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TORO-3000
TORO-3200 with Ped 500
with Ped 500 Adjustable
Adjustable Pedestal Motor
Pedestal Motor Drive
Drive

TORO-3200 BT
Bench Top
Self Contained
Transportable
Heavy Duty Stitcher

TORO-4000 R
with Ped 500
Adjustable TORO-4000 LA-25
Pedestal Motor Drive with Ped-600
Adjustable
Pedestal Motor Drive

TORO-3000, TORO-3200
and TORO 4000 Series
INSTRUCTION & SPARE PARTS MANUAL
2010.4
 Table of Contents
I. Operating Instructions

A. Caution Warnings Page 3.

B. Specifications 3.

1. CLEANING 4.
2. LUBRICATION. Where to oil the machine. 4.
3. HOW TO INSTALL THE NEEDLE 5.
4. HOW TO TAKE OUT THE BOBBIN 5.
5. HOW TO WIND A BOBBIN 5 and 31
6. HOW TO INSTALL THE BOBBIN 6.
7. HOW TO THREAD THE MACHINE 6 and 32
8. ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH 7.
9. THREAD TENSION 7.
10. THE THREAD TAKE-UP SPRING 7.
11. ADJUSTING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE 8.
12. FEED DOG ADJUSTMENT 8.
13. WALKING FOOT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 9.
14. SHUTTLE AND NEEDLE TIMING ADJUSTMENTS 9, 9A, 9B, 10, 11, 12.
15. FEED TIMING ADJUSTMENTS 12.
16. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 13.

II. Spare Parts List

1. FRAME AND COVER COMPONENTS 16.

2. MAIN SHAFT COMPONENTS 17.
3. NEEDLE BAR & UPPER FEED COMPONENTS 18, 19.
4. PRESSER BAR COMPONENTS 20, 21.
5. FEED MECHANISM 22, 23.
6. HOOK DRIVING SHAFT COMPONENTS 24, 25.
7. TENSION COMPONENTS 26, 27.
8. BOBBIN WINDER & THREAD GUIDE PARTS 28, 29.
9. KNEE LIFTER COMPONENTS 30.

We Strive to Continuously Improve our Machinery. Specifications and features are constantly being updated.
Your New TORO Stitcher may look slightly different then as shown in this pamphlet.

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TORO-3000, TORO-3200 and TORO-4000

Extra Heavy Duty Cylinder Bed Lockstitch Compound
Needle Feed Walking Foot Stitching Machines.

CAUTION…..
READ BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MACHINE...
1. Lubricate the Stitcher before operating! 6. Keep your hands and all clothing away from
2. Confirm you are plugging the electric motor the machine when pushing the button to turn
into the correct rated voltage. the electric motor on.
3. Confirm the machine and motor are turning 7. Switch on the Servo Motor and check for the
over in a counter-clockwise rotation. LED light to illuminate.
4. Your Artisan TORO machine is normally set up 8. Always switch off the motor when finished
with an SR-2 speed reducer/transmission to sewing. Never leave the motor running
controll your stitching speeds and to add while away from the machine.
additional torque to drive the needle into heavy 9. Always switch off the motor before changing
leathers and fabrics at slow operating speeds. needles or adjusting the sewing machine.
5. After operating the machine for more than 25 10. The machine is a fine tool, not a toy. Do not
days, if desired, the top stitching speed may let children operate the sewing machine.
be increased to a maximum speed of 800 spm.

SPECIFICATIONS
USAGE Saddle Stitching, Tack, Shoes, NEEDLE Schmetz 794 D or 794 S for
Boots, Saddle Bags, Harness. Leather. For fabric 794

SEWING SPEEDS Normal up to 600 spm. NEEDLE DIAMETER # 110 to 250

Max. 800 spm. # 18 to 27

STITCH LENGTH 0 to 11 mm THREAD Z-69 to 415

# 00 to # 6 cord

PRESSER FOOT LIFT By Hand Lifter 15 mm STITCH ADGUSTING Sliding Lever with Reverse
TORO-3200
By Foot Lifter 25 mm

THREAD TAKE-UP Cam type thread take-up lever LUBRICATION Manual Lubrication with
Sewing Machine Oil
SYSTEM
NEEDLE BAR 56 mm MOTOR
Electronic Servo.
STROKE

3.
 1.
Normal stitching operation causes dust, lint, and dirt to build up around the moving parts of your TORO-3000, 3200
and 4000. Periodically clean around all the moving parts of the machine. Pay special attention to keeping the shuttle,
shuttle race, and throat plate area clean.
Simply wipe off the build-up with a clean cloth or blow off the dirt with compressed air.

