Simplicity 9GT Snow Blower Instruction manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ACCESSORIES
Full zig-zag sewing machine
‚Тгее-агт
Моае! 1022
or
— Flat-bed
Model 1021
SINGER
The machine is intended for household use
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the sewing machine.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1.
An applicance should never be left unattended when plugged
in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet im-
mediately after using and before cleaning.
. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type
rated max. 15 Watts.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons:
1.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when this appliance is used by or near children.
. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the
manufacturer as contained in this manual.
. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or dama-
ged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nea-
rest authorized dealer or service center for examination, re-
pair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked.
Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot
controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose
cloth.
. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
. Do not use outdoors.
. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then
remove plug from outlet.
. Do not unpiug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is
required around the sewing machine needle.
Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can
cause the needle to break.
Do not use bent needles.
Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the
needle causing it to break.
Switch. the sewing machine off (0%) when making any
adjustments in the needie area, such as threading needie,
changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser
foot, and the like.
15.
16.
Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet
when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any
other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruc-
tion manual.
Machine has be stored in dry and clean rooms to protect
against rust.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION
CONTENTS
Page
Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine .................... a. 2
Principal Parts — And What They Do .............. cari. 2
Accessories — And When To Use Them .............. ..... E
Getting Ready to Sew 0.0.0000 E
Preliminary Steps ............... ee a eee 0e 4 ae 0 0e ea dec a 0 a 6 с
Choosing Needle and Thread ........................,.... 10
Threading Your Sewing Machine ...................... .... Y
Straight Stiching ............ iii i. . 16
Adjusting Selectors ..........oo.eceonacoroorcanonacero., CLT
Sewing a Seam .........ee_o_enrxececcocacrer eee. Cee 19
Zick-Zack Stitching ................. ooo Cee ee 22
Satin Stitching ......... co iii. adecco. er 0. 26
Twin-Needle Stitching ................... enoccoronneocreaarco 25
Preparation ........... 52...52. .2 eee eee „0... 25
ThreadingtheNeedle .............. cc. i i. ...... 28
Buttons and Buttonholes ........................ Lean eee. 1 2F
Buttons ......ooeoeerocorececoorecoaarecvade.vrarcereocears E
Buttonholes .......ñoeoreorccecorecacococacioranenararoa 28
Sewing the Professional Way ............................ ... 3
Lingerie, Seam finishes ................. e nencariaoncorernos CE
Hints on Sewing Special Fabrics .......... Cee eee. NC
Construction Details ..................... ee ee Ce 34
Aplique, Attaching elastic ............. coin ou. 36
Free Arm Sewing ..... 000000 eee tea 37
Keeping Up Appearances ..........._.ecxcecoaececuasoron 4%
Caring for Your Machine ............................. Cee 46
Cieaning the Machine ...........oercoccrecaorirecaorecco. 44
Removing Bobbin Case, Face Plate and Bulb ............... 45
Performance Checklist ......ioocoo2oeecresredercevoeonoo osa 46
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principal parts
19 Needle Thread 18 NeedleThread 17 Snap-in Thread 16 Spool Holder _
Tension Discs Tension Dial
1 Bobbin-Winder
Tension Disc
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4 Presser- NO
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13 Sewing
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5 Thread
Cutter
6 Needle Ciamp
12 Extension Table
Release Push Button
7 Presser Foot
8 Needie S Feed 10 Slide Plate 11 Extension
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19.
. Bobbin-Winder Tension Disc reguiates thread tension for bobbin
winding.
. Pressure Dial regulates presser-foot pressure on fabric, It has an all-
purpose setting plus settings for extra-light and extra-heavy pressure,
and for darning.
. Take-up Lever controls flow of needle thread.
. Presser-Foot Lifter, at back of machine, allows you to raise and
lower presser foot. High-lift position allows easy placement of bulky
fabrics.
. Thread Cutter is built into presser bar for safety and convenience.
. Needle Clamp holds single and twin needles and is designed to
eliminate the possibility of inserting needle backwards.
. Presser Foot holds fabric against feed. The foot snaps off for quick
removal.
. Needle Plate lifts out for easy removal. Guidelines on right and left
sides extend to slide plate to help you keep seams straight.
. Feed moves fabric under the presser foot.
Slide Piate opens for easy removal and replacement of the bobin, and
raises and lowers the pin that holds the needle plate in position.
Extension Table lets you convert the machine for either flat or tubular
bed sewing.
Extension Table Release Push Button unlocks the extension table.
Sewing Light illuminates the sewing area.
Hand Wheel positions take-up lever and needle. Always turn it
toward you.
Bobbin-Winder lets you fill the bobbin with thread quickly and easily.
Spool Holder with Horizontal Pin holds thread spools of various
sizes.
Snap-in Thread Guide Post provides smooth flow of thread from
spool holder to tension discs.
Needle-Thread Tension Dial lets you select the appropriate tension for
your stitch, thread, and fabric. The numbers eliminate guesswork in
duplicating settings.
Needle-Thread Tension Discs, controlled by the tension dial,
regulate the amount of tension on your needle thread.
FRINCIPAL PARTS (Continued)
£0. Stitch Width Selector controis the width ot zig-zag stitching and
nesittons needle for straight stitching. Use ! setting for straight
suicisna
i. Neaedie-Fosition Selector places needle in either left, center or
right etitebina position. Use center position for straight stitching.
24. Stitch Control Dial allows for a variety o* stitch lengths, including O-
1 for zia-zag satin stitching.
23. Reverse-Stitch Push Button leis you reverse stitching direction.
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24. Hand Wheel Disc automatically disen-
gages ciutch for easy bobbin winding.
25. Transparent Eobbin shows thread
supply... is easiiy removed for bobbin
winding.
26. Power and Light Switch turns on
the power and the sewing light
simultaneously.
27. Electrical Connections and Speed
Controller are designed for con-
venience and safety.
See instructions for conneciing and ops-
rating machine and controller on page 3.
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accessories... and when to use them
General Purpose General Purpose
Foot Needle Plate
Zipper Foot
Special Purpose Foot
GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT
AND NEEDLE PLATE
The general purpose foot and the general
purpose needle plate are in place on the
machine. Use them for all utility sewing,
with either straight or zig-zag stitching.
ZIPPER FOOT
The zipper foot is used to place stitching
close to a raised edge. It can be fitted to
the presser-foot shank for use on either
right or left side of the needle.
