SINGER W213 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR

SEWING MACHINE

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POLAmZED PLUGS CAUTION

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than

the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only

one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety

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 fto. is located on Bed Plate. The Model No. is located on Rating Plate.

Serial No.

Model No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Whsn using an electrical aopiiance. basic safety precautions shouW always be

followed, including the following.

Read ail instructions before using

(this sewing machine)

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

An appliance should never be left unatterfoed when plugged in. Always unplug this

appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relartrping. Replace bulb with same type rated ”5 watts,

WARNING To Induce 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.

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 manual.

3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not wrking properly, If it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return fie appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examinatio.n, repair,

eleclfical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation open ings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of Hm,

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 where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, tun all controls to the off ("0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

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

10. t^p 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.

13. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching, it may deflect the needle causing it to break

14. Unplug the sewing machine when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing

presser foot, etc.

15. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,

lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Names of Parts

Accessofies........................................................................3

Before sewing (Power supply and Sewing Lamp) Take ouf extension table, free arm sewing

Winding the bobbin..............................................................6

Removing bobbin case and bobbin........................................ 7

Inserting bobbin into bobbin case........................................... 7

Inserting bobbin case Into shuttle race.................................... 8

TTireading upper thread & Twin needle threading.................... 9

Drawing up bobbin thread Changing sewing directions

Levelling machine...............................................................11

Adjusting thread tension...................................................12

Regulating the presser foot pressure......................................13

Drop feed...........................................................................13

Changing needle

Fabric. Thread. Needle table.................................................15

To start sewing....................................................................16

To finish seam.....................................................................17

Straight stitch Zigzag sewing

Button sewing

Zipper sewing.................................................................. 20

Hemming...........................................................................21

Twin Needle....................................................................... 22

Embroidery

Quitter & Seam guide...........................................................23

Buttonhole sewing....................................................

Maintenance (Cleaning and oiling) Checking Performance Problems WHAT TO DO

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NAME OF PARTS (FRONT VIEW)

• 1. Use a soft cloth to clean the machine.

2. Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight.

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(REARVIEW)

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BEFORE SEWING

Machíne plug

1. Fit plug into the machine.

2. Plug the machine to the power supply.

Power supply 3 Sewing speed carj be varied by

the foot control.

Use only VGK model EZ-168A foot controfler with sewing machine.

REMOVE OR INSTALL BULB

1. Open face cover in direction of arrow.

2. Remove bulb by unscrew ing it counter-clockwise.

3. InstaB a new bulb by screwing it in clockwise.

4. Use a screw type bulb with i20v/l5W(Max).

IMPORTANT When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the plug must be removed from ttie socket outlet.

When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine must be disconnected from the supply

by removing the plug from the socket outlet.

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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE

FREE-ARM SEWING

i.HoJd the left end of table

and pull out in direcfion or arrow.

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1. This sewing machine can be used as a flat bed machine but easily

converts to free arm machine by removing the extension table,

2. Especially useful for sewing sleeves, pant tegs, tubular fabrics

etc., more easily.

3. To sew tubular just slip the sleeve

or leg of pants on to the free arm as shown at side.

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WINDING THE BOBBIN

1 .Release stop motion knob. a.Thread as shown.

3. When the bobbin is full, the stop

niotion knob must be tightened.

5cm thread

Push bobbin winder spindle in ' dltecUon ot artow.

When bobbin winding is com

pleted return spindle to original position.

When bobbin winding is In

correct, release the screw of upper thread guide and ad just up or down until bobbin winding is balanced.

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REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN

1.Raise needle to Its highest position and open the shuttle race cover.

a.Release the latch and bob

bin will fail out easily.

INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE

1 .Puli off 5cm of thread from

bobbin and insert it into bobbin case as shown.

2.0pen hinged latch of bobbin case and puH bobbin case out of machine.

slot.

spring

3-Pull into slot and under

tension spring and draw out about 10cm of thread.

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INSERTING BOBBIN CASE INTO SHIHUE RACE

1.Raise needle to its highest position, pulling thread to the front, open the latch of bobbin case and hold it.

2.Holding latch open, place bobbin case onto centre pin in shuttle and release latch

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THREADING UPPER THREAD

Twin needle threading

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DRAWING UP BOBBIN THREAD

1. Hold upper thread with left hand, turn the hand wheel slowly towards you until the needle qoes down and comes up. Then stop ttte

hand wheel when the takeup lever is at its highest position. Lightly draw up the upper tijread and the lower thread wl» be brought

up in a loop.

