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Singer Company
SINGER SERVICE
Wherever you go you will find expert, dependable SINGER”
Service close at hand. SINGER is interested in helping you
keep your SINGER Sewing Machine in top running condition.
That is why you should always call your SINGER SEWING
CENTER if your machine ever requires adjustment or repair.
Only from your SINGER SEWING CENTER can you obtain the
services of a trained SINGER repair man and warranted SINGER”
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EVERYTHING FOR THE WOMAN WHO SEWS
The answer to your sewing needs is at your SINGER SEWING
CENTER. There you will find a wide choice of sewing aids,
notions, sewing information and services. Look for the
famous red “S” and SINGER trademarks on your SINGER
SEWING CENTER and the ever ready SINGER Service Car.
Look under THE SINGER COMPANY in phone book,
for address nearest you.
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF MACHINE 404
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FABRIC, THREAD, NEEDLE AND STITCH
LENGTH CHART
THREAD NEEDLE MACHINE STITCHES
FABRICS SIZES SIZES PER INCH
. ‚ Fine Mercerized
DELICATE —tulle, chiffon, fine lace, 100 to 150 Cotton 9 15 to 20
silk organdy, fine tricot Synthetic Thread
| 50 Mercerized
LIGHTWEIGHT —batiste, organdy, jersey, 80 to 100 Cotton 11 12 to 15
voile, taffeta, silk crepe, plastic film A Silk (8 to 10 for plastic)
Synthetic Thread
MEDIUM WEIGHT — gingham, percale, pique, oy) BOT
linen, chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, A Silk 14 12 to 15
sultings Synthetic Thread
MEDIUM HEAVY —gabardine, tweed, sail- | Heavy Duty Merc. 16 10 to 12
cloth, denim, coatings, drapery fabrics 40 to 60 Cotton ©
HEAVY —overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery | Heavy Duty Merc. 18 8 to 10
fabrics, canvas ©
24 to 40 Cotton
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NEEDLES AND THREAD
This machine uses needles 15 x 1
(Catalog 2020),
Sizes 9, 11, 14, 16 and 18.
For perfect stitching, select correct
needle and thread to correspond with
fabric according to table on page 5.
Be sure to use like threads for both
needle and bobbin.
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Numerals on the indicator represent
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setting to be “locked” in place when
stitching folds, pleats or multiple
layers of heavy fabric.
To set stitch length —
® Release pointer by turning thumb
nut to the left.
® Position lever for desired stitch
length.
® Tighten pointer against plate by
turning thumb nut to right.
Once the pointer has been positioned, reverse stitching is accomplished by
raising the lever to its highest point. The #6 “locked” position cannot be reversed.
THROAT PLATE POSITIONS
® Throat plate in “Up” position for darning and embroidering.
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Presser foot need not be removed
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® With take-up lever at highest point, raise presser foot and remove fabric.
GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC
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Most fabrics need only to be guided in front of the presser foot.
Fabrics of unusual texture and weave, filmy sheers, crepes, knits, tricots, etc.,
require support while being stitched.
For such fabrics, use a gentle tension on the seam by holding both in front and
back of the presser foot as illustrated.
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PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS
; e To decrease pressure, turn
thumb screw upward.
, e lo increase pressure, turn
Decrease Increase screw downward.
Adjustment of the thumb screw regulates the amount
of pressure exerted on the material while it is being
stitched.
Smooth, even handling of several thicknesses of
fabric results when pressure is correctly regulated.
Too light a pressure will result in irregular feeding
which affects both quality of stitch and evenness
of seams.
Too heavy a pressure not only affects stitch and
seam quality but will mar smooth surfaces and pile
fabrics.
Surface finish, as well as the weight and texture
of the fabric, must be considered in determining the
amount of pressure needed.
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NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
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A perfectly locked stitch results with upper and lower tensions balanced so that
needle and bobbin threads are drawn equally into fabric.
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A perfectly locked stitch results with the upper and lower tensions balanced so
that needle and bobbin threads are drawn equally into fabric.
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FREE MOTION WORK
e Position the work under the needle
and lower the presser bar to acti-
vate the tension. Hold the needle
thread loosely with the left hand,
turn the hand wheel over an
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through the fabric with the loo
of the needle thread. Hold bot
thread ends and lower the needle
into the fabric.