SPECIAL PURPOSE FOOT
The special purpose foot is used for all
kinds of decorative zig-zag stitching. Use
this foot for:
e Zig-zag satin stitching
= Appliqué
a Buttonhcies
e Twin-needie stitching
FEED-COVER PLATE
The feed-cover plate which allows free
fabric movement is used for darning
(page 43), embroidery and button sew-
ing (page 27). By covering the feed
with the feed-cover plate the fabric is
not moveable.
CHANGING NEEDLE PLATE
e Raise presser foot. (You do not need
to remove the foot.)
e Turn hand wheel toward you until
needle is in its highest position.
« Open slide plate with downward finger
pressure.
o Place thumb under needle plate and
draw plate to the right to remove.
e Insert new needle plate under locking
pin and over positioning pin.
e Close slide plate.
CHANGING PRESSER FEET
The presser feet that are supplied with
your machine snap on and off a common
shank. To change the foot:
e Raise presser-foot lifter and turn hand
wheel toward you to raise needle to its
highest position.
o Press toe of presser foot upward (as
far as it will go) and then snap down
to remove the foot.
e Center the new presser foot under the
shank and lower the presser-foot lifter
so that shank fits over the presser-foot
pin.
e Press down on presser-foot screw until
foot snaps into place.
Changing Presser Foot
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ACCESSORIES (Continued)
Transparent
Bobbin
Regular Needie Twin Needle
Ball-point
(Yeliow Band) Needle
Needle;Clamp Screw -
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Changing the Needie
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Detachable
Spool Pin
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Spool Holders
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BOBBINS
Transparent, drop-in bobbin,
thread supply at a glance.
shows.
NEEDLES
» Type 705 H needles for all-purpose
sewing
. Type 705 HS ball-point (yellow
* band) needles, for sewing knits and
stretch fabrics.
Type 705 H twin needle for decora-
®* tive twin-needle stitching.
ATTACHING FEED-COVER PLATE
1. Raise presser foot. (You do not need
to remove the foot).
2. Turn hand wheel toward you until is
at its highest position.
3. Slide feed-cover plate under the
presser foot, until securing pins are
located directly over holes in needle
plate. Then snap down.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
The needle clamp is designed so that the
needle can only be inserted with the flat
side of the needle to the back. To change
the needle:
1. Raise needle bar to its highest position,
loosen needle-clamp screw, and re-
move needle.
2. Insert new needle in clamp, with the
flat side of the needle to the back; push
it up as far as it will go.
3. Tighten needle-clamp screw.
SPOOL HOLDERS
The spool holders hold spools of various
sizes in position on the horizontal spool
pin. Because spool does not turn, thread
unwinds smoothly.
DETACHABLE SPOOL PIN
The secondary detachable spool pin is
used for twin-needle sewing.
preliminary steps
CONNECTING THE MACHINE
Before plugging in your machine, be sure
that the voltage and number of cycles
indicated on the plate under the hand
wheel conform to your electrical power
supply.
Push the machine plug into the receptacie
at the right end of the machine bed. Then
connect the power-line plug to your
erectrical outlet.
OPERATING MACHINE AND
CONTROLLER
To turn on both machine and sewing
light, press power and light swith to ON
position. To turn off machine and light,
press switch at „0” to OFF position.
WARNING: Turn off the po-
wer and light switch before changing
needles, presser feet, and needle plates
and when leaving the machine unatten-
ded. This eliminates the possibility of
starting the machine by accidentally pus-
hing the speed controller.
To start the machine, press the speed
controller. The harder you press, the 185-
ter the machine will sew.
To stop the machine from sewing,
remove pressure from speed controller.
Power and Light
Switch
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Machine Plug
Electrical Connections
Speed Controller
choosing needle and thread
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being
“stitched. The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selection.
Refer to it before starting a sewing project. Be sure to use the same size and
type of thread in both needle and bobbin. |
‘FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
FABRIC
DELICATE —tulle, chiffon,
fine lace, organza
LIGHTWEIGHT —Dbeatiste,
~ organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon, velvet, plastic film
MEDIUM WEIGHT—gingham,
percale, piqué, linen, chintz,
taille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet,
suitings, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl
MEDIUM HEAVY-—gabardine,
tweed, sailcloth, denim, coatings,
drapery fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile
fabrics |
HEAVY—overcoatings,
denim, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
ALL WEIGHTS —decorative
straight stitch topstitching
in woven fabrics
KNIT, WOVEN, STRETCH
and ELASTIC FABRICS—
polyester doubleknit, spandex,
nylon, tricot, ciré tricot, jersey,
panné velvet
LEATHER—suede, kidskin,
capeskin, lambskin, lined
leathers
LIGHT and MEDIUM
WEIGHTS—decorative
twin-needle stitching
in woven fabrics
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THREAD
Fine polyester, nylon,
and cotton thread
50 mercerized cotton
“A” silk
Polyester thread
Cotton-wrapped polyester
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
“A” silk
Polyester thread
Cotton-wrapped polyester
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Polyester thread
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton
Polyester thread
“D” silkt
(Buttonhole twist)
A“ nylon
50 mercerized cotton
“A” silk
Cotton-wrapped
polyester
50 mercerized cotton
Polyester thread
A“ silk —
Cotton-wrapped
polyester
50 mercerized cotton
NEEDLES
Type
705 H
705 H
705H
705 H
705 H
705 H
705 HS
Ball-Point
(Yellow Band)
705 H
705 H
(twin)
Size
70
80
90
100
110
100
or
110
90
80
90
100
90
+ Use with 50 mercerized cotton or “A” silk in bobbin.
threading your sewing machine
Like all sewing machines that produce
what is called a "'lockstitch’’, your se-
wing machine sews with two threads.
The upper thread comes from the spool
and is threaded through the eye of the
needle. The lower thread comes from
bobbin, the small transparent spool
that you wind using the machine. lt is
best ‘to wind the bobbin before the
‘needle.
THE SPOOL HOLDER
» Remove spool holder from spindle by
sliding it to the left.
e Place spool of thread on horizontal
spool pin. If spool being used has a
retaining slit, this should be placed
against the spool cushion on the right.
e Select correct spool holder according to
type and diameter of the end of the
spool being used. The diameter of the
end of the spool holder should always
be larger than that of the spool itself.
o Press spool holder firmly against spool.
THE BOBBIN THREAD
Winding the Bobbin
o Raise the presser foot and turn the hand
- wheel toward you until needle is at its
highest position.
e To disengage clutch, place your thumb
directly on bobbin symbol located in-
side hand wheel disc and press down.
* Open slide plate to make bobbin
accessible.
e Lift out bobbin and close slide plate to
make sure needle plate is secure while
winding.
