SINGER W1422 User Manual

IMPORIANT 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 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.

WEming-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 manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3 Never operafe this sewing machine 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 sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4 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.

Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

10.

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

Do not use bent needle.

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

13. 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.

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 reclamping. Replace bulb with the same rated 15 watts.

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INSTRUCTIONS

DO'S AND DONTS

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, 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 How to connect the machine to

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

How to use the speed controller

Sewing lamp...............................................................................®

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

Changing the needle

To select a suitable needle........................................................8

Raising or lowering the presser foot Regulating the presser foot pressure

(PATCH-O-Matic)........................................................................9

Removing and attaching the presser foot.............................10

Removing or attaching the foot holder

Regulating the thread tension Stitch length dial, reversing button

and dropping the feed dog......................................................13

The pattern selector

* Selecting stretch stitch.........................................................14

Removing the bobbin case and bobbin

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Winding the bobbin..................................................................16

Threading the bobbin case

Threading the needle thread......................................................18

Drawing up the bobbin thread................................................19

BASIC SEWING

Straight stitch and zigzag stitch

* Starting sewing...................................................................20

* Changing sewing directions.................................................21

* Fastening seams..................................................................21

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UTILITY STITCHING

Sewing with a twin needle.......................................................22

Triple stretch stitch..................................................................23

* Triple straight stretch stitch..................................................23

* Triple zigzag stretch stitch

Tricot zigzag stitch

Feather stitch...........................................................................24

Overlock stitch.........................................................................25

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Sewing buttonholes............................................................26-27

Sewing zippers.........................................................................28

Hemming...................................................................................29

Sewing blind hems...................................................................30

Embroidery...............................................................................31

MACHINE CARE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

How to oil the machine............................................................32

Cleaning the feed dog Cleaning the shuttle race

Free-arm sewing Trouble shooting;

Causes and remedies.........................................................36-37

Polarized plug information......................................................38

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1. Pressure regulator (Patch^O^Matic)

2. Thread guide

3. Thread take-up lever

4. Bobbin winder thread guide

5. Top cover

6. Pattern selector dial 19. Needle plate

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

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 power supply. Note:‘Before plugging in the machine, ensure 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 speed 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

Bulb type (B) : • To remove ... Push and twist counter-clockwise

• To replace ... Push and twist clockwise

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

power supply.

‘Bulbs are available from sewing machine retailers. (Use a 15-

Watt bulb)

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Before leaving the machine, changing parts or doing any other work on it, always disconnect the plug from the wall socket. Never place anything on the speed controller, otherwise the machine will start inadvertently or the .controller or motor may burn out.

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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 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 needle 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 tipped

needle e,ffectively 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

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 damp.

3. Place the new needle into the needle clamp with its 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

Blue tipped needle

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

A BLUE TIPPED needle is 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. This causes the

regulator to spring up to its highest position. The material is now free from any pressure of the presser foot.

For sewing thin or light materials, 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.

ring (A)

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