Househol inens, children’s
clothes and knit wear of all kinds can
be repaired with the darning stitch.
Procedure— e Outline the area to be darned with
® Trim away any ragged edges from running stitches for reinforce-
the area to be darned. Center the — ment. Place the stitches 14” from
worn section in embroidery hoops the edge of the open area.
or the SINGER Stocking Darner e Stitch across the openi
pening, moving
(available separately) to hold it the hoops under the needle at a
taut. slight angle from lower left to
® Remove the presser foot. upper right. Keep lines of stitch-
® Elevate the throat plate by setting ing closely spaced and even in
the lever in “UP” position. length.
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FREE MOTION WORK
Darning (Cont'd) —
® Run machine at a moderate speed
and control the hoops with a
steady continuous movement.
Slow movement of hoops will
produce a short stitch, while more
rapid movement lengthens the
stitch.
Fairly long stitches are best for knit
and tricot fabrics as they are softer and
more flexible when the garment is
worn. Short stitches are best for cot-
tons and household linens as they
approximate the weave of the fabric
and are strong enough to withstand
many launderings.
The darning and embroidery foot
(available separately) will also con-
tribute to the smooth handling of
difficult materials as it provides a close
control of both stitch and fabric.
Decorative Designs —
The darning technique is very effec-
tivewhen used formonogramming and
in the creation of decorative designs.
Trace or transfer the design to be
worked to the right side of the fabric,
and place in embroidery hoops.
Designs may be “etched” by out-
lining with the short running stitch or
filled by placing the stitches close
together, using the back and forth
hoop motion. For a crisp clean edge,
filled portions should be outlined with
a running stitch.
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DARTS
Darts provide fit and contour in a
garment and should be accurately
stitched.
A dart is usually stitched from the
seam edge, tapering gradually to the
point where the last three or four
stitches parallel the fold. Stitch beyond
the fabric to form a thread chain 15
to 34 inch in length. Tie the thread
ends into a single knot close to the
stitching.
Single Thread Darts —
Darts add styling and interest when
stitched with fold to outside of gar-
ment. Thread ends at point of dart are
eliminated when single thread princi-
ple is employed.
Unthread needle. Use thread lead-
ing off bobbin and rethread needle
from back to front. Tie bobbin and
upper threads together. Draw
bobbin thread
up through
threading
points, winding
enough on the
spool to com-
plete a single
dart. Lower
needle into edge
of fold at point
of dart. Lower
foot and stitch
toward seam
edge.
Instructions for using
the ATTACHMENTS .....
Foot Hemmer
Gathering Foot
THE SEAM GUIDE
The seam guide
aids in attaining
uniformity of seam width. It provides
for stitching to be spaced at any dis-
tance between 14” to 114” from the
edge of the fabric.
APPLICATIONS
Seams Top Stitching
The seam guide is used in connec-
tion with the presser foot.
It is secured to the bed of the
machine in either of the threaded
holes to the right of the needle.
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SEAMS
To guide seam stitching straight
and parallel to the edge of the fabric,
adjust the guide for proper seam
width. Align the guide with presser
foot.
Pin seam edges and baste if neces-
ary. Hand basting can be eliminated
on easy to handle fabrics. Place pins
with the points toward the seam edge
so they nip into the fabric at the stitch-
ing line. The hinged presser foot will
ride freely over the points. Guide the
fabric edges lightly = against the guide
while stitchin 8 kr
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Curved seams require additional Top Stitching is a simple and prac-
treatment in handling. A shorter tical way to accent the lines of a gar-
stitch will provide greater elasticity ment and at the same time give addi-
and strength. Set the seam guide at tional firmness.
an angle so that the end closest to the
needle acts as a guide. Either single or multiple rows of
stitching can be expertly placed along
lapels and facing edges, around col-
lars and pockets and as a hem finish.
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THE ZIPPER FOOT
APPLICATIONS
Zipper Insertions
Tubular Cording
Corded Seams
Slip Cover Welting
Preparation—
® Secure zipper foot to presser bar as
you would the regular presser
foot.
This foot is designed to facilitate the placement of stitch-
ing close to a raised edge. The hinged feature of this foot
insures even feeding over pins, heavy layers of fabric or
cross seams. It is attached to the machine in place of the
regular presser foot, and may be adjusted to either the right
or left side of the needle.
