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USER MANUAL 39500GD Union Special

STYLES ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS AND ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

39500FS

39500FT

39500FU

39500GD HIGH STYLED HIGH SPEED OVERSEAMERS WITH INTERMITTENT DIFFERENTIAL FEED

39500GL

39500GT

39500JP

CATALOG

NO. 103FS

FIRST EDITION

© 1967

PRINTED 1996 IN USA

INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

© UNION SPECIAL CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED IN ALL COUNTRIES.

IDENTIFICATION OF MACHINES

Each Union Special machine is identified by a Style number on a name plate on the machine. Style numbers are classified as standard and special. Standard Style numbers have one or more letters suffixed, but never contain the letter "Z". Example: "Style 39500 FS". Special Style numbers contain the letter "Z". When only minor changes are made in a standard machine, a "Z" is suffixed to the standard Style number. Example: "Style 39500 FSZ".

Styles of machines similar in construction are grouped under a Class number which differs from the Style number in that it contains no letters. Example: "Class 39500".

APPLICATION OF CATALOG

This catalog applies specifically to the standard Styles of machines as listed herein. It can also be applied with discretion to some Special Styles of machines in Class 39500. References to directions, such as right, left, front, back, etc., are given from the operator's position while seated at the machine. Operating direction of handwheel is away from operator.

STYLES OF MACHINES

Hi-Style High Speed, One or Two Curved Blade Needles, Two Looper, Three or Four Thread Overseaming Machine. Intermittent Differential Feed, Trimming Mechanism with Spring Pressed Lower Knife, Automatic Lubricating System.

39500 FS Single needle three thread, medium to heavy duty machine, for seaming and intermittently gathering or shirring on woven and knit materials such as dresses, aprons, lingerie, smocks, nightgowns and similar garments. Knee press controlled tandem intermittent differential feed. Slotted presser foot to separate top and bottom plies. Gathering ratio up to 3 to 1 depending on stitch length. Seam specification 504-SSa-1. Standard width of seam 1/8 inch. Stitch range 8-20 per inch. Cam adjusted main and differential feeds. Maximum recommended speed 6000 R.P.M.

39500 FT Single needle three thread, medium to heavy duty machine, for seaming and intermittently gathering or shirring on woven and knit materials such as dresses, aprons, lingerie, smocks, nightgowns and similar garments. Knee press controlled tandem intermittent differential feed. Independent swing-out pressure plate attachment for shirring. Gathering ratio up to 3 to 1 depending on stitch length. Seam specification 504-SSa-1. Standard width of seam 3/16 inch. Stitch range 8-20 per inch. Cam adjusted main and differential feeds. Maximum recommended speed 6000 R.P.M.

39500 FU Single needle three thread, medium to heavy duty machine, for seaming and intermittently gathering or shirring on woven and knit materials such as dresses, aprons, lingerie, smocks, nightgowns and similar garments. Knee press controlled tandem intermittent differential feed. Presser foot bottom grooved for 1/8 inch cord. Independent swing-out pressure plate attachment for shirring. Gathering ratio up to 5 to 1 depending on stitch length. Seam specification 504-SSa-1. Standard width of seam 3/16 inch. Stitch range 8-20 per inch. Cam adjusted main and differential feeds. Maximum recommended speed 5500 R.P.M.

39500 GD Two needle four thread, medium to heavy duty machine, for seaming and intermittently gathering or shirring on woven and knit materials such as dresses, aprons, lingerie, smocks, nightgowns and similar garments. Knee press controlled tandem intermittent differential feed. Independent swing-out pressure

STYLES OF MACHINES (Continued)

plate attachment for shirring. Gathering ratio up to 3 to 1 depending on stitch length. Seam specification 512-SSa-1. Standard width of seam from left needle 17/64 inch. Stitch range 8-20 per inch. Cam adjusted main and differential feeds. Maximum recommended speed 6000 R.P.M.

39500 GL Two needle four thread, medium to heavy duty machine, for seaming and intermittently gathering or shirring on woven and knit materials such as dresses, aprons, lingerie, smocks, nightgowns and similar garments. Knee press controlled tandem intermittent differential feed. Independent swing-out pressure plate attachment for shirring. Gathering ratio up to 5 to 1 depending on stitch length. Seam specification 512-SSa-1. Standard width of seam from left needle 17/64 inch. Stitch range 8-20 per inch. Cam adjusted main and differential feeds. Maximum recommended speed 5500 R.P.M.

39500 GT Single needle three thread, medium to heavy duty machine, for seaming and intermittently gathering or shirring on all types of cotton, dacron, rayon and silk fabrics where a 3/32 inch turned down hem is desired. Knee press controlled tandem intermittent differential feed. Presser foot has a short curler stitch tongue. Independent swing-out pressure plate attachment for shirring. Gathering ratio up to 3 to 1 depending on stitch length. Seam specification 504-EFe-1 inverted. Standard width of seam 3/32 inch. Stitch range 10-20 per inch. Cam adjusted main and differential feeds. Maximum recommended speed 6000 R.P.M.

39500 JP Single needle three thread, light to medium duty machine, with operator adjusted intermittent differential feed for seaming and trimming all types and weights of flat, warp and ribbed knit cotton, wool, rayon and silk fabrics where long straight seams are necessary. Thumbscrew feed which allows either reversed or forward differential feeding. Seam specification 504-SSa-1. Standard width of seams 3/32 and 1/8 inch. Stitch range 8-30 per inch. Cam adjusted main and differential feeds. Maximum recommended speed 6000 R.P.M.

OILING

CAUTION! Oil was drained from machine when shipped, so reservoir must be filled before beginning to operate. Oil capacity of Class 39500 is six ounces. A straight mineral oil of a Saybolt viscosity of 200 to 250 seconds at 100^ Fahrenheit should be used.

Machine is filled with oil at spring cap in top cover. Oil level is checked at sight gauge on front of machine. Red bulb on oil level indicator should show between gauge lines when machine is stationary.

Machine is automatically lubricated. No oiling is necessary, other than keeping main reservoir filled. Check oil daily before the morning start; add oil as required.

The oil drain plug screw is located at back of machine near bottom edge of base. It is a magnetic screw designed to accumulate possible foreign materials which may have entered the crank case. It should be removed and cleaned periodically.

NEEDLES

Each Union Special needle has both 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 largest diameter of blade, measured in thousandths of an inch, midway between shank and eye. Collectively, type and size number represent the complete symbol which is given on the label of all needles packaged and sold by Union Special.

Class 39500 machines use a curved blade needle. The standard recommended needle for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL and JP is Type 154 GAS, while the standard needle for Style 39500 GT is Type 154 GBS. Below are the type numbers, description and sizes available of the recommended needles.

NEEDLES (Continued)

Type No.Description and Sizes
154 GASRound shank, round point, curved blade, standard length, single groove, struck groove, spotted, chromium plated and is available in sizes 022, 025, 027, 029, 032, 036, 040, 044, 049, 054.
154 GBSRound shank, round point, curved blade, standard length, double groove, struck groove, spotted, chromium plated and is available in sizes 025, 027, 029, 032.

To have needle orders promptly and accurately filled, an empty package, a sample needle, or the type and size number should be forwarded. Use description on label. A complete order would read: "1000 Needles, Type 154 GAS, Size 027".

Selection of proper needle size is determined by size of thread used. Thread should pass freely through needle eye in order to produce a good stitch formation.

Success in the operation of Union Special machines can be secured only by use of needles packaged under our brand name, UnionSpecial, which is backed by a reputation for producing highest quality needles in materials and workmanship for more than three-quarters of a century.

CHANGING NEEDLES

Release pressure on presser foot by turning presser foot release bushing (AG, Fig. 1 and 1A) and swing presser arm (U) out of position. Turnhandwheel in operating direction until needle is at its lowest point of travel. Using hexagonal socket wrench No. 21388 AU, furnished with machine, loosen needle clamp nut about 1/4 turn. Again turn handwheel until needle is at high position; withdraw needle.

To replace needle, leave needle holder at high position and, with the flat to the left, insert needle in holder until it rests against stop pin. Keeping needle in this position, turn handwheel until holder is again at its low point of travel; then tighten nut. Return presser arm (U) to position; re-lock presser foot release bushing (AG).