2.

TORO-4000 P

Lubricate these five points through the front inspection cover.

Your new artisan u TORO-3000 and 4000 was thoroughly lubricated at our factory. However please re-lubricate the
machine before putting the new stitcher into service.
The TORO-3000 and 4000 requires lubrication at the above points on a regular basis. Artisan recommends that the machine
is oiled about every 7 to 12 hours of actual usage.
We suggest the best time to oil the machine is at the end of your work day. When you begin to use the machine the next time,
simply wipe off the excess oil and the dirt or lint at the same time.
If sewing for prolonged periods of time oil the machine about every 5 to 7 hours.
4.
4.
 3.
SWITCH OFF THE MOTOR BEFORE REMOVING
OR INSERTING A NEEDLE
Artisan recommends that you use only “SCHMETZ” brand Needles.
For Leather use size; 794 D, 794 S, 794 LR
For Canvas, Nylon and Fabrics use size: 794
1. Turn the hand wheel counter-clockwise and raise the needle bar
to its highest position.
2. Loosen the needle set screw #(1) remove the old needle and
insert a new needle #2 into the needle bar. Push it up into
the hole as far as it will go.
3. Remember to locate the needle scarf #(A) towards the hand
wheel and the long groove of the needle to the left side.
4. Securely tighten the needle set screw #(1).

4.

1. Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise until the needle reaches 3. Depressing the retaining latch #(1) will open the bobbin case.
its lowest position. 4. Remove the bobbin being careful to leave the light weight beehive
2. Place your open left hand under the Shuttle area to catch the bobbin. shaped bobbin push spring inside the bobbin case.

5. of a TORO-4000 P
1. Push the bobbin #(3) onto the bobbin winder shaft until it seats.
2. As pictured, thread the sewing thread through the thread guide
#
(2) and around the tension post counter-clockwise, once, then
back out through the front thread guide.
3. Wind the thread around the bobbin several times and push the
lever #(5) to the left to engage the bobbin winder.

As you are sewing the bobbin will begin to fill,

when the bobbin is filled, the latch will disengage
and the bobbin spindle and bobbin will stop.

4. Loosen screw #(6) and adjust the bracket on lever #(5) to

adjust the fill amount on the bobbin.

See Page 31 for

bobbin winding instructions
for the
TORO-3000 and TORO-4000 R machines.
5. 5.
6.

1. Pull approximately 3 to 4 inches of thread off the bobbin

and insert the new bobbin into the bobbin case so that
when turning the bobbin turns counter-clockwise.

2. Pass the thread through the slot #(A) of the bobbin case
and pull the thread until the thread passes under the
bobbin thread tension adjusting spring and rests in the
groove as pictured.

3. Leave at least 3to 5 inches of thread remaining and

hanging out beyond the bobbin case.

4. Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise, with the needle

threaded one revolution, and the bobbin thread will be
pulled up through the needle plate.

7. (See Back Page for Greater Detail)

