Heavy duty single thread chainstitch bag closing machine with totally enclosed / sealed motor safety plastic handle trigger-type switch protected cutting blades shown with optional steel stand applications designed to close bags made of such materials as jute, cotton, linen, paper, burlap, plastic and waterproof materials. Suitable for plain and folded top closures. Used by packers of flour, grain, fertilizer, feed, chemicals, seed, coffee, sugar, salt, grocery staples, minerals and other products. Features portable. Uses standard needles. Uses popular type thread cones. Protected cutting blades sever the thread after the bag is closed.