SINGER W1418 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SEWING MACHINE

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POLARIZED PLUGS CAUTION

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the Other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician

to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety

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Record in space provided beiow the Serial No. and Model No. of this appliance.

The Serial No. is located on Bed Plate. The Model No. is located on Rating Plate.

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Model No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

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Names of Parts.................................................................1 & 2

Accessories.............................................................................3

Before sewing (Power supply and Sewing Lamp) Take out extension table, free arm sewing Winding the bobbin Removing bobbin case and bobbin Inserting bobbin into bobbin case Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race

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Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading................ 9

Drawing up bobbin thread.....................................................10

Changing sewing directions Control dial & Adjusting thread tension Rfioiilatinn thenreaser foot oressure

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Drop feed.................................................................................13

Changing needle

Fabric. Thread. Needle table

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To start sewing........................................................................16

To finish seam............................................:.............................17

Straight stitch Zigzag sewing

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Button sewing.........................................................................19

Zipper sewing.........................................................................20

Hemming.

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Twin Needle.............................................................................

Embroidery..............................................................................22

Quitter & Seam guide............................................................. 23

Buttonhole sewing....................................................

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Checking Performance Problems WHAT TO DO

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be

followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using

(this sewing machine)

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts.

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 necessaiy when this appliance

Is used by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only

attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the

appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,

electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation open

ings of the sewing machine and foot controller 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.

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 needles.

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

break.

14. Unplug the sewing machine when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NAME OF PARTS (FRONT VIEW)

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(REARVIEW)

Bobbin winder spindle

accessories

Bobbin

Button attaching foot

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Spool pin felt

Zigzag foot

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Buttonhole foot

Zipper foot

Buttonhole cutter:

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Needle

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BEFORE SEWING

1. Fit plug into the machine.

2. Plug the machine to the power

supply.

3. Sewing speed can be varied by

the foot control.

REMOVE OR'INSTALL BULB

1. Open face cover in direction of

arrow.

2. Remove bulb by unscrew ing it counter-clockwise.

3. Install a new bulb by screwing it in clockwise.

4. Use a screw type bulb with

l20V/15W(Max).

IMPORTANT : When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the plug must be removed from the socket outlet.

When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or

changing lamps, the machine must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket outlet.

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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE

FREE-ARM SEWING

1.Ho!d the leit ena oi taoie and pull out in direcfion or arrow.

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1. This sewing machine can be used as a flat bed machine but easily converts to free arm machine by removing the extension table.

2. Especially useful for sewing sleeves, pant legs, tubular fabrics etc.,'more easily.

3. To sew tubular just slip the sleeve or leg of pants on to the free arm

as shown at side.

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Bobbin /

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winder

spindle.

1 .Release stop motion knob.

2.Thread as shown.

S.When bobbin is filled,

tighten stop motion knob.

5cm thread

Push bobbin winder spindle in

direction of arrow.

When bobbin winding is com

pleted return spindle to

original position.

When bobbin winding is in correct, release.the screw of upper thread guide and ad just up or down until bobbin winding is balanced.

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