SINGER W1305 User Manual
Blectric Sewing Machine
BUILT-IN STITCH
SELECTOR
. . . welcome to the growing family of
happy owners of this fine, precision built
electric sewing machine.
You now have one of the finest full-size
sewing machines made, with all these won
derful features :
• BUILT-IN STITCH REGULATOR
• INSTANT REVERSE-SEWING by just
flicking a lever.
• DROP-FEED for embroidery and darn
ing.
• BUILT-IN DARNER.
• NUMBERED THREAD TENSION DIAL.
• AUTOMATIC BOBBIN WINDER. Self
adjusting.
• HINGED PRESSER FOOT that rides
over pins, seams, etc
• AUTOMATIC TENSION RELEASE.
• NOTCHED SHUHLE HOOK that pre
vents thread from tangling.
• SNAP-OUT RACE for convenience in
cleaning.
This machine is precision-built for o lifetime of sewing pleasure. It will
require a minimum amount of servicing, and will give the maximum in
satisfaction. Needles, bobbines and other parts are interchangeable with
those of other first class manufacturers.
This manual provides all the information needed to operate the machine
and to care for it properly. Hence, read through the book thoroughly so
that you may become familiar with beha-dor and operation of the machine
Foil ow all instructions closely.
Several seivice calls may be necessary to adjust this machine to your
Individual needs, and to eliminate any stiffiness which may be present in
a new machine. So do not hesitate to call on your Authorized Dealer for
any adjustment needed during the initial break-in period.
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Keep the machihe clean and well oiled
Adjust tensions, etc. properly
Use proper size needles
WHEN PURCHASING NEEDLES FOR THIS MACHINE,
Enjoyable Sewing
NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE A BENT NEEDLE,
NOR ONE WITH A BLUNT POINT
ASK FOR 15x1 NEEDLES ONLY.
Sizes and !
Grades of
Needles i
; 11
i
1 (Medium1 Fine)
14
(Medium)
16
(LightHeavy)
Ì8
Medium '
Hea^'y)
1
I Nylon and Plastics.
Medium light-weight and
summertime fabrics.
For house dresses, children's
dresses, washable cotton dress
es, aprons, curtains.
Dress silks and cottons, light
weight woolens, draperies,
fabric furnishings.
Fot general household sewing,
fine men’s shirts, smocks, win
dow draperies and fabric
decorations.
Heavy cretonne^ madras, mus
; lin, brocades and quilts. |
For men's work shirts, sturdy I
smocks and aprons, heavy i
guilting and fabric furnishings. I
Heavy woven coating, light ^
weight canvas, bed ticking,
upholstery and awning mate
rials, slip-cover fabrics.
: For work or sports uniforms,
suits made of strong linen or
• cotton fabrics, awnings, slip
covers and mattresses.
Heavy woven suiting, coating,
duck, ticking, drilling, canvas
and sacking.
For heavy washing uniforms,
bedding supplies for hospi
tals, hotels and camps.
Type of Fabric
and
Work to be Done
Cotton
^ 80
to
100
60
to
80
40
to
60
24
to
30
: ^
1
; E
1 Twist
Silk
0
Twist
k & %
Twist
C
Twist
SIZE OF THREAD ji
Lii
1
__ 60
Ì to
1 80
Ir. general «wing, use the same size thread is the bobbin as js used on top.
to Set the J^ecdk
FLAT
SIDE
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Raise needle to its highest point by turn
ing the balance wheel toward you by hand.
Loosen the needle-clamp screw on the
right hand side of the needle bar. Remove
the old needle, and slide new needle up
(FLAT SIDE TOWARD BALANCE
WHEEL) until it hits the stop. Then
tighten the needle-clamp screw securely.
For best results, change needles frequently.
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WHEN SEWING, WINDING BOBBINS, or
CHANGING NEEDLES ALWAYS TURN
THE BALANCE WHEEL TOWARDS YOU
The balance wheel is provided with
a stop-motion device which allows the
balance wheel to run freely so that
bobbins may be wound without operat
ing the needle.
To loosen the wheel, hold it tightly
with the left hand, and with the right
hand, turn the stop-motion knob toward
you. See arrow.
To tighten the balance wheel, turn
stop-motion knob away from you.
ii) Wind the Bobbin
First remove the bobbin case as Follows; Turn
the balance wheel toward you until the needle
bar is at its highest point. Hove the slide plate to
the left, and with two fingers grasp the hinged-
latch on the bobbin case and remove the case.
The bobbin will remain in the case as long as
you hold on to the hinged-latch. CloSe the latch
and the bobbin will fall out.
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Loosen the balance wheel (as explained on Page 4.)
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin (A). Pass the thread through the tension
disc (B) at right corner of ti,e base of the machine. Wind the end of the thread
around an empty bobbin six or seven times and place the threaded Dobbin on the
spindle iC) of the bobbin winder. Press the bobbin onto the spindle making sure
that the PIN on the spindle fits into the SLOT in the bobbin winder. Push the bobbin
winder lever (D) down until the small.rubber wheel presses against the hub of the
balance wheeb and the clasp (E) falls between the sides of the boobin, holding it in
position.
Turn the balance wheel toward you, and press the knee control or Foot control (as
in sewing) to wind the bobbin completely. Run the machine slowly to wind the bobbin
evenly.
When the bobbin is full it will release automatically and come to a stop. Break off
the thread and remove the bobbin and reset the balance wheel for sewing.
Should the thread wind unevenly on the bobbin, adjust the tension discs (B) at the
bottom by loosening the screw and sliding the tension right or left as needed to chance
the tension.
Screw up the adjusting thumb screw (F) until the rubber ring gently touches the
balance wheeL
Note;—this machine uses standard 15 class bobbins—available at all sewing stores.
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