THREAD STAND (504 STITCH)

After thread comes from cones on cone support (A, Fig. 1), it is brought up through back hole of thread eyelet (B), then down through the front hole of thread eyelet. Next it is threaded through the upper holes of tension thread guide (C) from front to back and then through the lower holes from back to front. It should be noted that the lower looper thread is threaded through the tension thread guide (C), first through the upper hole back to front, second through the middle hole front to back and third through the lower hole back to front. All threads then continue between the tension discs (J), through tension post slot (K) in tension post (G) and on through front thread guide (M).

THREAD STAND (512 STITCH)

After thread comes from cones on cone support (A, Fig. 1A), the needle threads are threaded through the back bar of the thread eyelet (B), under the middle bar and through the center holes of the front bar. The looper threads come from the cones, through holes of the middle bar from back to front and then through the two outside holes of the front bar. Next it is threaded through the upper holes of tension thread guide (C) front to back and then through the lower holes from back to front. The threads continue between the tension discs (J), through tension post slot (K) in tension post (G) and on through front thread guide (M).

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text_image D Tension Nut E Tension Spring Ferrule F Tension Spring G Tension Post H Spring Shield J Tension Discs K Tension Post Slot L Tension Disc Felt B Thread Eyelet Upper Looper To Needle Lower Looper A Cone Support 70° 50° 35° C Tension Thread Guide M Front Thread Guide N Upper Looper Thread Eyelet P Auxiliary Looper Thread Eyelet R Lower Looper Thread Eyelet S Fabric Guard Bracket T Frame Looper Thread Guide U Presser Arm AG Presser Foot Release Bushing AF Looper Thread Pull-off AE Needle Thread Cam Pull-off AD Needle Thread Eyelet AC Top Cover Needle Thread Eyelet AA Upper Looper Thread Tube Assembly X Needle W Upper Looper V Lower Looper

Fig. 1

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text_image D Tension Nut E Tension Spring Ferrule F Tension Spring G Tension Post H Spring Shield J Tension Discs K Tension Post Slot L Tension Disc Felt B Thread Eyelet To Upper Looper To Lower Looper To Left Needle To Right Needle A Cone Support 65° 45° 35° 30° C Tension Thread Guide M Front Thread Guide N Upper Looper Thread Eyelet P Auxiliary Looper Thread Eyelet R Lower Looper Thread Eyelet S Fabric Guard Bracket T Frame Looper Thread Guide U Presser Arm AG Presser Foot Release Bushing AF Looper Thread Pull-off AE Needle Thread Cam Pull-off AD Needle Thread Eyelet AC Top Cover Needle Thread Eyelet AA Upper Looper Thread Tube Assembly X Needles W Upper Looper V Lower Looper

Fig. 1A

THREAD STAND (512 STITCH) (Continued)

NOTE: Refer to Fig. 1 for threading Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT and JP, or refer to Fig. 1A for threading Styles 39500 GD and GL.

THREADING

Only parts involved in threading are shown in threading diagrams (Fig. 1 and 1A). Parts are placed in their relative positions for clarity.

It will simplify the threading of these machines to follow the recommended sequence of threading lower looper first, upper looper second, and needle or needles third.

The threading in Fig. 1 and Fig. 1A are the same, the only difference will be the threading of two needle threads in Fig. 1A as compared to one needle thread in Fig. 1. The additional needle in Fig. 1A moves the lower looper thread tension post to the right.

Before beginning to thread, swing cloth plate open, turn handwheel in operating direction until needle (X) is in high position, release pressure on presser foot by turning presser foot release bushing (AG), and swing presser arm (U) out of position.

Be sure the threads, as they come from the tension thread guide (C), are between the tension discs (J) and in tension post slot (K) in tension post (G). The tension posts should be positioned so the tension post slot will be at the approximate angle for the different threads as indicated in Fig. 1 and 1A.

TO THREAD LOWER LOOPER

Double end of thread and lead it through both eyes of lower looper thread eye-let (R, Fig. 1 or 1A) from right to left. NOTE: Thread must pass in front of looper thread pull-off (AF). Lead thread behind fabric guard (S) and through hole of frame looper thread guide (T). Turn handwheel in operating direction until heel of lower looper (V) is all the way to the left; then thread through both eyes from left to right. Left eye of lower looper can be threaded easily if tweezers are in left hand.

TO THREAD UPPER LOOPER

Turn handwheel until point of upper looper (W) is all the way left. Lead thread through auxiliary looper thread eyelet (P) from back to front, then through both eyes of upper looper thread eyelet (N) from left to right. NOTE: Thread must pass in front of looper thread pull-off (AF). After pulling up upper looper thread tube assembly (AA), lead thread under neck of top cover casting and down through thread tube assembly (AA). Pull thread out bottom of tube; push tube down, then insert thread through upper looper eye from front to back.

CAUTION! Be sure upper looper thread is under lower looper thread when passing from tube assembly to upper looper eye.

TO THREAD THE NEEDLE

Turn handwheel in operating direction until needle (X, Fig. 1 or 1A) is at its highest position. Insert needle thread or threads from right to left, through both eyes of needle thread eyelet (AD), under neck of top cover casting; and then down through hole or holes in top cover needle thread eyelet (AC). Thread needle from front.

THREAD TENSION

The amount of tension on needle and looper threads is regulated by tension nuts (D, Fig. 1 or 1A). Tension on threads should be only enough to secure proper stitch formation.

PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE

Sufficient presser foot pressure to feed work uniformly should be maintained. Should it be necessary to increase or decrease amount of pressure on presser foot, loosen lock nut (A, Fig. 2) and turn adjusting screw (B). Adjusting screw has a right hand thread so tightening increases pressure, loosening decreases pressure. When pressure adjusting screw (B) has been properly set, tighten lock nut (A). With presser foot resting on throat plate, position locking nut (C) so that its under surface is approximately 1/32 inch to 1/16 inch from the top surface of adjusting screw (B). Set cap (D) against locking nut (C).

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text_image Diagram showing labeled mechanical components with arrows pointing to components A, B, C, and D

Fig. 2

FEED ECCENTRICS

Feed eccentrics used in Style 39500 FS machines have been selected to produce approximately 14 stitches per inch. It will be noted that the part number of main feed eccentric is No. 39540 B-14 while that of the differential feed eccentric is No. 39540 B-4. Minor numbers of the part symbol indicate approximately the number of stitches obtainable when using that eccentric. Unless otherwise specified, machine will be shipped with above combination of eccentrics. Refer to exploded views for eccentrics used on the other styles of machines covered in this catalog.

Generally speaking, the main (right hand) feed eccentric determines the number of stitches produced; the differential (left hand) feed eccentric is selected so as to give the proper differential or gathering action.

Following stitch number feed eccentrics are available under No. 39540 B-4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40. Only two eccentrics are supplied with each machine. Additional eccentrics may be ordered separately. To order an eccentric, use No. 39540 B with a minor number suffixed to indicate number of stitches desired. Example: "39540 B-14".

ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING SEWING PARTS

Before assembling and adjusting sewing parts, remove cloth plate, fabric guard, chip guard, upper knife assembly, lower knife holder assembly, then follow this suggested sequence:

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natural_image Mechanical assembly diagram showing gears and shafts without any text or symbols

Fig. 3

SETTING THE NEEDLE

With throat plate assembled in position, needle should center in the front end of needle slot. When needle is at high position, needle point should be set 1/2 inch above throat plate (A, Fig. 3) for styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, and JP; 15/32 inch for Styles 39500 GD and GL. To align needle or set the height above the throat plate, move needle driving arm (B, Fig. 3) by loosening clamp screw (C). After needle has been set properly, tighten clamp screw and remove throat plate.

SETTING THE NEEDLE (Continued)

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text_image A B

Fig. 4

If needle thread cam pull-off (A, Fig. 4) overlaps looper thread pull-off (B), separate by moving looper thread pull-off back. When retightening looper pull-off screw, be sure to take up end play in needle driving arm.

At this point, insert lower looper (A, Fig. 5) into bar (B). With lower looper at left end of its stroke, set looper point 1/8 inch from center of needle (Fig. 5), using looper gauge No. 21225-1/8, on Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT and JP. On Styles 39500 GD and GL, with lower looper at left end of its stroke, set looper point 1/16 inch from center of left needle, using looper gauge No. 21225-1/16. Now assemble differential (front) feed dog.