Press Here
for Bobbin Winding
Removing Bobbin
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THE BOBBIN THREAD (Continued)
Press Here
for Sewing
42
Place spool of thread on spool pin.
Snap thread in the thread guide post
then lead thread around bobbin winder
tension disc, as illustrated above.
Pass thread, from the inside, through
hole in bobbin and place bobbin on
spindle.
Push bobbin and spindle to the right
to engage the bobbin winder. Hold
thread end as shown and start the
machine, winding at moderate speed.
Cut off thread end after a few coils
have been wound on the bobbin.
When required amount of thread has
been wound (winding will stop when
bobbin is full), stop machine. Cut con-
necting thread.
Push bobbin and spindle toward the
left to disengage bobbin winder. Re-
move bobbin.
Release hand wheel disc for sewing.
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE
1. Open slide plate. Hold bobbin so that
thread unwinds in direction shown, and
- put bobbin in bobbin case.
2. Pull thread into notch, draw it under
tension spring and back into slot.
3. Draw about three inches of thread
diagonally across the bobbin.
4. Close slide plate allowing thread to
enter slot between the needle plate and
the slide plate.
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THE NEEDLE THREAD
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guide, up, and
into tension Tension
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Lead thread over
spring and under
left guide
Allow spring to return to its
normal up position and con-
tinue threading the machine
Threading the Needle
1.
Turn hand wheel to raise take-up lever
to its highest position, and raise presser
foot to release the tension discs.
. Place spool of thread on spool holder
and lead thread through all points as
shown, making sure to:
Hold thread as illustrated while guiding
thread into tension discs.
Thread tension discs as illustrated.
Thread take-up lever from back to front,
guiding thread down over top of lever
and then up into eyelet.
Thread needle from front to back,
drawing about 10 cm of thread
through eye of needle.
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD
Nov, that you have wound the bobbin and |
threaded the needle, you will need to raise |
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2. Continue turning hand wheel and UN Ц
holding needle thread until needle
rises. Tighten your hold on the needle e
“thread and bring up bobbin thread in a E
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3. Open the loop with your fingers.
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under presser foot, and draw to back A | Q
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Needle Position
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Stitch Width
Accessories
Before you move the selectors to set your
sewing machine for straight stitching,
turn the hand wheel toward you until the
needle is above the needle plate.
SETTING THE MACHINE
« Move needle position selector to Ll
(center).
» Set stitch width selector on
STARTING TO SEW
o Place needle and bobbin threads under
presser foot and draw to back of
machine.
e Position the needle In the fabric where
desired for stitching start.
se Lower the presser foot and start the
machine. | .
To sew perfectly on a wide variety of
fabrics, adiust stitch iength, pressure and
thread tension as instructed on the
following pages.
adjusting selectors for your fabric
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
The stitch length dial regulates the length
of stitches. The numbers on the dial ex-
press stitch length in mm; the higher the
number the longer the stitch. Generally,
shorter stitches are best for lightweight
fabric; longer ones for heavy fabric. The
0—1 area is used for the adjustment of
zigzag satin stitching.
Setting the Selector
e Turn dial so that the stitch length
desired is positioned under the W
symbol on the control panel.
« To shorten the stitch length, turn the
dial clockwise to a lower number.
« To lengthen the stitch, turn the dial
counterclockwise to a higher number.
For reverse stitching, press the reverse-
stitch push button (located in the center
of the dial) in as far as it will go and hold
in place (the button can be pushed in
while the machine is sewing). Release
pressure on the push button to return to
forward stitching.
(For detailed instructions on adjusting
the stitch length for zig-zag satin stitching,
see page 24. )
Reverse-
Stitch
Push
Button
Reverse Stitching
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STRAIGHT STITCHING (Continued)
Pressure Dial
To Decrease
Lower pare
Presser | CA
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Adjusting Pressure
Dial
Correct
Adjusting Thread Tension
18
ADJUSTING PRESSURE
Numbered settings on pressure dial will
assist you in obtaining correct pressure
for fabric you are using. NORM (normal)
setting is an all purpose setting for sewing
a wide variety of fabrics of different
weights and textures. Settings above and
below NORM setting are also provided.
When you need extra control, regulate the
setting to heavier or lighter pressure to
suit fabric being sewn.
When darning without an embroidery
hoop, set dial at lowest setting, # . See
page 42 for instructions.
Lower presser foot before setting pressure.
е Го increase pressure, turn dial from
NORM (normal) toward MAX (maxi-
mum).
® To decrease pressure, turn dial from
NORM (normal) toward ff .
o For darning, set dial on ## .
REGULATING THREAD TENSION
Correct tension is important because too
much or too little will weaken your seams
or cause your fabric to pucker, Make a
test sample with fabric and thread you
plan to use and examine it. A perfect stitch
will have needle and bobbin threads
locked between two layers of fabric with
no loops on top or bottom and no puckers.
The tension dial regulates the degree of
tension on your needle thread. Set it
according to the type of thread and fabric
you use. The numbers on the dial eliminate
guesswork in duplicating settings.
if the stitches in your test sample look
loose, increase needie-thread tension. If
the fabric puckers, decrease tension.
e To increase tension, turn dial to higher
number.
e To decrease tension, turn dial to lower
number.
sewing a seam
PIN BASTING
Pin basting is a time-saver and can be
used when you sew easy-to-handle
fabric. Use fine pins and place them:
e On top of the fabric (never on the
-underside in contact with the feed).
« Atrightangles to the stitching line.
o Just nipping into the fabric at the
stitching line (never extending under
both sides of the presser foot).
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STARTING A SEAM
1. Set stitch length dial for desired length.
2. With presser foot up, align fabric
with appropriate seam guideline on
needle plate (as described on the fol-
lowing page). Position needle in fa- |
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3. Lower presser foot. Backstitch to the
edge of the fabric for reinforcement by
pushing ın the reverse-stitch push
button located in the center of the
stitch length dial. Hold the button
until the stitches reach the edge of the
fabric and then release for forward
stitching. a
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STRAIGHT STITCHING (Continued)
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Cornering
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Fabric after Turning
Pivoting at Corner
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KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT
As you stitch, use one of the numbered
lines on the needle plate as a guide for
keeping the seams straight. Numbers in-
dicate distances in eights of a cm from
the needle. If you want a 1.5 cm seam, for
example, keep the righthand edge of your
fabric on the number 5 guideline.
TURNING SQUARE CORNERS
To turn a square corner 1.5 cm from
the fabric edge, you need not measure
or mark the seam. Simply use the
crossiines on the slide plate.
