SINGER W1710 User Manual

Instruction Book

MODEL 17TO

SEWING MACHINE

Record in space provided below the Serial No.

and Model No. of this appliance. The Serial No. is located Rear of arm. The Model No. is located Rear of arm.

Serial No________________________

Model No. 1710 Retain these numbers for future reference.

CONTENTS

1. NAMES OF PARTS......................................................................................2

2. ACCESSORIES............................................................................................3

3. BEFORE SEWING........................................................................................4

(1) Detaching extension table

(2) Connecting foot controller and power cord,.1...................................5

(3) Threading upper thread...................................................................... 6

(4) Drawing up lower thread......................................................................8

(5) Fabric, thread and needle table...........................................................9

4. STRAIGHT SEWING..................................................................................10

(1) Pattern selection dial..........................................................................10

(2) Stitch length dial.................................................................................10

(3) Double presser foot lifter...................................................................11

(4) Cloth guide...................................................................................... 12

(5) Adjusting thread tension....................................................................12

5. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING........................................................................ 13

(1) Zigzag width control...........................................................................13

(2) Needle position control......................................................................13

(3) Thread tension for zigzag stitch........................................................13

6. OVERCASTING........................................................................................ 14

7. BLIND HEM STITCH..................................................................................15

8. MENDING...................................................................................................17

9. MAKING BUTTONHOLES.........................................................................18

(1) Changing presser foot

(2) Determine length.................................................................................19

(3) Determine width..................................................................................19

(4) Buttonhole sewing..............................................................................19

(5) Cutting buttonholes...........................................................................21

(6) Corded buttonholes

(7) Adjusting both side balance of buttonhole......................................22

10. SEWING ON BUTTON...............................................................................23

11. DROP FEED LEVER..................................................................................24

12. FOOT PRESSURE.....................................................................................24

13. OVERLOCKING........................................................................................ 25

14. APPLICATIONS OF THE ELASTIC OVERLOCKSTITCH........................26

15. APPLICATION OF RICK-RACK................................................................27

16. STRETCH SEAMS.....................................................................................28

17. ZIPPER SEWING

18. ROLL HEMMING........................................................................................30

19. SHELL STITCHING...................................................................................31

20. PIN TUCKING............................................................................................ 32

21. QUILTING...................................................................................................33

22. LAPPED SEAM SEWING..........................................................................34

23. APPLIQUE WORK................................................................................... 35

24. EMBROIDERY........................................................................................... 36

25. THICK CLOTH SEWING............................................................................37

26. TWIN NEEDLE THRE.ADING....................................................................38

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VERY IMPORTANT

27. NEEDLE CHANGING AND SETTING........................................................39

28. WINDING BOBBIN

29. INSERTING BOBBIN............................................................................... 43

30. LOWER TENSION ADJUSTMENT.

31. CLEANING SHUTTLE CASE....................................................................46

32. MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................47

(1) Cleaning............................................................................................ 47

(2) Oiling....................................................................................................48

33. TROUBLE CHART

34. CHANGING LIGHT BULB.........................................................................50

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, NAMES OF PARTS

1. Thread guide for bobbin winding

2. Pressure regulator

3. Take-up lever

4. Face cover

5. Upper thread tension dial

6. Thread guide for upper threading

7. Presser foot thumb screw

8. Presser foot

9. Free arm

10. Shuttle cover 1 1. Spool pins (retractable) 1 2. Pattern selection dial

13. Stitch length dial

14. Needle position control 1 5. Reverse sewing lever

1 6. Zigzag width control

17. Drop feed lever

18. Bobbin winding spindle

19. Bobbin winding stopper

20. Handwheel

21. Stop motion knob

22. Special buttonhole adjustment

23. Switch *

24. Socket

25. Thread guide for upper threading

26. Handle

27. Presser foot lifter

28. Thread cutter

29. Feed dog

30. Needle plate

Specifications vary from country to country.

2. ACCESSORIES

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BEFORE SEWING

Machine is stored in flat-bed style which makes

„your work easier in ordinary sewing.

(1) Detaching extension table

Slide it off and the machine is used as a free-arm model.

Free-arm is convenient to sew or embroider, trousers, sleeves, cuffs of T-shirts, blouses, etc.

Do vice-versa of above steps to attach

extension table.

To open lid of accessory box, push it open, as

illustrated.

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(2) Connecting foot controller and

power cord

Connect foot controller and power cord ©

Before plugging in your machine, be sure that voltage is same as that of your machine, (written on a plate at back of machine)

d) Switch on, put power on the machine and

turn on the sewing light. (B) Push button to turn sewing light on and

off.

Always switch off or unplug machine when not in use.

Specifications vary from country to country.

The more you press foot controller, the faster

the machine runs.

(3) Threading upper thread

Push back to fold handle. Pull out spool pin and put a felt on spool pin.

Put a spool on spool pin.

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Raise presser foot lifter. Raise take-up lever to the highest position by turning handwheel towards you.

