SINGER W160 User Manual
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INSTRUCTION BOOK
MODEL 140 AND MODEL 160
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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)
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.
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. 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
property, 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.
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.
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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
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Changing presser foot..................................................................................................... 12
Thread tension ................................................................................................................13
Presser foot pressure.......................................................................................................14
Stitch length. Stitch width.................................................................................................14
Drop feed....................................................................................................................... 15
Changing needle..............................................................................................................15
Chart — Fabric, thread and needle..................................................................................16
Recommended settings (model 160 I.............................................................................17
Recommended settings (model 140 ).............................................................................18
Starting to sew.................................................................................................................19
Finishing a seam..............................................................................................................20
Straight stitching..............................................................................................................21
Zigzag stitching...............................................................................................................21
Overcasting......................................................................................................................22
Blind stitch hemming................................................................................................23—24
Zipper insertion................................................................................................................25
Sewing on buttons............................................................................................................26
Bridging stitches............................................................................................................. 26
Buttonholes......................................................................................................................27
Embroidery (hoop is optional)..........................................................................................29
Twin needle (optional).................................................................................................... 29
Quilting guide (optional)...................................................................................................30
Maintenance....................................................................................................................31
Performance problems................................................................................................... 32
Names of parts and their functions................................................................................2^3
Accessories.......................................................................................................................4
Setting up your machine....................................................................................................5
Accessory tray, Free arm.................................................................................................. 6
Bobbin winding..................................................................................................................7
Removing bobbin case......................................................................................................8
Inserting bobbin case........................................................................................................9
Threading upper thread. Threading for twin needle
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10
Bringing up the bobbin thread........................................................................................11
Changing sewing direction (turning corners)..................................................................12
Reinforced straight stitching............................................................................................22
Rolled hem (foot is optional).......................................................................................... 28
Edge guide (optional).......................................................................................................30
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Names of parts and their functions
1. Stitch selector
2. Thread take-up lever
3. Thread tension dial
4. Presser foot
5. Shuttle cover
6. Accessory tray
1. Use a soft cloth to clean the machine.
2. Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight.
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7. Spool pins
8. Bobbin winder spindle
9. Stitch length dial
10. Reverse button
11. Needle clamp screw
12. Stitch width dial (model 160)
13. Presser foot pressure diai
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Bobbin winder spindle
Levelling of machine
Down
Up
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Bobbin
Felt washer
Zigzag foot
{on machine)
Zipper foot
Screwdriver Needle
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Seam ripper
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of acces
sories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design.
Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user and the pro
duct.
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letting up your rrachine
Changing light bulb
On the base of the machine there is
a rating plate with information
about voltage and frequency. Be
fore you connect the machine to an
electrical outlet make sure that the
voltage indicated on the rating plate
conforms to that of the electrical
outlet.
1. Connect the machine plug.
2. Connect the wall plug.
3. Speed is asntrolled by means of
the foot control.
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1. Open the face cover in the di
rection of the arrow.
2. Remove the bulb through turn
ing it counter clockwise.
3. Install a new bulb through turn
ing it clockwise.
4. Use a bulb with screw base 120
V/15 W (max.)
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Remove the accessory tray
Hold the left part of the tray
and pull out in the direction of
the arrow.
Free arm
1. Keep the accessory tray on the
machine when you want a large
working surface.
Remove the tray when you want
to use the free arm.
2. The free arm is particularly use
ful for sewing cuffs, sleeves, pant
legs and other tubular garments.
3. Slip e.g. a pants' leg ov« the free
arm as Illustrated.
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1. Release the stop motion knob.
2. Follow the thread path as illu
strated.
3. When the bobbin is full, the stop
motion knob must be tightened.
5 cm thread
Push the bobbin winder spindle in
the direction of the arrow. When
the bobbin winding is completed,
move the bobbin winder spindle
back to its original position.
Should the bobbin winding berame
uneven loosen the screw on the up
per thread guide and adjust up or
down until the bobbin winding is
balanced.
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Removing the bobbin case and bobbin
1. Raise the needle to its
highest position. Open
the shuttle cover.
Inserting the bobbin
1. Pull out abt.Bcm thread
from the bobbin and
insert the bobbin into
the bobbin case as illu
strated.
2. Open the latch on the
bobbin case and pull
the bobbin case out of
the machine.
2, Guide the thread th
rough the slot.
3. Release the lat'h and
the bobbin will fall out.
Thread tension spring
3. Pull the thread through
the slot and under the
tension spring and draw
out about 10 cm thread
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