1. Place your spool of thread on the “thread stand” mounted to

B. the rear of your machines table top. Normally located on the
right hand rear corner of the sewing machines table top.
2. Pull some thread off the spool and thread it though the eyelet
directly over the spool on the upper horizontal lever of the
thread stand.
3. Pass the thread directly through the first thread guide #(A)
A. Pull the thread over the top of the tension disks in a clockwise
fashion and make certain that the thread slips between the two
F. tension disks of the upper auxiliary tension assembly #(B).
4. Then place the thread back through the thread guide #(A).
ar- F. 5. Pull enough thread down and pass it through the middle
thread wire guide #(C).
6. Wind the thread in a counter-clockwise direction around the
E. main thread tension roller #(D) two complete revolutions and
again back through the same thread guide #(C).
G. 7. Then, pass the thread through the check spring #(E) , located
slightly to the right of the main tension #(C).
8. Pull additional thread up and pass it through the eyelet of the
“Take-up” lever #(F) from the left side to the right side.
C. 9. Then pull more thread down and pass the thread through the
mid thread guide #(G) to the left side of the screw.
10. Continue through the lower casting thread guide #(H).
D.
11. Then through the Needle Bar thread guide #(I).
H. 12. Lastly, pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the
left side of the needle to the right side of the needle towards
the handwheel. About 7 or 8 inches of thread should extend
I. beyond the needle.
Make one counter-clockwise revolution of the handwheel and pick
up the bobbin thread above the needle plate.
6. Please Hold the Bobbin and Needle Thread taughtly in one
hand while beginning to stitch the first two or three stitches.
6. Then release and trim the excess thread.
8.
To Adjust the Stitch Length
1. Turn the adjuster nut #(1) counter-clockwise and push the
handle in a downward direction for a longer stitch length.
1. For a shorter stitch length raise the handle and then turn the
adjuster nut #(1) to lock in the handle.
2. A zero stitch length is in the middle of the slot.
The longest stitch length is at the bottom of the slot
located below #11 stamped on the face of the guide.
4. Pull the handle upwards to stitch in reverse. When the
forward stitch length and the adjuster nut are set correctly,
the machine will sew in an equal distant reverse stitch length.
5. To correctly back stitch in the same needle penetration holes;
stop the machine with the needle down, then raise the needle
approximately 1/4” upwards, pull the reverse handle all the
way up, then make several stitches in reverse.
6. To sew forward, push the handle all the way down and sew.

9.
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension:
Aux. Tension
a. Turn the nut on the end of the Aux.
Tension shaft in a clockwise direction
Looser (B)
to increase thread tension in small
Tighter (A) amounts #(A)
b. Rotate the nut counter-clockwise
to decrease the thread tension. #(B)
c. For a greater amount of thread ten-
sion rotate the nut on the main tension
device in a clockwise direction. To
Main loosen rotate the nut counter clock-
Tension wise.
If you have thread loops on the bot-
tom side of your work, tighten the
main tension. If the thread knot is on
the top side of the work loosen the
main tension. For minor adjustments
adjust with the aux. tension.
Adjusting the Bobbin Thread Tension:
a. Loosen the locking set screw #(1) with a small screw driver.
b. Turn the spring tension adjusting screw #(2) clockwise for greater thread tension.
c. Turn the adjusting screw #(2) counter-clockwise to decrease the thread tension.
Normally one does not need to re-adjust the bobbin case thread tension unless one changes
the sewing thread to a very small diameter or size.

10.
The Standard stroke of the thread take up spring,
commonly called the check spring #(1) is from
8 to 10 mm or about 3/8”.
Normally the stroke or spring tension does not
require re-adjustment.

7.
11.

1. The outside presser foot pressure is adjusted by

loosening nut #(3).
2. To increase the holding capacity of the Outside presser
foot, turn the regulator # (1) clockwise.
3. To reduce the holding pressure, turn the regulator
Counter-clockwise. Be care not to fully unscrew the
regulator. It is spring loaded and will “pop” out.
4. Tighten the locking nut # (3).

The standard height of the presser foot regulator # (1)

from the casting to the top of the regulator screw
is about 5/8” to 3/4”.

12.
For Leather Stitching: The Feed Dog used in artisan models
TORO-3000, 3200 & 4000 R is smooth, without teeth so not to
damage your leather. The TORO-4000 LA-25 and TORO 4000 P may
use a different system.
For Fabric Stitching: All models should use a course tooth feed dog.

