SINGER W1499 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR

SEWING MACHINE

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WHITE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY

Record in space provided below 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.

Serial No.

Model No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

folowed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using

(this appliance)

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.

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 appliance

IS used by or near children.

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

DANGER

1. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts

2. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

3. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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

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

3. Do not use bent needles.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked.

CONTENTS

Name of Parts.......................................................................................................

Accessories..........................................................................................................

Removing the extension table..........................................................................3

Before sfewing ¡Power supply and Sewing lamp)..........................................4

Fitting shank and quilting seam guide. Fitting of presser feet

Winding the bobbin........................................................................................... 5

Removing bobbin case and bobbin

Inserting bobbin into bobbin case...................................................................7

Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race...........................................................8

Changing needle.................................................................................................g

Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading

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

Changing sewing directions............................................................................10

Adjusting.thread tensions................................................................................11

Regulating the presser foot pressure............................................................ 12

Darning plate.....................................................................................................12

Fabric. Thread, Needle guide...........................................................................13

Sewing (pattern selector) and operation table...............................................14

To start sewing to finish a seam......................................................................15

Straight stitch zig zag stitch

Blind hemming..................................................................................................17

Three step zig-zag.............................................................................................18

Overcasting edges-binding

Straight stretch stitch......................................................................................20

Sewing on buttons...........................................................................................21

Sewing in zips...................................................................................................22

Button hole sewing

Hemming...........................................................................................................24

Twin needle-freehand embroidery..................................................................25

Cleaning of race.and shuttle hook Cleaning and oiling

Trouble shooting guide....................................................................................28

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NAME OF PARTS (FRONTSIDE)

Pattern seJector dial Take up lever

Tread tension dial Tread guide for upper threading

Presser foot Shuttle cover Extension table

Spool pin Top cover t

Stitch length dial

Reverse button Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper

Stop motion knob Hand wheel

Handle Upper thread guide

Face cover Presser foot lever Thumb screw

Needle plate Needle clamp screw

ACCESSORIES

Bobbin

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Button foot

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Zigzag foot

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Button hole cutter

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Screw driver

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Needle

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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE

To convert the machine from flatHaed to free-arm use simply remove the tension table as shown.

THIS IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO MACHINES MANUFACTURED FOR THE UNIT€D KINGDOM IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE NOTE. As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect BROWN wire to terminal marked L or coloured RED.

Connect BLUE wire to terminal marked N or coloured BLACK.

FIT CORRECT PLUG TO POWER CORD

WHEN USING A B.S. 1363 FUSED PLUG, A 3 AMP. FUSE MUST BE FITTED. If the terminals of the plug are unmarked consult a qualified electrician before use.

\Mien leaving the sewing machine unattended, the plug must be removed from the socket outlet VWien servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket

outlet THE MAXIMUM INPUT OF LAMP: 240 V 15 W. THIS APPLIANCE CONFORMS TO THE STATUTORY RADIO INTERFERENCE

SUPPRESSION REGULATIONS.

BEFORE SEWING

1. Fit the machine plug into

the machine.

2. Plug the machine to the

power supply.

3. Sewing speed can be varied

by the speed controller.

(BE SURE TO FIT A CORRECT PLUG TO SUPPLY CORD)

1. Remove or install lamp from

inside of face cover.

2. Open face cover in direction

of arrow.

3. Remove lamp by unscrewing

it counter clockwise.

4. Install a new bulb by screw ing it in clockwise.

5. Use only a 120V » 1SW (Max) "Hi-Light" brand re-

pl«:ement sewing machine lamp. Available from your

Riccar stockist.

Important: When leaving the machine unattended, servicing, changing lamps

or removing covers, disconnect from the supply by removing plug from the socket outlet.

FITTING SHANK

AND QUILTING SEAM GUIDE

Raise the presser bar and fit shank as

shown. (1) Insert quilting/seam guide

carefully so as not to damage the holding spring. (2)

FITTING OF PRESSER FEET

Raise the presser foot. Pull the one-touch

lever towards you and the foot will be released. Centre new foot under shank.

Lower shank until p'oove is directly above and touching the pin. Pull onetouch lever towards you and the foot will become engaged. (3, 4)

Shank tat tcraw

Loosen

Prewar bar

holding spring

Shank

"Presser bar

.Groove

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WINDING THE BOBBIN

1. Release stop motion knob.

2. Thread as shown.

3. Place bobbin onto spindle and hand-wind thread onto bobbin in an anti-clockwise

direction for 5 or 6 turns.

(When bobbin is filled re-tighten

stop motion knob)

Bobbin

winder

spindle

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4. Push bobbin winder spindle against stopper, in direction of arrow, and depress foot pedal.

5. When bobbin winding is com pleted return spindle to its original position.

Note: If the bobbin winding should be uneven (it is factory set) the thread guide can be raised or lowered to achieve the correct

winding.

Remove the top cover and adjust

with a suitable tool.

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