Sailrite Fabricator Manual de usuario
Set-Up • Use • Maintenance
Troubleshooting • Schematics
Welcome to Your Fabricator Sewing Machine!
The Fabricator is a production machine that can
sew all day with its best-in-class power system.
Add in its slow speed power and control, which allows you to truly sew
stitch-by-stitch, and you’ve got yourself a new trusty sidekick for all your
canvas and upholstery projects.
This guidebook will give you in-depth knowledge of your machine including
getting set-up, sewing, advanced maintenance and troubleshooting.
Table Of Contents
Sewing Machine Safety............................................... 1
Sailrite Fabricator Set-Up .......................................... 2
Power Stand Assembly .............................................. 3
Installing the Drawer................................................... 5
Installing Rubber Foot Pads ....................................... 6
Installing the Treadle .................................................. 7
Installing the Linkage Bar ........................................... 8
Oil Pan and Machine Installation................................ 9
Check Motor Rotation............................................... 11
Securing the Stitch PRO Balance Wheel ................. 12
Belt Adjustment for the Workhorse Servo Motor ...... 13
Attaching the Balance Wheel Belt Cover ................. 14
Attaching the Bobbin Winder.................................... 15
Mounting the Led Light............................................. 16
Mounting the Thread Stand...................................... 16
Installing the Knee Lift Assembly.............................. 17
Check the Machine for Operation............................. 18
Auto Lubrication .......................................................19
Manual Oiling ...........................................................21
Coordinating the Needle, Thread and Material
Installing Needles ..................................................... 25
Thread Recommendations ....................................... 26
Preparing to Sew
How to Wind a Bobbin.............................................. 28
Bobbin Thread Winding Adjustment ......................... 30
Removing and Installing the Bobbin Case ............... 31
How to Thread the Bobbin........................................ 32
Threading the Sewing Machine................................ 33
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread................................... 35
Sewing with the Sailrite Fabricator
Starting to Sew ......................................................... 36
Setting the Stitch Length &
Operating in Reverse ............................................... 37
Adjusting the Pressure of the Presser Feet.............. 38
Adjusting Upper Tension Assemblies ....................... 39
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension............................. 40
Removing Material from Under the Presser Feet..... 41
Sewing in Light to Moderate Weight Fabrics............ 41
Fabricator Maintenance
Feed Dog Height Adjustment ................................... 43
Setting the Feed Dog Position.................................. 44
Adjusting Needle Position & Clearance
Between Presser Feet.............................................. 45
Timing Between the Needle & the Rotating Hook .... 46
Adjusting the Presser Foot Lift ................................. 50
Adjusting the Vertical Lift
of the Outer Presser Foot......................................... 51
Adjusting Feed Timing of the Needle Bar,
Presser Foot and Feed Dog ..................................... 52
Stitch Length Adjustment Between
Forward & Reverse .................................................. 53
Adjusting the Thread Take-Up Spring....................... 54
Troubleshooting
Skipped Stitches....................................................... 56
Lack of Stitch Tension............................................... 57
Schematics.................................................................58
Machine Specications............................................. 75
Warranty ..................................................................... 76
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SEWING MACHINE SAFETY
• Do not operate in conditions where you or the
machine are or may become wet.
• Operate the machine on a rm, level surface
where there is adequate room for safe
operation.
• Observe caution when placing your hands
or other parts of your body or clothing near
any moving parts including but not limited to
the following: the walking foot, the needle,
the drive belt, the balance wheel and any of
its parts.
• Do not run the machine without its covers.
• Do not stop the movement of the balance
wheel with your hands.
• Use caution in tilting the machine backwards
in its table and in lowering it back into the
table.
• Use proper lifting techniques when moving
the machine.
• Do not drop the machine.
• Always use the proper voltage required for
the motor and light.
• Wear protective eyewear when sewing.
• Wear shoes when operating the foot
pedal.
• Provide supervision when allowing others to
use the machine—particularly children and
those who are unfamiliar with the machine’s
operation.
• Do not use around ammable materials.
• Use both hands to feed and guide the
material while the belt and balance wheel
are in motion.
• Maintain a safe distance from the belt and
balance wheel when the machine is in motion.