To adjust the height of the feed dog:

Either of the two methods are possible.
1. Open the bobbin case to reveal the feed dog attaching screw.
2. Loosen the screw #(4) and move the feed dog up or down as re-
quired.
3. Re-tighten the fed dog attaching screw.
OR a second method is to do the following:
3. Loosen and remove the two screws and small springs #(1) that hold
the oscillating shuttle/bobbin case in place.
4. Remove the shuttle race and bobbin case from the casting and re-
veal the feed dog attaching screw.
5. Remove the Feed Dog attaching screw and Feed Dog to
install any of the following except the standard needle plate.
Slotted Needle Plate (A) #43332 Stirrup Needle Plate (B) #43333
Holster Needle Plate (C) #43334 Standard Needle Plate (D) #43337
Fabric Feed Dog w/teeth (E) 211-63400
Leather Needle Plate (F) 43337-L
Leather Smooth Feed Dog (G) 21163400-L

C. F.

A. G.

E.
B. D.
8.
 Needle

Needle
Shuttle Hook Guard
Point
Shuttle Hook
Race Carrier
Frame

Shuttle Hook
Assembly Shuttle Hook
with Bobbin Case Driver

A. B.
A. Complete Oscillating Shuttle
Hook Assembly with Bobbin Case.
D.
B. Shuttle Hook Point. C.
C. Bobbin Thread Tension
Adjusting Screw. F.
D. Bobbin Thread Tension Adjusting
E.
Locking Set Screw.
E. Bobbin Thread Tension Spring.
F. Bobbin Case.
G. Bobbin Case Opener Latch. G.

Photos Not To Scale. For Representation Purposes Only.

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 Shuttle Hook
Point
B.

Needle
Guard
Shuttle Hook Needle
Point
B. Needle
Shuttle Hook Point
Guard
to the Needle Relationship Shuttle Hook
as viewed from behind Race
C.
the needle on the rear left
side, and from left to right.

Shuttle Hook
Point
B.

Shuttle Hook Point

to the Needle Relationship Shuttle Hook
as viewed from behind the Bobbin Case
Driver
E.
needle and from the Opener Latch
right to left side. G.

SHUTTLE TO NEEDLE RELATIONSHIP:

Correctly Timing the Needle with the motor switched off.
Set the Stitch Length Lever to the “0” Position. Then turn the Handwheel in a
counter-clockwise rotation and raise the needle bar from “Bottom-Dead-Center”,
the lowest position, up 4 mm or 5/32. The Shuttle Hook Point should now be
directly behind and in the center of the Needle just above eye of the needle.
At 4 mm up, the measurement from the bottom of the needle clamp to the top of
the standard needle plate # 43337 should be at 31 mm or 1-7/32”.
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 13. WALKING FOOT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the height of the walking feet:

1. Loosen the nut #(6) and move the lever #(7) up to

Decrease the walking foot height. (B)

2. Move the lever #(7) down in slotted bracket #(8)

to Increase the walking foot height. (A)

3. Tighten the nut #(6) after completing the adjustment.

14. ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE-TO-SHUTTLE RELATIONSHIP

B. Normal timing adjustment of the shuttle hook.

C. 1. Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise until the
oscillating shuttle hook is positioned to the fullest
E. most left position of its travel with the needle at the
Oscillating
Fig. 14-1 Shuttle Hook “Bottom-Dead-Center” of its travel (fully down).
Driver 2. The point of the oscillating shuttle hook #(B).
should then be equal to 1 mm with the end of the
steel shuttle hook race #(C).

D.
Shuttle See Pages 9A and 9B.
Hook A. Thread Cast-off Area.

Needle End To Adjust the position of the oscillating shuttle hook.

Right Side
1. Open the front inspection plate cover; located under
Fig. 14-2 Hand Wheel the stitch length regulator lever on the front of the
TORO machines’ casting.
2. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench into the adjusting screw
#
(2) and loosen the screw slightly. It is very TIGHT!
3. Fully loosen the Allen screw and rotate the shuttle
hook either clockwise or counter-clockwise to align
the shuttle hook correctly as shown in Fig. 14-1.
4. Remember to firmly tighten the Allen screw #(2) when
Front of Machine
you have accomplished the adjustment.

