locking the
position on the machine head.
casters or securing the legs with adjusters,
Also, wire separately from the grounding for
if provided, in order to prevent accidents
other equipment.
caused by abrupt moving of the machine.

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WARNING ○ Do not attempt to modify the machine at your

own discretion. We are not responsible for
3.5 During operation accidents caused by such modification.
○ Be sure to operate the sewing machine using ○ Use genuine Yamato parts when repairing the
the safeguards such as belt cover, finger machine and/or replacing the parts. We are
guard, and eye guard. not responsible for accidents caused by any
○ Never place your finger, hair or objects under
improper repair/adjustment and substituting
the needle or close to the moving parts while
operating the sewing machine. other parts for those manufactured by Yamato.
○ Be sure to turn off the power supply switch ○ Turn off the power supply switch if removing
when threading or replacing the needles. or replacing any parts or during adjustment
○ Never place your hands close to the knives of the sewing machine.
(upper and lower knives) when operating the ○ Be sure to also remove the gasket if the
sewing machine with the trimming devices. cover is removed for maintenance, inspection,
○ Be sure to turn off the power supply switch and repair. If the gasket is not removed, the
when terminating the sewing work or leaving
edge of gasket may cause injury.
the sewing machine.
○ Do not pull the cord when removing the plug.
○ In the event of the power failure, be sure to
turn off the power. Be sure to hold the plug itself.
Also, if the sewing machine malfunctions, ○ A high voltage is applied inside the control
makes abnormal sound or emits unusual odors box. Turn off the power supply switch and
while operating, be sure to turn off the wait for at least five minutes before opening
power supply switch. the cover.
○ While operating the machine, wear clothing ○ Be sure to replace the safety devices and/
that cannot be caught in the machine.
or safety covers if removed for maintenance,
○ Do not put any tools or other unnecessary
inspection and repair.
objects on the machine table while running
the machine. ○ After performing maintenance, inspection and
○ If a clutch motor type is used, it will repair, make sure that turning on the power
continue running for a while even after the does not pose any danger to you.
power is turned off. Therefore, be careful When operating the machine for the first time
because the machine could start running by after work is performed, run at low speed to
pressing the machine pedal. check for abnormal sounds or other problems
○ If a servomotor is used, the motor does not before performing high-speed operation.
produce noise while the machine is at rest.
Be sure not to forget to turn the power off
in order to prevent accidents caused by
abrupt starting of the machine or motor. 4. Recommended check points for maintaining
○ To prevent entanglement accidents in machines machine performance
with a puller mechanism, keep your hands,
hair, and clothing away from the machine. (1) Perform regular cleaning of the machine parts
by following the instruction manual.
(2) Perform regular inspection of the lubrication
oil by following the instruction manual, and
WARNING refill or replace the oil as required.
(3) Because the oil-proof parts use rubber, their
3.6 Maintenance, inspection and repair
oil-proof performance is reduced over time.
○ Maintenance, inspection, and repair must be ○ If the seals or other stationary parts
performed by staff that have received special
fall off or begin to lose their sealing
training and fully understand and follow the
information in the instruction manual. performance, replace them with new parts.
○ Be sure to turn off the power supply switch ○ The replacement period for parts used in
and make sure the sewing machine and motor the movable sections varies depending
completely stop before the maintenance, on the machine operating conditions,
inspection, and repair. (If the machine is environment, maintenance, and oil used,
using a clutch motor, take care that the but replacement every several years is
motor keeps turning for a while even after recommended.
turning off the power supply switch.)
(4) For details about the replacement procedure,
please contact your local dealer or Yamato.
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5. Safety devices and warning label affixing locations

Front cover, side cover, looper thread take- Belt cover
up cover, The belt cover prevents entanglement with the
The front cover prevents contact with the belt.
moving parts inside the cover. Do not operate when the cover is removed.
Do not operate when the cover opened.
Needle bar cover Finger guard
The needle bar cover prevents operator’s hand The finger guard prevents the operator’s fingers
or any portion from making contact with the from going under the needle. However, there
moving needle bar. is some space at the top of the finger guard
Do not operate when the cover is removed. and other sections, and so there is a risk of
finger insertion.
Eye guard
Do not operate when the finger guard is removed.
The eye guard prevents injury to the operator’
s eyes due to breaking of needles during the Safety label, warning label
sewing operation. This section also houses
Reaffix the labels if they start peeling off or
the needle thread take-up, upper knife, and
become dirty and illegible.
other moving parts.
Do not operate when the eye guard is opened.

Needle bar cover

Rotational direction
indication

Belt cover

Front cover

Safety label

Needle thread
Side cover take-up guard
Looper thread
Finger guard Eye guard take-up cover

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 DECLARTION OF INCORPORATION OF PARTLY COMPLETED MACHINERY

We hereby declare that the sewing machine(sewing head) described below;

1. Must not be put into service until the machinery to which it is incorporated has been
declared inconformity with the provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC, and
2. Conforms to essential requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC, described in the
technical documentation, and
3. To be prepared with the above technical documentation compiled in accordance with part
B of Annex VII, and
4. Relevant information on wish should be transmitted in response to a reasoned request by
the national authorities by the electronic method or other according to the request.

