Reece 32

TAB CUTTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

! CORNERS OF ,r----? WELTS OPEN -ce'------a:J Tab Knives cutting too far. Adjust Knives,

TAB KNIVES FAIL TO OPERATE Check for mechanical obstructions or binding in Tab Knife Assembly. Back off and readjust Metering Screw (J). Check Tab Knife Circuit.

Clamping Mats. set too close, causing material to clog and tear at the corners. Readjus~ as required.

KNIVES STICK ON DOWN STROKE

Tab Kniyes

If

lack power, replace all "0 11

Ri_ngs in Tab Knife

Cylinder Assembly.

SHORT TABS Tab Knives cutting too short. · Replace Knives if dull. Otherwise, adjust positions of Knives. Center cut too long. Adjust Center Knife. STITCHES SHOWING ON FROMT OF WELT One stitch will be slightly ~xposed at each corner of the pocket welt, but side stitching should be well concealed. If not, tensions are too loose or Clamping Mats are set too close together. The thread should be approximately the same color as the garment material.

!ENDS OF WELTS NOT SQUARE

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Tab Knives dull or unequally positioned. Rep lace Knives, setting back edges flush with back surfaces of: Knives. Rows of stitching uneven at ends. Check that needles ore straight and that there is no skipping of stitches when the sewing starts. Knives bent or not properly centered. Re– adjust as required.

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