2. Pull out both threads and place them together under presser foot to the rear of machine.

3. Place fabric under presser foot from the front, lower presser foot.

(see page 16}

CHANGING SEWING DIRECTIONS

1 .Lower needle down into

fabric and raise presser foot,

pivot the fabric around the needle to change direction as desired.

2. Lower presser foot and start to sew.

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levelung machine

DOWN UP

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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION

It is only normally necessary to adjust the uf^er thread tension to achieve the

correct balance between the upper and

lower threads.

The higher the number on die dial the greater the tension.

Correct

Fabric

ADJUSTING LOWER THREAD

TENSION

Lower thread tension can be adjusted by turning the screw on the bobbin case slightly to die right (clock-wise) to increase tension, (Anti-clockwise) to the left to decrease tension.

As a general guide only, the user can achieve the correct tension for normal sewing, by carefully suspending the wound bobbin in its case by the thread. If the bobbin and case immediately fall to the ground, the tension is too

loose and should be increased. The correct tension is obtained when a slight jerk of the thread causes the bobbin to drop a short distance only. If this action does not move the bobbin the tension is too tight and should be loosened

until the desired effect is achieved.

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Incorrect

Inside of fabric

Upper thre^i

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REGUUTING THE PRESSER FOOTPRESSURE

1- Push down lever for desired pressure, for light fabrics set iever at 1, set at

2 for medium fabrics and 3 for heavy fabrics.

2. insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric.

3. When darning or sewing freehand embroidery release the pressure by setting the lever on 0.

DROP FEED

A Push feed lever down to drop feed below needle plate for darning,

embroidery, and button sewing.

8. Push feed lever up to raise feed above needle plate for normal sewing.

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CHANGING NEEDLE

1. Raise needle bar to its highest position.

2. Loosen needle clamp screw and remove old needte.

3. With the flat side of the needle facing away from you, Insert needle as far up as it will go.

4. Tighten the needle clamp screw securely.

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FABRIC THREAD NEEDLE TABLE

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TO START SEWING

Important Hints

1. Raise the take-up lever to its highest position before starting ancf after stopping sewing.

2. Hold both threads about 10 cms to the rear of machine for the first

two or three stitches.

3. Sufficient fabric should be placed under needle before lowering

presser foot.

4. Depress foot and start to sew.

5. Test the machine stitches on a scrap of fabric you pian to use, adjusting the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric.

Attention

1. When turning the balance wheel manually, always turn it toward you.

2. Guide the cloth gently with your hand.

3. To prevent breaking needle always raise the needle out of the fabric when you slop sewing.

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TO FINISH SEAM

2. Push the reverse button and sew in reverse for

3. Raise needle to its highest position.

4. Lift presser foot and pull out the fabric to rear of

about 3-4 cms.

machine.

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STRAIGHT STITCH

1 .This type of stitching is the one used most frequently.

2. The zig-zag presser foot can be used for both straight and zig-zag sewing.

3. For sewing light fabric, use smaller stitch size. {Refer to page 15 for dial

setting).

ZIGZAG SEWING

zigzag width position

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Satin stitching can be used for sewing initials, patterns, applique, etc.

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BUTTON SEWING

1 .Lower drop feed.

2. Place buuon attaching presser foot in position.

3. Raco button between presser foot and fabric and lower presser foot.

а. Manuafty turn hand v\^eel towards you ensuring that the needle enters

into both holes of button without obstruction.

firtcrease or decrease width setting}.

S.Sew about 7 stitches.

б. PuH both threads to the undereide and tie together.

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ZIPPER SEWING

Select straight stttch.

1. Zipper foot is designed to sew close to a raised edge preventing sewing on zipper

2. Race zipper foot In posiUon and attach firmly

3. Fold the fabric about 2 cm and place fabric under foot

1. To sew the left side of zipper

set the zipper foot on the right

side of the needle.

2. To sew the right side of zipper set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle.

sew as illustrated.

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HEMMING Note; Hemmer foot can be purchased separately.

1. Raise the foot artd the needle to .its highest position. Replan the foot with the hemtner foot.

2. Fold over the fabric edge by about 3mm and place it under the foot. Secure the folded edge with a few stitdies. Take out the workpiece and draw the hem

into the hemmer foot by pulling the threads.