Model : VFS2500-8 class

Serial No. :
Description : Industrial sewing machine
Function : Make stitches and sew

Applied harmonized standards in particular :

EN ISO12100-1, EN ISO 12100-2, EN ISO10821,EN 60204-31

Manufacturer :
YAMATO SEWING MACHINE MFG. CO., LTD.
2-10-3 Hotarugaike Minami-machi Toyonaka
Osaka Japan

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 1. Name of each part

Thread guide plate

Seal plug(lubrication)

Oil sight window SP device

Handwheel

Needle thread take-up

Needle bar cover

Presser spring regulator

Adjusting screw for
pressure of top feed dog

Thread tension
spring cap

Needle thread
take-up guard
Adjusting knob
for top feeder
Feed regulating
pushbutton

Looper thread
take-up cover

Oil sight gauge

Side cover
Differential
feed graduation
Supporting plate for
looper thread take-up
Finger guard
Eye guard Front cover

Presser foot
Fig. 1-1

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Fig. 2-1
center of
pulley
2. Installation

2.1.1 Table cutting diagram

Section Y -Y (1/2)
2.1 semi-submerged type

2
Section X -X (1/2)

Operator
Table dimensions: 1200×595×40
Refer to the instruction manual of the motor
for dimensions A, B, C, and D.
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2.1.2 Installation

sewing
machine

③ ④

4㎜ ③
① ② machine table
③
Fig. 2-2 ②
④
Install a machine correctly referring to Figs. 2-2 and 2-3.
Set the screws ② in the supporting board ① and cover
the screws ② with the rubber cushions ③. Fix the sup- ①
porting board ① to the machine table and install a ma-
chine securely on the rubber cushions ③. Fig. 2-3

☆The number of spacers ④

Thickness of table The number of spacers ④
40 mm 3 pcs. × 4 =12 pcs.
45 mm 2 pcs. × 4 = 8 pcs.
50 mm 1 pc. × 4 = 4 pcs.
Table 1

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2.2 Motor, pulley and belt

See the instruction manual for the motor used and install a
motor properly.
58 ㎜
Clutch motor: 40°
To install the clutch motor, align the center of the machine
pulley with that of the motor pulley when the motor pulley 5.5 ㎜
shifts to the left while toeing down the pedal.
10 ㎜

M type of V-belt

Fig. 2-4

Note: Table 2 shows the outside diameter of the motor

Outside Sewing speed
pulley, sewing speed of the machine, and size of the of machine Belt size
diameter (sti/min)
belt when using a clutch motor of 3-phase, 2-pole,
of pulley
550 W (3/4 HP). Semi-sub-
(㎜) 50 Hz 60 Hz Table top
The outside diameter on the table shows the nearest merged
size to the calculated values based on the commer- 80 4500 M33 M34
cial available pulleys at intervals of 5 mm. 85 4800 M33 M34
90 5100 M34 M35
95 4500 5350 M34 M35
100 4800 M34 M35
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110
5000
5250
M35
M35
M36
M36
Use only those motor pulleys applicable to the machine. 115 5500 M35 M36
If not applicable, the sewing machine will be over maxi- Table 2
mum and it can cause the damage to the machine.

Servomotor: Outside diameter

Sewing speed of motor pulley (mm)
Use a servomotor with 500 W or more. of machine
Calculate the outside diameter of a motor pulley from the rpm of servomotor
(sti/min)
formula as below. 3000 rpm 3600 rpm
4200 86 73
Or see Table 3 to select a proper motor pulley.
4500 92 78
4700 96 81
Outside diameter Usual sewing speed
= × 58 + 5 mm 5000 102 86
of motor pulley Servomotor speed 5200 106 89
5500 111 94
Belt: Table 3
Use the M-type of V-belt and see Table 2 to size of belt.

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2.3 Hanging belt

②
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Before hanging belt, ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF
and check that the machine has already stopped. 10 - 20 ㎜

Use the M-type of V-belt. ③

(1) Hang the belt ① on the machine pulley ②, and then
on the motor pulley ③ while rotating the machine pul-
④
ley.
(2) Adjust the belt tension so that the belt has a slack of
10 to 20 mm when its center is pushed with 10 N.
(3) Lock the motor with the adjusting bar ④. Fig. 2-5

2.4 Belt cover

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Be sure to install belt cover to prevent you from injuring ⑤
and a material from being caught by the belt.

Set the belt cover ⑤. (Fig. 2-6)

Fig. 2-6

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2.5 Eye guard and finger guard

To ensure safe use, always install the eye guard ① and
the finger guard ② on the prescribed position when oper-
ating.
①

Fig. 2-7

2.6 Thread guide plate

(1) Put the screws ③ into the hole of the thread ③

guide plate ④ and push it to the left.
(2) Fix the thread guide plate ④ with the screws ③ se-
④
curely.

Fig. 2-8

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2.7 Tape stand (VFS2503-8)

(1) Set the tape stand (Fig. 2-10).
(2) Fix the tape stand on the machine table with the wood
screws ① (Fig. 2-9).
(3) Adjust the direction of the tape guide bar ③ to feed a
tape into the folder ② smoothly.

