SINGER W1911 User Manual

Model 1911

uiHiTe Sewing machine company

KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Name of parts Accessories the to connect the machine to

the power supply

How to use the foot control Sewing light

Thread and needle chart

Changing the needle To select a correct needle

Take off the accessory box (extension table)

Free-arm sewing

Raising or lowering the presser foot.....................

Spool pin..................................................................

Removing and attaching the presser foot Straight stitch foot

Thread tension

Winding the bobbin Threading the bobbin case

Threading the upper thread

Bring up the bobbin thread...............................................

Pattern selector Stitch length dial, reverse stitch

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BASIC SEWING

Straight stitch and zigzag stitch.

* Begin sewing

* Change sewing directions............

* Fastening seams

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UTILITY STITCHING

Triple stretch stitch................................................

* Triple straight stretch stitch..........................................2^

* Triple zigzag stretch stitch................................

3-step zigzag stitch...............................................

Smocking stitch

Overlock stitch Shell stitch

Blind hem...............................................................

Sewing buttonholes..............................................

Sewing zippers......................................................

Sewing embroidery

Darning plate

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MACHINE CARE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

Cleaning the feed teeth

Cleaning the shuttle race. Trouble shooting;

Causes and remedies

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POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION

0 reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug

ran the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one ^

, the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qual.f.ed electnc.an

Toper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

ciPWINO 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 N0.J9VL----------------------------------------------------

Model No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

oot Controller Model 4C-316B201SJ, made by Matsusita Electric Co., for

he sewing machine is for Household Use.

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IIVIHORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an aleclrieal appliance, basic salel, precauhons should always be lollowed, including Ihe lollowing:

Read all instructions before using (this appliance).

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock-

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reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to oerson«-

2 uL'^hirT °'^r ° ^ attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children

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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 where oxygen is being administered

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

DANGER

1. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace the bulb with same type rated 15 watts

2. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately

3. Db no. place 0, store appliance where I. can tall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do no. place or drop into wa.er other I,

VARNING

ARNirllJ Qoecial care is required around the sewing machine needle.

1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts, p

2. Always use proper needle plate. The wrong pla

3. Do not use bent needles. nooriiP ransino it to break. 4 no „0, pu„ o, push labpc While s,i,cPjn,^ at yus.:»” - .he needle area, such as .hreading rreedle, changing nee-

5. Switch the sewing machine off ( O ) when maKing y die, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc _^„vina covers lubricating, or when making any other user ser-

6. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, vicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manua ^ ooenings may be blocked.

7. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings m y

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Thread tension dial

2. Thread take-up lever

3. Bobbin winder thread guide

4. Carrying handle

5. Pattern selector dial

6. Bobbin winder spindle

7. Bobbin winder stop

8. Hand wheel

9. Stitch length dial

10. Reverse lever

11. Needle clamp and screw

12. Needle

13. Needle plate

14. Presser foot

15. Shuttle cover

16. Feed teeth

17. Presser foot thumb screw

18. Accessory box, extension table

ACCESSORIES

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1. Felt pads

2. Bobbins

3. Oil

4. Screw driver (small)

5. Screw driver (large)

6. Needle case

7. Seam ripper

8. Buttonhole foot

9. Zipper foot

10. Brush

11. Spool pin

12. Sewing light holder (for replacing the bulb)

13. Straight stitch foot

14. Darning plate

HOW TO CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY

1. Push the machine plug into the machine.

2. Plug the machine to the power supply.

Note- * Before plugging in the machine, ensure that the voltage and

number of cycles indicated, is conformed to your electrical

power supply.

HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROLLER

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press

on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

Note: * By releasing the foot control, the machine stops running

automatically.

• Before using the machine, practice controlling the speed with out threading.

HOW TO REPLACE THE SEWING LIGHT BULB

Before replacing a bulb, disconnect the machine from the power supply.

To replace the sewing light bulb, use the bulb holder which you

may find in the accessory storage.

Push the holder from bottom until the lug over the bulb and twist the holder together with bulb counter-clockwise, until the bulb

is taken out. To replace the new bulb, twist the holder together with bulb

clockwise.

LIGHT WEIGHT

MEDIUM WEIGHT

Crepe de Chine, Voile Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, Tricot

Linens, Cotton, Pique Serge, Double Knits, Percale

Fine Silk Fine Cotton Fine Synthetic

Fine Cotton Covered Polyester

50 Silk 50 to 80 Cotton

50 to 60 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester

9 or 11

11 or 14

HEAVY WEIGHT

, I f n fhrpadq and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are

Denim, Tweed, Gabardine, Coating, Drapery and Upholstery

Fabric

50 Silk

40 to 50 Cotton 40 to 50 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester

isSrsel “brior Always .es. Ib,e.d and needle size on a snnall piece o, labiic wbicb w,il

be used for actual sewing.

: r rw“b, rjiy^^ta^^rd“",n,belies, nse a slie.cb needie. Tbe sue.eb needie pievenis

skipped stitches, , .

* When sewing very light weight fabric use stabilizer underneath as needed.

14 or 16

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

1, Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is at the

highest position.

2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning the screw towards

you. Remove the needle from the clamp.

3 Place the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side

facing away from you. Push the needle up into needle clamp

as far as possible.

4. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.

SELECT THE CORRECT NEEDLE

IA number indicating the size

of needle is marked on the

Shank

Blue tipped needle

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shank. The higher the number, the thicker the needle.

IA BLUE TIPPED needle for

knits is supplied with the

machine.

* Do not use any needle which is

bent or blunt. Always use a good quality needle and change

the needle often.

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