SINGER W167 User Manual

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You are now the owner of a new zigzag sewing machine, the most versatile typ
of its kind you can possess. - *
Beautiful decorative patterns are automatically-.fnade just by using design discs prc
vided with this machine.
Buttonholes, monogramming, overcasting and creative embroidery are done with eas
and speed.
To aid you in obtaining the greatest performance from your new machine this book o its care and use has been written for you. Read the instructions carefully as a thoroug understanding of your machine will reward you with many hours of trouble-free, creativ
Time-saving attachments such as rufflers, binders, edgestitchers, cording feet and sofort,
to complement the accessories furnished with your machine are available from the stor
where you purchased your machine.

WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, INC

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111
WHITE CONSOLICATED INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Ill Bermondsey Road
Toronto 16 Ontario, Canada
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INDEX

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Page
Features and Parts
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2 3 4
Needle and Thread Chart........................................... 5
Setting the Needle ....................................................... 6
Winding the Bobbin Theading Bobbin Case
Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle Upper Threading Straight Stitching
Changing Foot and Plate Setting the Stitch Length
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10 10 11
Stitch Length Chart.......................................... 11
Sewing in Reverse Adjusting the Tensions Adjusting Pressure and Feed
General Sewing
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11 11 12 12
Light Weight Fabrics ....................................... 13
Darning and Monogramming Preparing to Sew Removing the Work
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13
13 14
Creative Embroidery .............................................. 14
Satin Stitch
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14
Adjusting Stitch Width .................................... 15
Embroidery Patterns
Samples of Embroidery
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15
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To Make Mechanical Designs .................................. 16
Embroidery With a Hoop
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17
Darning ...................................................................... 17
Pag
Making Buttonholes
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18
Sewing on Buttons ................................................. 19
6 7
Narrow Hemmer Lace Trimmed Hem
How to Use Accessories
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20 21 22
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Lace Edge .......................................................... 21
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French Seam ..................................................... 21
Flat Felled Seam ............................................... 21
Hand Rolled Effect
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21
Quilting Guide................................................... 21
Seam Gauge
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22
Care and Maintenance ............................................. 22
Oiling ................................................................. 23
Cleaning and Oiling Shuttle ..................................... 24
How to Change the Motor Belt Accessories
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Trouble Charts ....................................... 27 28 29
Attachments
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31 32 33 34 35-36
Attachment Foot ............................................... 32
Edgestitcher ...................................................... 32
Ruffler Binder Hemmers Darning Spring Cording Sc Zipper Foot
Sewing on Zipper..................
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34 34 36 36
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Fig. 1
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FEATURES AND PARTS
(Front View)
1.
Spool Pins 13.
2.
Stitch Width Lever i 1 /
3.
Zigzag Stop Knobs
4.
Hand Wheel
5.
Wheel Clutch
6. Bobbin Winder Stitch Length Dial 19.
1 I
1 1
I 1
7.
Reverse Push Button
8.
Bobbin Winding Tension
9.
Drop Feed Knob
10. Cover Plate
11.
Needle Plate-Seam Guide
12.
Presser Foot Needle Clamp and Screw
14. Attachment and Foot Thumb Screw
15. Needle Bar Thread Guide
16. Thread Guides
17. Tension Regulator
18. Light Switch Take-up Lever
20. Pressure Release Darner
21. Arm Thread Guide
22.
Button hole Chance Lever ' < ,5
23.
Pattern Selector Dial
24.
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FEATURES AND PARTS
(Back View)
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Fig. 2
25. Thread Cutter 27. Feed 29. Hinge Clamp Sc
26. Presser Bar Lifter 28. Hinge Holes (for cabinet or portable case) 30. Motor Cover
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NEEDLE -
THREAD- FABRIC -
STITCHING GUIDE
Fabric Extremely heavy
tarpaulin, sacking, canvas, duck, etc.
Heavy upholstery fabric, thicking, denim, leatherette
Medium heavy drapery fabric, velveteen, suiting, felt, terry, etc.
Medium broadcloth. percale, gingham, linen. chintz, taffeta, sheer wool, shantung, etc.
Sheer voile, lawn,
dimity, crepe.
handkerchief linen. plastic film, etc.
Very sheer chiffon. batiste, lace, orgady.
ninon, net, marquisette, etc.
Needle
No.
4
3
2
1
0
00
Machine Stitches Cotton Per Inch Thread
6
to
8
8 to 10
10 40 to to 12
1 2
1 4 RO
14 80 to
16
Plastic film)
8 to 10
16 100 to to 50 A
20 150
10 to 30
30 to 40
60
60
to 50 A
100
Mercerized
Thread
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
50
Silk
or
Nylon
A
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SETTING THE NEEDLE
See Fig. 3. Raise the needle bar A to its highest point, turning wheel toward you by hand. Then loosen the needle clamp screw B and the needle can be inserted into clamp C. Place needle
i flat side to right) in the needle clamp and push
it up-ward as tar as it clamp hole, tightening
will go into the needle
the needle clamp
securely with a screw driver.
After changing needle make one completed re volution of balance wheel by hand to be sure the needle is in the correct position.