①
③
②

Fig. 2-9 Fig. 2-10

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 3. Sewing speed and rotating direction of pulley
This machine has a maximum sewing speed of 5500 sti/
min and usually speed of 5000 sti/min.
Run a new machine at speed about 15 to 20% lower than ②
maximum speed during the first 200 hours (for about one
month) so that a machine can offer a long service life in
good condition.

The rotating directions of the machine pulley ① and the

handwheel ② are clockwise as shown in the figure.
①

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If rotated in reverse direction, oil cannot be supplied Fig. 3-1
properly. It can cause the damage to the machine.

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 4. Lubrication
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Before lubricating, ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF and check that the motor has already stopped.

4.1 Lubricating oil

Use YAMATO SF OIL No. 28.

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Never add additives to the oil.
If added, it can cause the deterioration of the oil and the
damage to the machine.

4.2 Lubricating
When using a new machine, or a machine which has not Fig. 4-1
been run for a while, supply a few drops of oil to the nee-
dle bar ① .

Remove the seal plug ② indicated “OIL” and supply oil to

the upper line of the oil sight gauge ④.
③
Check that oil splashes from the nozzle inside the oil sight
window ③ while running a machine.
If oil does not splash from the nozzle, see “4.4 Checking
and replacing oil filter” on page 10. ②

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Too much or insufficient oil can cause oil leakage and Fig. 4-2
machine trouble. Be sure to keep the oil level between
the lines. Also too much lubrication can cause the oil
scatter and material stain.

Fig. 4-3
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Before lubricating, ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF and check that the motor has already stopped.

4.3 Changing oil

Period of changing:
When using a new machine, change the lubricating oil
after running a machine for 200 hours (for about one
month). After that, change the oil once or twice a year.

Procedure for changing:

(1) Remove the belt cover. (page 5)
(2) Remove V-belt from the motor pulley. (page 5)
(3) Remove the machine from the machine table.
(4) Set a container received the oil under the screw ①.
(5) After removing screw ①, oil is drained. ①
Fig. 4-4
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Be careful not to soil the V-belt and the machine pulley
with the oil.

(6) Reset the screw ①.

(7) Change the oil. (See “4.2 lubricating” on page 9)
(8) Reset the machine on the machine table.
(9) Hang V-belt on the motor pulley and reset the belt
cover. (page 5)

4.4 Checking and replacing oil filter

◆ If the oil filter ② is clogged with dust, lubrication can-
not be done properly.
◆ Remove the oil filter cap ③ and the oil filter ② to
③ O-ring
check them every six months. If clogged or cracked,
clean or replace the oil filter.
◆ If oil is splashed from the nozzle insufficiently or in-
cludes many bubbles though the oil is sufficiently kept,
check or replace the oil filter.
②

�ÁÄÖÉÃÅ ④
Carefully check and replace them without spilling oil
stagnant in the oil filter ② when loosening screw ④. Fig. 4-5

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5.1 Needle system
Use UY×128GAS (UY128GAS). Japanese
9 10 11 12 13 14
standard
Select a proper needle in size depending on the thickness
Metric
and type of material. 65 70 75 80 85 90
standard
Table 4

5.2 Installing needles

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Before installing, ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF
and check that the motor has already stopped.

(1) Loosen the screws ① with a screwdriver. (Fig. 5-1)

(2) Remove an old needle with a pair of tweezers.
(3) Insert a new needle into the needle clamp ② as far as
it will go with facing its scarf to the right back. (Figs.
5-2 and 5-3)
②
(4) Tighten the screws ① with a screwdriver.

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Tighten the screws ① with a tightening torque of 0.6
N･m.

Fig. 5-1

NO OK! NO
OK! NO

Fig. 5-2 Fig. 5-3

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5.3 Threading
When threaded, rethread after knotting each of the preset threads (A to E) and a thread for sewing.
When not threaded, thread correctly as shown in Fig. 5-4.

A, B, C: Needle thread
Pull out the thread until it is in front of the needle. Then, cut off the knot before needle eye to rethread.
Thread correctly for the left needle in the inmost position as shown in the figure.

D: Top cover thread

Pull the thread until the knot is out. Then, cut off the knot.

E: Looper thread
Pull the thread until the knot is out. Then, cut off the knot.

Ｄ Ｅ
Ａ Ｂ Ｃ

for stretchable
thread

for stretchable thread

Fig. 5-4

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5.4 Adjusting thread tension

Adjust the thread tension with the thread tension spring
caps ① depending on material type, thread type, seam
width, stitch length, and other sewing conditions.
● To tighten the thread tension, turn them clockwise.
● To loosen the thread tension, turn them counterclock-
wise.
①

loosen tighten

Fig. 5-5

5.5 Pressure of presser foot

Loosen the lock nut ② and turn the presser spring regu-
lator ③ to adjust the pressure. decrease increase
● To increase the pressure, turn it clockwise. ③
● To decrease the pressure, turn it counterclockwise.

Keep the pressure as low as possible for stable sewing

performance. ②

Fig. 5-6

5.6 Adjusting position of presser foot

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Before adjusting, ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF ④
and check that the motor has already stopped.

Adjust left-and-right position of the needle holes of the

presser foot.
Loosen the screw ④. Move the front of the presser foot
right or left so that the needles drop in the centers of the needles
needle drops respectively.
Then, tighten the screw ④ securely.

