Please make sure that the thread is inserted between the two thread tension disks. If your brand of Thread “pops-out” of the tension disks, wind the thread all the way around the disks and back through the thread guide marked (A.) in photo number 7 on page 6. artisan A. u Wind the thread counter -clockwise two revolutions around the tension device disk. TORO-4000 P TORO-3000 with H/D Adjustable Pedestal Motor Drive with EP-Ped Adjustable Pedestal Motor Drive B.
Winding the Bobbin on a TORO-4000 R 1. 2. 3. Table of Contents I. Operating Instructions A. B. Caution Warnings Specifications Page 3. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. CLEANING LUBRICATION. Where to oil the machine.
artisan u TORO-3000 and TORO-4000 Extra Heavy Duty Cylinder Bed Lockstitch Compound Needle Feed Walking Foot Stitching Machines. CAUTION….. READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lubricate the Stitcher before operating! Confirm you are plugging the electric motor into the correct rated voltage. Confirm the machine and motor are turning over in a counter-clockwise rotation.
8. 1. Normal stitching operation causes dust, lint, and dirt to build up around the moving parts of your TORO-3000 and 4000. Periodically clean around all the moving parts of the machine. Pay special attention to keeping the shuttle, shuttle race, and throat plate area clean. Simply wipe off the build-up with a clean cloth or blow off the dirt with compressed air. 2. TORO-4000 P Lubricate these five points through the front inspection cover.
8. BOBBIN WINDER AND THREAD GUIDE COMPONENTS 3. SWITCH OFF THE MOTOR BEFORE REMOVING OR INSERTING A NEEDLE Artisan recommends that you use only “SCHMETZ” brand Needles. For Leather use size; 794 D, 794 S, 794 LR For Canvas, Nylon and Fabrics use size: 794 1. Turn the hand wheel counter-clockwise and raise the needle bar to its highest position. 2. Loosen the needle set screw #(1) remove the old needle and insert a new needle #2 into the needle bar. Push it up into the hole as far as it will go. 3.
. 7. 1. Pull approximately 3 to 4 inches of thread off the bobbin and insert the new bobbin into the bobbin case so that when turning the bobbin turns counter-clockwise. 2. Pass the thread through the slot #(A) of the bobbin case and pull the thread until the thread passes under the bobbin thread tension adjusting spring and rests in the groove as pictured. 3. Leave at least 3to 5 inches of thread remaining and hanging out beyond the bobbin case. 4.
8. To Adjust the Stitch Length 1. Turn the adjuster nut #(1) counter-clockwise and push the handle in a downward direction for a longer stitch length. 1. For a shorter stitch length raise the handle and then turn the adjuster nut #(1) to lock in the handle. 2. A zero stitch length is in the middle of the slot. The longest stitch length is at the bottom of the slot located below #11 stamped on the face of the guide. 4. Pull the handle upwards to stitch in reverse.
11. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. The outside presser foot pressure is adjusted by loosening nut #(3). To increase the holding capacity of the Outside presser foot, turn the regulator # (1) clockwise. To reduce the holding pressure, turn the regulator Counter-clockwise. Be care not to fully unscrew the regulator. It is spring loaded and will “pop” out. Tighten the locking nut # (3). The standard height of the presser foot regulator # (1) from the casting to the top of the regulator screw is about 5/8” to 3/4”. 12.
6. Hook Driving Shaft Components 13. WALKING FOOT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the height of the walking feet: F. H. G. E. A 1. Loosen the nut #(6) and move the lever #(7) up to Decrease the walking foot height. (B) 2. Move the lever #(7) down in slotted bracket #(8) to Increase the walking foot height. (A) 3. Tighten the nut #(6) after completing the adjustment. B C D 14. ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE-TO-SHUTTLE RELATIONSHIP Normal timing adjustment of the shuttle hook. 1.
5. Upper Rear Inspection Cover The above adjustments are for stitching normal fabrics and do not apply to stitching heavy leathers for the TORO-3000 or 4000 R. Leather machines are specially adjusted for each application. The standard adjustments are only a starting point. Set the needle bar height on the TORO-3000, 4000 R or 4000 P as #(A). The point of the shuttle hook is 5 mm above the eye of the needle on the rise of the needle. 10. 23.
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4. OUTSIDE PRESSER FOOT WITH TEETH FOR FABRICS A. B. C. D. E. F. 15. The above adjustments are for stitching normal fabrics and do not apply to stitching heavy leathers for the TORO-3000 or 4000 R. Leather machines are specially adjusted for each application. The standard adjustments are only a starting point. 12.
4. PRESSER BAR COMPONENTS 16. 1. The thread breaks or tends to fray and then break. Skipped Stitches 1. A burr, cut, ruffness, or other imperfection was created on the needle plate, shuttle, shuttle race or presser foot by a broken or damaged needle. 2. Needle thread tension excessively tight. 3. Poor quality or incorrect thread size. 4. Machine is out of synchronization. 5. Excessive needle heat build-up. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 3.
SUGGESTED REFERENCE GUIDE FOR artisan TORO 3000, 4000 R, 4000 P u LEATHER STITCHING MACHINES Recommended Schmetz brand Needle #794 1. Sewing on Thin Leathers of less than 8 oz. or up to1/8”: Use Schmetz brand Needles number 794 D or S, NM:160 Size 23, Canu 53:20MF1. “D” is a Triangle Leather Point and “S” is a Spear Point for leather. Under normal conditions the “D” points will last longer and the “S” point needles have a shorter life span but will make a straighter stitch.
Spare Parts List artisan u TORO-3000 and 69 A. TORO-4000 18. 15.
2. MAIN SHAFT COMPONENTS 1. FRAME AND COVER COMPONENTS A. 43332 Slotted B. 43333 Stirrup C. 43334 Holster NEEDLE PLATES FOR LEATHER STITCHING 16. 17.