HOW TO WIND THE BOBBIN

Disengage the hand wheel (4, Fig. 4 ; from the stitching me chanism by turning the clutch (5, Fig. 4) toward you or counter clockwise. Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins, lead thread through the upper _ thread guides on the arm, and down '
through the tension disc ' B, Fig. S ' at the base of the machine. Run end of thread through the hole in the bobbin edge and place bobbin C on spindle of bobbin winder E, fitting the notch on . bobbin over small pin on spindle. Push ' bobbin winder pulley against hand wheel. Hold thread end loosely and start ma chine slowly.
Bobbin will stop winding when it is filled. you or clockwise until sewing machanism is again engaged so that nee moves when you turn the hand wheel.
Break off loose thread end used to start the winding.
GROOVED
screw
FLt»
'SUP
SIDE
Fig. 5
Turn clutch away fi
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THREADING THE

BOBBIN CASE

Step 1 (illustrated in Fig. 6).
Hold bobbin case between thumb and forefinger of left hand, so that the slot in the edge of the bobbin case is on top.
Take the bobbin between thumb and forefinger of right hand so'^that the thread on top leads from left ^ to right.
Insert bobbin into bobbin case, pull the thread into the slot of the bobbin case as shown in Fig. 7, and draw it under the tension spring and
into the fork-shaped opening of the spring as shown in Fig. 8.
slot;
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE

Open hinged cover plate left of the needle.
See Fig. 1 ' Hold the bobbin case latch, D Fig. 9, between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand, with at least three inches of thread running
from the top of the bobbin case to the right. Insert and center the bobbin case on the stud of the shuttle
body, C'. Be sure the bobbin case finger, E ), will en
ter the shuttle race notch, . APress the bobbin case i B) into the shuttle as far as possilbe until latch catches on the
center post of the
Fig. 9
the bobbin case latch. again after latch has been released to make sure the bobbin case is locked securely in place. Close the cover plate.
THEN release
D). Press bobbin case
Fig. 10
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UPPER THREADING

(Fig. 10)
1) Turn hand wheel toward you to raise take-up lever to its highest position
2) Place spool of thread on upper spool pin 3 1 Lead thread through arm thread guide A 4! Down and around tension discs B from right to
left
5) Into the check spring C over discs ^
6) Then down under thread under bar D (See in sert, Fig. 10)
7) Up into take-up lever E from right to left
8) Down into thread guide F on face plate
9 ) Through the needle bar thread guide G
10) And into needle from left to right. Pull three or four inches of thread through needle. Hold the end of upper thread loosely and turn hand wheel toward you until the needle goes
dll the way down and comes back up. A loop (Fig. 11) will be formed over the lower thread
which then can be pulled out straight. Place both thread ends under the slot of the presser foot
and draw toward the back of the machine, leaving both threads three or four inches long.
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STRAIGHT STITCHING

