SINGER W1805 User Manual

Instruction Book
MODEU '1S05
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using (this
appiiance).
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:
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance
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'^s^fh^^appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer rnofworking
oraDer vTif has beTn o, damagad. or dropped Into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,
nnprate this aoDliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not worKirig
4. ingHf Z Zm machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and loose cloth.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
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Do nS operate'^whie aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is
7. TdiscolnSrturn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from
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°Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
air openings blocked, Keep ventilation operj-
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.
I DO M 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.

WARNING

Keep fingers away from all moving pans. Special care Is required around the sewing
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machine needle.
Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
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Do not use bent needles. ■ w
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Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to
4. *^Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustments in the needle
5. area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing
6 ^A^wiys^unpli'sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covej
lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
7. *№'е1*ореТаГоп a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS
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. names of parts.....................................................
2. accessories
3. BEFORE SEWING
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15. BRIAR STRETCH..............................................................................................
16. OVERLOCKING................................................................................................. 3g
17. SEWING ON BUTTONS..................................................................................
18. ZIPPER SEWING...............................................................................................
19. ROLL HEMMING...............................................................................................
20. QUILTING.............................................................................................................
21. EMBROIDERY.................................................................................................... 40
22. MAINTENANCE................................................................................................. 40
Detachable Extension Table Connecting Foot Controller and Power Cord
Setting Spool Pins
Changing Foot
Changing Needle........................................................................................ g
Bobbin Winding........................................................................................ 12
Inserting Bobbin.......................................................................................
Adjusting Lower Tension......................................................................
Darning Plate
Threading Upper Tension-
Drawing Up Lower Tension
Foot Pressure Fabric. Thread and Needle Table-■
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STARTING TO SEW...........................................11. .11.
Turning a Square Corner
Pattern Selection Dial...........................................................................
Starting to Sow Double Prosser Foot Lifter
Reverse Sowing..................................................
Cloth Guido............................;
Adjusting Thread Tension........................ ...........................................
STRAIGHTSEWING ZIGZAG SEWING
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Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch.................................
MAKING BUTTONHOLES
Left and Right Side Balance of Buttonhole
Cutting Buttonholes..................................................
Corded Buttonholes......................................“........................................26
OVERCASTING
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BLIND HEM STITCH - _
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23. TROUBLE CHART -
Elastic Blind Hem Stitch
SHELL STITCHING.....................................................11!11!11
MENDING............................................................................................................. 30
«stbftch stitching....................................................
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STRETC H sEAM s;..........................................................................................
lapped seam sewing.........................................................................................
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Mending a Rip Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
straight Stretch Stitching Rick-Rack Stretch Stitching
Cleaning
Oiling............................................................................................................. 42
Changing Light Bulb
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1. NAMES OF PARTS

Thread guide for bobbin winding
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Pressure Regulator
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Take-up lever
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Face cover
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Upper thread tension dial
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Thread guide for upper threading
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Presser foot thumb screw
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8 Presser foot
9 Free arm 10 Shuttle cover 11 Spool pins 12 Pattern selection dial
13 Reverse sewing lever
14 Bobbin winding spindle
15 Bobbin winding stopper 16 Handwheel 17 Stop motion knob . , . i
1 8 Adjuster for buttonhole stitch balance and stretch stitch balance
1 9 Switch *
20 Socket
21 Thread guide for upper threading
22 Presser foot lifter 23 Thread cutter 24 Feed dog
25 Needle plate
♦ Specifications vary from country to country.
2. ACCESSORIES

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

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)
♦ Specifications vary from country
to country.
Switch on, put power on the machine and turn on the sewing
light.
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Push button to turn sewing light on and off.
Always switch off or unplug
machine when not in use.
=1= Specifications vary from country
to country.
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The more you press foot controller, the faster the machine runs.

Setting Spool Pins

Spool Pins are packed in accessory box.
Screw thread spool pins in place securely with a screw driver.
Place the felts as shown.

Changing Foot

Raise presser foot lifter ©.
Set needle in the highest position by turning handwheel
towards you ®-
Remove foot holder by loosening
screw with screwdriver.
Replace screw-snap type presser foot and tighten screw.

Changing Needle

Set needle in the highest
position by turning handwheel towards you.
Loosen needle clamp screw and take out needle.
With flat side away from you,
insert a new needle into groove of needle bar.
Push needle into clamp until it reaches stopper (a) and tighten
needle clamp screw firmly.
Proper needle
straight shaft
sharp point
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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.
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Bobbin Winding

Set needle in the highest position
by turning handwheel towards you.
Open shuttle cover.
Open latch of bobbin case and
take it out.
Close latch of bobbin case and bobbin comes out easily.
Mount spool pin on top cover.
Put a spool on spool pin.
Draw thread from spool pin
through thread guide and pre
tension device, following numb ers © and ®.
Wind thread clockwise around
bobbin several times.
Push bobbin on to spindle. Holding handwheel with your left
hand disengage handwheel by
unscrewing stop motion knob.
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