Fig. 5-7
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5.7 Adjusting differential feed dog

(1) Normal differential feed (gathering)

Loosen the nut ① and move the differential lever(left)
② up or down to set it at the desired position.
Tighten the nut ① securely.
normal differential
When the differential lever(left) ② is set at graduation feed (gathering)
(Long) ③, the ratio of main feed to differential feed is ①
1 : 1.
To obtain normal differential feed, raise the differential reverse differential
lever(left) ② above the graduation ③. The maximum feed (stretching)
ratio of main feed to differential feed is 1 : 2. ③

(2) Reverse differential feed (stretching) ②

To obtain reverse differential feed, lower the differen-
Fig. 5-8
tial lever(left) ② below the graduation ③.
When it is set at “S”, the ratio of main feed to differ-
ential feed is 1 : 0.7.
④
(3) Adjustment of differential feed during operation
To adjust differential feed during operation, connect
the chain to the differential lever(left) ②. ③
Fix Stop ④ (2pcs.) at the desired position to set up-
per and lower limits between which the differential 1:2
lever(left) ② is moved up and down. 1:1.75
1:1.5
1:1.25
☆Table 5 shows the range of differential ratio depending
on the stitch length.
Stitch length Max. normal Max. reverse ④
（㎜） differential differential
Fig. 5-9
3.6 1 : 1.2 1 : 0.7
2.5 1 : 1.6 1 : 0.7
2.0 1 : 1.8 1 : 0.7
1.4 1 : 2.0 1 : 0.7
Table 5

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Before operating, ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF and check that the motor has already stopped.

5.8 Adjusting stitch length

Stitch length can be adjustable from 1.4 to 3.6 mm. ①
Table 6 shows the number of stitches per inch (25.4 mm)
and 30 mm converted to the stitch length.

Number of stitch
Stitch length Number of stitch
（per 1 inch）
（㎜） （per 30 ㎜）
（25.4 ㎜）
1.4 18 21
2.0 13 15
3.0 8.5 10
3.6 7 8
Table 6
Fig. 5-10

Each graduation on the machine pulley indicates the

length(㎜) for one stitch.
After sewing, the actual stitch length has difference from
the length on graduation. It depends on the application, a
type and a thickness of material, or the differential ratio.

(1) Rotate the pulley while the pushing pushbutton ①. At

the point as far as it will go, again push it securely.
(2) With keeping that, align desired graduation of the pul-
ley with the mark ② on the machine.
(3) Release the pushbutton ①.
②

● To decrease stitch length, turn the pulley in the direc- Fig. 5-11
tion “S”.
● To increase stitch length, turn the pulley in the direc- ①
tion “L”.
④

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Check that pushbutton is released completely and the
pulley rotates smoothly.

Pushbutton stop:
③
Use the pushbutton stop ④ to keep the stitch length to be
set.
Loosen the screws ③ to raise the pushbutton stop ④.
Fig. 5-12
After setting it under the pushbutton ①, tighten the
screws ③ securely.

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Before operating, ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF and check that the motor has already stopped.

5.9 Adjusting feeding amount of top feed dog to lower feed dog
The top and lower feed dogs drive independently. Adjust
the top feeding amount after changing the lower feeding ①
amount.
The standard ratio of top feeding to lower feeding is 1:1. ③
④

VFS2500-8 class (except for the following models) decrease

S: 1.6 mm
L: 7.0 mm

VFS2503-8
S: 1.6 mm increase
②
Mark ③: 4.0 mm
Fig. 5-13
VFS2513-8
S: 1.6 mm
Mark ④: 5.0 mm
The maximum movement of the top feed dog is 5.0 mm.

Note: The mark with stitch length of the top feed gradua-
tion ① is as a guide.

Turn the adjusting screw ② to adjust it.

● To increase the feeding amount, turn it clockwise.
● To decrease the feeding amount, turn it counterclock-
wise.

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Run a machine at 5000 sti/min or less when feeding
amount of top feed dog is 6.0 to 7.0 mm.

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5.10 HR device and SP device

③
Use SP device (needle thread oiling) and HR device (nee-
①
dle point cooling) as standard equipment to prevent thread
breakage and skip stitch when running a machine at high
speed or using synthetic thread and/or synthetic fabric.
Use dimethyl silicon oil.

Note: Open the seal plug ① of HR container and the

lid ② of SP container to check the oil level.
Supply oil if needed.

ÃÁÕÔÉÏÎ Fig. 5-14

1. When not using SP or HR device, remove the felt ③ or

④. If attached, It may occur irregular condition during
sewing. ②
2. If silicone oil is attached to the parts other than SP
and HR devices, it can cause the machine trouble. Be
sure to wipe it away.
④

Fig. 5-15

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5.11 Cleaning the machine

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Before cleaning, ALWAYS turn the motor switch OFF and
check that the motor has already stopped.

The sewing machine should be cleaned at the end of every

working day.
Grooves of stitch plate and the area around feed dogs
should be cleaned once a week.

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Clogged dust can cause breakage to parts and oil leak- Fig. 5-16
age.