For straight stitching on fine fabric or very soft ma
terial, you may want to use the straight stitch presser
foot and the straight stitch needle plate which are includ ed in your accessory box. Both have narrow needle slots.
Changing the Foot and Plate. To change presser
foot (13, Fig. 1) loosen thumb screw (15, Fig. 1 > and remove zigzag foot. Replace with hinged narrow foot and tighten screw securely.
To change needle plate (12, Fig. 1) remove it with
cover plate from machine. Turn assembly wrong sideup.
Hold needle plate in left hand and cover plate in right.
(Fig. 12-A)
Slip upper pin on cover plate out of groove on needle plate, and pull upper portion of cover plate away. Then lower pin can be separated from groove as the tongue on cover plate slips out of the spring latch on needle plate.
To attach cover plate to straight stitch plate, again
hold assembly wrong side up. Holding cover plate in right hand at a slight upward angle, slide lower pin into groove, then lift cover plate to insert tongue into opening of spring latch. Upper pin will then slide easily into groove.
Put plates on machine and fasten securely with needle
plate screws.
Be sure to set the stitch width at 0 or the needle
will break in striking the foot or plate. Adjust stoppers
(3) to hold zigzag lever (2 ) in ( 0 ) position.
i
Fig. 12-A
Fib. 12-B
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SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

The length of the stitch is regulated by knob 7 shown in Fig. 12-B. Near 0 is the shortest
nd 5 is the longest. Turn the knob to the left to lengthen and to the right to shorten the stitch.
STITCH LENGTH CHART (Approximate)
Figure on indicator 0 Number of stitches per inch No feeding
55
1
2
25
3
13
4
8
5
6

SEWING IN REVERSE

When you wish to sew in reverse to tie the thread at the beginning or the end of a seam,
press in the reverse button 8 Fig. 12-B as far as it will go. The machine will sew backward as
long as the button is held in. Only 4 or 5 stitches are needed to tie a seam securely.

ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS

Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down, as the tension is automatically released when it is raised. To increase the tension on the upper thread, turn dial (Fig.
13) to the right, or clockwise. To decrease, turn to the left.
The higher the number on the dial the tighter the tension.
Before adjusting lower tension be sure that the machine is
threaded properly.
When it is necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn
small screw (Fig. 14) on side of the bobbin case clockwise
to tighten, counter-clockwise to loosen.
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When the upper and under tentions are properly ba lanced, a perfect stitch will be formed with both threads interlocking in fabric. ¡Fig. 15
When the upper tension is too tight, the lower thread is pulled up over the upper thread which is lying flat on the fabric. Fig. 16-
When the upper tension is too loose the upper thread forms loops over the lower thread lying flat on the fabric.
Fig. 17

ADJUSTING PRESSURE

AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

GENERAL SEWING
Usually for straight sewing and zigzag stitching, the pressure bar cap or darner release Fig. 18, is at its lowest position and the drop feed knob is turned high position. Fig. 19.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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SEWING THIN OR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRIC

When lighter pressure is required to sew satisfactorily on thin :ulk or filmy material, the pressure cap should be about half-way down. Release all the way by pressing the snap lock, A. Fig. 20,
• md then press cap B down again to half-way spot. Lower the
feed slightly by turning the red arrow on
position. ’ DARNING AND MONOGRAMMING.
fabric freely in any direction for darning, kinds of free-hand embroidery, release the
pletely by pressing down on the snap lock. A, Fig. 20. Turn the
knob to "DOWN" position, which drops the feed well below the needle plate. To return feed to normal, return knob to "HIGH".
the knob to "LOW"
In order to move the
mending and certain
pressure cap B com-
Fig. 20

PREPARING TO SEW

Have take-up lever at highest point before starting to sew. Do not try to help the feeding
by pulling the material as this may deflect the needle and cause it to break.
NEVER run machine without material under presser foot. Place material and threads in position under the presser foot and lower the presser foot. You
are now ready to begin sewing. By having the needle at its highest point, it is not necessary
to touch the hand wheel to start the machine. You merely press the control. The speed of the machine is regulated by increasing or decreasing the amount of pressure exerted on the control.
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REMOVING THE WORK

Be sure to stop the machine when the thread take-up lever and needle bar are located at the highest position. Now raise the presser foot and draw the fabric back and to the left, Fig. 21-A and B, and pass the threads over the thread cutter.
Pull down slightly, holding thread in both hands, so as not to bend the needle.
Leave the ends of thread under the presser foot.

CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

Be sure zigzag presser foot and zigzag needle plate are in
place.
The satin stitch. Fig. 22, which is really just a very short zigzag stitch and the basis for
most embroidery, is obtained by setting the stitch length as near 0 as possible without stopping the feeeding action.
The width may be set anywhere from just past 0 to the widest, 4.
Fig. 22
Fig. 21-A
Fig. 21-B
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Adjusting the stitch width , , o i on ^ u lu ■
To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching set lock d rig. idc i to hold zigzat lover at width chosen. Should you wish to move freely between any two widths, in doing fr& hiind embroidery, move zigzag width lever to the right and set left hand stop at desired width
Then move lever to the left and set the right hand stop. To move stops, press with thumb ant
move to selected position. iSmbroidery Patterns ■ .v
With the machine set for a short stitch length, different designs can be made by swinging thi stitch width or zigzag lever back and forth between 0 and 4 or any other combination of widths
Try setting the locks at 1 and 4, 2 and 3, etc. Set a rhythm for yourself and proceed
After a while you will become quite skillful, varyinq your desiqns by the speed of the machine
stitch length and width end the manipulation of the lever;

SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

You can sew the patterns A, B, C and D when you set the button hole change lever 23 Fig
1 at M position. When you set the lever at red point position beside the first step for button
hole, you get E, F, G and H patterns by operating stitch width lever back and forth between C and 4.
A & E Sew a few stitches at 4 width, then quickly
move lever back to 0 for a short period.
Count, if necessary, to establish a rhythm.
13 & F Set stops at 2 and 4, then move lever slowly
between settings, operating machine rather
fast.
C & G Set stops at 1 and 4. Gradually move lever
from 1 to 4, then snap it back quickly to 1.
D & H Set both stops at 4, stitch length at IT's- Do
a few zigzag stitches, drop feed for 3 or 4 stitches then raise it again. By operating the drop feed knob rhythmically it is not neces
sary to count stitches.
Fig. 24
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TO MAKE MECHANICAL DESIGNS

Move the stitch width lever 2 Fig. 1 to the widest position with your right hand and k
1.
It there while rotating the pattern selector dial clockwise with your left hand to desired p tion Release the zigzag stitch width lever and allow 17 to spring back to the 0 positioi Set stitch regulator knob 7 ^ Fig. 1 = for desired length. i Near 0 as possible without stopi
the feeding for the most compact designs ' u ■ When you set the button hole change lever at M position, you can sew mechanic pa t
3. illustrated on Fig. 25. With the buttonhole lever at the red point beside the first step
buttonhole, you can sew mechanic patterns illustrated on Fig. 26. - ­change.
LEFT NEEDLE POSITION
Fig. 25
This is needle posi
Fig. 26
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EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP

It is easy to follow a stamped design or to work
ree hand when embroidering or monogramming. ( See
'ig. 27)
Release the pressure from the foot by pressing Jown the snap look on the automatic darner. Turn Irop feed knob to DOWN position (See. Fig. 19).
Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop, and
place under the needle after removing the presser foot. Set the stitch width at the size you prefer and lower the presser bar lifter. Then operate the machine at a rather high speed while moving the hoop slowly with both hands. Work carefully and be sure to keep fingers out of the path of the needle.
Fig. 27