Line up your fabric with right or left
guideline 5 on the needle plate. Stitch
seam, slowing speed as you approach
corner.
Stop stitching, with the needle down,
when the bottom edge of the fabric
reaches the cornering crosslines on the
slide plate.
Raise presser foot.and turn fabric on
needle, bringing bottom edge of fabric
in line with guideline 5. |
Lower the presser foot and stitch in new
direction.
GUIDING AND SUPPORTING
THE FABRIC
Most fabrics need only to be guided in
front of the presser foot. Some fabrics,
however, require support while being
stitched. Filmy sheers, panné velvet, and
tricots, for example, need to be held taut
in front and back of the presser foot while
being sewn.
WARNING: Do not pull the
fabric while you are stitching as this may
deflect the needle causing it to break.
REINFORCING END OF SEAM
1. Stitch to the fabric edge.
2. Push in reverse-stitch push button
and backstitch 1.5 cm to reinforce
the end of the seam.
3. Raise presser foot and remove fabric
— by drawing it to the back and left.
4. Cut threads on thread cutter at rear of
presser bar. |
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Ending a Seam
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Adjusting Stitch Width
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Most used Widths
Setting for
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Before moving stitch width and needle
position selectors make sure needle 1$
abo ve fabric.
ADJUSTING WIDTH OF DESIGN
To produce a zig-zag stitch pattern, move
the stitch width selector from straight
“stitch setting i to any zig-zag setting to
the right. Stitch width is increased as the
selector is moved to the right.
ADJUSTING STITCH
PLACEMENT
Most of your basic zig-zag stitching will
be done in center ( 1 j needle position.
Left (1) and right (À ) settings are
used for special stitch placement, as in
puttonhole sewing and button sewing.
ADJUSTING NEEDLE-THREAD
TENSION
Zig-zag stitching requires less needle-
thread tension than straight stitching.
Make a test sample with the fabric and
thread you pian to use so that you can
adiust the tension properly. The stitches
should lie flat against the fabric without
causing the fabric to pucker.
If the stitches are not flat and the fabric is
puckered, reduce needle-thread tension
by turning the dial to a lower number.
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
Any stitch length setting from 1 to 4 will
give you an open zig-zag stitch. The higher
the number, the more open, or farther
apart, your stitches will be. The stitch area,
between O and 1 on the dial, is used for
adjusting zig-zag satin stitching (see next
page for specific instructions).
~ Stitch Length Dial
ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND CHOOSING
ACCESSORIES
Turn to page 18 under “Straight Stitching” for instructions оп.
adjusting pressure. a
For information on choosing accessories, refer to pages 6 and 7
and to detailed instructions for sewing with zig-zag stitch patterns
included in the section called “Sewing the Professional Way” that
starts on page 31.
General Purpose —
Foot
— General Purpose
Needie Plate
| Zipper Foot
Special Purpose
Foot
2
% | Correct
Adjusting Thread Tension -
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satin stitching
Satin stitching—a series of closely spaced
zig-zag stitches that form a smooth, satin-
like surface—is useful for both practical
and decorative work.
When you wish to produce a satin stitch
for appliqué or bar tacks, for example,
make a test sample first so that you can
adjust the stitch length and thread tension
properly. Soft fabrics may require a back-
ing to ensure firm satin stitching.
ACCESSORIES AND
SELECTOR SETTINGS
| Needie Position: y
Stitch Width: $ to =
Stitch Length: 0-1
General Purpose Needie Plate
e Special Purpose Foot
Pressure: NORM
Adjusting Stitch Length
1. Turn stitch length selector dial to 1
(the beginning of 0-1 area).
2. Run machine at a slow speed.
3. Gradually turn the stitch length dial
clockwise until stitches are closely
spaced and form a smooth surface.
Adjusting Thread Tension
Satin stitching requires less tension than
straight stitching or open zig-zag stitch-
ing. Futrhermore, the wider the stitch, the
lighter the tension on the thread must be.
Notice the stitching ori your sample. If the
fabric is puckered, lower the needle-
thread tension by turning the tension dial
to a lower number. |
By using a twin needle, you can produce
two parallel, closely spaced, decorative
lines of stitching simultaneously. You
can use either one or two colors of thread
and you can choose either a straight-
stitch or zig-zag stitch.
SETTING THE MACHINE
Straight Stitching
o Needle Position: 1 only
e Stitch Width: |
e Stitch Length: Optional
e General Purpose Needle Plate
e General Purpose Foot
Zig-Zag Stitching
e Needle Position: A only
e ‘Stitch Width: See illustrations at right
o Stitch Length: Optional
oe General Purpose Needle Plate
e General Purpose Foot (Open Stitching)
e Special Purpose Foot (Satin Stitching)
Center ( A) needie position setting must
be used. Stitch width must not exceed
settings illustrated at right.
1 3335
Aue
Center Only
y
L 2 -
=
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|
|
|
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Straight Stitching
~ Maximum
Setting
Center Only
L Ai
KE
- Zig-Zag Stitching
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TWIN -NEEDLE STITCHING (Continued)
Use twin needle, Type 705 H (size 90).
INSERTING THE TWIN NEEDLE
Before inserting the twin needle, make
sure you are using the general-purpose
needle plate and that the needle position
dial is set at _§ , and the stitch width
does not exceed the settings shown on
page 25.
To insert the twin needle, simpiy raise
needle to its highest point and loosen the
needle-ciamp screw. Remove the single
needle and insert the twin needle in its
place. Tighten needle-clamp screw
securely.
threading for twin-needle stitching
For best results, use No. 50 mercerized or synthetic thread. Thread the
machine as for single-needle stitching, except pass thread between center
and back tension discs, and through right eye of needie. Attach secondary
spool pin in hole on top cover. Pass thread from second spool through guide
{by-passing the snap-in thread guide post) as illustrated, then between
center and front tension discs. Thread through remaining points, making
certain to omit the thread guide above the needle and pass thread through
ieft eye of needle.
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buttons
eo Needle Position: 9 (left)
е General Purpose Presser Foot
e Feed Cover Plate
Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and
easily using the plain zig-zag stitch. The
space between the holes in the button
determines stitch width settings. For
buttons with standard hole spacing, use
settings : and $ as shown. For buttons
with unusual hole spacing, use setting :
and increase or decrease the width ( # )
as necessary.