Checking at sewing factory

(maintenance by technician)
Daily maintenance:
(1) Before operation, remove the machine cover and re-
thread correctly. Make sure there is no slack. Check
that the thread hanger is right above the spool seat
discs of the thread stands (the thread stands should be
fixed securely).
(2) Check the lubricating and silicone oil amount. Supply
them if necessary.
(3) Check the order of threads.
(4) Check bend of needles, damage to tips, and the setting
positions respectively.
(5) Check the sharpness of knives.
(6) Check the stitches by sewing a test fabric.
◆ stitch length, differential feeding
◆ adjusting knives and thread tension
(7) Check the existence of seal plug.

Weekly maintenance:
(1) On weekends, clean the machine carefully after remov-
ing the presser foot and the stitch plate.
(2) Check the tension of V-belt.
(3) Check and supply the lubricating oil.
(4) Check oozed oil due to looseness of the seal plug and
change it if necessary.

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5.12 Fabric edge guide

(1) Loosen the screws ① of the fabric edge guide.
⑤
(2) Align the fabric edge guide(right) ② and (left) ③ with ③ ②
the material end depending on hem width.
(3) Tighten the screws ① securely. ④

* Use the fabric edge guide chip ④ for light weight mate-
rial. Fix it with the screw ⑤.

Fig. 5-17

5.13 Setting tape (VFS2503-8)

Set the tape role on the tape stand ⑥ (Fig. 5-18).

Pull a tape forward through the folder ⑦ to a position be-
hind the machine and set the tape under the presser foot
⑧. ⑥

Unmatched folder width with tape width cannot be folded

properly.

⑧ ⑦

Fig. 5-18

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5.14 Fabric edge guide adjustment(VFS2513-8)

For tip over covering seam seam

(1) Loosen the screws ① of the fabric guide.
(2) Insert the seam between the fabric guide(right) ② and
fabric guide(left) ③.
(3) Position the seam at the center of the right needle and
adjust the clearance between the fabric guide(right) ②
and fabric guide(left) ③ to feed the material smoothly. ②
(4) Once the clearance has been adjusted, tighten the
screws ①. ①
③

�ÓÕÐÐÌÅÍÅÎÔ material seam

The positional relationship between the aligned material
edges and the right needle varies depending on the de-
sign of the garment.

Fig. 5-19

For covering seam

seam
(1) Loosen the screws ④ of the fabric guide.
(2) Spread open the material seam and position the seam
at the center of the needle distance and then adjust
the clearance between the fabric guide(right) ⑤ and
fabric guide(left) ⑥ to feed the material smoothly.
(3) Once the clearance has been adjusted, tighten the
screws ④. ⑤
⑥ ④

material seam

Fig. 5-20

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Before adjusting, ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF and check that the motor has already stopped.

6.1 Needle thread tension

34.5 ㎜
Needle thread take-up: a
(1) Loosen the screws ② and ③.
● To loosen the needle thread, move the needle ①
thread take-up ① in the direction “L”.
● To tighten the needle thread, move the needle
thread take-up ① in the direction “T”. Ｔ
Ｌ
(2) Tighten the screws ② and ③ securely. ③
As standard, set the part “a” horizontally, and make
②
the distance between the screw ② and the needle
thread take-up ① edge to 34.5 mm at the highest
point of the needle bar. Fig. 6-1

Needle thread eyelet:

If not enough for adjusting above or when adjusting each
eyelet, adjust them as follows.
Ｔ 25 ㎜
(1) Loosen the screws ⑤. 17.5 ㎜
10 ㎜
● To tighten the needle thread, move each eyelet ④ Ｌ
in the direction “T”.
● To loosen the needle thread, move each eleyet ④ in
the direction “L”. ⑥
⑤
(2) Tighten the screws ⑤ securely.
As standard, make the distance between the needle ④
thread eyelet holder ⑥ and each eye of the needle
thread eyelet ④ as below.
Fig. 6-2
Left needle: 25 mm
Middle needle: 17.5 mm
Right needle: 10 mm
Ｔ
⑦
Adjusting all eyelets together: Ｌ
(1) Loosen the screw ⑦ of the SP device.
● To tighten the needle thread, move the SP device ⑧
in the direction “T”.
● To loosen the needle thread, move the SP device ⑧
in the direction “L”.
(2) Tighten the screw ⑦ securely.
⑧
As standard, set the SP device at the highest point.
Fig. 6-3

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☆ As the the needle thread loop is difficult to be formed

depending on the thread used, the looper cannot catch
the needle thread. It can cause skip stitch.
Set the needle thread retainer support, c. set to the
①
needle clamp and thread the needle threads through the
needle thread retainer dice ①.

Fig.6-4

☆ Use the needle thread guide when the needle thread

forms a loop unstably with stretchable thread like a
synthetic thread.
As standard, align the center of the needle bar thread ③
eyelet ② eye even with the top of the needle thread
guide ③, and they are parallel when the needle bar is
at the lowest point.
Loosen the screw ④ to adjust the height and right-
and-left position of the needle thread guide ③.

② ④

Fig. 6-5

6.2 Top cover thread tension

Loosen the screws ⑥ and move the top cover thread
eyelet(left) ⑤ to adjust it. a
● To decrease take-up amount, move the top cover
thread eyelet(left) ⑤ in the direction “T”. ⑤
● To increase take-up amount, move the top cover T
thread eylet(left) ⑤ in the direction “L”.
L
Set the part “a” horizontally as standard.