SETTING THE REAR NEEDLE GUARD

Set rear needle guard (A, Fig. 6) as high as possible, without interfering with either lower looper or movement of lower knife holder, but still in position to deflect needle or needles forward .002-.004 inch. Screw (B) is used to set rear needle guard. Make sure there is no interference between rear needle guard and lower looper.

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text_image A B C 1/8

Fig. 5

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text_image A C B D

Fig. 6

SETTING THE LOWER LOOPER

Now finish lower looper adjustment. As lower looper moves to the right, its point should be set into the needle scarf (A, Fig. 7) until the needle springs forward from rear guard surface another .002-.004 inch. Tighten nut (C, Fig. 5) securely.

SETTING THE FRONT NEEDLE GUARD

Assemble front needle guard (C, Fig. 6). When lower looper is springing needle off back guard, set front needle guard as close as possible to needle without touching. Screw (D) is used to adjust and set front needle guard. After this setting make sure there is no interference between needle guards and differential feed dog.

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text_image A

Fig. 7

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text_image C B A 1/10 to 3/32

Fig. 8

SETTING THE UPPER LOOPER

Insert upper looper (A, Fig. 8) in its holder. Screw (B), holds upper looper in its holder, and permits it to be pushed in or out of turned around its shank. Insert upper looper holder into upper looper shaft, if it is not already in place. Screw (C), on clamp holds the upper looper holder in the shaft. Locate upper looper in its holder so that the shank extends 1/16 to 3/32 inch beyond holder (Fig. 8), FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT, and JP.

When the upper looper is at the right end of its stroke, upper looper holder should be set to position upper looper shank approximately vertical on Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, and GT (Fig. 8).

SETTING THE UPPER LOOPER (Continued)

NOTE: On Styles 39500 GD, GL and JP the upper looper holder should be set to position upper looper shank back of vertical, when the upper looper is at right end of its stroke. Be sure, on all styles, there is a clearance between heel of looper

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text_image 002 ORANGE

Fig. 9

and casting. By adjusting looper holder in or out of upper looper shaft and by turning the looper around its shank, set upper looper point to cross lower looper to the left of the lower looper eye with 0.002 to 0.004 clearance (Fig. 9).

As the upper looper moves toward the top of its stroke, the heel of the upper looper should pass behind the lower looper head with 1/64 to 1/32 inch clearance.

Next, turn handwheel until looper is at the left end of its travel; check dimensions of upper looper point with respect to needle and throat plate (Fig. 10). If resetting is necessary, do it by moving the upper looper holder (A, Fig. 10). Figure 10 represents the dimensional setting for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, and GT.

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text_image 9 64 A

Fig. 10

NOTE: For Style 39500 JP, the settings are 5/32 and 31/64 inch. For Styles 39500 GD and GL, the settings are 1/8 inch to the right needle and 17/32 inch. For example dimension 1/2 inch is increased by turning upper looper holder counterclockwise looking from left end of machine; dimension 9/64 inch is increased by pulling upper looper holder to the left, out of upper looper shaft. After these changes are made, it may be necessary to turn upper looper around its shank slightly to maintain the condition shown in Fig. 9.

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text_image NOTE POSITION

Fig. 11

When the correct setting is obtained, it can be checked quickly as follows: As upper looper is moving to the right, when upper looper eye centers on the needle, the eyes of the upper looper and needle should align exactly (Fig. 11).

Check setting to avoid interference between upper looper and needle on needle downstroke. If needle rubs the back of upper looper, pull looper out of its holder slightly and rotate looper a short distance counterclockwise, looking from left end of machine. Reset to maintain dimensions of Fig 9, 10, 11.

SETTING THE FEED DOGS

Now assemble differential feed dog (A, Fig. 12) if not already on machine. Assemble main feed dog (B) and set both feeds so the top surfaces of the teeth all lie in the same plane. This can be checked by sighting across the teeth with a straight edge. Now assemble throat plate. Feed dogs should now be leveled with throat plate surface by rotating feed tilting adjusting pin (C). This pin raises or lowers the back end of both feed bars at the same time.

The feed dogs should be set level at the time teeth first appear above the throat plate. Screw (E) locks feed tilting adjusting pin in place. Now set feed dogs so that teeth rise about 3/64 inch above throat plate. The differential feed may be set slightly higher if desired.

SETTING THE FEED DOGS (Continued)

NOTE: On Style 39500 JP, set the chaining feed dog level with the top of throat plate when feed is at the top of its travel.

SETTING THE LOWER KNIFE

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text_image Technical diagram with labeled components A, B, C, D and mechanical parts, likely from an engineering or manufacturing context.

Fig. 12

Replace lower knife holder assembly. Lower knife (A, Fig. 13) should be set with cutting edge flush with throat plate surface. Adjustments are made with hexagonal head screw which holds lower knife. Lower knife is spring pressed against upper knife, so no lateral adjustment is necessary when width of trim is changed.

Lower knife may be secured in any position by tightening screw (B) and locking nut (C) against support bracket. Because screw (B) also serves as latch pin for the cloth plate latch spring, it should

always be locked with nut (C) even when screw is not tightened against lower knife holder.

SETTING THE UPPER KNIFE

Replace upper knife assembly. Clamp upper knife (D, Fig.13) in position, setting nut (E) to hold clamp (F) in its most clockwise position against upper knife. Upper knife chain guard (G) should be positioned so that the guarding section is approximately 1/64 inch behind the cutting edge and in contact with the top surface of the upper knife.

At the bottom of its stroke, front cutting edge of upper knife should extend not less than 1/64 inch below cutting edge of lower knife.

After upper knife has been set for proper width of trim, screw (H) must be tightened to lock the upper knife holding block (J) in place. This will simplify resetting when upper knife is replaced.

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text_image J E H G F D A C B

Fig. 13

SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

Length of stitch is determined by the combination of feed eccentricis used. Outer (left) eccentric (A, Fig. 14) actuates differential (front) feed dog; while the inner (right) eccentric (B) actuates the main (rear) feed dog.

In assembling feed eccentrics, be sure hubs are facing each other. Be careful not to damage shaft or key. Use nut (C) and washer (D) and tighten securely.

To change feed eccentric, remove thrust finger (L) from its seat on the main frame (M). Remove nut (C) and washer (D) from end of shaft (G). Remove nut (H) from stud (J). Link (K) and eccentric (A) will now slip off.

SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH (Continued)

Using hooked eccentric extractor (E), supplied with machine, reach behind eccentric (B) as shown and withdraw eccentric. It may be necessary to move handwheel back and forth slightly during extraction.

SETTING THE DIFFERENTIAL RATIO

Differential feed action is obtainable thru the use of one micrometer adjusting screw on Style 39500 JP and two micrometer adjusting screws on Style 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL and GT.

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text_image Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled parts A, B, C, D, G, H, I, and M

Fig. 14

The position of the differential control lever (A, Fig. 15) is governed by an upper and a lower stop. The amount of lever movement between these two stops determines the feed action.

On Style 39500 JP, rotating the one adjusting thumbscrew (located near the tension post assembly) in a clockwise direction increases the differential action by moving the upper stop (B) down, a Counter-clockwise turn acts in a reverse manner. Now set the lower stop screw (C) so as to obtain the required intermittent differential feed. On Style 39500 JP, the two stops may be reversed to meet a specific sewing requirement.

NOTE: After lower stop screw has been set, push differential control lever down, hold in this position and turn handwheel in operating direction to be sure the differential feed dog does not strike the throat plate.

On Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL and GT, the differential feed action is also controlled by the movement of the differential control lever between an upper and a lower stop, but on these machines both stops are moved by an adjusting thumbscrew rod.

To set the amount of differential or plain feed, turn the plain feed control adjusting rod, it is the larger knurled head screw located on the bed in back of the tension post assembly. Turning this rod clockwise decreases the amount of differential and turning it counterclockwise increases the amount of differential.

The amount of intermittent differential feed is set by turning the differential feed control adjusting rod, it is the smaller knurled head screw located just above the plain feed control adjusting rod. Turning this screw clockwise lowers the stop and thus increases the amount of differential, when the differential feed control lever is actuated. Turning this screw counterclockwise acts the reverse.

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text_image Technical diagram of a mechanical device with labeled components A, B, and C

Fig. 15

SETTING THE PRESSER FOOT

Assemble the presser foot to presser arm. With needle in high position, swing presser arm into sewing position and set the presser foot to align needle holes (front and back) and flat on throat plate.

