●With its larger needlebar stroke, larger lift of the presser foot, and newly adopted double-tension mechanism, the machine sews beautifully with thick threads (low count thread) and at higher thread tensions. This allows the machine to sew a broad range of heavy materials.* The LS-1340 is provided with a single-tension mechanism. ●The newly developed mode of highly rigid rectangular feed guarantees outstanding feed performance. In addition, the ratio between the alternating vertical movements of the walking foot and presser foot remains unchanged even when the material thickness changes. With this feature, the machine sews multi-layered parts of the material consistently and without stitch gathering. ●The machine is equipped as standard with a mechanism to correct uneven material feed by making-micro adjustments to the bottom-feed.

●The slimmed-down throat plate easily responds to the sewing of small tubular articles with diameters as small as φ40mm.This enhances the machine's ability to smoothly sew not only bags and shoes, but also small articles such as wallets. ●In addition to the standard type machine, a machine provided with a gauge for small articles is available. (LS-1342, LS-1342-7)

The vertical stroke of the presser foot and walking foot (amount of alternating vertical movement) can be easily changed with the large dial mounted on the top of the machine head. The sewing speed is automatically regulated based on the vertical stroke setting. This ensures ideal sewing conditions at all times.

With just a light press on the one-touch type reverse feed button, reverse feed stitching is actuated.

The machine handles thread counts from #30 to #5. Its highly rigid thread trimming mechanism cuts the thread without fail. The machine can be applied to a broad range of sewing processes, including the sewing of bags.