When using stretchable thread, move the top cover thread

eyelet(left) ⑤ in the direction “L”. ⑥
for stretchable thread
�ÁÄÖÉÃÅ Fig. 6-6
Thread stretchable thread through the lower eye.

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6.3 Looper thread tension

① ③
6.3.1 Looper thread tension decrease
②
The figures show the supporting plate for looper thread
decrease
take-up. increase
Align the eyes of the thread take-up eyelets ③ ④ with ⑥
mark ② of the cast-off plate ① as standard.
Loosen the screws ⑥ and move each eyelet to adjust it. increase
● To increase take-up amount, move the thread take-up ④
eyelets frontward.
● To decrease take-up amount, move the thread take-up
Fig. 6-7
eyelets forward.
for stretchable thread

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Too much take-up of the looper thread can cause skip ⑤
stitch.
③

For stretchable thread:

Move the thread take-up eyelets ③ ④ frontward fully and
never thread it through the supplementary tension disc ⑤.
④

Fig. 6-8
6.3.2 Position of looper thread take-up

Fig. 6-9 shows the looper thread take-up seen from the needle bar side.
When the left needle lowers from the highest point and meets a half of the looper, the thread comes off from
the top of the looper thread take-up ⑥. Loosen the screws ⑦ to adjust it.
At the time of adjusting the looper thread take-up ⑥, be careful not to let it move to right and left. (The cast-
off plate ① shall be located in the center of the space of the looper thread take-up ⑥.)
① thread
⑦

1/2

⑥
Fig. 6-9 Fig. 6-10
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6.4 Needle and spreader

6.4.1 Spreader

(1) Loosen the screws ③ and ④ of the spreader holder. 0.5 - 0.8 ㎜ ②
(Fig. 6-13)
(2) Make the clearance between the left needle and the
hook ② of the spreader ① to 0.5 to 0.8 mm. (Fig.
6-11)
(3) Make the clearance between the center of the left nee-
①
dle and the hook ② to 4.5 to 5.5 mm when the spread- 4.5 - 5.5 ㎜
er ① is at the extreme left. Then tighten the screw ④
securely. (Figs. 6-11 and 6-13)
(4) Make the height from the top of the stitch plate to the
bottom of the spreader to 8.5 to 9.5 mm. Then tighten
the screw ③ securely. (Figs. 6-12 and 6-13)
Fig. 6-11
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Adjust the height of the spreader so that the top cover
thread passes behind the right needle and be caught
by the left needle within adjustable range based on the
needle distance.
①

8.5 - 9.5 ㎜

stitch plate

Fig. 6-12

Fig. 6-13

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6.4.2 Top cover thread guide

②
(1) Loosen the screws ② of the top cover thread guide ①. ⑤
(Fig. 6-14)
①
(2) Make the clearance between the top of the spreader ③
and the bottom of the top cover thread guide ① to 0.5
1.0㎜
mm. (Fig. 6-14)
(3) Set the hook ④ in the center of the slot of the top 0.5㎜ ①
cover thread guide ① when the spreader ③ is at the ③
extreme right. Then, tighten the screws ② securely. ③
(Figs. 6-14 and 6-15)

Fig. 6-14

6.4.3 Top cover thread eyelet

(1) Loosen the screw ⑥ of the top cover thread eyelet ⑤.

（Fig.6-15) ①
(2) Make the clearance between the top of the top cover
thread guide ① and the top cover thread eyelet ⑤
to 1.0 mm when the needle bar is at the lowest point.
(Fig. 6-14) ④
(3) Set the eye of the top cover thread eyelet ⑤ along the
extending line from the slot of the top cover thread
guide ①. (Fig. 6-15)
(4) Tighten the screw ⑥ securely. (Fig. 6-15) ⑤
⑥
* Adjust the spreader, the top cover thread guide, and
the top cover thread eyelet properly depending on the Fig. 6-15
thread to be used.

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6.5 Looper

6.5.1 Installing angle and height of looper

Insert the looper ① into the looper holder ② fully and ①

tighten the screw ③ securely.
It makes the height and installing angle (3°).

Fig. 6-18

6.5.2 Distance between looper and needle

The distance “M” between the looper tip and the center
of the right needle depends on the needle distance when
the needles are at the lowest points and the looper ① is at
the extreme right.
See Table 7 and loosen the screw ④ of the looper holder
to adjust the distance.

�ÓÕÐÐÌÅÍÅÎÔ ④
The distance between the center of the needle bar and
the looper ① tip is 6.0 mm even if the needle distance
changes.

Fig. 6-19
needle dis- looper's dis-
gauge mark
tance tance “M”
3.2 ㎜ A 4.4 ㎜
4.0 ㎜ B 4.0 ㎜
4.8 ㎜ C 3.6 ㎜
5.6 ㎜ D 3.2 ㎜
6.4 ㎜ E 2.8 ㎜
Table 7

The timing gauge (No. 95220) makes it possible to adjust

the distance easily.
The gauge is a special order part. Place an order with our
6.0㎜
agents or directly with us.
Fig. 6-20

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6.6 Using timing gauge

A timing gauge has the marks (A, B, C, D, E) for each needles
needle distance (Table 7).
Ｃ

Ｄ
Move the looper at the extreme right. Keep fitting the
right needle into the groove “V” corresponding needle
distance, and fit the looper tip to the gauge.
Then, tighten the screw ④ securely. (Fig. 6-19)

6.7 Height of needle bar

ＡＥ

Ｂ
Check points: Fig. 6-21
◇ Needles should be inserted fully into the needle holes
of the needle clamp and fixed securely.
◇ Looper should be inserted fully into the looper holder
and fixed securely.

