Singer 176-33, 176-31, 176-32 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Model Numbers: 176-31, 176-32, 176-33
Operational Speed:
176-31: 2400 R.P.M
176-32: 2000 R.P.M
176-33: 1500 R.P.M
Length of the stitch:
176-31: 8 to 36 stitches
176-32: 8 to 36 stitches
176-33: 4 to 10 stitches
Needle Bar Stroke:
176-31: 1 inch
176-32: 1 1/8 inches
176-33: 1 3/8 inches
Width of Feeding Disc:
176-31: Small toothed feed surface 1/8 inch- wide
176-32: Small toothed feed surface 1/8 inch- wide
176-33: Small toothed feed surface 5/32 inch- wide
Suitable for:
176-31: Medium to light heavy fur work
176-32: Heavy medium fur work and closing/sleeve work
176-33: Heavy fur work
Oil Type: "TYPE D" oil is the appropriate lubricating type
Accessories included: Instruction manual listing feeding discs, looper parts, tensions discs and screwdrivers and their other parts.

Q1: What is the recommended oil type for the sewing machines?

A1: “TYPE D” oil which can be obtained from the Singer Sewing Machine Company only.

Q2: At what speed does the Model 176-31 operate?

A2: Model 176-31 operates at 2400 R.P.M.

Q3: Which materials can these machines work with?

A3:

The Model 176-31 has also been designed for light and medium-burden fur work.
176-32 model allows for medium-burden fur working operations and closing/sleeve hands operations.
176-33 has an outer frame that was designed for heavy-burden fur working operations.

Q4: How frequently should the machine be lubricated?

A4: If the machine is in constant use, it needs to be oil at least twice a day.

Q5: How many stitches per inch can Model 176-33 sew?

A5: The stitching range of the model 176-33 is 4 to 10 stitches per inch.