To adjust the needle bar height and timing relationship:

1. Set the stitch length lever to the “0” position.
2. Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise until the needle
bar is at its lowest position (bottom-dead-center).
Shuttle Hook
Point 3. Continue turning the handwheel in a counter-clockwise
rotation and raise the needle bar up exactly 4 mm or
31 mm approximately 5/32” up from “bottom-dead-center”.
The point of the shuttle hook #(3) should exactly
bisect the center of the needle, and be approximately
At a 4 mm rise of the in the center of the needle, just above the eye of the
Needle bar from the 4 mm
lowest position. needle and at the bottom 1/3 of the needle scarf.
Set Hook point to center This adjustment is crucial to form a proper stitch.
of the needle.
Fig. 14-3 4. At this point, the bottom of the needle bar should be
exactly 31mm or 1-7/32” above the top surface of the
standard needle plate #43337.
Needle Bar Height Setting: 27 mm 11.
Bottom-Dead-Center or Lowest point of Needle Clamp
to the top of the Throat Plate.
 Adjusting the Needle to Shuttle Position
Hand 1. Loosen the small Allen head screw #6.
Wheel
Side
Then lightly snug the screw.
2. Loosen the two 6 mm Allen head screws #5.
3. With the stitch length lever set to the “0” position, turn
the hand wheel in a counter-clockwise rotation and place
the needle bar to the “Bottom-Dead-Center” position.
At this point align Allen Screw #6 to the 9:00 O’clock
position and in the same plane as the line “D”
shown in Fig. 14-4.
4. Tighten the small Allen screw #6
5. Firmly tighten the larger Allen screws equally.
Upper Rear First a little pressure on the right side screw. Then about
Inspection Cover
Fig. 14-4 the same pressure on the left side screw.
Repeat this procedure in three or four steps until the two
screws are TIGHT.

At a 4 mm rise of the The Shuttle Hook Point

Needle bar from the should be in the center
lowest position. of the needle and aprox. Setting the Height of the Needle Bar
Set Hook point to center 2 mm above the top of Set the needle bar height on the TORO-3000, 3200,
the eye of the needle.
of the needle. 4000R or 4000 P as shown in Fig 14-5 at #(A).

2 mm The point of the shuttle hook should be set to the center

of the needle after the needle rises up 4 mm from the
“Bottom-Dead-Center” position .
Fig. 14-5
To adjust the Height of the Needle Bar
Method 1
1. Turn the Handwheel in a counter-clockwise rotation
until the shuttle hook point is aligned with the center
of the needle.
2. Loosen Screws #7 in Fig. 14-6.
3. Move the Needle Bar in an up or down fashion to align
the needle to the position in Fig. 14-5
4. Firmly tighten the 2 screws #7 Fig. 14-6.
Method 2
1. Turn the Handwheel in a counter-clockwise rotation until
Needle is at “Bottom-Dead-Center”.
2. Loosen Screws #7 in Fig. 14-6.
Fig. 14-6 3. Align the needle so that the bottom of the needles eye is
just above the “Needle Guard” shown on page 9 B with
enough room for the thread to pass through the needle eye.
4. Firmly tighten the 2 screws #7 Fig. 14-6.
0.25mm to 0.35 mm
Fig. 14-7
Front/Back Needle to Shuttle Clearance
The clearance between the needle SCARF (recess) and the
The Clearance between the point of the shuttle hook is set at the factory between 0.25 mm
Shuttle Hook Point and the and 0.35 mm depending on the diameter of the needle used.
Needle should be about the
thickness of a piece of paper. Clearance should not normally require adjustment. However,
several optional Spacer Plates shown on page 24 with part
number reference #6-44 are available for purchase if desired.

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 794 (D or S) NM 200, #25 Needle

15.

The above adjustments are for stitching normal fabrics and do not
apply to stitching heavy leathers for the TORO-3000 or 4000 R.
Leather machines are specially adjusted for each application.
The standard adjustments are only a starting point.

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16.

