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[[File:ConsewSewingMachine.jpg|400px|thumb|Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Description ==

For sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.

Can use for auto, boat and furniture upholstery, tarpaulins, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, umbrellas, tops, bags, luggage, handbags, travelware accessories, sports and camping equipment, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, canvas shoes, slippers, etc.

Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle, Drop Feed, Needle Feed, Compound Feed, Alternating (Walking) Presser Feet, Lockstich Machine

With: Centralized Arm Lubrication, Reservoir-Oiled Hook with Micrometic Control Valve, Large Horizontal Axis Rotary Hook and Bobbin, Adjustable Reverse Feed, Locking Stitch Regulator, Safety Clutch

This particular machine has been retrofitted with a servo motor, so the machine is now much easier to use than with the original clutch motor.

'''Important Info''': Neither the bobbin case nor the needles from the Consew (walking foot) fit any other machine. Likewise, neither the bobbin case nor the needles from the long arm fit any other machine. The easiest way to identify the long arm bobbin case vs. Consew (they both take size M bobbins) is that with the needle port (large opening at the top of the bobbin case) at the very top, the latching lever on the long arm is horizontal. On the Consew, it slopes down to the right about 10-15 degrees.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine}}

=== Specifications ===
[[File: ConsewDataSheet.png|thumb|Consew Spec Sheet for 206RB-5 (Very Similar to the 206RB-4]]
* Extra long stitch - 2-1/2 S.P.I. (10mm)
* Large Bobbin.  Bobbin can be changed without removing object being sewn
* Thread release finger (for heavy thread)
* High presser foot lift - 9/16" (14mm)
* Centralized arm lubrication.  Reservoir-oiled hook with micrometric control valve
* Safety clutch with push-button re-engagement
* Adjustable reverse stitching can be same length as forward stitch
* Simple adjustment permits raising and lowering of the center foot which allows for sewing different thicknesses of material and thus assures positive stitching
* Walking feet, needles and other attachments interchangeable with Consew models 226R-2, 255RB-2
* Needle plate, foot and feed dog can be changed for special operations
* Compound feed, walking foot mechanism insures even feeding of material
* Locking stitch regulator prevents changes in stitch length from vibration
* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT: 110V'''
::'''AMP: 5A'''
::'''HERTZ: 60Hz'''
::'''550W'''

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===MN Asset Details===
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[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_SN_IMG1_20190314_193743_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew Consew 206RB-4 Serial Number Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_193730_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Name Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_Motor_IMG_20190314_193718_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Serial Number]]
[[File:Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_MotorElectricalPlate_croppedAndBrightened.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Electrical Plate]]

* ''Model Number: '' '''Consew 206RB-4'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''TH 1008682'''
* ''Motor Model Number: '' '''CSM550-1'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''8010585426'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-736'''
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==Safety Specifics==

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Industrial sewing machines differ from domestic sewing machines in that it offers limited stitches.
They also have a much higher speed and more technically precise.  
* Make sure to control the speed so you can guide the fabric without push or pull.  When in doubt, slow down.

==Documentation==
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3N7yP8E2qMOeWl2VFV4dm9ZY3M/view Operating Instructions]

[http://www.szwalnicze.com/cat_consew/consew_206RB-4.pdf Parts Book]

See also:
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=206RB-4&sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D Youtube videos of Consew 206RB series machines]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
* Bobbins - Insure you use Consew 206RB bobbins.  
** Bobbin #18034 (Class M)
** Bobbin measurement : 1" diameter, 3/8" thick

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
*Video for bobbin winding: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeF3Ttw2UsU Wind and Install Bobbin Consew 206rb1]
**Length 3:40.  Includes instructions on adjusting the bobbin winder.  Last minute or so is about re-installing the bobbin.
*Video for threading: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKml4yGLSc Threading a Consew 206RB-2 - similiar to the 206RB-4 ]

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