DARNING

Release pressure from foot and drop feed as directed above.
Place fabric to be mended under foot, and stitch around hole, moving the fabric firmly and
lowly in any direction. Be sure to hold the fabric taut or skipped stitches will be encountered
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MAKING BUTTONHOLES
Mark the beginning and end of the buttonhole on fabric with a basting line or tailer's chalk. Make one on scrap fabric following directions below) to be sure machine adjustments are correct.
1. Replace presser foot with buttonhole foot which provides maxi mum visibility and allows closely spaced stitches to feed evenly.
Fig. 28 >
2. Reset the mechanic design selector dial 24 Fig. 1 at M position.
3. Set the stitch length dial 7 Fig. 1 as near to 0 as possible with out stopping the feeding action.
4.
Set the button hole change lever 23 Fig. 1 to
5. Lower needle carefully into the mark on fabric indi
cating the beginning of buttonhole. Stitch to the
mark for the end of buttonhole, step 1, Fig. 29, stopping machine with needle in fabric at right side
of stitching.
Set the buttonhole change lever at Q position, step
6.
2. And sew 5 or 6 stitches. Set the buttonhole change lever for left-hand side
of buttonhole, at ^ | position. This will mechanically set the machine to sew in reverse. Sew left-hand side of buttonhole. Step 3.
Set the buttonhole change lever at Q position, step 4. Sew 5 or 6 stitches.
8.
Return stitch width lever to 0 and take two or three stitches to fasten bar tack threads
9. prevent ravelling.
Cut the buttonhole opening with seam ripper, being careful not to cut the stitching.
10.
Lock the stitch width lever 2 Fig. 1 setting step 2 Fig. 1.
position.
y )- I- ^ ‘
Fig. 28
Fig. 29
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If you set the stitch width lever near to 0 position, you will get
.1 wide cutting space between left-hand and right-hand sides, the
higher the number the less cutting space.
A wide cutting space can be use as an opening for a belt or
11 bbon.
If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft material, place
tarlatan or paper, under fabric which can be turn away after stitching,
i! IS always wise to make several buttonholes on scraps of fabric be f >re working on the garment.

SEWING ON BUTTONS

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Remove hinged presser foot and attach button sewing foot.
See
30-A, A and C ) Turn drop feed knob to "DOWN" Move zigzag width lever to "0" position or to the extreme left.
Place the button so that its left hole comes directly under the
needle, then gently lower the presser foot. Move the zigzag
width lever to the right until the needle comes exactly over the
right hole of the button and set left stop. Turn the balance wheel
slowly by hand to be sure the needle clears both holes of the
button. Correct width if necessary.
When needle goes into the center of each hole, run the machine
at medium speed, making five or six stitches, stopping with the
needle in the left hole.
To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent ravelling,
set the stitch width at 0, and take a few stitches in the same hole. If you wish you may place a rounded toothpick over the button, between the two holes, and sew button to fabric in regular way. Remove the toothpick and wind thread under button, forming a shank. Fasten. Apply the above method to sew on buttons with four holes, hooks
Fig. 30-C
and snaps, etc.
Fig. 30-A
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If a four hole button is to be sewn, follow the same procedure above for the two hole button. Now lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit stitching the remaining two holes. Hooks, snaps, etc., are sewn to the fabric with the same procedure as for sewing two hole buttons.

HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

NARROW HEMMER With the needle at its highest position, replace regular presser foot with narrow hemmer Fig. 31 >. For a plain narrow hem,
make a 1 8 inch double fold for about two inches
along edge of fabric. Hold each end of the two
inches fold, slip underneath hemmer. Bring fold up into the scroll of hemmer, draw forward to end and fasten with point of needle. Lower presser bar lifter. Gently pull ends of thread as you start stitching.
Guide material slightly to right, and it will automatic
ally take a double turn through scroll.
LACE TRIMMED HEM To sew a narrow hem
and attach lace in one stitching, insert lace in the
slot next to needle i Fig. 32 i. Sew hem as above, guiding lace under needle and hem into scroll.
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
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Fig. 33
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING Hold lace 1/8 inch from raw edge on right side
jf fabric. Insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig. 33). Let hem roll over and sew
in lace. Press lace out flat along edge with hem turned up. It is possible to have a little full-
iiess in lace by feeding it freely under scroll.
FRENCH SEAM With right side together, place top piece of material 1/8 inch inside egde
of lower piece. Insert in hemmer scroll, allowing hem to roll over and sew in top fabric, making
french seam.
FLAT FELLED SEAM Open out French seam and insert rolled edge in scroll of hemmer.
Edgestitch to lay seam flat.
HAND ROLLED EFFECT Use a narrow zigzag stitch, just wide enough to catch both edges
of the narrow, rolled hem.
QUILTING GUIDE This guide for making parallel rows of stitching is attached by placing
the pronged holder between the presser foot and the presser foot thumb screw (Fig. 34) Adjust
the curved bar to press lightly on the fabric. By letting the guide ride on the first stitching line,
I
successive rows will be an equal distance apart. When the bar is attached so that the curved part
IS to the right of the needle, it may also serve as a seam width guide.
Fig. 34
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SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE Use the seam gauge as a guide for straight seams and even rows of top stitching along edges of fabric. Fasten gauge with accompanying screw in threaded hole in bed of machine iFig. 351. Adjust to seam width desired.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR MACHINE
HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
Your machine should be oiled occasionally to keep xt operating smoothly how often depends on the amount of sewing you do.
Before oiling the upper part of the sewing unit at points indicated by arrows in Fig. 36, turn hand
wheel toward you until the take-up lever is at its lowest point. Remove top cover by loosening two screws on cover.
Fig. 36
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Fig. 37
Avoid over-oiling only a drop is needed at each point.
To oil parts under the bed of the machine, tip the unit back on its hinges and apply a drop
oil at each point indicated in Fig. 37.
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Fig. 38
To oil moving parts inside the face plate, which only rarely require oiling, open plate. Oil
spots indicated in Fig. 38.
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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and
This will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and removal of th^
will Sc
Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest position. Tilt head back <
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1
2
safeguard the performance. To' remwe“the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows.
hinges. Remove bobbin case iAi, Fig. 40.
Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps i B ' outward and remove the shuttle race cove.
and shuttle body i D). 11 u j i ■
Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and shuttle race cover by removing all threads, lin
Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of shuttle. When the cleaning has
completed, proceed as follows to replace the shuttle assembly .
Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest position. Place shuttle body, (D ', against shuttle driver and adjust into position.
Fig. 39
A
(
Fig. 40
D B
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Replace shuttle race cover, (C), fitting pin at lower edge into
notch, and lock into position with shuttle race cover clamps,
B), making certain the clamps have been snapped securely in
to position. Put bobbin into the bobbin case. Put the bobbin case into the shuttle race, fitting tongue into notch E of race cover.