1. The thread breaks or 1. A burr, cut, ruffness, or other imperfection 1. Clean off and remove the flaw with a fine
tends to fray and was created on the needle plate, shuttle, India stone or other abrasive.
then break. shuttle race or presser foot by a broken or 2. Loosen the upper thread tension.
damaged needle. 3. Always use a good quality pre-lubricated left
2. Needle thread tension excessively tight. twist sewing thread like “Rice” brand threads.
3. Poor quality or incorrect thread size. 4. Check and if necessary re-time the machine.
4. Machine is out of synchronization. 5. Add an additional silicone thread lubrication
5. Excessive needle heat build-up. system to your machine.
6. Replace your needle with a new “Schmetz”
brand quality sewing needle.

Skipped Stitches 1. The needle is too far away from the shuttle 1. See Chapter 14, Adjusting the Needle-to-Shuttle
hook point. Relationship.
2. The shuttle hook timing is set too fast or too 2. See Chapter 14, Adjusting the Needle-to-Shuttle
slow in relationship to the needle. Relationship.
3. The leather or fabric “jumps” up with the 3. Tighten the presser bar adjuster screw.
Needle. (called flagging)
4. Bent needle, dull point, or improper needle 4. Replace with a new and correctly sized needle.
diameter size for the leather sewn.
5. The check spring tension is too hard or too soft. 5. Decrease the check tension.
6. The check spring travel is too long or too short 6. Adjust the check spring travel for the weight of the
for the fabric sewn. fabric or leather being sewn.
7. The needle has overheated, lost temper or is 7. Replace the needle with a Schmetz brand #794 Needle
dull or worn out. Inferior quality needles cause problems.
8. Excessive thread fraying or wear. 8. Replace poor quality thread with RICE or Artisan
“Premium Performance Leather Stitching Thread”
from Artisan Sewing Supplies. 888 838 1408

3. Improper thread tension, 1. Worn out thread guides. 1. Repair the guide or replace with a new thread guide.
irregular looking 2. The bobbin jams. 2. The bobbin may be bent or otherwise damaged.
stitches, or excessive Replace the bobbin.
bobbin thread tension. 3. Weak bobbin thread tension. 3. Tighten the bobbin thread tension, Chapter 9
4. Bobbin thread is wound to tightly. 4. Loosen the tension on the bobbin winder
5. Bobbin thread showing on top of fabric or leather 5. Loosen the Needle Thread Tension, Chapter 9
6. Loops showing on the bottom of the leather or 6. Tighten the needle thread tension, Chapter 9
Fabric.

4. Excessive Thread Abrasion 1. Worn out or Incorrect needle size 1. Replace the Needle

5. Stitches are out of line 1. Incorrect point for the leather being sewn. 1. Replace your needle with one with the correct
or do not track straight. 2. Dull or blunt needle point. cutting point for the type of leather being sewn.
Read and understand the Schmetz Leather Needle
Pamphlet available from Artisan 888 838 1408

6. The bobbin thread 1. Lint or debris trapped under the bobbin case 1. Remove the bobbin case spring and clean out the
tension will not adjust. spring tension. Debris.

7. The v-belt from the 1. The v-belt has stretched. 1. Lower the SR-2 Speed controller.
SR-2 speed controller is 2. The v–belt is worn out Make the belt tension tighter.
slipping or the hand 3. The machine is jammed. 2. Replace the v– belt
wheel does not turn 3. Clean out the foreign blockage. Perhaps a small
when the motor is piece of thread is trapped in the shuttle raceway.
fully engaged
When in doubt…. 1/4” to 3/8”

Call artisan u SR-2 Pulley

for Help! 888-838 1408
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 SUGGESTED
REFERENCE GUIDE FOR
artisan TORO 3000, 3200, 4000 R, 4000 P
u