1. Attach feed-cover needle plate (see
page 7). -
2. Set stitch width at : and needle
position at L (left). Position button
under foot and lower needle into
center of left hole by turning hand
wheel toward you. Lower foot. Turn
hand wheel toward you until needle
rises out of button and is just above
the foot. - |
3. Set stitch width at medium-wide zig-
zag ( $ ) setting. Check stitch width
by turning hand wheel slowly toward
vou; the needle should enter the right
hole of the button. Take six or more
zig-zag stitches to attach button. End
on left side.
4. To fasten stitching, return to stitch
width : and take three or four stitches.
Remove feed-cover plate from the
general-purpose needle plate when
work is completed.
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© Horizontal Placement
on Crosswise Grain
mn
Lengthwise Grain
cm mii ele em
Buttonhole
Length Guide
_ Markings Co
— —— _—
Button
Opening |
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Length of
~~ Button о
Opening
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— Buttonhole
‘Stitching
| “T of Garment
Vertical Placement on . a
buttonholes
BUTTONHOLE POSITION
Accurate guidelines are essential to keep
buttonholes a uniform distance from the
faced edge of the garment, evenly spaced,
and on the grain of the fabric. For center
closures, place guidelines as follows:
1. Mark the center line of the garment as
indicated on your pattern. This guide-
line can be hand basted and should
follow a lengthwise fabric thread.
: 2. Mark a position guideline for each
+
4
Center Line
buttonhole.
- * Horizontal buttonholes are pla-
ced to extend 3 mm beyond the
center-line basting of the gar-
ment. Horizontal guidelines for the
buttonholes should follow a cross-
wise thread of the fabric, and, if
basted, be longer than the finished
. length of the buttonhole. Determine
the length of the buttonhole (as
described below) and mark ends of
each buttonhole vertically. >
e Vertical buttonholes are placed so
_ that the center-line basting of the
garment is in the center of the
buttonholes. Determine buttonhole
length and mark ends of each button -
hole horizontally across the center
line and use the center-line basting
as a buttonhole guide when stitch-
ing.
BUTTONHOLE LENGTH
First, decide how long the button ope-
~ Ning must be. Then, add 2 mm to the
measurement for each bar tack (the
closing stitches at each end of the but-
tonhole). To find the length of the but-
ton opening, cut a slit in a scrap of fa-
bric the diameter of the button you in-
tend to use. Increase length of opening
until button slips through easily.
STITCH WIDTH
Two stitch width settings are required for making buttonholes: one for side
stitching and one for the bar tack. Two possible combinations are illustrated.
ak
Selector Setting
Procedure
Set stitch length in O-1 area of stitch
length dial. Attach special purpose foot.
Set the pattern selector at , needle
position selector at Yu, and stitch width
selector at the width desired for the side
stitching. Place work under needle, align-
ing center marking of buttonhole with
center siot in the special purpose foot.
Side Stitching
Position needle in fabric at point A.
Lower foot and stitch to end of marking.
Leave needie in fabric at point B. Raise
foot and pivot work on needle. Lower
foot. Take one stitch without changing
width setting, bringing work to point C.
Bar Tack
Adjust stitch width selector tor bar tacks
and take at least six stitches. Stop at point
D.
Selector Setting
: for Bar Tack
. E Selector Setting
for Side Stitching for Side Stitching
=
3 3 3 =
for Bar Tack
Selector Setting
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BUTTONHOLES (Continued)
a SA Side Stitching
08 3 3 3 = Readjust stitch width selector for side
A РОС «оО stitching. Complete work to point Е.
Leave heedle in fabric.
Final Bar Tack
Adjust stitch width selector for bar tacks,
and take at least six stitches ending at
point F.
Fastening Stitch
To secure stitching, move selector to :
and take three stitches. Remove work,
draw threads to underside, fasten, and
trim. Cut opening for button with sharp
SCISSOrS.
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LINGERIE SEAMS
To make seams in lingerie durable and
flexible, use a combination of straight and
zig-zag stitching.
Method 1
For 1.5 cm bias seam in woven fabric:
o Straight-stitch the seam (with stitch
width at | ) on wrong side of fabric.
e Press both seam allowances in the
same direction. Then, from the right
side, top-stitch with narrow zig-zag
stitching, letting needle alternately
enter seam line and seam thickness.
Method 2
For narrow seams in nylon tricot:
e Cut fabric for 1.5 cm seam allowance.
e Straight-stitch-seam line on wrong side
of fabric. Then place a line of medium-
wide, open zig-zag stitching close to
the straight stitching.
SEAM FINISHES
e Needle Position: JL.
e Stitch Width: ; or > (maximum)
e Stitch Length: 1,2 to 3 mm depending on
| choice of stitch and fabric
e General Purpose Needie Plate and Foot
Seam edges support the garment and
should be given a durable finish if the
fabric is likely to ravel. There are two
methods of finishing seams in such
fabtics: trimming seam edge or over-
edging. Make a test sample first to deter-
mine which method best suits your fabric.
Fora 1.5 cm Seam
Trim Away
Excess Fabric
00 Em ae GP AE aml aU a dE aE SPs oS A Thar GEE WEES aa Ee SE
For a Narrow Seam
er
Trimming Seam Edges after Stitching
Overedging
Trimmed Seam
Edge
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hints on sewing special fabrics
LEATHER-LOOK VINYL
« Use masking tape or zipper adhesive
tape instead of pins or basting to hold
seams, zippers and hems in place for
stitching.
« Stitch with along stitch (1 to 3 mm).
A short stitch may cut the fabric.
« Sew with a steady, even pace and
stitch accurately. Seams cannot be
ripped out “without leaving needle
‘marks in the fabric.
e The shiny side of some vinyls tends to
stick to metal surfaces. Use a strip of
tissue paper between the fabric and
metal machine surfaces to prevent this.
e Topstitching holds seams and garment
edges smooth and flat and adds a
decorative note.
« Reinforce button and buttonhole areas
with interfacing. Bound buttonholes
are the best choice for vinyls with knit
Diagonal Stitching | backing.
Across the Point e For sharp points on collars and lapels,
take one or two stitches diagonally
across the point to allow enough space
to smoothly enclose the seam edge.
CIRE (Wet-Look Taffeta and Tricot)
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Use masking tape or zipper adhesive tape instead of pins or basting to
hold seams, zippers, and hems in place for stitching.
Stitch accurately; seams cannot be ripped out because needle marks
femain in the fabric.
Sew seams under light tension by holding fabric slightly taut at front and
back of needle.
Stitch ciré taffeta with a fairly long stitch 2,5 to 3 mm and use an
enclosed edge finish for seams and hems. В
Stitch ciré knits with a medium length-stitch 2 mm and use a fine
ball-point needle.
