SINGER W1410 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

FOR SEWING MACHINE

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MODEL 1410

“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.”

“DANGER-To REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:”

“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.”

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

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

“Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use onlv attachments

recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.” '

“Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if jt has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer

or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.”

“Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.” "

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

6. “Do not use outdoors.” '

7. “Do not operate where aerosol [spray] products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.”

8 “To disconnect, turn all controls to the off [“0”] position, then remove plug from outlet.”

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

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

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

12 “Do not use bent needle.”

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

14 “Switch the sewing machine off [“0”] when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading

needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot and the like.”

15 “Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making

any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.”

16. “Always unplug before reciamping. Replace bulb with the same rated 15 watts.”

“SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS”

DO'S AND DON'TS

V Always be. aware of the up-and-down movement of :ne needy, and uu no- ,u,n wn.-

machine while it is running.

2. When changing the needle, the presser foot, the bobbm or any oth,- oa-ts always u sronn- •

Dulling the plug out of the wall socket.

3. Do not place anything on the speed controller, otherwise the machine will star, inadveMenti-.
or motor may burn out. and could become a fire 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 ,„ess..-r ,„o, and run
the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may have appealed

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

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Names ot parts .

HOW to connect The machine to ^

the power supply........................................................ 0

How to use the speed controller

Sewing lamp....................... 7

Thread and needle chart,

Changing the needle

To select a suitable needle

Raising or lowering the presser foot _ 9
Regulating the presser toot press

Regulating the thread tension

Stitch length dial, reversing button

The pattern selector

* Selecting stretch stitch....................

. Removing the boboin case and bobbin

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Winding the bobbin

Threading the bobbin case

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Threading the needle thread..................

Drawing up the bobbin thread....................................

BASIC SEWING

Straight stitch and zigzag stitc .................

* Starting sewing...................................................

* Changing sewing directions
* Fastening seams

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UTILITY STITCHING

Sewing with a twin needle....................................

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Sewing zippers

Buttonholes. . r
Sewing on buttons
Hemming

Embroidery

To darn do the following

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MACHINE CARE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

How to oil the machine..............................................28

Cleaning the feed dog
Cleaning the shuttle race
Free-arm sewing

Trouble shooting;

Causes and remedies...........................................32-33

Accessories
POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION

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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 and screw

18. Needle

19. Needle plate

20. Shuttle cover

21. Feed dog

22. Presser foot

23. Presser foot thumb screw

24. Presser bar

25. Face plate thread guides

26. Face plate

HOW TO CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY

1. Fit the machine plug into the machine.

2, Plug the machine to the that the voltage and

^°^"*n!mSr"rcvclerindicated. is conformed to your electrical

power supply.

p'ess on ,ho oontrollor, the teter J»' ,u,o­Note- -By releasing the controller, the machine stop

•Betifutin, ,h. meohin., P™=<- «"
with-out threading.

SEWING LAMP , ^ fare oíate
The sewing lamp is located behind the face plate.

Bulb type Í A) ; «To remove ...Unscrew

Bulb type (B) . ^ Push and twist clockwise

Note:-Before replacing a bulb, disconnect the machine from the

(B) ■ • To remo« ... Push and twist counter-clockwise

-ZZ - -liable from sewinE machine retailer.- lU.e a tS-

Watt bulb)

Caution!

THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART

■ FABRICS
Fine Silk

LIGHT

WEIGHT

MEDIUM
WEIGHT

HEAVY
WEIGHT

Note: 'in general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are

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 needie size on a small piece of fabric which will

be used for actual sewing.
'Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
'When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue lipped

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

:hanging 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 mto 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

S'.e"

stem.The higher the number,

the thicker the needle.
A BLUE TIPPED needle is

3'je iiDoea neeO'

supplied with the machine.

* Do not use any needle which

is bent or blunted.

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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.

TO REGULATE THE PRESSURE ON THE MATERIAL ON THE MATERIAL

Medium light weight fabrics require an intermediate pressure. If
sewing fine silk or filmy fabrics, lighten pressure by turning thumb
screw C, on top of the machine over to the left so that it screws
upward. If sewing heavy napped fabrics, increase the pressure
by turning this thumb screw over to the right so that it screws
downward. The pressure should be only heavy enough to prevent
side creeping of the material and still obtain a uniform stitch.
Pile fabrics require a lighter pressure than their appearance of
thickness would indicate, and stitching should be in the direction
of the nap on napped fabrics and in the direction of the pile on
pile fabrics.