Adjustment to right or left of needle
is made by loosening thumb screw at
back of foot.
With foot down, check position of
foot by lowering needle into side
notch, making sure it clears foot.
Lock into position by tightening
thumb screw.
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CORDED WELTING
Cable cord comes in a variety
sizes. When covered with a firmly
woven fabric, it makes a corded welt-
ing that is an excellent seam finish.
This welting is prepared in advance
and then stitched into the seam.
® Cut a true bias strip 114 inches wide,
plus three times the width of the
cord of either self or contrasting
fabric.
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raw edges even.
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e Stitch close to the cord, using a
stitch length slightly longer than
for seaming the weight of fabric
being used.
Do not crowd the stitching against
the cord.
32
CORDED SEAMS
The corded seam is a typical treat-
ment for slip covers, children’s clothes,
blouses and lingerie.
When cording a seam the zipper
foot is usually adjusted to the right of
the needle so that the bulk of the work
will fall to the left.
Attach the corded welting to the
‘right side of a single seam edge, with
the same stitch length used to make
the welting (page 31). Guide the
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the foot against the cord.
This method produces evenly joined
‘seam edges and tightly set welting.
Curved seams are corded as easily
as straight seams, except that a shorter
stitch length is used. Since the seam
allowance of the welting is bias, it 1s
not difficult to shape it to the seam.
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The narrow hemmer
forms and stitches a
perfectly turned hem
without basting or press-
ing. It is attached to the
machine in place of the
regular presser foot.
APPLICATIONS
Hemming with lace
Lace insertion
Lingerie finishes
Fine hems
Edging ruffles
Sheer seams
Procedure—
e Attach foot hemmer to presser bar
in place of regular presser foot.
e Atvery edge of fabric form a double
14” fold. Crease this fold for
about 2”.
e Draw bobbin and needle threads
under hemmer.
e Place fabric under foot and stitch
through creased fold for several
stitches.
33
e Hold thread ends in left hand and
guide raw edge in front of hem-
mer evenly into scroll.
e Sew slowly, still holding thread
ends until hem is well started..
Soft fabrics will enter the scroll
best with the foot down; firm, crisp
materials with the foot raised.
Even feeding is essential to good
hemming. The same width of fabric
must be kept in the scroll of the hem-
mer at all times. A little practice will
result in perfectly formed hems.
HEMMED SEAMS
A hemmed seam is applied where
a fine narrow seam is appropriate.
The procedure is the same as when
making a plain hem except that the
upper layer of fabric is held about 14”
to the left of the lower layer to avoid
bulk.
The hemmed seam may be started in
the same manner as when starting a
hem.
the work out flat, then insert the hem into the scroll. The hemmer will regulate
the stitching uniformly from the edge of the hemmed seam.
The seam may be stitched flatly to the garment, if a flat seam is desired. Open
HEMMING WITH LACE
Most of the popular kinds of lace edging and insertion can be applied with the
foot hemmer. It is an excellent way to trim children’s clothes and to finish lingerie
hems.
Lace Applied Over Hem —
e Fold and start hem the usual way.
e Starting about 1” down from end
of lace, place selvage under needle
to hold lace firmly.
e Raise foot slightly and slip lace
under back portion of foot, with-
out disturbing position of fabric.
e Stitch slowly, guiding fabric with
right hand, the lace with left.
Take care not to stretch the lace.
Lace Applied Under Hem—
Proceed the same way as when
making a hemmed seam.
e Slip lace in from the left as you
would the second piece of fabric.
This method is used where a neat
finish is desired on both sides of the
material.
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The multi-slotted binder is used to
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This colorful trim is attractive when
applied to children’s wear, aprons and
fabric furnishings. It is a practical
finish for seam edges that ravel and
for making bound seams.
Cut binding diagonally to form a
long point. Commercial binding in
sizes 1 to 5 is inserted from the right
into the appropriate slot in the scroll.
Unfolded bias 134; of an inch wide 1s
inserted into the opening at the end
of the scroll.
Procedure —
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place of regular presser foot.
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the evenly folded edges are under
the needle. The free length of the
binding is held between the guide
pins.
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of scroll.