SETTING THE PRESSER FOOT (Continued)

The front edge of needle hole in presser foot must be aligned with front edge of needle hole in throat plate. It is also important that the bottom of the presser foot be flat on the throat plate. If necessary, presser foot can be realigned with throat plate slots by shifting the foot lifter lever shaft (H, Fig. 16). To move the shaft, loosen collar screws (B, Fig. 16) and clamp screw (G) and then shift the foot lifter lever shaft to the left or right as required. Retighten collar screws and clamp screw.

The foot lifter lever arm (A, Fig. 16) and the collar (B) secure the shaft. Be sure the presser arm does not bind or rise when presser foot release bushing is unlocked.

Adjust lifter lever stop screw (C) so that presser foot can be raised no higher than upper looper will permit: then lock the nut (D). There should be from 1/16 to 1/8 inch free motion of foot lifter lever before the presser foot begins to rise. This adjustment should be made with screw (E) and locked with nut (F). Re-assemble the chip guard, fabric guard and cloth plate. To assemble chip guard, turn handwheel until upper knife assembly reaches its highest position.

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Fig. 16

SETTING THE PRESSER FOOT HOLD DOWN PLATE

Styles 39500 FT, FU, GL, GD and GT are equipped with a presser foot hold down plate (A, Fig. 17). The purpose of this plate is to hold down the rear of the presser foot and when set correctly it will help produce a more flat pucker free seam. An approximate setting is shown in Fig. 17. Set the machine with the feed dogs below the throat plate and insert a .005 inch shim (B) under the front portion of presser foot (C). Loosen screws (D) which hold the hold down plate in position and move the plate down until it rests firmly against the presser foot. Tighten the two screws and remove the shim.

NOTE: Always be sure the feed dogs are below surface of throat plate when making this setting.

SETTING THE AUXILIARY PRESSURE PLATE

Styles 39500 FT, FU, GD, GL and GT are equipped with an auxiliary pressure plate assembly (Fig. 18) which operates in conjunction with the presser foot.

To check the operation of this assembly as follows:

  1. With assembly in operating position, check to be sure latch spring (C, Fig. 18) is in notch of shaft bracket (G) when shaft bracket is up against the front of bracket (C, Fig. 19). If adjustment is necessary loosen screws (H, Fig. 18) and position latch spring.

  2. Swing assembly out of operating position and see that it hinges freely on its pivot. Adjustment is made for screw (A, Fig. 18) and nut (B).

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Fig. 17

SETTING THE AUXILIARY PRESSURE PLATE (Continued)

  1. Adjust the shaft (D) laterally so that the pressure plate (E) locates centrally over the differential feed dog. Loosen screws (A and B, Fig. 19) to do this. Making this adjustment will release the spring tension on the pressure plate. To re-gain the tension, swing the pressure plate out and turn the shaft (D, Fig. 18) in either direction about 180^ from operating position and tighten screw (B, Fig. 19).

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Fig. 18

  1. With the differential feed dog down below the surface of the throat plate, and the pressure plate resting on the throat plate with the maximum pressure the spring will allow, there should be about 1/32 inch clearance between the operating lever (F, Fig. 18) and the hinge block (G). To make this adjustment loosen screw (A, Fig. 19) and move lever to desired position.
  2. With the differential feed dog at its highest point of travel, raise or lower the mounting bracket (C, Fig. 19) so that the auxiliary pressure plate is parallel with feed dog teeth.
  3. Adjust the pressure plate in or out towards presser foot, maintaining it parallel with the feed dog, so that there is sufficient clearance between the end of plate and presser foot to permit free passage of the thickest part of the top ply being sewn. Use screws (D, Fig. 19) for this adjustment.
  4. There are two spring anchoring holes in collar (E, Fig. 19) which may be used for increasing or decreasing spring tension on auxiliary pressure plate.
  5. A chain is provided for raising the auxiliary pressure plate in conjunction with the presser foot. Couple this chain from the operating lever (F, Fig. 18) to the knee press rod that is part of the knee press assembly used to lift the presser foot. The presser foot should be raised before the pressure plate and the chain is normally attached to the pressure plate operating lever at the side hole.

STARTING TO OPERATE

Be sure machine is threaded according to threading diagram (Fig. 1 or 1A, pages 6 or 7). With thread tension light, set looper thread eyelets (N and R) about horizontal and in the middle of their front to back locations. Operate machine slowly, without presser foot in place, to make sure that chain forms and moves off the tongue freely. Swing presser foot into position, insert material, and sew slowly.

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Fig. 19

NEEDLE THREAD CONTROL

While sewing on material, check needle thread control as follows: Usually all needle thread is drawn on needle down stroke. At top of needle stroke, thread should be just tight enough to feed chain off stitch tongue. Stitch tends to pull down slightly if excessive thread is pulled on the up stroke. With needle at bottom of stroke, position needle thread eyelet (AD, Fig. 1 or 1A) so that needle thread cam pull-off (AE) just contacts needle thread.

LOWER LOOPER THREAD CONTROL

With material under presser foot, set lower looper thread eyelet (R, Fig. 1 or 1A) back far enough so thread is a little slack when looper thread pull-off (AF) reaches its most rearward position. Looper thread pull-off (AF) is set about 1/8 inch distance behind needle thread cam pull-off (AE). Frame looper thread guide (T) should be set with its eyelet approximately 1/8 inch right of lower looper (V) heel eyelet at the time lower looper is at extreme left end of its travel.

While sewing on material, check drawing off of looper thread as follows: A portion of lower looper thread should be drawn through the tension before lower looper thread comes off upper looper. To increase amount of thread drawn through the tension while lower looper thread is on upper looper, move lower looper thread eyelet (R) down, keeping the same amount of pull-off action.

UPPER LOOPER THREAD CONTROL

Before proceeding to adjust upper looper thread eyelet (N, Fig. 1 or 1A) balance all three or four tensions to give a normal appearing stitch. Moderate change in these tensions will not markedly effect the purl.

During needle down stroke, forward stroke of looper thread pull-off (AF) will draw upper looper thread through the tension. When normal amount of looper thread is drawn, upper looper thread will have almost all slack taken up as looper thread pull-off reaches its most rearward position.

POSITIONING THE PURL

To move the purl more under the edge, both looper thread eyelets (N and R, Fig. 1 or 1A) should be raised keeping the same amount of pull-off. Usually it is better to have slightly more pull-off on upper thread than on lower thread.

If it becomes necessary to move looper thread pull-off (AF), be sure to take up all end play in needle drive shaft before tightening. If upper looper is located so that it is higher over throat plate than recommended in (Fig. 10), the purl will tend to form near top edge. If upper looper is too low, the purl will form nearer bottom edge.

THREAD TENSIONS

The needle thread tension required is a function of needle thread and material being sewn. In general, lower looper thread tension should be set as high as possible without causing needle thread to be pulled down. Upper looper thread tension should be increased as long as the elasticity of the chain increases, or until the purl is pulled too far over the top.

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Fig. 20

TO REMOVE CRANKSHAFT

Crankshaft can be withdrawn easier if these steps are followed:

  1. Drain oil by removing plug screw located on back of machine near bottom edge of base.
  2. Remove top and bottom covers of machine.
  3. Remove feed eccentric nut (A, Fig. 20) and washer (B), and, with the aid of the eccentric extractor, slip off the eccentrics (C).
  4. Remove key (D).
  5. Remove three counterweights (E). Identify these counterweights so that they will be re-assembled in the proper places.
  6. Remove screw (F) which holds crankshaft split bearing. This screw is reached through bottom of bed casting.

TO REMOVE CRANKSHAFT (Continued)

  1. Remove caps of bearings on crankshaft at points G, H, and J. When re-assembling bearing caps make sure they are in their original position. Trade marks are stamped on both halves of the caps and both trade marks should be on the same side of the bearings. Also, screws should be re-assembled in the same holes from which they were removed.

  2. Loosen clamp nut (A, Fig. 21) which holds upper knife driving arm (B). Access to clamp nut is through top cover. Draw driving arm to the left until upper knife driving lever (C) and connecting rod (D) drop, allowing removal of bearing cap (E). This is at bearing point (K, Fig. 20) on crank shaft. Observe same precautions when re-assembling cap as described in 7 above.

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Fig. 21

  1. Remove screw (L, Fig. 20) which holds inner right crankshaft bearing. This screw is reached through bottom of bed casting.

