Direct-drive, High-speed, Needle-feed, Lockstitch Machine with Automatic Thread Trimmer DLN-9010 This is a needle-feed type DDL-9000 Series sewing machine, that has been highly applauded as the top-of-the-line lockstitch machine with a thread trimmer. It has inherited the advanced features of the DDL-9000 Series, such as the direct-drive system, semi-long arm and elimination of the oil pan. In addition, it comes with a highly reliable needle feed mechanism. The needle feed mechanism, which is widely recognized as offering outstanding efficiency of feed and effectively preventing uneven material feed, responds to a wide range of applications such as the sewing of outerwear, runstitching of men’s shirts, etc. and the attaching of various parts to garment bodies. The machine incorporates a newly developed needle-feed mechanism. Thanks to the needle-feed mechanism which offers excellent efficiency of feed, the machine ensures accurate stitch pitches (stitch length) as well as preventing slippage of the upper cloth. The bottom feed's locus has been improved to match the needle feed motion, thus the machine produces beautiful seams without stitch gathering, even when it is used for sewing slippery and difficult-to-feed material or for handling a difficult process.     The needle feed mechanism is a so-called "dry type", which does not require oiling. With this mechanism, a highly reliable machine structure, free from oil leakage troubles, has been achieved. The frame, which requires only a minute quantity of lubricating oil, is structured to eliminate oil leakage.     The machine can be easily changed over from a needle feed machine to a bottom feed machine easily, through a simple adjustment and gauge replacement. It is a useful feature for those users who also want to use the machine simply as a regular bottom feed type machine in accordance with applications and processes.       The machine no longer uses an oil pan. With this oil pan-less structure, the machine helps create a clean work environment. The machine has been configured to eliminate the oil pan, and supplies a minute quantity of lubricating oil to the hook and needle bar, thereby contributing to the creation of a clean work environment.     The machine saves you the time and trouble of removing the knee-lifter and cover. This means that the machine head can be tilted for cleaning and maintenance without the inconvenience of removing the knee-lifter and cover.     Even if you tilt the machine head while the power is still ON, the safety switch will disable the machine. This means the machine won't start running when the head is tilted even if you press the foot pedal.   The machine is provided with various easy-to-operate functions for increased operability. Bobbin thread winder The bobbin thread winder is built-in at the top surface of the machine head. The built-in bobbin winder ensures easy replacement of the bobbin thread. The bobbin winder also incorporates a thread cutting knife for cutting the thread after the completion of bobbin winding, as well as a bobbin thread quantity adjusting function. Automatic reverse feed function The machine has a push-button-type reverse feed switch. The automatic reverse feed switch can be re-positioned to best match the operator. Compact AC servomotor In the machine's newly introduced direct-drive system, a compact AC servomotor is directly connected to the main shaft. This motor demonstrates quick start-up, upgraded stop accuracy, and excellent responsiveness. Attachment-mounting seat Installation of an attachment-mounting seat improves operability when replacing the attachment and increases the durability of the machine bed surface. Lubricating hole The lubricating hole is located on the arm. This allows female operator to carry out the oiling process without tiling the machine head.   Distance from needle to machine arm 300mm With its wider area under the arm (300mm), the machine permits easy handling of the sewing material for improved operability. Presser foot The maximum lift of the presser foot is increased to 15mm. By using the higher-lift of the presser foot in combination with the machine's needle-up stopping feature, easier placement of a heavy-weight material on the machine is ensured.   Micro-lifter The machine is equipped as standard with a micro-lifter. It works to constantly float the presser foot above an elastic material or other difficult-to-sew ones, thereby helping effectively reduce material slippage as well as damages made by the presser foot on the material. Automatic thread trimmer mechanism The machine is provided with a well-proven horizontal-type thread-trimming mechanism that ensures speedy and reliable thread trimming. Hinge The hinge has been moved 10cm from behind the needle entry point. Thanks to the improvement in the hinge's location, the material will no longer be caught by the hinge, thus contributing to upgraded workability. Newly developed control box. SC-910 SC-910 model control box is resistant to voltage fluctuations. It comes with a compact and energy-saving type switching power supply system that does not use a transformer. This contributes to improved reliability.     The number of revolutions can be selected from among three different types (standard, slow and fast) according to the preference of the operator. In addition to this feature, the control box incorporates many different functions for upgraded workability. The operation panel can be selected according to the process. IP-100B The operation panel has been provided with a large user-friendly LCD. A pictograph and set values are shown on the same screen, which promises improved operability of the panel.     The operation panel has been provided with a variety of communication and maintenance control features and is able to store data on a SmartMedia or personal computer.     The features of the operation panel can be updated without the need for changing the PWB/ROM.       CP-160D Four different kinds of pattern sewing are possible: automatic reverse stitching, constant-dimension sewing, rectangle-shape sewing, and multi-layer stitching. The maximum number of stitches that can be set for automatic reverse stitching (single or double) is 19.