SINGER W1855 User Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
SEWING MACHINE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrirai . • ■wIMO
folowed. including the following: Precautions should always be
Read all instructions before using
(this appliance)
appliance from the electric outlet immedSefy after" this
relamping. Replace b^fthre“
electric Shock,
2 i" by or°near"cW?dren^ necessary when this appliance
3 '^®"omSdey Use only
3. Never operate this appliance ff it has aZm^nZ ‘ri this manual.
properly, if it has been dropped or daman^? T '"°rking
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dust, and loose cloth. ntroller free from the accumulation o^ lint
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>a Keep ,i„ge" ° „'"g pa^з“"s7^■ “'«■
machine needle, “ is required around the .-ewing
12, ^ not use bem needter"*'" cause Ihe needle lo break
Sf :" “ "" --- » -- - needle causing I. ,q
pre? ™®birclTaTginite®edte^ adjustments in the needle area.
P esser foot. etc. "®®ble, threading bobbin, or changing
■ .'^Sing^ofwren "ml^ outlet when removing covers
instruction manual. adjustments mentioned in the
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CONTENTS
Name of Parts
Accessories
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Removing the extension table
Before sawing {Power supply and Sewing lamp). . . ^
Fitting shank and quilting seam guide. Fitting of presser feet
Winding the bobbin.................................
Removing bobbin case and bobbin
Inserting bobbin into bobbin case
Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race. . . .
Changing needle
Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading
Drawing up bobbin thread.................... ...........................................................
Changing sewing directions
Adjusting.thread tensions
Regulating the presser foot pressure
Darning plate .
Fabric. Thread, Needle guide
Sewing (pattern selector) and operation table
To start sewing . .
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To finish a seam .
Blind hemming .
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Three step zig-zag
Overcasting edges-binding
Straight stretch stitch
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Sewing on buttons
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Sewing in zips.
Button hole sewing...............
Hemming. ... ■ ■ ■ •
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iwm needle-freehand embroidery...............
Cleaning of race.and shuttle hook
Cleaning and oiling
Trouble shooting guide
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name of parts (FRONT SIDE)
1
Pattern selector dial
2
Take up lever
3
Thread tension dial
4
Thread guide for upper
threading
5
Presser foot
6
Shuttle cover
7
Face cover
8 Spool pin {pyLL OUT)
9 Top cover
'0 Handle
11 Reverse button
(REAR VIEW)
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin winder stopper ; Upper thread guide
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ACCESSORIES
Bobbin
Button foot
Felt
Zigzag foot
(On machine)
Machine Oil
Button hole foot
Zipper foot
Button hole cutter
Needle
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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE
To convert the macnine from flat bed
to free arm use simply remove the
tension table as shown.
THIS IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO MACHINES MANUFACTURED FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
IMPORTANT
The wiref in thu mains laid are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
NOTE. As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceeo as follows:
Connect BROWN wire to terminal marked L or coloured RED.
Connect BLUE wire to terminal marked N or coloured BLACK.
FIT CORRECT PLUG TO POWER CORD
WHEN USING A B-S. 1363 FUSED PLUG, A 3 AMP. FUSE MUST BE FITTED.
If the terminals of the plug are unmarked consult a qualified electrician before use.
V^en leaving the sewing machine unattended, the plug must be removed from the socket outlet
When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps the machine or
the electrical set must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket
outlet
THE MAXIMUM INPUT OF LAMP: 240 V 15 W.
THIS APPLIANCE CONFORMS TO THE STATUTORY RADIO INTERFERENCE
SUPPRESSION REGULATIONS.
BEFORE SEWING
1. Fit the machine plug into
the machine.
2. Plug the machine to the
power supply.
3. Sewing speed can be varied
by the speed controller.
(BE SURE TO FIT A
CORRECT PLUG TO SUPPLY
CORD)
1. Remove or install lamp from
inside of face cover.
2. Open face cover in direction
of arrow.
3. Remove lamp by unscrewing
it counter clockwise.
4. Install a new bulb by screw
ing it in clockwise.
5. Use only a 120V, 15W
(Max) "Hi-Light" brand re
placement sewing machine
lamp. Available from your
Riccar stockist.
Important:
When leaving the machine unattended, servicing, changing lamps
or removing covers, disconnect from the supply by removing
plug from the socket outlet.
FITTING SHANK
AND
QUILTING SEAM GUIDE
Raise the presser bar and fit shank as
shown. (1) Insert quilting/seam guide
carefully so as not to damage the holding
spring. (2)
FITTING OF PRESSER FEET
Raise the presser foot. Puli the one-touch
lever towards you and the foot will be
released. Centre new foot under shank.
Lower shank until groove is directly
above and touching the pin. Pull onetouch lever towards you and the foot will
become engaged. {3, 4)
Shank tat tcraw
Looian
PrasMr bar
holding spring
Quilter
receiving
hole
Shank
Shank
'Pratsar bar
.Groove
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WINDING THE BOBBIN
1. Release stop motion knob.
2. Thread as shown.
3. Place bobbin onto spindle
and hand-wind thread onto
bobbin in an anti-clockwise
direction for 5 or 6 turns.
(When bobbin is filled re-tighten
stop motion knob)
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