• The operator’s hand should not be near the
wheel pinch point (where moving parts may
cause harm to the user) except to raise and
lower the needle, and only when the motor is
disengaged.
Please observe the following when using your Sailrite sewing machine
WARNING: Some products may be fabricated from materials which may contain chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Our expert Sailrite technicians have checked and adjusted every component of this machine. It has
been sewn off and all accessories have been prepared for easy installation. With this guidebook,
you should be able to maintain and adjust your own machine. Please do not make substantial
adjustments to machine settings unless in consultation with Sailrite.
Unpacking the Sailrite Fabricator
To remove the casting from the box, it is best
to have help. While one person holds the box
down on the oor, the other should reach under
the arm of the machine and lift straight up. Set
the machine on a solid surface or oor.
Tip: Place a newspaper or old towel down rst
to absorb any oil and protect the surface.
SAILRITE FABRICATOR SET-UP
Inspecting the Machine
Before use, thoroughly inspect the machine. It
will arrive threaded with a fabric sample under
the presser feet. To remove the fabric, untie the
thread from the top of the machine and lift the
presser feet with the hand lever (A). Make sure
the needle is up, out of the fabric and pull the
sample and all thread free from the top of the
machine. Cut the bobbin thread and let it lay
loose. See page 41 for complete steps.
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Power Stand Assembly
1. Find parts A, B, Cand D. Stand both k-legs
upright and bolt the back support bar (E) to
the bottom hole at the back of the table legs
(Figure 2).
2. Find parts F, Gand H. Flip the legs
upside-down and place the treadle mount
bar (I) at the back of the forward most slots
(Figure 3). Bolt the treadle mount bar to the
bottom surface of each crossbar of the k-legs
(Figure 4).
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3. Place the top of the table on the oor with
the laminate surface down. Place on a soft
surface to avoid scratching the tabletop.
Squarely line up the table legs as shown
(Figure 5). Be sure that the legs are facing
the correct direction. Reference the cutout
shape in the tabletop to aid in placement.
4. Use a pencil to mark screw locations for
attaching the K-leg frame to the tabletop
(Figure 6). Use a 5/32" drill bit and drill
about 1/2" into the tabletop. Do not drill
completely through.
5. Bolt the frame to the bottom of the tabletop
using the enclosed hex head lag screws (J),
locking washer (L) and washer (M) to lock at
each position (Figure 7).
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Installing the Drawer
The drawer mounts to the forward, left,
underside of the table when the stand is upright.
To install the drawer, locate the rough position
(Figure 8) and put the drawer rails and the
drawer in position. The drawer should pull open
from the front of the table (Figure 9) and when
pushed in, it will hit a stop. Secure the rails to the
underside of the table with the included screws
(K) on page 4 (Figure 10).
Tip: Do not over tighten the screws or they will
prevent the drawer from sliding freely.
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FRONT
Drawer Location
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FRONT
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Installing Rubber Foot Pads
Stretch the K-Leg foot pads onto the rectangular
metal feet of the table legs (Figure 11).
Flip the table upright.
If the height needs adjusted, move the bolts up
or down in the leg slots and holes then lock in
place (Figure 12). Be sure to adjust the height
before placing the sewing machine casting in
the tabletop.
Be sure all nuts and bolts are tight.
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Installing the Treadle
The treadle is typically installed near the center
of the treadle mount bar, but it can be set to the
user’s preference anywhere on the bar.
After determining placement and taking note of
desired location of the treadle, ip the table onto
its back side (Figure 13).
The two end pivots (A) t into the sides of the
treadle pedal and are then bolted to the mount
bar with 4 bolts to hold it in position (Figure
13-14).
The rubber pad will be face up and the side with
the bolt holes will be to the back of the table
(away from the machine operator). These holes
will be used to attach the treadle to the motor.
Tip: Install the pivots rst but do not tighten
completely. Then place the treadle in position
between the pivots and tighten bolts. Flip the
table upright and check to make sure the treadle
moves freely after the bolts are tightened.
BEFORE CONTINUING: See “Attaching
a Pulley” and “Installing the Workhorse
Servo Motor” in the Workhorse Servo Motor
Instructions.
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