Adjusting:
(1) Install the needle to the left hole in the needle clamp.
(2) Check the looper is inserted into the looper holder
fully.
0.8 -
(3) Turn the handwheel until the looper tip meets the cen- 1.3 ㎜
ter of the left needle.
(4) Loosen the screw ① of the needle bar bracket. Move
the needle bar up or down so that the looper tip passes
0.8 to 1.3 ㎜ above the top of the needle eye.
(5) Tighten the screw ① securely. Check that the needles
drop in the centers of the needle holes of the stitch
plate respectively. (Fig. 6-24) Fig. 6-22

Fig. 6-23 Fig. 6-24

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6.8 Back-and-forth position of needle and looper

3-needle:
◇ When the looper tip ① meets the left needle ②, make
the clearance between them to 0.2 to 0.3 mm.
◇ When the looper tip ① meets the middle needle ③,
make the clearance between them to 0.05 to 0.15 mm. ①
◇ When the looper tip ① meets the right needle ④, they
touch slightly by 0.2 mm. 0.2 -
0.3 ㎜
Make the clearance between them to 0 to 0.05 mm to
push the needle guard(rear) to the right needle ④.
◇ Loosen the screw ⑦ of the looper holder to adjust it.
② ③ ④

2-needle:
◇ When the looper tip ① meets the left needle ⑤, make Fig. 6-25
the clearance between them to 0.2 to 0.3 mm.
◇ When the looper tip ① meets the right needle ⑥, they
touch slightly by 0.2 mm.
Make the clearance between them to 0 to 0.05 mm to ①
push the needle guard(rear) to the right needle ⑥.
◇ Loosen the screw ⑦ to adjust it.
0.2 -
0.3 ㎜

ÁÔÔÅÎÔÉÏÎ ⑤ ⑥
When tightening the screw ③, back-and-forth position
of the looper may be shifted. Recheck the position after
tightening it.
Fig. 6-26

Fig. 6-27

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6.9 Needle and needle guard ①

6.9.1 Needle guard(rear)

Height:
(1) Turn the handwheel to lower the needle to the lowest point.
(2) Loosen the screw ②.
(3) Adjust the height and the angle of the needle guard
(rear) ①. (Fig. 6-28) ②
Height : Align the line “a” on the needle guard(rear) Fig. 6-28
① with the center of the needle eye .
(Fig. 6-29)
Angle : Make the clearance between the needle guard(rear) ① ①
a
and the right needle same as the clearance
between the needle guard(rear) ① and the
left needle.
(4) Tighten the screw ②.

�ÁÄÖÉÃÅ
When the position of the needle bar is changed, perform
the above procedure (1) to (4) again.

Back-and-forth position: Fig. 6-29

When the looper tip meets the center of the right needle,
make the clearance of 0 to 0.05 ㎜ between the looper and
the right needle. At the time make the clearance of 0.05 ①
to 0.1 ㎜ between the needle guard(rear) ① and the left
③ ④
needle. (Fig. 6-31)

(1) Turn the handwheel to align the tip of the looper with
the center the right needle.
(2) Loosen the screw ③. (Fig. 6-30)
(3) Push the right needle by using the needle guard(rear) ②
① to make tne clearance of 0 to 0.05 ㎜
between the right needle and the looper. (Fig. 6-31) Fig. 6-30
(4) Tighten the screw ③.
(5) Loosen the screw ②. (Fig. 6-30)
(6) In the condition of the above procedure (3), adjust the ①
angle of the needle guard(rear) ① to make the clear-
ance of 0.05 to 0.1 ㎜ between the needle guard(rear)
① and the left needle. (Fig. 6-31)
(7) Check that tne clearance of 0 to 0.05 ㎜ is made 0 - 0.05㎜
between the right needle and the looper.
(8) Tighten the screw ②.
After this adjustment, re-check the height of the nee-
dle guard(rear) ①. 0.05 - 0.1㎜

Fig. 6-31
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6.9.2 Needle guard(front)

Adjust the needle guard (front) ① to make a clearance of

0.3 to 0.4 mm between each of right and left needles and
the needle guard (front) ①.
Loosen the screw ② to adjust it.

① ②

0.3 - 0.4 ㎜

Fig. 6-32

6.10 Height of feed dog

When the feed dogs are at highest points, their tops are
parallel to the top of the stitch plate. Make the even
height of the differential feed dog ③ and the main feed ④ ③
1.0 - 1.2 ㎜
dog ④, and the height from the top of the stitch plate to
their tops to 1.0 to 1.2 mm.

Fig. 6-33

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6.11 Presser foot lift

The presser foot lift N differs depending on the model,

the needle distance or the existence/nonexistence of a
spreader.
For the needle distance of 5.6 mm, adjust the presser foot
lift N to an applicable value in table 8.