LEATHER STITCHING MACHINES

Recommended Schmetz brand Needle #794
1. Sewing on Thin Leathers of less than 8 oz. or up to1/8”:
Use Schmetz brand Needles number 794 D or S, NM:160 Size 23, Canu 53:20MF1.
“D” is a Triangle Leather Point and “S” is a Spear Point for leather.
Under normal conditions the “D” points will last longer and the “S” point needles have a shorter
life span but will make a straighter stitch.
We recommend using thread sizes 69, 138, or 207. Size 277 might be to heavy.
The same size thread as in the needle or one size smaller for the bobbin thread will give you more yield from the bobbin.
2. Stitching Leathers from 8 oz. to 12 oz or from 1/8” to 3/16”:
Use Schmetz brand Needles number 794 D or S, NM:160 or 180, Size 23 or 24, Canu 53:20MF1.
“D” is a Triangle Leather Point and “S” is a Spear Point for leather.
We recommend using thread sizes 138, 207, or 277 and either the same size thread as in the needle or
one or two sizes smaller thread in bobbin is recommended.
3. Leather from 12 oz to 16 oz., 3/16'” to 5/16”:
Use Schmetz brand Needles number 794 D or S, NM:180 or 200, Size 24 or 25, Canu 53:20MF1.
We recommend using thread sizes 207, 277, or 346 and either same size thread as in the needle or
one or two sizes smaller thread in bobbin for additional yield.
4. When stitching multiple plies of Leather beyond 7/16,” we recommend the use of Schmetz brand
794 “D” point needle of at least a diameter of #25 (200). Any size thread may be used. However, the use of 207,
277, or 346 is recommended in the needle and one or two sizes smaller thread in the bobbin.
NOTE:
Your Bobbin Thread tension will require readjustment when using smaller thread diameters
such as size 69 or 138 in the bobbin.
SADDLE SKIRTING: 794 D #25 (200) Needle HARNESS: 794 D #24 (180) or #25 (200) Needle
Thread 277 or 346 in the Needle Thread 207, 277, or 346 in the Needle
138, 207, OR 277 in the Bobbin 138, 207 or 277 in the Bobbin
HOLSTERS: 794 D #25 (200) NEEDLE SHEATHS: 794 D #24 (180) or #25 (200) Needle
Thread 207 or 277 in the Needle Thread 207, 277, or 346 in the Needle
138, 207 or 277 in the Bobbin 138, 207, 277 in the Bobbin
CHAPS: 794 S #24 (180) Needle BELTS: 794 D #24 (180) Needle
138 or 207 in the Needle Thread 138 or 207 in the Needle
138 or 207 in the Bobbin 138 or 207 in the Bobbin
PURSES: 794 D #24 (180) Needle MENUS, CHECKBOOKS, BOOK JACKETS, etc
138 or 207 in the Needle Round Point Needles 794 #22 (140)
138 or 207 in the Bobbin Thread 69 or 138 in the Needle and Bobbin.
NOTE:
Change your needle to a non leather point needle when stitching fabrics other than leather.
artisan recommends using a Schmetz brand #794 size 22, 23, or 24 needle on Canvas, Upholstery Fabrics, or Webbing.
For Stitching “Bio-Plastics” use a needle 2 diameters larger than for leather. You must replace the leather presser feet, feed
dog and needle plate with a “Blanket Set” for stitching on other than leather.
artisan strongly recommends replacing your needle every 8 to 10 hours of actual stitching!
Leather Point Needles are like “knives”. They get dull and require replacement.
Cutting point needles create significant heat going through heavy leather. Needles lose their temper (hardening)
with heat and that leads to bending or broken needles. A broken needle may cause damage to your machine.
The potential damage to both your project and your machine will far outweigh the approximately $1.00
Cost of replacing a damaged needle. Think of it a affordable preventative maintenance.

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 Spare Parts
List

artisan u

TORO-3000,
TORO-3200
and
TORO-4000

17.
1. FRAME AND COVER COMPONENTS

18.
2. MAIN SHAFT COMPONENTS

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A.

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4. PRESSER BAR COMPONENTS

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OUTSIDE PRESSER FOOT WITH TEETH FOR FABRICS

A. 43423 Center Grover Leather Presser Foot

B. 43424 Left Side Leather Presser Foot
C. 43425 Right Side Leather Presser Foot
D. 43426 Double Toe Leather Presser Foot
E. 43405 Double Toe Presser Foot with Teeth for Fabric or Webbing (aka Blanket)
F. 43406 Center Presser Foot with Teeth for Fabric or Webbing (aka Blanket)
G. 43424S Short Toe, Left Side Leather Presser Foot
H. 43425S Short Toe, Right Side Leather Presser Foot
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B C

H
G
A F

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H. F.

