Reliable Barracuda 200ZW User manual

PORTABLE WALKING FOOT SEWING MACHINE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BARRACUDA 200ZW

THE BARRACUDA 200ZW

PORTABLE WALKING FOOT SEWING MACHINE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MATERIAL IS OWNED BY RELIABLE AND MAY NOT BE

REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT EXPRESS

WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM RELIABLE CORPORATION

PREFACE

The Reliable Barracuda 200ZW zig-zag and straight stitch portable walking-foot

machine is remarkably versatile. Designed for boat owners, hobbyists, and small

businesses, the Barracuda is ideal for medium-to-heavy-weight sewing jobs.

SMALL SIZE, BIG PERFORMANCE

With a stitch quality comparable to an industrial machine, there’s no job too big for

the Barracuda. With top and bottom feeding, it produces a perfect, even stitch, even

when sewing over challenging materials.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Machine speed ...............................................................................................

Oiling ...............................................................................................................

Needle .............................................................................................................

Thread .............................................................................................................

Bobbin winding ..............................................................................................

Threading the machine and needle ...........................................................

Prepare for sewing ........................................................................................

To start sewing ..............................................................................................

To regulate the length of stitch ..................................................................

Reverse sewing ..............................................................................................

Adjusting the tension ...................................................................................

To remove the hook and clean the race ....................................................

Clutch washer/screw-assembly instructions ...........................................

Tension adjustment ......................................................................................

Installing the bobbin .....................................................................................

Constructional drawing ................................................................................

External group ...............................................................................................

External group parts list ..............................................................................

Sewing transmission group .........................................................................

Sewing transmission group parts list ........................................................

Shuttle transmission group .........................................................................

Shuttle transmission group parts list .......................................................

Feed transmission group .............................................................................

Feed transmission group parts list ............................................................

Driving & reversing mechanism group ......................................................

Driving & reversing mechanism group parts list .....................................

Electric power & dynamic transmission group ........................................

Electric power & dynamic transmission group parts list ......................

ZigZag mechanism group ...........................................................................

ZigZag mechanism group parts list ..........................................................

To regulate zigzag width and needle position..........................................

Cuda crank installation ................................................................................

Welting feet installation ..............................................................................

Thread Stand .................................................................................................

Optional – Cuda case ....................................................................................

Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................

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SPEED OF MACHINE

The maximum speed recommended for this machine is 800 RPM or “800 stitches per

minute”. Use regular house-hold circuit 115 Volts, 60 HZ. The machine is equipped with

a one tenth (1/10) HP motor with reduction pulley to provide good power at the recom-

mended speed.

This sewing machine can be mounted on a commercial stand. To do so, requires a special

cut-out table top, a one inch (1˝) diameter pulley, a special Balance Wheel Item No. 11,

and a maximum 1725 RPM motor.

OILING

Before operating , oil all “metal to metal” working parts, and at the places indicated on

diagrams below. Use only genuine sewing machine oil. Operate the machine brieﬂy on

scrap material after oiling to prevent soiling the work. Frequent oiling is recommended.

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NEEDLE

Use 135x17 needles size 10 to 22. Use size 21 for most

medium to heavy sewing.

Install needle as illustrated.

THREAD

To obtain the best results with your sewing machine, we

recommend size 69 Bonded Nylon Thread.

GROOVE

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WINDING THE BOBBIN

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THREADING THE MACHINE AND NEEDLE

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PREPARE FOR SEWING

Thread the machine. Then pick up the bobbin thread as follows:

1. While holding the loose end of the needle thread in your left hand, turn the balance

wheel toward you by hand until the needle moves down and up again to its highest

point.

2. Pull the needle thread gently, and the bobbin thread will come up with it in the

form of a loop through the needle hole.

3. With your ﬁnger, pull this loop until the end of the thread appears. If the bobbin

thread does not rise, check to see if al least 5 or 6 inches of bobbin thread is hang-

ing loosely from the bobbin case.

TO START SEWING

1. Place the material to be sewn under the presser feet and lower them onto the

material.

2. Hold the upper or needle thread (threaded through the eye of the needle) with the

ﬁngers of the left hand. Turn (he balance wheel toward you with your right hand

until the outside presser foot reaches its most backward position .

3. Now operate the foot control to start sewing.

Do not help the feeding of the machine by hand, as this may bend or break the needle or

damage to the hook can occur.

The machine may run a little slow when it’s new. However, it will begin to “free up” and

run smoothly with continued use.

During operation, the balance wheel of the machine always turns toward the operator.

To avoid tangled thread and jamming of the sewing hook, do not turn the balance wheel

backward (away from the operator).

WARNING: Never operate the machine without material under the presser feet. Your

machine may “lock” and cannot be operated until the thread is cleaned out of the hook

race.

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TO REGULATE THE LENGTH OF STITCH

Most sewing will be done with the maximum stitch length. However, the length of the

stitch can be adjusted as follows:

1. Loosen the thumb nut on the stitch length lever.

2. Raise the stitch length (feed regulator) lever until the desired stitch length is

obtained.

3. Tighten the thumb nut.

REVERSE SEWING

To sew in reverse:

1. Lower the feed regulator (stitch length) lever all the way to the bottom of the slot

in the stitch length plate.