  2. Loosen two screws (M) in fan collar; remove both halves of cooling fan.

  3. Remove screw (N); take off pulley cap (P).

  4. Loosen two screws (R); remove pulley (S).

  5. Remove three screws (T); take off bearing retaining plate (U); also, spacer collars (V) and (W) may be removed at this time.

  6. Crankshaft may now be removed.

  7. If necessary to replace ball bearing (X), it should be pressed off shaft on an arbor press. In replacing bearing it must be pressed on carefully until it seats against ground thrust washer (Y).

  8. Carefully observing reverse of the foregoing operations should simplify re-assembly of crankshaft. Checking exploded view drawings for location of various parts and constant testing for binds during re-assembly will also prove helpful.

  9. Before re-assembling, thoroughly clean and dry top and bottom covers and gaskets. Before re-assembling bottom cover make sure that spring pressed oil wick which lubricates left crankshaft bearing is inserted in hole in casting and that it contacts shaft. The wick stands vertically on its spring against bottom cover. Coat oil drain plug with a sealing compound before re-assembling to prevent oil leakage. No. 1 Crane Lead Seal is recommended.

ORDERING REPAIR PARTS

ILLUSTRATIONS

This catalog has been arranged to simplify ordering repair parts. Exploded views of various sections of the mechanism are shown so that the parts may be seen in their actual position in the machine. On the page opposite the illustration will be found a listing of the parts with their part number, description, and the number of pieces required in the particular view being shown.

Numbers in the first column are reference numbers only, and merely indicate the position of that part in the illustration. Reference numbers should never be used in ordering parts. Always use the part number listed in the second column.

Component parts of sub-assemblies which can be furnished for repairs are indicated by indenting their descriptions under the description of the main sub-assembly. Example:

4029126 DFLower Looper Bar Driving Lever and Connecting Rod Assembly1
4122729 DScrew, for No. 39544 N2
4297Screw, for No. 39544 S2
4339544 SBall Joint Guide Fork1
4439544 ULower Looper Bar Driving Lever1
4522729 EScrew, for No. 39544 N2

It will be noted in the above example that the eccentric, ball stud, and bearing are not listed. The reason is that replacement of these parts individually is not recommended, so complete sub-assembly should be ordered.

At the back of the book will be found a numerical index of all the parts shown in this book. This will facilitate locating the illustration and description when only the part number is known.

IDENTIFYING PARTS

Where the construction permits, each part is stamped with its part number. On some of the smaller parts, and on those where the construction does not permit, an identification letter is stamped in to distinguish the part from similar ones.

Part numbers represent the same part, regardless of the catalog in which they appear.

USE GENUINE NEEDLES AND REPAIR PARTS

Success in the operation of these machines can be secured only with genuine Union Special Needles and Repair Parts as furnished by the Union Special Machine Company, its subsidiaries and authorized distributors. They are designed according to the most approved scientific principles, and are made with utmost precision. Maximum efficiency and durability are assured.

Genuine needles are packaged with lables marked Union Special. Genuine repair parts are stamped with a reproduction of the familiar Union Special trademark. Each trademark is your guarantee of the highest quality in materials and workmanship.

TERMS

Prices are net cash and are subject to change without notice. All shipments are forwarded f.o.b. shipping point. Parcel Post shipments are insured unless otherwise directed. A charge is made to cover postage and insurance.

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MAIN FRAME, MISCELLANEOUS COVERS AND PLATES

Ref.No.PartNo.DescriptionAmt.Req.
139501 DCCloth Plate, for semi or fully submerged installations, for all Styles except 39500 JP1
39501 DCloth Plate, for semi or fully submerged installation, for Style 39500 JP1
1A39501 ECCloth Plate, for non-submerged installation, for all Styles except 39500 JP1
39501 ECloth Plate, for non-submerged installation, for Style 39500 JP1
222657 D-12Screw, for cloth plate1
3138Screw, for cloth plate fabric guard2
439578 KCloth Plate Fabric Guard1
522565 FScrew, for feed adjusting pin1
622569 CScrew, for feed bar guide1
739535 HFeed Bar Guide1
822569Screw, for cloth plate stud1
939501 KCloth Plate Stud1
1029477 GWUpper Looper Thread Tube Assembly1
1122743Screw, for thread tube tension spring1
1239568 JThread Tube Tension Spring1
1339568 GThread Tube1
1422571 EMagnetic Oil Drain Plug Screw1
1539557 APresser Spring Plunger1
1639563 FTop Cover Needle Thread Eyelet, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
16A39563 WTop Cover Needle Thread Eyelet, for Styles 39500 GD, GL1
1722569 BScrew, for top cover needle thread eyelet2
1839557Presser Spring1
1939557 FLock Nut, for presser spring plunger adjusting screw1
2039557 CPresser Spring Plunger Adjusting Screw1
2139557 EPresser Spring Plunger Locking Nut1
2239557 BPresser Spring Plunger Cap Nut1
2339556 APresser Foot Release Bushing1
2439582 ADTop Cover, for Style 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
39582 AKTop Cover, for Styles 39500 GD, GL1
2522562 AScrew, for oil guard1
2639582 WOil Guard1
2751-103 Blk.Hinge Pin1
2839582 AGHinge Bracket1
2939582 VSpring1
3039582 AFOil Filler Cover1
3139582 AETop Cover Gasket1
3222541Screw, for top cover8
3322565Screw, for upper looper thread tube assembly3
3439594 ROil Collector Plate1
3522569 DScrew, for oil collector plate1
36667 D-8Dowel Pin2
3722894 ADScrew, for lower looper bar driving lever shaft2
3839593 HOil Sight Gauge1
39660-243Oil Gauge Seal Ring1
4039582 FBottom Cover and Base Plate Extension1
4122653 D-4Screw, for bottom cover extension2
4239582 YBottom Cover Gasket1
4339582 XBottom Cover1
4439595Rubber Isolator4
4522586 RScrew, for bottom cover1
4639532 ACloth Plate Latch Spring1
4790Screw, for cloth plate latch spring2
4822569 CScrew, for bottom cover1
4922569Screw, for bottom cover13
5039593 COil Gauge Float1
5139593 DOil Gauge Indicator1
5222569 DScrew, for chip guard1
5339578 WChip Guard1
5439594 HOil Strainer1
5539594 GOil Filter Screen1
5622569 AScrew, for oil filter screen3

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CRANKSHAFT MECHANISM AND BUSHINGS

Ref. No.Part No.DescriptionAmt. Req.
122769 BScrew, for pulley cap1
239521 DPulley Cap1
339521 CPulley1
495Screw, for pulley2
539590 HCrankshaft Ball Bearing Retaining Plate1
622541 AScrew, for crankshaft ball bearing retaining plate3
739590 SSpacer Collar1
839590 RBall Bearing Stop Collar1
9660-268Ball Bearing1
1039590 GCrankshaft Ball Bearing Housing1
1139590 JThrust Washer1
1239591 GCrank Chamber Cooling Fan1
1339591 HCrank Chamber Cooling Fan Collar1
1422894 DScrew, for crank chamber cooling fan collar2
1539590 KCrankshaft Bearing, inner right1
1639590 POil Slinger Collar1
1777 QScrew, for oil slinger collar2
1822565 FScrew, for crankshaft bearing inner right1
1939590 DCrankshaft Split Bearing1
2097 AScrew, for crankshaft split bearing2
2139591 KCrankshaft Counterweight, left1
2222747 BScrew, for crankshaft counterweights6
2328Screw, for oil splasher1
2439594 NOil Splasher1
2539591 ACrankshaft Counterweight, middle1
2639590 NStud, for crankshaft split bearing1
2739591 BCrankshaft Counterweight, right1
2829477 KECrankshaft and Needle Driving Arm Assembly, for all Styles except 39500 JP1
29477 JMCrankshaft and Needle Driving Arm Assembly, for Style 39500 JP1
2951-228 Blk.Vent Plug1
3039541 AFeed Driving Eccentric Key1
31CO67 ECork Plug1
3240-46Washer1
33258Nut1
3430-92 Blk.Wood Plug1
3539516-625Needle Bearing, .0625 inch diameter28
39516-626Needle Bearing, .0626 inch diameter28
39516-627Needle Bearing, .0627 inch diameter28
3629477 JNNeedle Driving Arm Crank and Connecting Rod Assembly1
36A22596 GScrew, for needle driving arm crank1
36B22587 MScrew, for needle driving arm connecting rod2
3739544 LLower Looper Bar Bushing1
3839590 TCrankshaft Bearing, inner left1
3939590Crankshaft Bearing, left1
40666-94Oil Wick and Spring1
41667 B-12Dowel Pin2
4222653 B-12Socket Head Cap Screw2
4343243 NDifferential Feed Rocker Shaft Bushing2
4439552 NNeedle Driving Arm Crank Bushing, left1
4539573 KUpper Knife Driving Arm Bushing, left1
4639555 EFoot Lifter Shaft Bushing, left1
4739142 GFoot Lifter Shaft Bushing, right1
4839573 LUpper Knife Driving Arm Bushing, right1
4939552 PNeedle Driving Arm Crank Bushing, right1