(1) Loosen the lock nut ①. ②

(2) Push down the lifter lever ② to make the lift between ③
①
the top of the stitch plate and the bottom of the press-
er foot to N mm.
(3) Apply the screw ③ to the lifter lever ② when the
presser foot is raised by N mm.
Fig. 6-34
(4) Tighten the lock nut ① securely.
(5) Loosen the screws ⑤ of the collar ④.
(6) Make the clearance between the presser bar bushing
③
⑥ and the collar ④ to 0.2 mm when the presser foot is
raised by N mm.
(7) Tighten the screws ⑤ securely.

Except for the needle distance of 5.6 mm, adjust the

②
presser foot lift N by referring to an applicable value in
table 8 as a standard.
①
For a model with spreader, make the clearance between
the spreader and the presser foot in a horizontal state to
0.5 mm.
For a model without spreader, be careful not to make
the tip of the left needle stick out from the bottom of the Fig. 6-35
presser foot in a horizontal state.

⑥ ⑤
Presser foot lift N
Model (for needle distance of 5.6 mm)
with spreader without spreader 0.2 ㎜
VFS2500-8 class ④
(except the fol- 6.5 mm 7.5 mm
lowing models) spreader
VFS2503-8 6.0 mm 7.5 mm
VFS2513-8 5.5 mm 5.5 mm
Table 8
N

stitch plate

Fig. 6-36

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6.12 Clearance between top and lower feed dogs

Adjusting the clearance between the top and lower feed
dogs can be obtained the stable feeding of a material de-
pending on the application, type, and weight of material.
③
Adjust the clearance between the top and lower feed dogs
is as thick as one piece of a material at the lowest point of
the top feed dog ① and the highest point of the lower feed
dog ②. ①
Loosen the screw ③ to adjust it.
②

a piece of
material

Fig. 6-35

6.13 Pressure of top feed dog

Make the distance from the end of the lock nut ④ to the
increase
top of the adjusting screw ⑤ to 23.0 mm as standard.
decrease ⑤
Loosen the lock nut ④ and turn the adjusting screw ⑤ to
adjust it.
23.0 ㎜
● To increase the pressure, turn it clockwise.
● To decrease the pressure, turn it counterclockwise.
④
Keep the pressure as low as possible for stable sewing
performance.

Fig. 6-36

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6.14 Folder (VFS2503-8)

Back-and-forth position
Loosen the screws ② to set the folder ① near the presser
foot and the stitch plate without touchng them.

Right-and-left position
Loosen the screws ② to set the folder to align the left end
of a tape with the left needle depending on its specifica- left needle
tape
tions.
material
Up-and-down position
Loosen the screw ③ to set the fabric slide plate ④ 1/3 up
Fig. 6-39
from the bottom of the folder exit.

Set right-and-left position of the fabric slide plate ④ to

align its end with the right end of a material.
Loosen the screw ⑤ to adjust it.

④
② ①
⑤

Fig. 6-34
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 7. Specifications
Model VFS2500-8 class VFS2503-8 VFS2511-8 VFS2513-8
Description High speed 3-needle flat bed interlock stitch machine with variable top feeder
Dimensions 500 mm（L）×250 mm（W）×430 mm（H)
Weight 49 kg
Stitch Type ISO 406, 407, 602, 605
Plain seam, joint
Binding on neck line
seam, and hemming Hemming operation for Covering seam for
Application and cuff of underwear
operation for knitted knitted material knitted material
or T-shirt
material
Sewing Speed Up to 5500 sti/min (during intermittent operation)
1.4 - 3.6 mm
Stitch Length The number of stitches 7 - 18 stitches per inch(25.4 mm)
8 - 21 stitches per 30 mm
Needle System UY×128GAS #9 - 14 (standard: #10)
3-needle: 4.8 mm, 5.6 mm, 6.4 mm
Needle Distance
(2-neelde: 3.2 mm, 4.0 mm)
Needle Stroke 31 mm
with spreader: with spreader: with spreader: with spreader:
Presser Foot Lift
6.5 mm 6.0 mm 6.5 mm 5.5 mm
(for 5.6 mm of
without spreader: without spreader: without spreader: without spreader:
needle distance)
7.5 mm 7.5 mm 7.5 mm 5.5 mm
Feed Regulation By pushbutton
Differential Ratio Standard: 1 : 0.7 - 1 : 2
Differential Feed
Adjustable by moving external lever even during operation
Regulation
Back-and-forth
movement of top 1.6 - 7.0 mm 1.6 - 4.0 mm 1.6 - 7.0 mm 1.6 - 5.0 mm
feed dog
Up-and-down
movement of top Standard: 4.0 mm, adjustable 3.5 - 6.0 mm
feed dog
Lubrication Lubrication automatically by pump
Lubricating Oil YAMATO SF OIL No.28
Capacity of
1100 ml
Oil Reservoir
Compliance With
CE Marking, RoHS directive
Regulation
Installation Semi-submerged type
Noise Declara- LpA = 78.4 dB (A)（5500 sti/min)：
tion Standard complied with: ISO 10821-C6.2, ISO 11204 GR2

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