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binding by moving scroll portion
of attachment to right or left by
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This attachment offers a simple and
effective way to make gathered and
pleated ruffles. Ruffles may be made
separately or made and applied at the
same time. The ruffler is attached to
the presser bar in place of the regular
presser foot.
Adjusting Points —
1. The adjusting lever sets the ruffler
for gathers or pleats. The Number 1
space setting is for gathers and places
fullness at every stitch. Numbers 6 and
12 are space settings for pleats, spacing
them either 6 or 12 stitches apart. The
star is for straight stitching and is used
when grouping gathers or pleats.
2. The adjusting finger is used only
for pleating and affects the width of
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adjusting screw, located directly to
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is set for its deepest pleat. When
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ler gives only a hint of fullness.
39
THE RUFFLER
Activating Parts. The ruffling blade
and the separator blade are of blue
steel and hold the material to be gath-
ered between them. The ruffling blade
forms the gathers or pleats by carrying
the fabric to the needle according to
the spacing and fullness to which the
ruffler is adjusted. The separator guide
is slotted to guide seam edges evenly
and to separate the ruffle strip from
the material to which the ruffle is
attached.
Preparation —
® Raise needle to its highest point.
® Locate attachment on machine in
place of regular presser foot, at
same time fit fork arm over needle
clamp screw. Make sure both pres-
ser bar screw and needle clamp
screw are tightened securely.
Gathering —
e Set adjusting lever on Number 1
setting and throw adjusting finger
out of action.
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fullness desired and set stitch
length to space fullness. For maxi-
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THE RUFFLER
The length of the sewing
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each stitch regardless of its
length, shortening the stitch
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makes it less full. For fine, closely
spaced gathering use a short stitch and
an outward adjustment of the adjust-
ing screw. For deeper, less closely
spaced gathering, turn the adjusting
screw inward and use a medium
length stitch.
e Insert material to be
gathered be-
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first separator guide.
® Draw to back of needle.
® Lower presser bar and stitch.
The texture of the fabric influences
the performance of the ruffler as well
as the results. Soft fabrics, cut on the
crosswise grain. are best adapted for
gathering ruffles. Always test stitch
length and ruffler setting on a scrap of
self fabric before proceeding with the
actual work.
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Procedure—
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in usual way.
Shirring is usually done on the crosswise grain
of the fabric. Soft fabrics lend themselves to shir-
ring better than firm fabrics.
The amount of fullness is very simply con-
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Free motion darning and decorative work are accomplished with greater
ease and more expert results when the Darning and Embroidery Attach-
ment is used.
This specially designed foot holds the fabric firmly while the needle
enters and rises out of the work, while fully revealing the line of the design
to be followed.
THE EDGE STITCHER of
This attachment provides a series of slotted guides which
regulate the placement of stitching in relation to a fabric edge.
Among its many decorative and practical applications are the
joining and insertion of lace, tucking from pin width to 14”,
French seaming, and seam piping, facing and seam finishing.
TUCKER
Since the beauty of tucking lies in its explicit accuracy,
use of the Tucker will contribute greatly to the attractive-
ness of the work.
With this time-saving attachment, tucks up to one inch
may be stitched and marked in one operation.
Two adjustable scales are provided to gauge tuck
width and spacing.
47
CARE and MAINTENANCE
of your SINGER 404
Your sewing machine was built to exacting standards of precision and work-
manship. lts performance depends on the care and treatment it receives when in
use and before storing it away.
48
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bin case as follows—
e Remove throat plate (see page 14) and
open slide plate (see page 10).
e Unlock bobbin case by lifting and
pulling holder to right as shown.
e Remove bobbin case from machine.
e Remove all lint, fluff, loose thread
ends or any other foreign matter
which might clog the machine.
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e Close bed slide and replace throat plate.
50
TO OIL THE MACHINE
To keep your machine in top condition, use SINGER Oil and SINGER" Lubricant.
Both are quality products especially prepared for sewing machines, and should
always be used in the care of your 404.
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e Remove screws A and lift off arm
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as shown. A tube of this lubricant can be pur-
chased at your SINGER SEWING CENTER.
NEVER APPLY OIL TO THE GEARS
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lose felt washer, and remove cover from underside of machine.
il each of places indicated by arrows and occasionally apply a small quantity
of lubricant to teeth of gears as shown.
Replace bottom cover.