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NEEDLE DRIVE AND FEED MECHANISM

Ref. No.Part No.DescriptionAmt. Req.
122569 BScrew, for fabric guard mounting bracket ----2
28372 AWasher, for fabric guard mounting bracket----2
339578 PFabric Guard Mounting Bracket ----1
487Screw, for fabric guard ----2
539578 MFabric Guard ----1
639536 LDifferential Feed Rocker ----1
722557 EScrew, for differential feed control lever----1
839536 UDifferential Feed Control Lever ----1
939536 VDifferential Feed Control Spring----1
1039536 YScrew, for control lever connecting link----2
1139536 WControl Lever Connecting Link ----1
1222565 FScrew, for feed adjusting pin ----1
1339535 EFeed Adjusting Pin ----1
1412934 ALock Nut, for differential feed control adjusting rod ----1
1539536 AHFriction Nut, for differential feed control adjusting rod----1
1639198 DSpring Washer----1
1739636Differential Feed Control Mounting Bracket for all Styles except 39500 JP ----1
39536 AJDifferential Feed Control Mounting Bracket for Style 39500 JP ----1
1839636 CDifferential Feed Control Adjusting Rod ----1
1939636 APlain Feed Control Adjusting Rod----1
2039636 BPlain Feed Control Adjustable Stop ----1
2139636 DDifferential Feed Control Adjustable Stop----1
2218Nut, for differential feed control lever screw --1
2322569 CScrew, for differential feed control mounting bracket ----2
2422569 BScrew, for feed bar guide, right----2
2553634 CWasher, for feed bar guide, right ----2
2639535 DFeed Bar Guide, right----1
2739536 SDifferential Feed Bar Driving Stud----1
2839536 XDifferential Feed Bar Guide Block ----1
2939534 BDifferential Feed Bar ----1
3039535 JMain and Differential Feed Bar Guide Block ----1
3139536 RFeed Bar Driving Connection Bushing ----1
3239536 PDifferential Feed Drive Link ----1
3339536 ENut, for differential feed bar driving stud ----1
3439536 NDifferential Feed Regulating Sliding Block ----1
3528Screw, for differential feed regulating sliding block ----1
3639536 JDifferential Feed Drive Connecting Rod Stud----1
3739540 B-12Main Feed Driving Eccentric, for Style 39500 JP ----1
39540 B-14Main Feed Driving Eccentric, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL----1
39540 B-16Main Feed Driving Eccentric, for Style 39500 GT ----1
3839536 KFeed Rocker Drive Connecting Bushing ----1
3939536 ENut, for differential feed drive connecting rod stud ----1
40 to 85See following page

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NEEDLE DRIVE AND FEED MECHANISM

Ref.No.PartNo.DescriptionAmt.Req.
4022565 BScrew, for differential feed rocker shaft2
4139536 MDifferential Feed Rocker Shaft1
41ACO67 FCork, for differential feed rocker shaft1
4222569 CScrew, for thrust finger2
4353634 CWasher, for thrust finger2
4439536 HThrust Finger1
45258Nut, for crankshaft1
4640-46Washer, for crankshaft1
4739540 B-4Differential Feed Driving Eccentric, for Styles 39500 FS,FT, GD1
39540 B-6Differential Feed Driving Eccentric, for Styles 39500 GT, JP, -1
39540 CDifferential Feed Driving Eccentric, for Styles 39500 FU, GL, -1
4839536 FDifferential Feed Drive Connecting Rod, for Styles 39500FS, FT, GD, GT, JP1
39536 GDifferential Feed Drive Connecting Rod, for Styles 39500 FU,GL1
4922569Screw, for feed bar guide, left2
508372 AWasher, for feed bar guide, left2
5139535 GFeed Bar Guide, left1
5239536 AFMain Feed Bar Driving Connection1
5339538Feed Lift Block1
5422726 LScrew, for differential feed bar guide block1
5594Screw, for main feed dog1
56Main Feed Dog (See Page 35)1
5739534 AMain Feed Bar1
5893Screw, for differential feed dog, for all Styles except39500 JP1
22528Screw, for differential feed dog, for Style 39500 JP1
59Differential Feed Dog (See Page 35)1
6022569 GScrew, for feed bar thrust washer3
6139534 HFeed Bar Thrust Washer1
6239552 TNeedle Driving Arm Assembly, for Styles 39500 GD, GL1
6339551 FNeedle Clamp Stud1
6450-774 Blk.Stop Pin1
6539551 GNeedle Spacer1
6614077Nut, for needle clamp stud1
6722596 EScrew, for needle driving arm1
6828Screw, for oil splasher1
6939594 NOil Splasher1
7022513Screw, for looper thread pull-off1
7187 UScrew, for needle thread pull-off1
7239563 GNeedle Thread Pull-off1
7314077Nut, for needle clamp stud1
7439551 ANeedle Clamp Washer, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
75Needle1 or 2
7639552Needle Driving Arm, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
7750-774 Blk.Stop Pin1
7822596 EScrew, for needle driving arm1
7939551 FNeedle Clamp Stud, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
8039568 ALooper Thread Pull-off1
8139568 YLooper Thread Pull-off Lever1
8288 BScrew, for looper thread pull-off lever2
83660-207Oil Seal Ring, for needle driving shaft1
8439552 CNeedle Driving Arm Crank Thrust Washer2
8539552 RNeedle Driving Shaft1

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UPPER AND LOWER LOOPER DRIVING PARTS

Ref.No.PartNo.DescriptionAmt.Req.
139508 AUpper Looper, marked "CC"----1
239543Upper Looper Holder----1
322564 GScrew, for upper looper holder----1
439543 AUpper Looper Holder Collar----1
522 KHScrew, for upper looper holder collar----1
622503 FAdjusting Screw, for cam follower locking clamp-1
739543 ECam Follower Locking Clamp----1
81025 LLock Screw, for bushing and cam guide----1
922565 HScrew, for bushing and cam guide----1
1039543 TCam Follower----1
1139543 SUpper Looper Bushing and Cam Guide----1
1239543 KUpper Looper Drive Shaft----1
1397Screw, for upper looper ball joint fork----2
1439544 JUpper Looper Ball Joint Fork----1
1539543 VUpper Looper Drive Ball Stud----1
16482 CUpper Looper Shaft Collar----1
1722894 CScrew, upper looper shaft collar----2
1822565Screw, for upper looper rocker shaft----2
197446 AUpper Looper Drive Lever Shaft----1
201280Nut, for locking stud----1
2139543 RWasher, for locking stud----1
2243143 NLocking Stud, for upper looper drive ball stud----1
2339543 HUpper Looper Drive Lever----1
2439543 MClamp Collar, for upper looper drive shaft----1
2522562 AScrew, for clamp collar----1
2639543 PThrust Washer, for upper looper drive shaft----2
2739543 UUpper Looper Connecting Rod----1
2822729 DScrew, for upper looper connecting rod----4
2928Screw, for oil splasher----1
3039594 NOil Splasher----1
31666-255Felt Plug, for connecting rod----1
3277Screw, for lower looper bar connecting link----2
3339544 BLower Looper Bar Connecting Link----1
3439544 DLower Looper Bar Connecting Link Pin----2
3522894 ADScrew, for lower looper shaft----2
36482 CLower Looper Shaft Collar----1
3722894 CScrew, for lower looper shaft collar----2
38660-206"O" Ring, for lower looper shaft----1
3939544 VLower Looper Shaft----1
4039508 BLower Looper----1
4139151Nut, for lower looper bar----1
4239544Lower Looper Bar----1
4329126 DFLower Looper Bar Driving and Connecting Rod Assembly----1
4439544 ULower Looper Bar Driving Lever----1
45666-255Felt Plug, for connecting rod----1
4622729 EScrew, for connecting rod----2
4739544 SBall Joint Guide Fork----1
4897Screw, for ball joint guide fork----2
4922729 DScrew, for connecting rod----2
5028Screw, for oil splasher----1
5139594 NOil Splasher----1