G.

E.
A B

Shuttle Hook Parts

A. GS 184
Locking Set Screw.
B. GS 164
Thread Tension Adjusting
Screw.
C. GW 113
Thread Tension Spring.
D. GW 114
Bobbin Push-out Spring.
E. GN 115
Bobbin Case Body.
F. GN 112
Shuttle Body.
G. GW 112
Bobbin Case Opening Spring.
H. GN 114
Bobbin Case Body
Latch.
I. GS 120
Bobbin Case Body Latch
Screw.

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OSCILLATING SHUTTLE HOOK

SPACER

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Winding the Bobbin on a TORO-4000 R
1. Raise the presser foot with the hand lifter lever.
2. Insert the bobbin onto the bobbin winder spindle.
3. Thread the winder in the order illustrated and wind the
thread four or five turns onto the bobbin.
4. Push the bobbin winder trip latch (A) down. When the
machine is operated the spindle will turn and start to wind
the bobbin.
5. When the bobbin is fully wound, the trip latch will
disengage and the spindle will stop.
To adjust the quantity of thread on the bobbin:
1. Loosen the adjusting screw and nut number (B) and (C.)
and turn the screw counterclockwise to decrease the
amount of thread on the bobbin and clockwise to increase
the quantity of thread wound onto the bobbin.
2. Tighten the locking nut after adjusting for the correct
amount of thread to be wound onto each bobbin.
If the bobbin is not winding evenly, move the thread guide (D)
either left or right to compensate.
Several Bobbins can be wound while the machine is stitching.

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TORO-3000 and TORO-3200 Bobbin Winder Instructions:

1. Place the bobbin on the spindle. Align the small pin on the spindle
with the hole or slot in the bobbin.
2. Insert the thread into the eye above the bobbin winder tension.
3. Pull the thread between the two tension discs in a clockwise fashion.
4. Continue pulling the thread over to the bobbin and place the thread through the small hole
on the right side of the bobbin and thread it from the inside of the bobbin to the outside of the bobbin.
Leave about 3 or 4 inches outside the bobbin. Trim the excess after the bobbin is wound.
5. Push the Latch up against the center of the bobbin.
6. Operate the machine and the bobbin will begin to fill.
Several bobbins can be wound while the machine is in operation.
If the thread is wound too loosely, tighten the tension nut, if too tight, loosen the nut.

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TORO-3200 BT and TORO-4000 BT

Servo Motor Adjustments

NORMAL ON POSITION TO ADJUST VARIABLE HIGH SPEED LIMIT:

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Push button “d” once. When n is illuminated,
Letter “ d” is Illuminated
. Press button “S”. #0 is lowest speed, #9 is fastest speed
d= NORMAL Set Controller to NORMAL # 2
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Counter-Clockwise Rotation,
d=Reverse, Clockwise Rotation
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Insert the thread through the upper
wire thread guide (A), then around the
top tension (auxiliary tension) in a
clockwise rotation between the 2 disks,
A
one revolution and back up to the same
D wire thread guide (A).
Bring the thread down and insert it
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as shown. Then wind your thread in a

counter-clockwise rotation 2 full revo-
lutions around the main tension rotary
disk, and then back up through the
same thread guide (B) a second time.
Next pass the thread through the
B E hole in the “check spring” (C). Then
C
pull the thread up and pass it through
F the hole in the take-up lever (D) from
the left side to right hand side. The
G lever moves up and down. Then pass the
thread down and through the left side
H
of lower middle thread guide (E).
Next pass the thread through the
lower wire thread guide (F) and
B through the thread guide hole in the
bottom of the needle bar (G).
C
Lastly pass the thread through the
eye of the needle (H) from the left to
to right side towards the hand wheel.
Always leave about 6 to 10 inches of
thread beyond the needle.
Remember to hold the bobbin and
needle threads tightly while stitching
the first few stitches.

See Page 6 for Another View of

Correct Threading Instructions
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