THE MOTOR REQUIRES NO LUBRICATION.
53
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
The SINGER* Electric Motor in your sewing
machine is furnished for operation on an alter-
nating current of 110-120 volts, 25 to 75 cycles,
ai or on 110-120 volts direct current. Special motors
Fem fos can be provided through your SINGER SEWING
CENTER for direct or alternating current for
any voltage between 50 and 145, and for 32 volts
direct current.
Before Inserting Electric Plug, be sure that the
voltage and the number of cycles stamped on the
two - pin terminal block are within the range
marked on your electric meter installed by your
power company.
Electrical Connections for Machine. Push 2-pin
terminal plug A on 2-pin terminal block at right
end of bed.
Push 2-pin terminal plug B on 2-pin terminal
Lo 7 block at right of machine and connect plug at
— other end of cord to electrical outlet.
Speed Controller. The speed of machine is reg-
ulated by amount of pressure on the pedal of the
foot controller or the knee lever. |
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switch F.
To Remove Bulb. Remove screw H and lamp
cover E. Do not attempt to unscrew bulb. Press
it into socket and at same time turn bulb over in
direction shown to unlock bulb pin G, then with-
draw bulb.
To Replace Bulb. Press new bulb into socket
with bulb pin G entering slot of socket and turn
it over in direction shown to lock bulb pin G in
position. Replace lamp cover Eand securely fasten
it in position with screw H.
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INDEX
PAGE : PAGE
Attachments. .....eeoecoocoooaooooo 26-44 Features.......m_..ceoc.oocrocccaneco . 2
Foot Hemmer... oo ove tonne onus 33-35 Principal Parts of Machine 404. ...... 4
Gathering Foot... 44 Maintenance of The Machine
Multi-slotted Binder....... 00000 36-37 Oiling and Lubrication........... 50-52
Ruffler........0.0.0.000000 00000000 38-43 To Clean the Machine.............…. 48
Se am Guide 00. 2,009, 0. 0.0, 0.0, 0,00. 0 000006 27-28 To Remove and Replace Bobbin Case. 49
Zipper Foot.....e.occ0occrccsooo 29-32 Needles and Thread. .......ocoscoccoo 6
Bobbin Needle Insertion.........0eee ee ee . 6
Removing.....ooacocaccnocares oo e 10 Pressure Adjustment.......eeeoocceoo .20
Winding e e eocoocoaoro ooo eo oo no ao 000 8-9 Sewing
Bobbin Case Guiding and Supporting Fabric....... 19
Removal and Replacement........... 49 Prepare to SeW.....e.ocococooooaooo 15
Threading.. EN .…….…. Î Sewing a Seam............... ... 16-18
Chart for Fabric, Thread, Needle To Regulat Length of Stitch......... 12
and Stitch Length. ...0.0.000000000000 00 5
Darts........eorrcccooocorcocename 25 SINGER Service........eeeceoreccero 3
Electrical Information... ...... 53-54 Threading
D Le) de) dE 53 Bobbin Case.......eeeosercacooean. 1
— SINGER Light в ооововов свово вов вове 54 Needle......ec.eoocccooccoanoocooooeo oa 7
FASHION Aids Thread Tensions
Buttonholer......... ace 000 ce 000000 45 Bobbin Thread........... ac 000000 22
Darning and Embroidery Attachment.. 46 Needle Thread..........00000000000 21
Edge Stitcher,.........ooooaoooccaoo 46 Throat Plate
Tucker.........o.0.csococrccocacoe.. 46 Positions.......eooccccaeoo ....... 13
Zigzagger, Automatic......... «ooo 45 Removal and Replacement....... .... 14
TO ALL WHOMIT MAY CONCERN
The improper placing or renewal of the Trademark “SINGER” or
any other of the Trademarks of The Singer Company (all of which are
duly Registered Trademarks) on any machine that has been repaired,
rebuilt, reconditioned, or altered in any way whatsoever outside a
SINGER factory or an authorized SINGER agency is forbidden.
Form 20992. Printed in U, S. À.
Rev. (964)
For your protection
SINGER Sewing Machines are sold and serviced wherever you
see the famous SINGER and Red “S” Trademarks. When your
machine needs servicing call your SINGER SEWING CENTER to be
sure of warranted SINGER parts and service. See address in the
classified telephone directory.
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