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UPPER AND LOWER KNIFE MECHANISM AND PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY

Ref.No.PartNo.DescriptionAmt.Req.
139573 JUpper Knife Drive Connecting Rod----1
222587 JScrew, for upper knife drive connecting rod----2
339573 EUpper knife Driving Lever----1
455235 ENut, for upper knife driving lever----1
56042 AWasher, for upper knife driving lever----1
655235 DLocking Stud, for upper knife driving lever----1
739573 AUpper Knife Driving Arm Washer----1
839573 HUpper Knife Driving Arm----1
939571 CUpper Knife Clamp Stud, for Styles 39500 FT, FU----1
39571 DUpper Knife Clamp Stud, for Styles 39500 FS, GD, GL, GT, JP----1
1039572 AUpper Knife Holder Block, for Styles 39500 FT, FU----1
39572Upper Knife Holder Block, for Styles 39500 FS, GD, GL GT, JP----1
1122738Screw, for upper knife clamp stud----1
1239570 JUpper Knife, for all Styles except 39500 JP----1
39570Upper Knife, for Style 39500 JP----1
1339571 FUpper Knife Clamp----1
1439571 BUpper Knife Chain Guard----1
1514077Nut, for upper knife clamp stud----1
1622588 AScrew, for lower knife clamp----1
1739550 LLower Knife Clamp----1
1839550 MLower Knife Clamp Spring----1
1939549 JLower Knife, for all Styles except 39500 JP----1
39549Lower Knife, for Style 39500 JP----1
2039550 NLower Knife Holder----1
2139550 ELower Knife Holder Spring----1
22Throat Plate (See Page 35)----1
2322524Screw, for throat plate----1
2439525Needle Guard, front, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP----1
24A39525 FNeedle Guard, front, for Style 39500 GL----1
24B39525 MNeedle Guard, front, for Style 39500 GD----1
2539525 ANeedle Guard, rear, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP----1
25A39525 GNeedle Guard, rear, for Styles 39500 GD, GL----1
2622585 AScrew, for needle guard----2
2739580 AThroat Plate and Lower Knife Support Bracket----1
2822653 B-12Screw, for throat plate and lower knife support bracket--2
2914077Nut, for lower knife holder locking screw----1
3022892 BLocking Screw, for lower knife holder----1
3139550 CLower Knife Holder Locating Stud----1
3222729 BScrew, for lower knife holder locating stud----1
3322569 CScrew, for pressure plate assembly----1
3429480 DCPressure Plate Assembly, for Styles 39500 FT, FU, GD, GL, GT----1
3539531 ASBracket----1
36907Nut, for hinge screw----1
3739531 ARLever----1
3877 AScrew, for lever----1
3939531 ATShaft Bracket----1
4022582Hinge Screw----1
4139531 BCollar----1
42604Screw, for collar----1
4339531 CSpring----1
4439531Pressure Plate----1
4522561Screw, for pressure plate----2
4639531 AShaft----1
4741358 GWasher for pressure plate----2
48605 AScrew, for latch spring----2
4939531 ELatch Spring----1

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PRESSER FOOT LIFTER, THREAD TENSION AND MISCELLANEOUS EYELETS

Ref.No.PartNo.DescriptionAmt.Req.
122566 BScrew, for foot lifter lever ----1
239555 FFoot Lifter Lever Connecting Link----1
3660-142Cotter Pin, for foot lifter lever connecting link ----2
439555 DFoot Lifter Intermediate Lever----1
539555 BFoot Lifter Lever Spring ----1
639555Foot Lifter Lever ----1
739555 CFoot Lifter Lever Arm ----1
812538Lock Nut, for ----2
922597 EScrew, for foot lifter lever arm ----2
10627Screw, for foot lifter lever arm ----1
1112865Thrust Collar, for foot lifter lever shaft ----1
1288Screw, for thrust collar ----2
1339555 AFoot Lifter Lever Shaft ----1
1422598 EScrew, for presser arm ----1
1539556 FPresser Arm ----1
1614077Nut, for presser arm screw ----1
1722704Screw, for chain cutting knife ----1
1839556 KChain Cutting Knife, for Style 39500 GD, GL ----1
19605 AScrew, for presser foot hold downplate ----2
2039556 HPresser Foot Hold Down Plate, for Styles 39500 FT, FU, GD, GL, GT ----1
21Presser Foot (See Page 35) ----1
2243139 ANut, for looper thread eyelet screw ----2
2322569 BScrew, for looper thread eyelet mounting bracket ----1
2439568 DLooper Thread Eyelet Mounting Bracket ----1
2539568 LUpper Looper Thread Eyelet ----1
2639568 BLower Looper Thread Eyelet ----1
27376 AScrew, for looper thread eyelets ----2
2839568 EAuxiliary Looper Thread Eyelet ----1
2939568 RFrame Looper Thread Eyelet ----1
3022569 DScrew, for frame looper thread eyelet ----1
3122569 DScrew, for frame needle thread eyelet ----1
3239563 HFrame Needle Thread Eyelet ----1
3339592 AHNut, for thread tension post ----3 or 4
3422806 AScrew, for tension post mounting bracket ----1
3522847 BScrew, for tension post mounting bracket ----1
3639592 AMTension Post Bar, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP ----1
39592 ANTension Post Bar, for Styles 39500 GD, GL ----1
3739592 ALThread Tension Post ----3 or 4
3839592 AG-3Tension Post Mounting Bracket, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP ----1
39592 AG-5Tension Post Mounting Bracket, for Styles 39500 GD, GL ----1
3939592 AFTension Disc Felt ----3 or 4
4039592 ADThread Tension Disc ----6 or 8
4139592 AJSpring Shield ----3 or 4
4239592 AE-4Looper Thread Tension Spring ----2
39592 AE-8Needle Thread Tension Spring ----1 or 2
4339592 AKTension Spring Ferrule ----3 or 4
4439592 AANeedle Tension Nut, green ----1
39592 ABUpper Looper Tension Nut, blue ----1
39592 ACLower Looper Tension Nut, red ----1
39592 ZLeft Needle Tension Nut, yellow, for Styles 39500 GD, GL ----1

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FEED DOGS, THROAT PLATES AND PRESSER FOOT

Ref.No.PartNo.DescriptionAmt.Req.
139526 SDifferential Feed Dog, marked "M", 16 teeth per inch, for Styles 39500 FS, GT1
239505 SMain Feed Dog, marked "R", 16 teeth per inch, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT1
339524 SThroat Plate, marked "AK", for Style39500 FS1
439520 SPresser Foot, for Style 39500 FS1
539597 SStitch Tongue, marked "EB"1
622768 BScrew1
739530 GHinge Spring1
891 AScrew, for stripper blade2
939530 FStripper Blade1
1039526 TDifferential Feed Dog, marked "N", 16 teeth per inch, for Style 39500 FT1
1139524 TThroat Plate, marked "AL", for Styles 39500 FT, FU1
1239520 MPresser Foot, for Style 39500 FT1
13J87 JScrew1
1439530 GHinge Spring1
1539597 TStitch Tongue, marked "EC"1
1639526 UDifferential Feed Dog, marked "P" 16 teeth per inch, for Style 39500 FU1
1739520 TPresser Foot, for Style 39500 FU1
18J87 JScrew1
1939530 GHinge Spring1
2039597 TStitch Tongue, marked "EC"1
2139526 ADDifferential Feed Dog, marked "AJ", 16 teeth per inch, for Style 39500 GD1
2239505 ADMain Feed Dog, marked "AH", 16 teeth per inch, for Styles 39500 GD, GL1
2339524 WThroat Plate, marked "AN", for Styles 39500 GD, GL1
2439520 ADPresser Foot, for Styles 39500 GD, GL1
2522768 BScrew1
2639530Hinge Spring1
2739597 ADStitch Tongue, marked "EL"1
2839526 ALDifferential Feed Dog, marked "AY", 16 teeth per inch, for Style 39500 GL1
2939524 ATThroat Plate, marked "BF", for Style 39500 GT1
3039520 ATPresser Foot, for Style 39500 GT1
31J87 JScrew1
3239530 GHinge Spring1
3339597 ATStitch Tongue, marked "ET"1
*39526 BDifferential Feed Dog, 16 teeth per inch, for Style 39500 JP1
*39505 BMain Feed Dog, marked "B" 16 teeth per inch, for Style 39500 JP1
*39524 C-3/32Throat Plate, marked "AC-3/32", for Style 39500 JP, 3/32 inch seam width1
*39524 C-1/8Throat Plate, marked "AC-1/8", for Style39500 JP, 1/8 inch seam width1
*39520 BPresser Foot, for Style 39500 JP1
*22738 BScrew, for chain shield and chip guard2
*22768 BScrew, for hinge spring and stitch tongue1
*39530Hinge Spring1
*39530 CChain Shield1
*39530 PChip Guard1
*39597 AStitch Tongue, marked "DS"1

* Parts used on Style 39500 JP, not shown on picture plate.

