Chapter

4Na Peg
Introduction
Make adjustments from the left following the order of the arrows. The adjustment procedures are noted in the
adjustment standards for each chapter.
Item to be 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6
adjusted Bal-Con/ Peg Chute Movable Bobbin Peg home
→ → → → →
When adjustment balloon position position Bal-Con forward/rear position
is necessary breaker height stop position position correction
When replacing a windiang unit
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
(When the peg base plate is removed)
When performing a lot change
(When the Bal-Con and peg are not ○ --- --- ○ ○ ---
removed)
When removing the only Bal- ---
○
Con or balloon breaker
When removing the only peg
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Sec
--- ○ --- ○
(When the base plate is not removed)
*Reference chapter in Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
instruction manual 4La, 4Lc 4Na 4Qa 4La 4La 4Na

If the Bal-Con sensor position is changed, the forward or rear position of the bobbin will
change relative to the movable Bal-Con.
Set the movable Bal-Con stop position on the VOS.

Sec 1 Adjustment Standard

1-1 Bal-Con / Balloon Breaker Height
Refer to Chapter 4La, 1-1 and 4Lc, 1-3.

1-2 Peg Position

Re-adjust the base plate when replacing the unit. Movable Bal-Con
Jig
First check if the Bal-Con or balloon
breaker height has been adjusted
before adjusting the peg position.
Main frame

Bal-Con Specification
1. Set to “Bal-Con Operation Check” on the VOS
maintenance screen. (Refer to Chapter 3)
2. Fix the jig provided to the base plate, and then
set the Bal-Con to the bottom position using
the unit operation buttons.
* Slide the jig to align the right or left position.
3. Loosen the screws, move the base plate, Screw
and align the forward or rear position of the Plate
jig provided so that it is centered with the
movable Bal-Con. Jig
If the forward or rear position is Movable Bal-Con
misaligned, the movable Bal-Con may Align the
not lower completely to the bottom forward
position. and
backward
direction

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4. After fixing the base plate, mount the peg unit. Align the right and
left direction

- After adjusting the peg position,

Movable Bal-Con
adjust the chute position.
- If removing the peg for
maintenance, etc., only remove the Bobbin
peg unit. After mounting it, perform
the adjustments according to the
procedure in step 5.

5. Supply the peg with an empty bobbin, and

fix the peg unit in place once the left or right Peg unit
position is aligned with the center of the
movable Bal-Con.
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Sec

Plate

Balloon Breaker Specification

1. Fix the jig provided to the base plate.
2. Loosen the screws, move the base plate, and align the Balloon Guide
forward or rear position of the jig provided so that it is
centered with the balloon guide.

Balloon Guide Jig

Jig

Align the forward

and backward
direction (step 2.) Plate

Main frame
Screw

Align the right and left

direction (step 4.)

3. After fixing the base plate, mount the peg unit.

- After adjusting the peg position, adjust the chute position.
- If removing the peg for maintenance, etc., only remove the peg unit. After mounting it,
perform the adjustments according to the procedure in step 4.

4. Supply the peg with an empty bobbin, and fix the peg unit in place once the left or right position is
aligned with the center of the balloon guide.

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1-3 Chute Position
Refer to Chapter 4Qa, 1-1.

1-4 Movable Bal-Con Stop Position

Refer to Chapter 4La, 1-4.

1-5 Bobbin Forward/Rear Position

Refer to Chapter 4La, 1-5.

1-6 Peg Home Position Correction

Re-adjust the home position when adjusting or removing the peg.
1. Set to “Peg/ejection adjustment” on the VOS maintenance screen.
2. Correct the home position.
* When automatic centering is turned OFF, make this adjustment before the “1-2 Peg Position” adjustment.
* Using the home correction function stabilizes the cop change operation after the bobbin supply is
1
Sec
interrupted. In addition, the position will be the reference position when the automatic centering is turned
OFF.

1-7 VOS Settings

The VOS settings are listed below. Change the setting conditions when necessary.
Bobbin auto centering fctn Selet “ON”
Bal-Con Operation Check Select “OFF” or “ON”

The automatic centering function cannot be used in the following conditions.

- With bobbins that transmit light
- With bobbins that have forward end damage
- With bobbins that cannot traverse the Bal-Con sensor

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Sec 2 Maintenance
2-1 Inspection & Lubrication
When performing maintenance, remove the only peg unit. (Refer to Chapter 4Na, 1-2)
Frequency Item Guideline
- Clean and lubricate the inside and outside of the peg
- Apply to the contact area between the rod and the lever, and the contact area
Yearly Peg on the spring inside peg
* Extreme-pressure lithium-based grease with mineral oil and molybdenum
disulfide (wet type)

Spring

2
Sec

Rod
Apply to the contact area
between the rod and the lever Lever
(6 internal lubrication places).

2-2 Tightening the Timing Belt

Turn and adjust the motor.

Ensure that the belt is not too slack or too taut. Malfunctions could occur if the tension is
out of the recommended range. (Recommended tension: When the bobbin length is 260
mm or less, the tension should be between 30.2 and 40.6 N. When the bobbin length is 261
mm or greater, the tension should be between 33.6 and 61.6 N)

Turn the motor

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Sec 3 Consumables
If the parts below are worn causing a failure or problem, replace the worn part or parts with a new one.

Roller
Bush

Timing belt

3
Sec

Bearing (3 locations)
Bush (each shaft)

Insulator

【Frame raising specification】

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