SINGER W1405 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

FOR SEWING MACHINE

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MODEL 1405

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

“When using an electrical sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.”

“Read all instructions before using this sewing machine!’

“This sewing machine is designed for household use.”

“DANGERto REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO^lf

“A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug ¡this sewing machine from

the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.”

Warning-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons|..

1. “Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children! ’

2. “Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this nianlal. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual!’

3 “Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is notj working properly, if it has

been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to tl|e nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment!’

“Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilatioi

machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose clot

1 openings of the sewing

5 “Never drop or insert any object into any opening.”

6. “Do not use outdoors.”

7. “Do not operate where aeroso, (sprayj products ate beip, used or where ox,sen is betas adadniste^dr

8 Tb disconnect, tarn all controls to the off ro”] position, then remove plug from outlet.”

9. “Do not unplug b, pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord”

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10. “Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needie”

11 "Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break."

12 “Do not use bent needle”

■3. “Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. ,t may deflect the needle causing it to break”

" lubricating, or when making

16. "Always unplug before reclamping. Replace bulb with the same rated 15 watts.”

“SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS”

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DO'S AND DON'TS

1. Always be aware of the up-and-down movement of the needle and do not turn your attention from the machine while it is running.

2. When changing the needle, the presser foot, the bobbin or any other parts, always disconnect the machine by

pulling the plug out of the wall socket.

3. Do not place anything on the speed controller, otherwise the machine will start inadvertently,ter the controller or motor may burn out. and could become a fine hazard .

4. The maximum permissible power for the sewing lamp bulb is 15 watts.

5. When using your sewing machine for the first time, place a piece of waste fabric under the prefer foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may have appeared.;

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Names of parts How to connect the machine to the power supply

How to use the speed controller.....................................6

Sewing lamp...................................................................6

Thread and needle chart Changing the needle To select a suitable needle

Raising or lowering the presser foot

Regulating the presser foot pressure (Patch-O-Matic)...9

Regulating the thread tension Stitch length dial, reversing button

The pattern selector......................................................12

* Selecting stretch stitch

Removing the bobbin case and bobbin

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Winding the bobbin . .

Threading the bobbin case............................................15

Threading the needle th

Drawing up the bobbin

'ead.......................................16

thread

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BASIC SEWING

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Straight stitch and zigzag stitch.....................................I8

Starting sewing

* Changing sewing directions

Fastening seams

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UTILITY STITCHING

Sewing with a twin neerjlle.

Tricot zigzag stitch .

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Sewing zippers..............................................................

Buttonholes.................................................................

Sewing on buttons.........................................................26

Hemming......................................................................27

Sewing blind hems

Embroidery...................................................................29

To dam do the following................................................29

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MACHINE CARE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

How to oil the machine..................................................30

Cleaning the feed dog

Cleaning the shuttle race

Free-arm sewing...........................................................33

Trouble shooting; Causes and remedies

Accessories..................................................................36

POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION.............................37

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Names of Parts

1. Pressure regulator

2. Bobbin winder thread guide

3. Thread take-up lever

4. Thread guide

5. Top cover

6. Pattern selector dial

7. Spool pins

8. Bobbin winder stopper

9. Bobbin winder spindle

10. Balance wheel

11. Stitch length dial

12. Reversing button

13. Belt cover

14. Switch

15. Thread tension dial

16. Needle bar

17. Needle clamp ar’d screw

18. Needle

19. Needle plate

20. Shuttle cover

21. Feed dog

22. Presser foot

23. Presser foot thumb screvf

24. Presser bar

25. Face plate thread guides

26. Face plate

HOW TO COIMIMECT THE MAr*t-jiMr- -rr\

1. F^the .achl^ne p,„, ™WER SUPPLY

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power supply. ' ‘conformed to your electrical

HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROLLER

Sewing speed can be varied bv thp cn w press on the controller the fasier thP ^ou Note: *By releasing the con?ro,l r

matically. ' ® rriachine stops running auto-

witiiltthreadTnl'”"'''''"^ the speed

SEWING LAMP The sewing lamp is located behind thp f. ,

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Note:-Before f,p„ei„, ,

power supply. liconnect the machine from the

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• To replace ”'pul w ‘=°onter-clockwise

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THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART

FABRICS

Fine Silk

LIGHT

WEIGHT

MEDIUM

WEIGHT

HEAVY

WEIGHT

Note: *ln general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker three

Crepe de’Chine, Voile

Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, Tricot

Linens, Cotton, Pique

Serge, Double Knits, Percale

Denim, Tweed, Gabardine,

Coating, Drapery and Upholstery Fabric

used for sewing heavy fabrics. Always test thread and needle size on a small piec.e o

be used for actual sewing. *Use the same thread for needle and bobbin. *Wheri sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle

needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.

*When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent thread distortion

Fine Cotton Fine Synthetic

Fine Cotton Covered Polyester 50 silk

50 to 80 Cotton 50 to 60 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester

50 Silk 40 to 50 Cotton 40 to 50 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester

THREADS

NEEDLE SIZE

9 or 11

11 or 14

14 or 16

ds and needles are f fabric which will

The blue tipped

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

1. Turn the balance wheel towards you until the needle is at is highest position.

2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning its top edge towards you. Remove the needle from the clamp.

3. Place the new needle into the needle clamp with it's flat side facing away from you.Push the needle up into needle

clamp as far as possible;

4. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.

TO SELECT A SUITABLE NEEDLE

A number indicating the size of needle is marked on the

Stem

stem.The higher the number, the thicker the needle.

A BLUE TIPPED needle is

Blue tipped needle

supplied with the machine.

'Do not use any needle which

is bent or blunted.

RAISING OR LOWERING THE PRESSER FOOT

1. By raising or lowering the presser foot lifter, the presser foot goes up and down respectively.

2. For additional clearance, the foot lifter can be raised higher to

sew on heavy fabrics.

REGULATING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE (Patch-O-Matic)

To release the pressure, push ring (A) downwards. The machine is now free from any pressure of the presser foot.

For sewing medium or lightmaterials, push regulator (B) down just a little to provide the light pressure required.

If you are sewing thick or heavy materials, push the regulator (B) farther down to increase the pressure on the material.

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