Machine-worked buttonholes (as well as bound buttonholes) can be
made in ciré fabric. Always use an interfacing and make sure the close
zig-zag stitches do not cut the fabric.
DEEP-PILE FABRICS (Fake Fur)
Pin, rather than baste, seams. Place
pins at close intervals at right angles
to the seam line. Pins with colored
heads are easy to see and remove.
Sew in direction of nap.
Stitch with a fairly long machine
stitch(2,5to3mm)and use polyester/-
cotton thread in a size 90 or 100
Type 705 H needle.
As seam is stitched, smooth pile away
from seam allowance with a darning
needle or upholstery pin.
After stitching seams witha 1.5 cm
seam allowance, use small hand
scissors to shear pile from entire se-
am allowance to reduce bulk.
Stitch 6 mm pre-shrunk tape into
neckline and shoulder seams for sta-
bility and reinforcement or stitch
with the straight stretch stitch.
Leather and leather-look fabrics com-
plement fur fabrics; use them for bound
buttonholes and easy button loops.
Coat hems are less bulky if they are
narrow and finished with a 8 cm fa-
bric facing or grosgrain ribbon.
Slash through the center fold of darts
and finger-press open, or stitch with a
narrow zig-zag stitch and trim away
excess fabric after stitching.
VELVET AND VELVETEEN'
e Use a light-pressure dial setting to prevent crushing pile.
Mark and baste with silk thread.
A Smoothing Pile avsay
from Seam Allowance
— Deep-Pile Fabrics
Use a Type 705 H, size 80 needle, and a fine thread for seaming. “A”
silk or nylon thread is recommended for velvet.
Always stitch in the direction of the nap.
For unpuckered seams, pin or hand baste together and then stitch under
light tension (see page 18). Extra-long, straight seams may be machine
basted with a long, wide zig-zag stitch.
To sew panné velvet, use a ball-point needle and a shorter- than- normal
stitch length (1.5 to 2 mm).
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Zipper Foot Zipper Foot
to Let of Needie to Right of Needle
Making Welting for
Corded Seam
34
onstruction details
ZIPPERS
At the notions counter in your Sewing
Center, you will find many different
kinds of zippers, one of which will be
just right for whatever you want to
sew. [he zipper package will contain
easy-to-follow instructions for inser-
ting the Zipper. And, with the zipper
foot, you will find it еазу to form an
even line of stitching close to the zip-
per.
Needie Position: À
©
8
Stitch Width: :
o
O
General Purpose Needle Plate
Zipper Foot
©
Attaching the Zipper Foot
When the zipper is to the right of the
needie
о Move position block on zipper foot to
ieft, to allow shank to enter right side of
foot, so that needie will enter right
notch in foot.
When the zipper is to the /eft of the needles:
o Move position block on zipper foot to
right, to allow shank to enter left side of
foot, so that needle will enter left notch
in foot.
(The zipper foot is snapped onto snank as
instructed on page 7.)
CORDED SEAMS
The corded seam is a professional treat-
ment for slipcovers, children’s. clothes,
blouses, and lingerie. To make a corded
seam, make the welting first (or buy it
ready-made at 2 notions counter), then
stitch it into the seam. For both steps, use
the zipper foot to place the stitching close
to the cord.
TOPSTITCHING
À practical, simple way to accent the
lines of a dress or coat is to place one or i :
more rows of stitching along collars, 2 au
lapels, facing edges, pockets, seams, etc. BF
For a tailored look, use lines of regular >
straight stitching; sew them with button --
hole twist for added emphasis. For decora-
tive interest, use a zig-zag stitch.
Topstitching
with Zig-Zag Stitch
- Steps in Making a Dart in Interfacing
—
Step 1
DARTS IN INTERFACING |
| (=
| нд
Needle Position: A
| e Дать
e Stitch Width: = (maximum)
e Stitch Length: 1 mm or to suit fabric ly
—* General Purpose Needle Plate and Foot Step2
With zig-zag stitching, interfacings can be
shaped without bulk.
1. Cut out the dart allowance on the
stitching line.
2. Bring raw edges together and pin or
~ baste in place over a muslin stay.
3. Stitch, backstitching at both ends of Step 3
dart for reinforcement.
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APPLIQUE
Appliqué adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens. You
can create your own design, trace a simple outline from a coloring book,
or use a motif cut from a printed fabric. Fabrics of like or different texture
combine equally well.
A closely spaced zig-zag stitch is most commonly used in appliqué work.
Athough you may vary stitch width to accomodate fabric weave or tex-
ture, never allow the stitch to be too wide. |
Preparation
Baste appliqué design to fabric.
Outline design with straight stitching
(use a short stitch).
e Remove basting and press.
Attach special purpose foot.
Appliquéing
1. Set machine for desired stitch width.
Adjust stitch length in the O-1 area of
| the stitch length dial.
> 2. Outline the entire design with appliqué
stitching. |
3. Cut away the fabric on the outer edges
of the stitching with embroidery
scissors.
ATTACHING ELASTIC
Elastic will remain stretchable when it is
q attached with the plain zig-zag stitch.
| The flexible joining produced by this
stitch allows elastic banding to be
stitched under, over, or between fabric
layers, making it particularly useful in the
construction of lingerie and swimsuits.
e Needie Position: 3 |
e Stitch Width: > (maximum)
Attaching Elastic with 7
Plain Zig-Zag e Stitch Length: About 1.25 mm
e General Purpose Needle Plate and Foot
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free arm sewing
Free arm sewing simplifies fabric hand-
ling when you sew circular and hard-to-
-reach garment areas. A few of the
sewing jobs for which you will find it
particularly useful are illustrated. To
prepare your machine for free arm se-
wing, press the extension table release
push-button and remove the extension
table. |
-
-
--
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FREE ARM SEWING (Continued)
HATS, BAGS AND DOLLS’
CLOTHES
Use the free arm of your machine
when you make hats, bags and dolls’
clothes. You will find it a real advan-
tage for seaming small circular areas,
and in the placement of decorative top
stitching.
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CUFFS
Attaching a cuff to a gathered sleeve
or accenting it with decorative top sti-
tching is greatly simplified when you
use the free arm. The fabric flows smo-
othly around the bed giving you full
visibility and control of the seam line.
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FREE ARM SEWING (Continued)
BADGES, EMBLEMS AND
Mis | INSIGNIA
/—] a! | | 7 LL
“T/F Badges, emblems and insignia of all
| Se 7 sizes and shapes can be quickly atta-
N | J 75 Á 7 4 ched to shirts and uniforms when the
>|) gy >. free arm is used. Slip the sleeve or
| | NY | other hard-to-reach area over the free
arm and secure emblem with zig-zag
sewing.
keeping up appearances
MENDING
The zig-zag stitch is just as useful for
mending as it for creative sewing. It forms
a flexible bond for repairing tears or se-
wing stretch garments.
