SINGER W1415 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

‘*'Whea usiif an etectricaJ sewing machifl^ basic safety precautions should always be followed, includiEg the following,”

“Read all instructions before using this .sewing machine”

“This sewing machine is designed for household use.”

DANGER-To REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC

“A sewing machine should never be left alone when plugged in. Always disconnect this sewing machine from

the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.”

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 manual. Use only attachments suggested 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 not working properly, if it ha;

been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized deale or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.”

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4 “Never op-erate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewin

machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.”

%yer drop or insert any object into any opening.”

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“Do not operate where aerosoi [spray] products are being used or where oxygen is being administered!’

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

“Do not remove by pulling on cord. To remove plug, grasp the plug, not the cord!’

A. Sewing Machines

10. “Keep fingers away from all moving parts. 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 remove plug 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 replacing bulb. Replace bulb with the same rated 15 watts!’

“SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS”

DO'S AND DONTS

1. Always be aware oi the up-and-down rnovemeot^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 Dulling the plug out of the wall socket

3 Do not place anything on the speed controller, otherwise the machine will start inadvertently, or the controller

or motor may burn out.

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 presser foot and run

the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may have appeared.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Names of parts . . . /

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How to connect the machine to

the power supply.....................................................................6

How to use the speed controller

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

Thread and needle chart.........................................................7

Changing the needle To select a suitable needle

Raising or dropping the presser foot.......................................9

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Regulating the presser foot pressure {Patch-0-Matic)...9

Regulating the thread tension

Stitch length dial, reversing button and dropping the

feed dog

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

* Selecting stretch stitch........................................................12

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Removing the bobbin case and bobbin

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Winding the bobbin Threading the bobbin case

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Threading the needle thread...........................................16

Drawing up the bobbin thread .............. 17

BASIC SEWING

Straight stitch and zig zag sewing

* Starting sewing.........................................................18

* Changing sewing directions

* Fastening seams

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UTILITY STITCHING

Sewing with a twin needles

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Saving zippers .■................................................................

Buttonholes

Sewing on buttons

Hemming

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Embroidery.................................................................... 26

To darn do the following

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MACHINE CARE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

How to oil the machine..........................................................27

Cleaning the feed dog

Cleaning the shuttle race.......................................................29

Free-arm sewing

Trouble shooting;

Causes and remedies

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31-32

Accessories.....................................................................33

Polarized Plug Information....................................................34

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Marn«i^ of Parts

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Pcessua.iiiulaffl!’

2. Bobbin winder thread guide

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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. Reverse button

13. Belt cover ■

14. Switch

15. Thread tertsion 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

27. Clutch knob

HOW,TQ. CONWeCI THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY

1, Fit the machine plug into the machine.

2. Plug the machine to the power supply.

Note: ■'Before plugging in the machine, be sure'-that the voltage and

number of cycles indicated, is conformed to your electrical power supply.

HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROLLER Sewing speed can be varied by the spegd controller. The harder you press on the controller, the faster the machine runs. Note:*By releasing the controller, the machine stops running auto

matically.

'Before using the machine, practice controlling the speed

with-out threading,

SEWING LAMP The sewing lamp is located behind the face plate. Bulb type (A) : ® To remove ... Unscrew

® To replace ... Screw in

Bulb type {Bj : • To remove ... Push and twist out

»To replace ... Push and twist in

Note:'Before replacing a bulb. Remove plug from power supply,

power supply.

'Bulbs are available from sewing machine retailers. {Use a 15-

Watt bulb)

Caution!

Before leaving the machine, changing parts or doing any other work on machine, always remove plug from power supply or wall socket. Never place anything on the speed'controller, otherwise the machine

will start inadvertently or the controller or motor may burn out.

THR E A D AN D N EE D LE CHART

..............................FABRICS

THREADS

Fine Silk

LIGHT

WEIGHT

Crepe de Chine, Voile

Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, Tricot

Fine Cotton Fine Synthetic Fine Cotton Covered Polyester

50 silk

MEDIUM WEIGHT

Linens, Cotton, Pique

Serge, Double Knits, Percale

50 to 80 Cotton , 50 to 60 Synthetic

Cotton Covered Polyester

50 Silk

HEAVY

WEIGHT

Denim, Tweed, Gabardine, Coating, Drapery and Upholstery Fabric

40 to 50 Cotton

40 to 50 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester

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

used for sewing heavy fabrics. Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will

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. The blue tipped

needle effectively prevents skipped stitches. *When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent thread distortion.

NEEDLE SIZE

9 or 11

11 or 14

14 or 16

CH AN G IN G TH E NEEDLE

1. Turn the blance wheel towards you until the needle is at is

Highest position. ' ' '

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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.

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