SINGER W1717 User Manual
Instruction Book
MODEL 1717
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.
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. 1 71 7
Retain these numbers for future reference.
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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 unolua 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.
Is'^se^bfo^Lr“ ^ """"" " ^PP'-nce
2.
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3.
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. '"Mauon, repair,
4.
innrnf tT« appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation open-
S, and ircloth"" accumulation of lint,
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not use outdoors.
appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
be,ng"adZ'str”d''°''’
duSef P'"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
3 ni 'r " ? immedia””,
« i“! '9" Pdlled into a tub or sink.
Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
WARNING
CONTENTS
1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewinn
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. Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustments in the needle
area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing
pressar 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 thè
instruction manual.
7. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings
may be blocked.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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names of parts 2
accessories................................................................................................................................................3
BEFORE SEWING a
Detaching Extension Table........................................................................................ 4.
Connecting Foot Controller and Power Cord 5
Changing Needle................................................................................................................................6
Changing Foot.......................................................................................................................................7
Bobbin Winding...................................................................................................................................g
Inserting Bobbin..............................................................................................................................-| i
Adjusting Lower Tension............................................................................................................12
Drop Feed Lever............................................................................................................................... -] 2
Threading Upper Thread............................................................................................................13
Twin Needle Threading................................................................................................................14
Decorative Tucks or Designs...................................................................................................14
Drawing Up Lower Thread.......................................................................................................15
Foot Pressure.......................................................................................................................................-] g
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table....................................................................................... 16
Pattern Setting.................................................................................................................................. 17
STRAIGHT SEWING ig
Pattern Selection Dial....................................................................................................................ig
Stitch Length Dial............................................................................................................................i g
Starting to Sew..................................................................................................................................i g
Double Presser Foot Lifter..................................................................................................... i 9
Cloth Guide.................................................................................................................................20
Adjusting Thread Tension.........................................................................................................20
Applications of Straight Stitch.............................................................................................21
ZIGZAG SEWING 22
Zigzag Width Control....................................................................................................................22
Needle Position Control.............................................................................................................22
Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch
MAKING BUTTONHOLES 23
Determine Length...........................................................................................................................23
Determine Width.............................................................................................................................23
Left and Right Side Balance of Buttonhole 25
Cutting Buttonhoies......................................................................................................................26
Corded Buttonholes......................................................................................................................26
SEWING ON BUTTONS 27
OVERCASTING 28
OVERLOCKING 29
Applications of the Elastic Overlockstitch 30
Application of Ultra Stretch.................................................................................................. 31
Application of Rick-Rack........................................................................................................... 32
Application of Decorative Fun Patterns
BLIND HEM STITCH 34
Elastic Blind Hem Stitch.........................................................................................................35
STRETCH SEAM35
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ZIPPER SEWING
SHELL STITCHING 33
PIN TUCKING
QUILTING
SCALLOPING.....................................................................................................................................................
MENDING 42
Patching....................................................................................................................................................
Mending a Rip....................................................................................................................................42
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APPLIQUE WORK 43
EMBROIDERY 44
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MAINTENANCE 45
Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................................
Oiling............................................................................................................................................................
TROUBLE CHART 47
Changing Light Bulb......................................................................................................................43
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I. 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
II, Spool pins
12. Pattern selection dial
13. Stitch length dial
14. Needle position control
15. Reverse sewing lever
16. Zigzag width control
1 7. 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. A C CE S SO R IE S
3. BEFORE SEWING
Machine is stored in flat-bed style
which makes your work easier in
ordinary sewing.
Detachable Extension Table
Slide table 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.
Connecting foot controller
and power cord
Oonnect foot controller and
power cord '1,1 2a
Changing Needle
Set needle in the highest
position by turning handwheel
towards you.
Before plugging in your machine,
sure that voltage is same as
that of your machine, (written on
a:plate at back of machine)
a Switch on put power on the
machine and turn on the sewing
lifht.
bj Push button to turn sewing
li|ht on and off.
Always switch off or unplug
machine when not in use.
* Specifications vary from country
tp country.
The more you press foot controller,
the faster the machine runs.
Loosen needle clamp screw and
remove needle.
With flat face away from you,
insert a new needle into groove
of needle bar.
Push needle until it reaches
stopper (a) and tighten needle
clamp screw firmly.
Always use a straight needle with
a sharp point.
Using defective or worn needles
not only causes stitch skipping,
breakage of needles or snapping
of thread: it also can damage
hook and needle plate.
Changing Foot
Bobbin Winding
Raise presser foot lifter (\).
Set needle in the highest
position by turning handwheel
towards you (ZJ-
Remove foot holder by loosening
screw with screwdriver.
Set needle in the highest position
by turning handwheel towards
you.
Open shuttle cover.
Open latch of bobbin case and
take it out.
Replace screw-snap type presser
fbot and tighten screw.
Close latch of bobbin case and
bobbin comes out easily.
push back to fold handle,
full out spool pin and put a felt
iin spool pin.
Push bobbin to right and press
down foot controller.
Machine stops automatically
when bobbin is full.
Push bobbin to left, to disengage
from wheel.
Rut a spool on spool pin.
Draw thread from spool pin
through thread guide and pre
tension device, following numb-
rs (I; and (Z).
W
'ind thread clockwise around
bo
ibbin several times.
Pu
ish bobbin on to spindle.
Holding handwheel with your left
hand disengage handwheel by
unscrewing stop motion knob.
V
V
Take off bobbin from spindle
and cut thread.
Retighten stop motion knob.
If bobbin is wound unevenly
trouble
correction
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y 1
as shown, open face cover and
loosen set-screw of the guide for
bobbin winding: Use screw driver
to adjust height.
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Inserting Bobbin
Place bobbin in its case with
thread running in direction of
arrow.
Adjusting Lower Tension
To test bobbin tension, hang and
shake bobbin case as shown.
At proper tension bobbin case
will gradually drop a small
amount.
To adjust tension, turn adjusting
screw with small screwdriver.
Guide thread into slot
bpbbin case.
Pulling thread to left, bring it
under tension spring then to
delivery eye (b).
(a) of
Raise needle in the highest
position.
Leave end of thread of about 10
cm (4") from bobbin case.
Take hold of latch and push
bobbin case into shuttle
Release latch when bobbin case
is fully inserted.
DROP FEED LEVER
The lever is in the right side of
shuttle cover. For normal sewing,
move the lever to ^ position.
To lower feed dog, move the
lever to 22 position.
This position is used for button
sewing, darning and embroidery.
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