Mending a Tear
e Needle Position: J
e Stitch Width: $ or > (maximum)
e Stitch Length: About 1 mm
e General Purpose Needle Plate and Foot
1. Trimragged edges.
2. Place underlay on the wrong side of
tear for reinforcement. (it is best not
to baste or pin the underlay since you
will be bringing the edges of tear
together in the next step.) |
3. Stitch on the right side, bringing the
edges of the tear together.
4. Shorten stitch length at ends and
corners to give extra strength.
5. Trim underlay.
Bar Tacks
Bar tacks, to reinforce points of strain, are
made with the zig-zag stitch at satin stitch
length. Use them at pocket comers, to at-
tach garters, secure shoulder straps, belt
loops and zipper openings.
Tear Mended with
Zig-Zag Stitch
Bar-Tacked Belt Loops
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KEEPING UP APPEARANCES {Continued)
Darning Without
Embroidery Hoop
Stretch Garment Repair
42
DARNING
Worn or torn spots on children’s clothes,
knits, and household linens can be darned
effortlessly and quickly with little practice.
You may choose to darn either with or
without an embroidery hoop. When
greater control is needed, an embroidery
hoop is usually best.
Darning without Embroidery Hoop
e Needle Position: x
Stitch Width: :
Stitch Length: 2 mm
General-Purpose Needle Plate and Foot
Pressure: 1
® ©
e
6
1. ifthe area to be darned 15 open, baste an
underlay in place.
2. Place area to be darned under presser
foot; lower presser foot and start
stitching, alternately drawing fabric
toward you and pulling it gently away
from you.
3. Continue this forward and backward
motion as you fill the area with parallel
lines of stitching. For additional
strength, cover area with crosswise
lines of stitching.
Repairing Stretch Garments
e Needle Position: 2
o Stitch Width: >
e Stitch Length: 1 orto suit fabric
e General Purpose Needie Plate and Foot
Seams and hems in stretch and elasticized
garments retain their elasticity when stit-
ched with the zig-zag stitch. This stitch is
particulary effective when used in top-
stitch applications (as shown) or to over-
edge. Make a test sample to check selec-
tor settings.
Darning with Embroidery Hoop"
a Needie Position: 1
Stitch Width: :
Stitch Length: In 0-1 Area
Feed Cover Piate
No Presser Foot
e Presser Bar: Lowered
Preparation
Remove presser foot with shank (by
removing the screw which fastens the
shank to the presser bar). Attach feed-
cover needle plate. Instruction for at-
taching the feet-cover plate is given on
page 8.
1. Trim ragged edges from area to be
darned.
2. Center worn section in embroidery
hoop.
3. Position work under needie over feed-
cover plate and /ower presser bar to
engage tension.
4. Hold needle thread loosely with left
hand, turn hand wheel over and draw
bobbin thread up through fabric. Hold
both thread ends and lower needle
into fabric.
5. Outline area to be darned with running
stitches for reinforcement.
6. Stitch across opening, moving hoop
under needle at a slight angle from
lower left to upper right. Keep lines of
stitching ciosely spaced and even in
length.
7. When opening is filled, cover area with
crosswise lines of stitching.
This method of controlling fabric move-
ment with an embroidery hoop may be
used to do embroidering and mono-
gramming.
*Embroidery Hoop not included with machine
accessories.
Darning With Embroidery Hoop
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Clean between
tension discs Clean
cleaning the machine
Your machine will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a few
moments of your time to keep it clean. How often you wil! need to ciean the
machine will depend on how often you use it.
WARN | № G: Before cieaning your machine, disconnect power--
-line plug from electrical sunpiy.
Remove iint {rom exposed parts.
With a soft cloth, clean:
Tension discs, take-up lever, and
thread guides.
¢ Presser bar and needle bar.
e Bobbin case. (If there is an excessive
amount of lint in the area, remove the
bobbin case for cleaning. See page 4%
for instructions.)
» Machine surface. (If necessary, dampen
the cloth and use a mild soap.)
Remove face plate as instructed on page
45 and clean area behind it with a lint
brush.”
Remove needle plate as instructed on
page 7 and. using a brush, clean the
rotating hook area under the needle plate
and slide plate.
NOTE: Your machine requires oiling at
only one point under normal condi-
tions. |
* Brush not included with machine accessories.
removing bobbin case, face plate
and bulb
DANGER: sefore removing |
bobbin case, face plate and light bulb
disconnect power-line pulg from electri- :
cal supply.
REMOVING AND REPLACING
BOBBIN CASE
o Raise the presser foot.
e Turn hand wheel toward you until
needle is above the presser foot.
¢ Remove needle plate as instructed on =
page 7.
e Remcve bebíin.
To remove bobbin case, turn bobbin case
holder to back as far as it will go. Lift out
bobbin case.
To replace bobbin case, guide the forked
end under the feed and then draw the
bobbin case under the position plate as
illustrated. Turn holder all the way forward
to lock bcbbin case in position. After
locking bobbin case in position, check
that bobbin case is net jammed, but has
slight rotational movernent.
» Replace needle plate.
o Fully close slide plate.
REMOYING FACE PLATE
е Loosen and remove screw and remove
face plate by siiding it downward.
REPLACING FACE PLATE
e Side face plate up so that rim is en-
gaged under edge cf top cover.
« Align screw hole at lower edge of plate
with screw hole in machine and replace
and tighten screw.
Case
Holder
Bobbin
Face Plate
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|
|
Cover
‚Raise Presser Foot
and Needle
CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE (Continued)
This machine
is designed to
use a 15 watt
maximum light
bulb
Al NI E Raise Presser Foot
Xe”! and Needie
Lift Retaining
Spring into Slide
— Plate Grooves
Replacing the Siide Piate
46
This machine is designed to use a 15
watt maximum light buib.
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
Disconnect power-line plug from elec-
trical supply.
Removing the Bulb
With thumb and forefinger lower the light
bracket. Do not attempt to unscrew bulb.
Press it up into socket and at same time
turn bulb over in direction shown to
unlock bulb pin.
Replacing the Bulb
Press new bulb into socket with bulb pin
entering slot of socket, and turn it over in
direction shown to lock bulb in position.
Release bracket, and entire assembly will
snap back into recess.