HOW TO CHANGE THE MOTOR BELT

If it
machine,
should become necessary
proceed as follows :
....... . 1.
to replace the motor belt on your
Remove screws A (Fig. 41). Remove rear cover.
2.
Remove clutch nut B in center of
3. hand wheel (Fig. 41) by taking
out small screw C. Turn nut
counter-clockwise by holding the take-up lever until it can be lifted off.
Before moving hand wheel, note
position of lips on washer D i Fig.
42) as it will fall off when changing the belt.
Slide old belt over motor pulley
5. E (Fig. 42).
Pull hand wheel away from ma
chine just far enough to allow
the belt to slip over wheel.
Put new belt in grooved section
7. of hand wheel and then over motor pulley.
Replace washer D in original
8.
position.
Fig. 43
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9. Replace clutch nut and screw C. After doing this, turn clutch toward you to disengage sew ing mechanism. If the needle still moves up and down as you turn the hand wheel, again
remove the clutch nut, give washer D a half turn and replace the nut.
10. Replace rear cover.
ACCESSORIES
Bobbins I 3 i
Plastic Oiler
1
Large Screw Driver
2
Small Screw Driver
3
Package of Needles
4
Cloth Guide
5
Buttonhole Foot
6
Small Hemmer Foot
7
Quilter Guide
8
Thumb Screw
9
10
Felt Washers
11
for spool pins ^
Pre.sser Foot for
12
Straight Sewing
Needle Plate for
13
Straight Sewing
Button Sewing Foot
14
Buttonhole Cutter
15
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TROUBLE CHART