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THREAD STANDS, ACCESSORIES AND MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS

Ref.No.PartNo.DescriptionAmt.Req.
121113 FThread Stand Eyelet, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT3
2116Wrench, for 9/32 inch nut1
3660-240Thread Tweezers1
421227 BFFeed Eccentric Extractor Hook1
521388 AUSocket Wrench, for 3/8 inch nuts holding feed eccentricis1
6660-264"S" Hook, for chains7
7421 D-4Presser Foot Lifter Chain, for all Styles except 39500 JP1
8421 D-5 3/4Intermittent Differential Feed Control Chain, for all Styles except 39500 JP1
9421 D-34Presser Foot Lifter Treadle Chain, for Style 39500 JP1
10WR56Allen Wrench, 1/8 inch hepagon, for Styles 39500 GD, GL1
11651 A-16Nut, for thread stand rod, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
12WA9 ALockwasher, for thread stand rod, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
13652 J-16Washer, for thread stand rod, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
14652 J-24Washer, for thread stand rod, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
1521104 AAThread Stand Rod, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
1621130 W-3Cone Support, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP1
1722650 CE-6Screw, for cone support1
1822650 CB-4Screw, for thread stand eyelet3
1969 SSpool Pin, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP3
2021104 VPad, for thread cone, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GT, JP3
2121101 H-4Thread Stand Complete, for Styles 39500 GD, GL1
2221114 D-4Spool Seat Support1
2322651 CD-5Screw, for spool seat support2
2421104 HNut, for lead eyelet ball split socket1
25652-16Washer, for lead eyelet ball split socket1
2621114 ULead Eyelet Ball Split Socket2
2721114 AThread Stand Base1
2822651 CD-4Screw, for thread stand base1
2922810Screw, for lead eyelet ball split socket1
3021114 TLead Eyelet Socket Ball1
3122651 CD-4Screw, for lead eyelet socket ball2
3221114 S-4Lead Eyelet1
33258 ANut, for spool pin8
34652-16Washer, for spool seat disc4
3521114Spool Seat Disc4
3621114 WSpool Pin4
3721104 VPad, for thread cone4
3821104 B-20Thread Stand Rod1
3921114 H-4Eyelet Support1
4022651 CD-4Screw, for eyelet support1
41660-168Knee Press Pad, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT2
4221663 AKnee Press Plate Lever, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT1
4321663 JKnee Press Rod, for presser foot and pressure plate, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT2
4421663 HKnee Press Shaft, for presser foot and pressure plate, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT2
4522557 AScrew, for knee press lever, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT1
4621662 AHKnee Press Lever, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT1
4721664 CBell Crank Bracket, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT1
4843137 EWasher, for bell crank bracket, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL GT1
4939536 ADSpring Washer, for bell crank bracket, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT1
509271Collar, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT3
5198Screw, for collar1
52SC-468Wood Screw, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT6
5321662Knee Press Bracket, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT2
5421665Knee Press Rod Connection, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT5
5569 FDScrew, for knee press rod connection2
56421 D-8Pressure Plate Chain, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT1
5721664Knee Press Plate, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT2
5869 FDScrew, for knee press plate1
5921663 AKnee Press Plate Lever, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT1
6021663 GKnee Press Shaft, for differential feed adjustment, Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT1
6121663 ELifter Length Rod, for Styles 39500 FS, FT, FU, GD, GL, GT1
28604 LContainer of Oil, for all Styles1

NUMERICAL INDEX OF PARTS

Part No.Page No.Part No.Page No.Part No.Page No.
WA9 A.3712538.3322653 B-12.23, 31
182512865.3322653 D-4.21
22 KH2912934 A.2522657 D-12.21
2823, 25, 2714077.27, 31, 3322704.33
2921101 H-4.3722726 L.27
30-92 Blk2321104 H.3722729 B.31
40-46.23, 2721104 B-20.3722729 D.29
50-774 Blk2721104 V.3722729 E.29
51-103 Blk2121104 AA.3722738.31
51-228 Blk2321113 F.3722738 B.35
WR56.3721114.3722743.21
CO67 E.2321114 A.3722747 B.23
CO67 F.2721114 D-4.3722768 B.35
69 S.3721114 H-4.3722769 B.23
69 FD3721114 S-4.3722806 A.33
772921114 T.3722810.37
77 A.3121114 U.3722847 B.33
77 Q.2321114 W.3722892 B.31
872521130 W-3.3722894 C.29
87 U.2721227 BF.3722894 D.23
J87 J.3521388 AU.3722894 AD.21, 29
883321662.3728604 L.37
88 B.2721662 AH.3729126 DF.29
902121663 A.3729477 GW.21
91 A.3521663 E.37* 29477 JM.23
932721663 G.3729477 KE.23
942721663 H.3729480 DC.31
952321663 J.3739142 G.23
972921664.3739151.29
97 A.2321664 C.3739198 D.25
983721665.3739501 D.21
1163722503 F.2939501 E.21
1382122513.2739501 K.21
25823, 2722524.3139501 DC.21
258 A.3722528.2739501 EC.21
376 A.3322541.2139505 B.35
421 D-4.3722541 A.2339505 S.35
421 D-5 3/4.3722557 A.3739505 AD.35
421 D-8.3722557 E.2539508 A.29
421 D-34.3722561.3139508 B.29
SC468.3722562 A.21, 29† 39520 B.35
482 C.2922564 G.2939520 M.35
604.3122565.21, 2939520 S.35
605 A.31, 3322565 B.2739520 T.35
627.3322565 F.21, 23, 2539520 AD.35
651 A-16.3722565 H.2939520 AT.35
652-16.3722566 B.3339521 C.23
652 J-16.3722569.21, 2739521 D.23
652 J-24.3722569 A.2139524 C-3/32.35
660-142.3322569 B.21, 25, 3339524 C-1/8.35
660-168.3722569 C.21, 25, 2739524 S.35
660-206.293139524 T.35
660-207.2722569 D.21, 3339524 W.35
660-240.3722569 G.2739524 AT.35
660-243.2122571 E.2139525.31
660-264.3722582.3139525 A.31
660-268.2322585 A.3139525 F.31
666-94.2322586 R.2139525 G.31
666-255.2922587 J.3139525 M.31
667 B-12.2322587 M.2339526 B.35
667 D-8.2122588 A.3139526 S.35
907.3122596 E.2739526 T.35
1025 L.2922596 G.2339526 U.35
1280.2922598 E.3339526 AD.35
6042 A.3122650 CB-4.3739526 AL.35
7446 A.2922650 CE-6.3739530.35
8372 A.25, 2722651 CD-4.3739530 C.35
9271.3722651 CD-5.3739530 F.35
* 29477 JN.23
† 39516.23

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Union Special Corporation maintains sales and service facilities throughout the world. These offices will aid you in the selection of the right sewing equipment for your particular operation. Union Special Corporation representatives and service technicians are factory trained and are able to serve your needs promptly and efficiently. Whatever your location, there is a qualified representative to serve you.

Corporate Office:

One Union Special Plaza

Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-5101

Fax: 847-669-1096

European Distribution Center:

Union Special GmbH

Raiffeisenstrasse 3

D-71696 Möglingen, Germany

Tel: 49-07141-247-0

Fax: 49·7141·247·100

Brussels, Belgium

Charlotte, N.C.

El Paso, TX

Hong Kong, China

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Miami, FL

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Osaka, Japan

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Brand : Union Special

Model : 39500GD

Category : Sewing machine