2. Hold the lever there until reverse sewing is completed.

3. Then return the lever the forward position.

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FORWARD FEED

REVERSE FEED

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ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

ADJUSTING THE BOBBIN TENSION

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TO REMOVE THE HOOK AND CLEAN THE RACE,

DO NOT FORCE ANY OF THESE OPERATIONS

1. Turn the balance wheel by hand until the needle is at its highest point.

2. Remove the bobbin and bobbin case.

3. Turn knob (A) one half turn toward you.

4. Turn knob (B) one half turn away from you.

5. Remove retaining ring (C) and hook (D) by grasping the axle of the hook.

6. Remove accumulated lint and thread from the retaining ring, hook, and race body.

7. Replace hook (D) in race body with the axle facing out, forming a perfect circle with

the driver (E).

8. Replace retaining ring (C). polished side out, so that both pins are under knobs (A)

and (B).

9. Lock the retaining ring knobs (A) and (B).

10. Replace bobbin and bobbin case, and resume sewing.

BOBBIN

BOBBIN CASE

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CLUTCH WASHER/SCREW-ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove clutch stop screw.

2. Remove hand clutch screw.

3. Notice position of prongs on clutch washer in slot of balance wheel bushing.

4. Remove clutch washer and make 1/2 turn and replace.

5. Screw in hand clutch screw very light

6. Screw in stop screw.

7. Back off on hand clutch screw.

8. Run motor and check to see if balance wheel turns freely without running

the machine.

9. Tighten hand clutch screw and the machine should run properly.

BALANCE WHEEL CLUTCH WASHER CLUTCH STOP SCREW

CLUTCH WASHER

PRONGS ON CLUTCH WASHER POINT OUT.

WILL NOT WORK IF POINTED IN.

HAND CLUTCH SCREW

SLOT IN BUSHING

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TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Understanding the tension adjustment on a sewing machine is very important. Tension adjustment refers to the combination

of tension on both the upper thread (needle) and the bobbin thread. The correct combination of thread tension (needle and

bobbin) results in a stitch that looks identical on both sides of the material. That is, the knots of the stitches are pulled into

the middle of the fabric and are no more visible on the top than the bottom.

The primary problem when using a heavy thread is incorrect upper thread (needle) tension. When stitch tension is a problem,

it is usually a sequence of too much or too little tension on the upper thread.

Tension changes to the bobbin thread should only be made if the adjustment to upper thread tension still leaves room for

improvement. Note: In general, bobbin tension requires just a two-ounce drag on the thread.

See the drawing of the tension assembly below. Note: “A” will pull straight off (wiggle it a bit)

The black knob “B” beneath should be set so that its outer surface is ﬂush with the end of the post upon which it is treaded.

The illustration below details the proper order of the tension assembly. Barrel “J” will not come out of the machine housing

unless the screw to the left of the assembly is loosened. To access the screw remove the Face Plate (part # W048 page:11

ref:13). Spring “H” must be pre-tensioned to function properly. Place the spring into the barrel with the small bent hook

engage a gear notch deep within the barrel, put in part “G” release the spring so that it will rest on the metal tab of part ”G”.

The other parts are the tension discs (“F” and “E”) tension spring holder “D”. Put “D” on the post with the tab in 12 o’clock

position (straight up/down) The tension discs must be opposite one another so that their outer edges curve away from one

another forming a “V” for the thread to pull into between the discs.

UPPER TENSION ASSEMBLY DETAIL

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INSTALLING THE BOBBIN IN THE BOBBIN CASE

Insert a threaded bobbin into the bobbin case with

thread coming off the left side in a clockwise rotation.

Pull the thread through the slit in the edge of the

bobbin case. Continue pulling the thread under the

tension plate. Snap thread into position under tension

plate and pull out a 6 inch tail of thread.

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CONSTRUCTIONAL

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PART NAME

TOP PLATE

TOP PLATE SET SCREW

BOBBIN WINDER STOPPER

2 BOBBIN WINDER STOPPER SET SCREW

SMALL PLATE COVER

SMALL PLATE COVER SET SCREW

BOBBIN WINDER ASSEMBLY SET SCREW

BOBBIN WINDER TENSION ASSEMBLY SET NUT

BOBBIN WINDER TENSION ASSEMBLY

SPOOL PIN

ARM BODY

BED

NEEDLE BAR SUPPORT SET SCREW

THREE HOLE THREAD GUIDE SET SCREW

FACE PLATE

FACE PLATE SET SCREW

STITCH LENGTH PLATE

STITCH LENGTH PLATE SET SCREW

PART NAME

BOBBIN WINDER SET SCREW

NEEDLE PLATE

NEEDLE PLATE SET SCREW

SHUTTLE RACE SLIDE

THREE HOLE THREAD GUIDE

DIAL TENSION ASSEMBLY

BOBBIN WINDER

CRANK ROO BEARING SET BASE

CRANK ROD BEARING SET BASE SET SCREW

TOP PLATE SET SCREW

BOBBIN WINDER RUBBER RING

THREAD TAKE-UP/CHECK-SPRING

TENSION RELEASE PIN

SHUTTLE RACE SLIDE SPRING

SHUTTLE RACE SLIDE SPRING SET SCREW

ZIG ZAG NEEDLE PLATE

THREAD GUIDE (NOT SHOWN)

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