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Trouble
If machines
bind
Probable cause
Thread or lintfin rase way
Correction
1.- With take-up lever in highest posision, tilt head back on hinges and remove bobbin case.
2, - Turn clamps downward and remove race
cover.
3, - Remove hook. 4, - Clean thread and lint from all parts, in
cluding race.
5, - Run a drop of oil along rim of hook. 6, - Replace hook, then race cover. Snap
clamps into place.
7, - Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch and
replace, fitting tongue into notch of face cover.
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Trouble
Skipping stitches
Irregular stitches
Uneven stitches
Probable Cause
Bent needle Needle placed incorrectly
in clamp. Too fine a needle for thread
being used. Upper thread tension too
loose.
Improper threading. Bobbin not wound even.
Pulling or holding material. Not enough tension on
upper thread. Poor quality thread. Needle too fine for thread
being used.
Correction
Discard and replace.
See instruction Page 6.
See needle and thread chart, page 5.
Tighten upper tension.
See threading instruction, page 9. Rewind bobbin. Avoid pulling or holding material just guide it.
Increase tension.
Try different thread.
See needle and thread chart, page 5.
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Trouble
Upper thread breaking
Material puckering
Probable cause
Improperly threaded.
Too much tension.
Starting with take up in incorrect position.
Improper setting of needle.
Eye of needle too sharp.
Bent or blunt needle.
Tension too tight. Dull needle. Stitch length too long.
Correction
Refer to threading instructions see page 9 and rethread machine.
Loosen tension on upper thread by turning thread tension knob to lower number.
Always start sewing with take up lever in
highest position.
Refer to needle setting instructions see page
6.
Try a new needle. Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace
with new one.
See tensions adjustment page 11. Change needle. Reduce stitch length.
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Your sewing machine comes equipped with the basic set of acces
sories described earlier in this book.
The following pages illustrate additional time saving attachments that have been designed syecifically for your machine. They are available at modest cost from your dealer. If your dealer cannot supply you with these items, ask him to order them for you by part number. Then you will be assured of receiving the genuine part designed for best performance with your machine.
If a sewing machine dealer is not available mail your inquiry directly to :
WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, INC.
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111
In Canada ;
WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Ill BERMONDSEY ROAD
TORONTO 16, ONTARIO, CANADA
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SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MACHINE

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PART #82528
Attachment Foot
PART #76553
PARTS #1403
Ruffler
PART #76552
Darning Spring
PART #74159
Binder
Hemmers
PART #4990
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PART #76551
PART #1873
Cording & Zipper Foot
PART #76554
Edgestitcher
PART #76550
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ATTACHMENT FOOT

In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and the hemmers, it is necessary to remove the presser foot and replace it with the attachment foot, Fig. 44.
Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers sliding the
attachment to the left as far as possible and tighten screw.
The mounting slot enables you to sew as close to or
as far away from the edge as desired. Just move the attachment to the correct position before tightening the
mounting screw.

THE EDGESTITCHER

The edgestitcher is used in making lace insertion, edgings and pipings. The slot serve as guides. To sew lace edging to fabric, place the material you want on top in slot. Fig. 45, and other piece in slot 4.
To trim with a wide piping, place the fabric in slot 4, and the fold of the piping, to the left in slot 3. For a narrow piping, place the fablic in slot 2, and the folded edge of the piping to the right in slot 3.
Slot 5 may be used as a guide in stitching a french seam.
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BINDER

This attachment folds bias binding, applies it to the edge of material in one operation. Slots on scroll of the binderare for corresponding widths of commercial folded bias binding. The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias
strips cut 15/16 inch wide.
FOLDED BINDING
Cut a point of folded binding, insert in appropriate slot. Draw through slot a and under binder with strong pin. Sliding binder slot to right or left.
TWO-TONE BINDING
Two bindings can be sewn on fabric edge also in one operation. When two are used, always skip one size between widths, inserting each in correct size slot.
HAND CUT BIAS BINDING
Cut 15/16 inch bias binding fold in half for a couple
of inches. Cut binding diagonally toward end, almost to
fold. Slip fold into center of binder. Draw back until cut opens and binding encircles open end of scroll. Test sitch­ing to be sure it is on the edge adjust if necessary.
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Fig. 47
Fig. 48
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THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING

AND ZIPPER FOOT

This attachment is used to make and insert covered cording, and to sew in zippers. Loosen thum screw to slide foot to either right or left of needle.
CORDING. Fold bias strip of fabric
over cord. Loosen thumb screw and set foot so needle is centered in needle hole. Machine baste cord in place (Fig. 54).
To sew covered cord to material, reset adjustable foot so needle stitches closer to cord, and on edge of base fabric.
Fig. 55

SEWING IN A ZIPPER

Loosen thumb screw and slide foot so needle en
ters center of needle hole. Guide metal of zipper along edge of foot {Fig. 55). Stitching should be close to zipper to allow easy opening and closing. Adjust to sew from either right or left side, which ever is more convenient.
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