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NANCY
April 9, 2025
Please provide more details on repositioning the Tension Knob Assemby. My machine broke a needle, and in trying to reset the feed dogs, the Tension Knob Assemby also came out. Please help….THANK YOU!!!
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Mr. Anderson
April 9, 2025
To reposition the Tension Knob Assembly on the Harbor Freight Tools machine with part number 3914:
1. Loosen Set Screw (2). 2. To increase the stroke, turn the Tension Knob Screw (3) clockwise. 3. To decrease the stroke, turn the Tension Knob Screw (3) counterclockwise. 4. Loosen Set Screw (2) again and pull out the Tension Arm.
Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children. SKU 03914 Specifications DESCRIPTION Heavy duty, industrial sewing machine;...
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16. Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool. SKU 03914 Page 3...
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Note that the machine table shown is not included, and must be ordered separately. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the num- ber on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
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Presser Foot The assembly instructions describe mounting the Single-Needle Sewing Machine (Model 03914) to the Table Stand (Model 03929), not included. In order to complete this procedure, you must first purchase and assemble the Table Stand Kit (Model 03929).
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Tilt the machine back to expose the Oil Pan (D). See figure 5. Fill the Oil Pan with sewing machine lubrication oil (#7 white oil) to the “high” mark “A”. Add more oil when the level is to the “low” mark “B”. After lubrication, and during operation, oil splashing can be seen through the Oil Sight Window (H).
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(30). Insert a Screw (31) and Nut (47) through the Hanger as explained in the note in step 14, above. Tighten the Screw and place the Column Cap (29) over the end of the Upper Spool Rest Rod (30). SKU 03914 Page 7 Power Switch...
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Wood Screws (26) and Washers (27). Leave the Screws just loose enough to allow the Base to slide. Swing the Sewing Machine back into it’s operating position. Put the Bobbin Winder in the ‘OFF’ position-see OFF Position, below.. Slide the Bobbin Winder Assembly close to the belt until it just barely doesn’t touch it (...
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“B”. By doing so, the thread will pass under the tension spring and exit at notch “B”. Verify that the Bobbin rotates in the direction of the arrow when thread “C” is pulled. SKU 03914 Page 9 Figure C Figure D...
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Turn Tension Adjustment Knob (1) counterclockwise (B) to decrease thread tension. Adjusting the Bobbin Thread Tension Turn the Tension Adjustment Screw (2) clockwise (A) to increase bobbin tension. Turn the Tension Adjustment screw (2) counterclockwise (B) to decrease bobbin tension. SKU 03914 Page 10...
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Loosen Set Screws (2) and (3) on the Feed Eccentric Cam (1) and properly position the Eccentric Cam. Retighten the Set Screws. To advance the feed timing in order to prevent uneven material feed, move the Feed Eccentric Cam up (clockwise). SKU 03914 Page 11...
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This clearance is less than 1/64” (almost touching). Securely tighten the three Set Screws. If the clearance is too small, the tip of the hook will be abraded. If it is too large, it will lead to skip over. SKU 03914 Page 12...
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This can be manually checked by turning the Hand Wheel. Machine adjustments should only be performed by a qualified technician. Check the oil level weekly when the machine is used daily. Add sewing machine oil as required to the high level marking.
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Ref. Part No. SKU 03914 ARM BED PARTS LIST Description Page 14 Amt. Req.
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SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 03914 Page 15...
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MAIN SHAFT THREAD TAKE-UP PARTS LIST Ref. Part No. SKU 03914 Description Page 16 Amt. Req.
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Do you have a question about the 3914 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Please provide more details on repositioning the Tension Knob Assemby. My machine broke a needle, and in trying to reset the feed dogs, the Tension Knob Assemby also came out. Please help….THANK YOU!!!
To reposition the Tension Knob Assembly on the Harbor Freight Tools machine with part number 3914:
1. Loosen Set Screw (2).
2. To increase the stroke, turn the Tension Knob Screw (3) clockwise.
3. To decrease the stroke, turn the Tension Knob Screw (3) counterclockwise.
4. Loosen Set Screw (2) again and pull out the Tension Arm.
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