SINGER W1866 User Manual
NSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
SEWING MACHINE
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POLARIZED PLUGS CAUTION
This product is equipped with a polarized alternatir
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider the
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet on
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plu
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electricic
to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safe
purpose of the polarized plug.
WHITE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY
Record in space provided below the Serial No. and
Model No. of this appliance.
The Serial No. is located on Bed Plate.
The Model No. is located on Rating Plate.
Serial No.
Model No.
Retain these numbers for future reference
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
folowed, including the following: _
Read all instructions before using
(this sewing machine)
DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:
An^pliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this
appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Always unplug before relamping, Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts.
WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons:
operate sewing machine only when mounted in sewing machine table, case, and the
like. See the installation instructions.
1. DO not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance
is used by or near children.
2 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manuah
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if ^
nroperiy 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,
4. NSope°Lithi aSS^^ air openings blocked. Keen ventilation open
ings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of ^nt,
dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6 Do not use outdoors. ^ ,
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or wnere oxygen is
beina administered. , ,
8, To dLonnect, turn all controls to the off {"O”) position, then remove plug from
• out*0t
9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the coro.
10, Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12 Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to
bf03k
14. Unplug the sewing machine when making any adjustments in the needl^e area
such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing
Dresser foot, etc. .
15 Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covem^
lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
instruction manual.
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CONTENTS
Name of Parts.................................................
Accessories.................................................................................................................................3
Before sewing IPower supply and Sewing lamp)..................................................................4
Take out extension table, free arm sewing............................................................................5
Winding the bobbin..............................................................................................................6
Removing bobbin case and bobbin.....................................................................................7
Inserting bobbin into bobbin case........................................................................................7
Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race...............................................................................8
Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading
Drawing up bobbin thread..................................................................................................f 0
Changing sewing directions.................................................................................................If
Adjusting thread tension....................................................................................................12
Regulating the presser foot pressure
Drop feed........................................
Changing needle.............................
Fabric. Thread. Needle table
Sewing (pattern selector) and operation table....................................................................1S
To start sewing................................................................................................................... ' ^
To finish seam....................................................................................................
Straight stitch.....................................................................................................
Zigzag sewing....................................................................................................
Overcasting........................................................................................................
Stretch stitch....................................................................................................
Blind stitch.......................................................................................................
Button sewing..................................................................................................
Binding
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Zipper sewing..................................................................................................
Button hole sewing.......................................................................................
Hemming
Twin Needle.....................................................................................................
Embroidery................................................................................
Quitter..............................................................................................................
Seam guide.....................................................................................................
Maintenance (Cleaning and oiling)..................................................................
Checking Performance Problems WHAT TO DO
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NAME OF PARTS (FRONT VIEW)
1 Pattern selector dial
2 Take up lever
3 Tread tension dial
4 Tread guide for upper
threading
5 Presser foot
6 Shuttle cover
7 Handle
8 Spool pin
9 Top cover
10 Stitch length dial
11 Reverse button
12 Face cover
(REAR VIEW)
Bobbin winder spindle
Extension table
ACCESSORIES
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Bobbin Spool pin felt
Button sew on foot Zipper foot 'Straight stitch foot Blind stitch foot
1/4 inch piecing foot Cording foot Narrow hem foot
Zigzag foot
(On machine)
Buttonhole foot
Buttonhole cutter Screw driver Needles
#11 #14
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 tne speed controller.
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 I20v , 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.
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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE
To convert the machine from flat-bed use
to free-arm use simply remove the ex
tension table as shown.
1. Especially useful when sewing
sleeves, pants leg, tubular
fabrics etc more easily.
2. To sew tubular just slip the
sleeve or pants leg on the free
arm as shown above.
3. This sewing machine can be
used as a flat bed machine,
but easily converts to free
arm machine by removing the
extension table.
WINDING THE BOBBIN
1- Release stop motion kn
2. Thread as shown.
3. Place bobbin onto spin'
and hand-wind thread or
bobbin in an anti-clockw
direction for 5 or 6 tun
(When bobbin is filled re-tight
stop motion knob)
winder
spindle
/Bobbin”
4. Push bobbin winder spindle
against stopper, in direction
of arrow, and depress foot
pedal.
5. When bobbin winding is com
pleted return spindle to its
original position.
Note:
If the bobbin winding should be
uneven fit is factory set) the
thread guide can be raised or
lowered to achieve the correct
winding.
Remove the top cover and adjust
with a suitable tool.
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REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN
1. Raise needle to its highest
position and open the
shuttle race cover.
3. Release the latch and bob
bin will fall out easily.
INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE
2. Open hinged latch of
bobbin case and pull bob
bin case out of machine.
1. Pull off 5cm of thread
from bobbin and insert it
into bobbin case as shown.
Tension spring
3. Pull into slot and under
10cm
2. Guide the end of thread
into slot.
tension spring and draw
out about 10 cm of
threart
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