REPLACING THE SLIDE PLATE
You will not have any occasion to remove
the slide plate. However, if it should
accidentally become disengaged from
the machine, itis easily replaced.
e Raise presser foot and needle.
« Place slide plate in slideway with the
front edge close to, but not covering,
the retaining spring (as shown in illu-
stration).
« With a screwdriver, lift each end of the
spring into each of the side grooves on
the underside of the slide plate.
e Draw the plate gently toward you and
fully engage the spring.
e Closeslide plate.
performance checklist
Should sewing difficulty be encountered, review the sections of this
instruction book that explain the sewing operation you are performing. if
the problem still exists, the foliowing hints will help you correct it.
If the machine does not sew; make sure...
» Machine is connected to electrical supply.
e Power and light switch is on.
e Hand wheel disc is in sewing position. (See page 12.)
lf needle bar moves but stitch is not formed, make sure...
» Needle is straight and sharp. |
» Needle size is correct for the thread you are using. (See page 10.)
» Machine is correctly threaded.
+ Bobbin contains thread.
» Bobbin and bobbin case are correctly inserted in machine.
+ Bobbin case crea is free of lint and loose thread ends.
If fabric does not move, make sure...
. Presser foot is down and that pressure dial is adjusted for the weight and
texture of your fa bric. |
e Stitch length selector is correctly set.
« Feed-cover plate has been removed from the general purpose needle
plate. |
- Alllintis removed from around the feed.
To avoid breaking of needles, make sure...
e Needie is not bent and that it is correct for machine, and
_ proper size for the thread you are using.
» Needleis fully inserted in needle clamp.
e Twin needie does not strike needle plate when doing twin-needle
stitching. (See page 25.)
» Presser-foot shank is securely fastened to presser bar.
« Needle plate is correctly seated and slide plate is fully closed.
« Fabric being guided of supported behind the needle is not being pulled
too hard or too fast.
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PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST (Continued)
If stitching is irregular, or needle thread breaks, make sure. ..
« Machine is correctly threaded.
e Thread is even and free from knots.
e Needleis straight and sharp, and correct size for thread.
e Needle-thread tension is not too tight.
e Bobbin case is correctly threaded and properly inserted.
e Threads are correctly placed under presser foot when you start to sew.
oe Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose thread ends.
e Bobbin or bobbin case is not damaged.
Also remember to...
e Turn hand wheel toward you to position needle and take-up lever.
e Raise needle above fabric before making adjustments to stitch width and
needle position.
e Start and finish sewing with take-up lever in its highest position.
o Adjust stitch length, pressure, and thread tension to suit your fabric.
Test stitch on a fabric sample before starting a sewing job.
e Lower presser foot before setting pressure dial.
e Tighten hand wheel knob and disengage bobbin winder after winding a
bobbin.
e Remove feed-cover needie plate after button sewing and after darning
with an embroidery hoop.
e Clean your machine periodically.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to adjust the motor drive belt.
Refer to your nearest Service Centre
should any adjustment be required.
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The machine is intended for household use.
Voltage rating .......1202000 0e sea ea aa aan 120 Volts
Rated frequency ..............e. 60 Hz (Hertz, cycle per second)
Light bulb power (1 amp) Ce eee ee eee max 12 Watts
Appliances class || — machine does not require earthing
CAUTION
Read all instructions before using the sewing machine.
DANGER
An appliance should never be left unatlended when plugged in.
“Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately
after using and before cleaning.
WARNINGS
. Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked.
Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, loose clothes and the
like.
2. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is requi-
red around the sewing machine needle.
. Do not use bent needles.
. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause
the needle to break.
5. Do not pull or push fabric while slitching. It may deflect the
needle causing it to break.
6. Switch the sewing machine off ,0” when making any adjust-
ments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing
needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the
like.
7. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when
removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user
servicing adjustments mentioned the instruction manual.
8. Operate sewing machine only when mounted in sewing machi-
ne table, case, and the like.
9. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type
rated max 15 Watts.
10. Sewing machine has a DOUBLE ELECTRICAL INSULATION.
Replacement parts for a double insulated product must be iden-
tical to those parts in the product.
=~ D
NEW SEWING MACHINE WARRANTIES
MECHANICAL MODELS
(applies to machines other than the Touch-Tronic® and Creative Touch* Fashion Machine Models)
LIMITED 10 YEAR WARRANTY
SEWING MACHINE HEAD
If any manufacturing defect appears in the sewing machine head or any of its parts other than those
listed below within 10 years of purchase, we will repair it free of charge.
e |
LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
MOTORS, LIGHT ASSEMBLY, WIRING, SWITCHES
AND SPEED CONTROLS
If any manufacturing delect appears in these parts within 2 years of purchase, we will repair it free of
charge. |
- LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
ADJUSTMENTS, BELTS, RINGS, BULBS and ATTACHMENTS
Within 90 days of purchase we will provide, free of charge, required adjustments. During the same period
we will also replace, free of charge, defective bells, bobbin winder rubber rings, light bulbs, or
altachments, if any.
GENERAL
THESE WARRANTIES MAY ONLY BE USED BY THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER OWNER OF THE
SEWING MACHINE; THEY ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. SERVICE
UNDER THESE WARRANTIES MAY ONLY BE OBTAINED WITHIN THE 48 CONTIGUQUS STATES,
ALASKA AND HAWAI,
Service under the above warranties may be obtained by returning the sewing machine w ih this warranty
document and proof of purchase to your place of purchase or authorized service center as listed on the
back of this sheet. Please consult your phone book for the iocation nearest you. If you have any
questions reguarding these warranties, you may write to:
SINGER SEWING COMPANY
200 METROPLEX DRIVE
EDISON, NJ 08817
This sewing machine is warranted only in normal household (non-commercial) use. These warranties do
not cover failures caused by abuse, lack of maintenance in accordance with SINGER care and cleaning
instructions, misuse, or events beyond our control. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
ANY -IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. APPLICABLE TO THIS SEWING
MACHINE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. SINGER
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL ECONOMIC DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. |
The Singer Company does not authorize any person to create for it any obligation or liability in connection
with the above machines and parts beyond those set fourth herein.
THE SINGER COMPANY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR
DEFECT RESULTING FROM THE USE ОР OTHER THAN SINGER PARTS AND APPROVED SERVICE
IN THE REPAIR OF YOUR MACHINE.
To keep your machine operating preperly, we recommend that you take instruclions on use provided lor
new machine owners, follow the operating instructions and periodically have your machine serviced and
tuned by a sewing machine specialist knowledgeable about Singer® Sewing Machines.
“A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY
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