UnionSpecial 56500R Adjusting Instructions

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8LUBRICATIONUse a straight mineral oil with a Saybolt viscosity of 90 to 125 seconds at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This isequivalent to Union Special Corporation Specification No. 175.The oil should be between the two red lines in sight gauge (B)when the machine is at rest.1. If oil is required remove oil cap (A).2. Fill between lines with Union Special Specification 175 oil(Union Special Part No. 28604R).Caution: Do not exceed the upper red marker line.Excessive oil in machine will result in oilleakage and possible overheating.3. To drain oil reservoir, remove plug screw (C), on lower rightend of machine below the handwheel. Oil must bechanged every 2000 operating hours to minimize wear.4. On new machines, or a machine out of service for anextended period of time; lubricate machine as follows:Remove head cover, clean out lint, then directly oil needlebar link and needle bar. Replace head cover and fillmachine with oil to proper level. Run machine at low RPMto ensure proper lubrication of components preventing anydamage which may occur from lack of oil distribution.NEEDLESEach needle has both a type and size number. The type number denotes the kind of shank, point,length, groove, finish and other details. The size number, stamped on the needle shank, denotes largestdiameter of blade, measured midway between shank and eye. Collectively, type and size numberrepresent the complete symbol, which is given on the label of all needles packed and sold by UNIONSPECIAL.To have needle orders promptly and accurately filled, an empty package, a sample needle, or the typeand size number should be forwarded. Use description on label. A complete order would read asfollows: “1000 needles, Type 147 GKS, Size 125/049”.