SINGER W1810 User Manual

Instruction Book

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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. 1810

Retain these numbers for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using (this

appiiance).

DANGER —^To reduce the risk of electric shock:

An appli^ce should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unpluq 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. ^ppiiance

attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual

omrelTf P'^9, if it is not working
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. <^mmciiion, repair,

appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation open-

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5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.
being” Sred"'' “Vgen is

intended use as described in this manual. Use only

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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 no reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug iZedlafo y
ni nm i" appliance where it can tall or be pulled Into a tub w sink

Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

WARNING

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ptesser loot «r ' "“"'S' 'breading bobbin, or changing

I.iini'? “bP'“S s®"'"3 machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers
InsiuS mlTr ™"“b"bd In the

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

NAMES OF PARTS
ACCESSORIES

BEFORE SEWING

(1) Detaching extension table
(2) Connecting foot controller and power cord c

(3) Threading upper thread
(4) Drawing up lower thread

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

STRAIGHT SEWING

(1) Pattern selection dial
(2) Stitch length dial
(3) Double presser foot lifter
(4) Cloth guide

(5) Adjusting thread tension.

ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING

(1) Zigzag width control
(2) Needle position control

(3) Thread tension for zigzag stitch

6.

OVERCASTING

7.

BLIND HEM STITCH

8.

MENDING

9.

MAKING BUTTONHOLES.

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(1) Changing presser foot
(2) Determine length

(3) Determine width
(4) Buttonhole sewing

(5) Cutting buttonholes
(6) Corded buttonholes

(7) Adjusting both side balance of buttonhole... ..................................00

10. SEWING ON BUTTON

11. DROP FEED LEVER

12. FOOT PRESSURE..

13. OVERLOOKING
3c elastic OVERLOCKSTiTCH.’.;

15. APPLICATION OF RICK-RACK..

16. STRETCH SEAMS

17. ZIPPER SEWING

18. ROLL HEMMING

19. SHELL STITCHING

20. PIN TUCKING

21. QUILTING

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

23. APPLIQUE WORK

24. EMBROIDERY

25. THICK CLOTH SEWING..

26. TWIN NEEDLE THREADING.V.’.V.V.V.V.’.V.’.'""^^^^

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NEEDLE CHANGING AND SETTING

28.

WINDING BOBBIN .....................................................

29.

INSERTING BOBBIN

30.

LOWER TENSION ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................

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CLEANING SHUTTLE CASE. ..................................................................ff

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MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................

(1) Cleaning
(2) Oiling

33.

TROUBLE CHART

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34. CHANGING LIGHT BULB

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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 (retractable) '

12. Pattern selection dial

13. Stitch length dial

T4. Needle position control

15. Reverse sewing lever

16. Zigzag width control

17. Drop feed lever

18. Bobbin winding spindle

1 9. Bobbin winding stopper

20. Handwheel

21. Stop motion knob

22. Special buttonhole adjustment

23. Switch *
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Socket

25

Thread guide for upper threading

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Handle ’

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Presser foot lifter

28

Thread cutter

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Feed dog

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Needle plate

pecifications vary from country to country.

2. ACCESSORIES

i. 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. ’

(2) Connecting foot controller and

power cord

Connect foot controller and power cord (D

Before plugging in your machine, be sure that

,voltage is same as that of your machine,

(written on a plate at back of machine)

© Switch on, put power on the machine and

turn on the sewing light.

® 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.

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(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.

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 (2).

Hook it to guide @ 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.

Pull out both threads to about 15 cm {6") and

Pjace them together under presser foot on

{5) Fabric, thread and needle table

FABRIC

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-WEIGHT­Jersey, Double Knit,
Power Net

HEAVY-WEIGHT; Double
Knit, Power Net

FAKE-FURS, VELOURS

[LEATHER]
VINYLS FILMS
LIGHT-TO-MEDIUM-

WEIGHT

HEAVY LEATHER

European

Cotton

70

50-70

30

30

30

30

50-70

30

30

30

30
30

30

THREAD

Mercerizes

Cotton

60

60

50

50

Heavy

Duty

Heavy

Duty

60

50

50

Heavy

Duty

50
50

Heavy

Duty

Cotton

Covered

Polyester,

Silk, Nylon

Silk

Nylon

Silk

Nylon

Silk .

Silk

C.C.Poly.

C.C.Poly.

Silk

Nylon

Silk

Nylon

C.C.Poly.

Silk

Nylon

C.C.Poly.

C.C.Poly.

C.C.Poly.

C.C.Poly.

C.C.Poly.

European

705

65-70

65-70

75-80

80-90

100

120

70

70-80

80-90

90-100

90

90-100

100-110

NEEDLE

U.S. Size

15x1

9

9

11

11-14

16

19

9

9-10

11-14

14-16

14

14-16

16-18

Point
Style

Regular

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Light

Ball

Light

to Medium

Ball

Medium

to Heavy

Ball

Ball or
Sharp

Wedge

Wedge

Wedge

REMARKS

Loosen up

per tension
one or two
points

[DECORATIVE TOUCHES]

TOP STITCHING

MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Silk twist
Size 50-70

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100-110

65-80

16-18

9-11

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Regular
Regular

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STRAIGHT SEWING

^ Set machine as shown.

(1) Pattern selection dial

Turn dial to choose pattern.
Dial can be turned either to right or to left.

i| Straight & Zigzag Stitch
<{ Blind Hem Stitch
J Elastic Blind Hem Stitch

*> Multiple Zigzag

^ ^ ^ Super Automatic Reverse Stitches

D Buttonhole

* Always make Sure needle is in the highest

position when operating dial.

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