Thread following numbers ©-<7). Pass thread through guide ®.

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Lead thread either side of tension disc

Hook it to guide (3) from down to upwards.

Thread take-up lever

Pass thread to guide © from right to left, and guide ® (left one) then needle eye

Leave end of thread of about 15 cm (6").

(4) Drawing up lower thread

Hold end of upper thread with left hand. Turn handwheel slowly towards you until

needle moves down and up again.

Pull upper thread slowly and lower thread will be brought up in a loop.

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(5) Fabric, thread and needle table

FABRIC European Mercerized

VERY SHEER; Lace, Voile, Chiffon, Net

SHEER; Blouse Crepe, Lawn, Organdy, Taffeta

LIGHT-WEIGHT; Crepe,

wool, Brocade, Velvet

MEDIUM; Wool, Silk, Linen, Velvetten, Cotton, Faille, Terrycloth

HEAVY; Denim, Duck, Sailcloth

EXTRA HEAVY; Upholstery, Canvas,

Awning

[KNITS]

LIGHT-WEIGHT; Tricot

Power net

MEDIUM-WEIGHT;

Jersey, Double Knit,

Power Net HEAVY-WEIGHT; Double

Knit, Power Net

FAKE-FURS, VELOURS

THREAD

Cotton

70 60

50-70 60

30 50

50-70

Heavy

Duty

Heavy

Duty

30 50

Heavy

Duty

NEEDLE

Cotton

Covered

Polyester,

Silk, Nylon

Silk

Nylon

Silk

Nylon

Silk

Silk 80-90

C.C.Poly. 100

C.C.Poly.

Silk

Nylon

European

U.S. Size Point REMARKS

705 15x1 Style

65-70 9

75-80 11

11-14

120 19

Regular

Light

Ball

Silk Light

Nylon 70-80 9-10 to Medium

C.C.Poly. Ball

Silk

Nylon

80-90

11-14

C.C.Poly.

C.C.Poly. 90-100 14-16

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to Heavy

Ball

Ball or

Sharp

Loosen up per tension one or two

points

[LEATHER] VINYLS FILMS LIGHT-TO-MEDIUM-

WEIGHT

HEAVY LEATHER

[DECORATIVE TOUCHES]

TOP STITCHING

MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Silk twist Size 50-

50 50

Heavy

Duty

C.C.Poly. 90 C.C.Poly.

90-100 14-16

C.C.Poly. 100-110 16-18

100-110 16-18 Regular

65-80

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9-11 Regular

Wedge Wedge

Wedge

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Set machine as shown.

(1) Pattern selection dial

Turn dial to choose pattern.

Dial can be turned either to right or to left. M Straight & Zigzag Stitch

1 Blind Hem Stitch 2 Elastic Blind Hem Stitch 3 Multiple Zigzag 4-7

Super Automatic Reverse Stitches

□ Buttonhole

* Always make Sure needle is in the highest

position when operating dial.

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(2) Stitch length dial

For a longer stitch, turn dial in clockwise. For a shorter stitch, turn it in counter-clockwise.

For normal sewing it is set between 2 and 3.

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Place fabric under foot about 1 cm (0.4") inside the edge. Lower presser foot lifter.

Important:

Hold on both threads during the sewing of

the first 3—4 stitches of the seam.

(2) Double presser foot lifter

In order to obtain wider gap when using very thick materials, firmly push presser foot lifter up as far as it will go.

To reinforce seam, sew backwards to the edge of fabric by pushing down reverse sewing lever.

Release lever and commence forward sewing guiding fabric by hand as it is fed.

Never pull material.

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(4) Cloth guide

Use doth guide when sewing a long seam of regular distance from edge of material. Set guide in hole on arm, at right of needle plate, and adjust distance. Run machine with edge of fabric touching guide. Position cloth guide at an angle to sew a curved seam.

Sew reverse stitches for reinforcement at end of seam.

Draw fabric to left when sewing is finished.

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Cut threads with thread cutter behind presser bar.

(5) Adjusting thread tension

Test stitch performance on a scrap of material you are going to use. With correct tension ((a)), upper and lower threads tension is equal and strong enough to lock both threads in center.

If upper tension is too tight (loose), upper (lower) thread lies straight along upper (lower) surface of fabric ((B).(c)). Correct by turning tension dial.

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5. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING

Set machine as shown. To prevent seam ends unravelling, set machine

for straight stitch and sew in reverse at

beginning and ending of seam.

(1) Zigzag width control

Set control at required number. Larger the number, wider the stitch. Set it at 0 for straight sewing.

Make sure needle is in upper position when you set control.

(2) Needle position control

Needle position can be changed by turning needle position control.

When selecting position, make sure needle is in upper position to avoid tearing material or bending needle.

(3) Thread tension for zigzag stitch

Better-looking zigzag stitching requires less upper tension than straight stitching. Loosen upper tension slightly.

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