3. Lower the foot and sew the hem.

4. Durning sewing, fold the fabric to the left a little and allow it to run into the hemmer foot.

5. Make sure that the fabric does not move under the right half of the foot. The fabric must be fed into the scroll of the hemmer sufficiently so that the work piece edge runs freely through the groove under the foot.

Only suitable materials can be used and some practice may be necessary to acheive

best results.

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TWIN NEEDLE

Remove regular needle and insert twin rreedle. Thread bottr threads through the

same path as for normal sewing. Separate threads before last thread guide above the

needle. Insert one thread into the right needle of twin needle. Insert other thread into the left needle of twin needle.

CAUTION:Do not set stitch width wider than number 2 setting. Exceeding this wtll

cause breaking of needle.

Note; Twin needle can be purchased separately.

EMBROIDERY

Lower feed dog and move hooped fabric slowly to form the desired effect. See Page 13 drop feed.

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QUILTER Note: Quilt guide can be purchased separately.

1 .Slide arm through hole on top of presser foot holder.

2.Move guide to reguired stitch distance.

SEAM GUIDE

1. Use seam guide when sewing a long seam of regular distance from edge of material.

2. Set guide in hole on bed, at right of needle plate, and adjust distance.

3. Run machine with edge of material touching guide. Position cloth guide at an angle to sew a curved seam.

Note: Seam guide can be purchased separately.

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BUTTONHOLE SEWING

To prepare:

1. Mark the location of buttonhole on your garment.

2. Attach the all purpose foot t t

3. Set the stitch length dial haM^ay between “0" anctTl".

4. See illustrations for proper width settings.

To sew the buttonhole:

Set the width dial to sew the right side of the buttonhole.. Stop with the needle down in the right

side of the zigzag stitch. (A)

Raise the presser foot and pivot tne fabric 180 degrees. Set the width dial to the smallest setting, lower the presser foot and sew one stitch. (This stitch will tnoye the zigzag into position to sew the

Hartack.)

With the needle down and the presser foot up, set die width dial to the largest setting. Lower the presser foot and sew the bartack 7 stitches. Stopwith the needle down in the right side. (B)

Raise the presser foot and set the width dial to sew the second side of the buttonhole. Lower the presser foot and sew the second leg of the buttonhole till the length is the same as the first leg- Stop with the needle down in the right side. (C )

Raise the presser foot and turn the width dial to the widest setting. Lower the presser foot and sew 7 stitches to sew the final bartack. (D)

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MAINTENANCE (CLEANING AND OILING)

1. Raise needle to its highest position.

2. Take out bobbin case.

3. Turn latch knob A as illustrated.

4. Take off shuttle race cover.

5. Take out shuttle hook.

6. Clean and oil shuttle race and hook, then replace in the reverse order.

Cleaning shuttle race

(A) Latch knob (B) Shuttle race cover (C) Shuttle hook

Open face cover and oil points

indicated.

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PROiSLEM

- Feed dog down.

Fabric not moving

- Machine not moving.

- Stitch iengdt dial in 0 position.

- {.i^t pres^re on pretsar foot.

- Incorrect setting of needle.

Breaking Needle

- Needle bent.

- Pulling fabric.

- Incorrect using needle, thread and fabric.

- Incorrect posidon of ¿iRtag width dial. — Improper threading.

Breaking Upper Thread

— Trght upper thread №nsion.

- Needle bent

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Nit^s or burrs on shutde.

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

^eise feed dog.

i^oving stop motiim,

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Moving dial to 1-4. ncrease pressure on presser foot.

leietneedle. ^epiaoe new needle. >d not pull fabric.

Correct using needle, tfiread, and fabric.

- Moving to correct position.

- Rethread machine.

- Loosen upper thread tension.

- Replace new needle.

- Replace shuttle, or polish off burrs

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Breaking Bobbin Thread

Machine Jammmg

Knocking Noise

Puckering

- Ti#n bobbin tttread tension.

- Incorrect setting of needle.

- Improper threading.

- Dust and thread in dtuttle.

- No oil.

- Dust and dtiead in shuttle.

- Tension too tight. — Sewing foot pre»ure too strong.

— incorrect using fab’ic, ncedie, and thread.

- Loosen bobbin thread tension.

- Reset needle.

- Rethread machine.

- Clean shuttle.

- Need oil.