SINGER WSL2000 User Manual

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WHITE

SUPERLOCK

OWNERS WORKBOOK

2000 ATS

Education Department

White Sewing Machine Company

11760 Berea Road

Cieveland OH 44111

INTRODUCTION

SECTION I - Know Your Machine - Model 2000 ATS

Accessories Superlock Set Up and Maintenance Foot Control

Power/Light Switch Opening Front Cover Closing Front Cover Opening Swing-Away Side Cover Handwheel Presser Foot Lift

Changing Presser Foot Adjustment of the Presser Foot Pressure

Disengaging Upper Cutter Exclusive Built-in Thread Cutter Adjustable Fabric Guide Waste Tray

Oiling Cleaning Storage Hints for Successful Stitching Needle Replacement Needles, Thread & Fabric Chart

3 4 5 5 5 5 5

6 6

7 7 7

8 8

SECTION II - Threading & Tension

Preparation for Threading Spool Holders Spool Caps Spool Nets Threading Upper Looper Threading Lower Looper

Threading Needles

Needle Threader

Helpful Hints - Changing Thread Testing Stitch

Thread Tensions

Adjusting Thread Tension

SECTION III - Basic Sewing Techniques

Superlock Seams & Seam Finishing Adjusting Stitch Length

Adjusting Cutting Width & Balance of Stitch Adjusting Cutting Width

Securing Beginning & End of Seam Outside Corners Inside Corners Corded Overlook Ribbing

Casing or Hem Fold

12 12 12

14 15

16 17 18 19

20 21

24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 32

SECTION IV - Differential Feed

Positive Differential Feed Minimal Differential Feed Normal Differential Feed

Serging Lightweight Fabrics Serging Stretch or Bulky Knits Gathering

34 34 34 35 36 37

SECTION V - 3-Thread Sewing Techniques

3-Thread Seam or Edge Finish Rolled Edge Picot Edge Spaghetti Straps Slit or Placket Rolled Edge - "Pokies" Narrow Edge Safelock Decorative Edges

Decorative Braids Flatlock/Ladder Stitching & Seams Flatlock Technique - Lace Application Flatlock Technique - Lingerie Elastic Application Flatlock Technique - Fringe Rolled Edge - Novelty Threads Rollled Edge - Fishline Ruffles or Wire Edges Narrow or Shell Edge

SECTION VI - 2-Thread Sewing Techniques

Threading for 2-thread Sewing

Two Thread Overcast Two Thread Flatlock Two Thread Wrapped Edge Two Thread Rolled Edge

39 40

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

52 53 54 55

57 58 59 60

SECTION VII - Optional Accessory Feet

Blind Hem Foot Piping/Cording Foot Elastic Foot Shirring Foot

SECTION vm - Special Hints

Puckery Fabric Skipped Stitches

Stitiches Show Through on the Right Side of Seam Thread Continues to Break Cannot Get a Tight Stitch at the Cut Edge of the Fabric Adjusting Tensions Machine is Jamming

INDEX

62 63 64

65 65 65 65 66 66 66

67-69

tNTRODUCTtON

Welcome to the world of easy, speed sewing. The White Superlock was designed with the home sewer in mind. It is simple to thread, simple to change from regular sewing to specialty sewing, such as flatlock and rolled edge. The automatic thread tension release will help you in easy removal of your projects and creative sewing. This workbook is compiled in a method so you will thoroughly understand the machine and its potential. After following these instructions, you will marvel at how easy your new White Superlock is to operate.

SECTION I

KNOW YOUR MACHINE - MODEL 2000 ATS

Top of the line Superlock model 20CXÌ ATS is a 2/3/4 thread serger with adjustable cutting width, built in rolled edge and differential feed. It is capable of two, three or four thread sewing plus many decorative and specialty applications. A section of this workbook outlines many different techniques, specialty feet, and simple quick projects for you to try on your new Superlock.

1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE

IDENTIFICATION CHART

1. Foot pressure regulator

2. Sewing light

3. Presser foot lift lever

4. Thread cutter (Model 2000 only)

5. Needle plate

6. Presser foot

7. Overedge cutting width dial

8. Swing away side cover

9. Thread guide pole

10. Left needle thread tension dial

11. Right needle thread tension dial

12. Lower looper thread tension dial

13. Upper looper thread tension dial

14. Needle thread guides

15. Thread cutter lever (Model 2000 only)

16. Two thread convertor Instruction

17. Threading chart

18. Waste tray (Model 2000 only)

19. Foot control

20. Release lever side cover

21. Foot release lever

22. Thread extension plate

23. Differential feed control dial

24. Stitch length dial

25. Hand wheel

26. Plug connector socket

27. Light and power switch

28. Front cover

29. Moving cutter

30. Upper looper

31. Lower looper

(Model 2000 only)

ACCESSORIES

All parts listed may be obtained from your nearest dealer.

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1. Two-thread convertor (Model 2000 only)

2. Needle set

3. Brush

4. Screwdriver (small)

5. Needle threader

6. Machine cover

7. Screwdriver (large)

8. Oiler

*Only Model 2000 has storage of accessories at the back of front cover.

9. Moving cutter

10. Spanner

11. Thread net

12. Tweezers

13. Thread extension plate

14. Cone holder

15. Cord guide

16. Accessory bag

SUPERLOCK SET UP & MAINTENANCE

1. Set your Superlock on a sturdy, flat surface.

2. Your Superlock has been thoroughly oiled at the factory so be sure to wipe the needle and bed plate areas carefully before sewing a garment. Practice on a scrap of fabric so any surplus oil is absorbed.

3. FOOT CONTROL Push foot control plug into the connector socket

at the bottom right side of your Superlock.

4. POWER/LIGHT SWITCH

To operate your machine, turn the power switch on. It is located at the bottom right hand side. The same switch controls both power and light. If leaving your Superlock unattended, turn switch off.

Connector socket

5. OPENING FRONT COVER To open front cover, push part B of cutter cover to right and pull the cover down toward you.

To open the side cover, press down on the silver knob located to the inside of the side cover, and swing the lower left portion of the Superlock to the left.

6. CLOSING FRONT COVER Push part B and lower left cover toward the center of the front to close it.

Note: Always close front cover when sewing.

7. OPENING SWING-AWAY SIDE COVER

To open side cover, pull the release lever toward you with your right hand and swing out to left. NOTE: Always close side cover when sewing.

Release lever

Swing away side cover

8. HANDWHEEL

Always turn handwheel toward you.

9. PRESSER FOOT LIFT Raise the presser foot lift to lift up the

presser foot.

10. CHANGING PRESSER FOOT

Switch off your Superlock.

Raise presser foot. Raise needles to their highest position by

turning handwheel toward you.

Push lever A and foot will come off. Position the new foot with pin right under

the groove of the ankle. Lower presser foot

lift so that holder catches the presser foot.

11. ADJUSTMENT OF THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE

The presser foot pressure is pre-adjusted for materials of medium thickness. Adjustment is necessary only when

you work on very thin or very thick

materials. Accordingly, sew thinner materials with less pressure (2 - 3)

and thicker materials with more pressure

(4 - 5). Increase the pressure of the presser

foot by turning the dial to the desired number.

Foot release lever

12. DISENGAGING UPPER CUTTER To lower the upper cutter, open the left front cover and turn the cutter knob toward you until the cutter is all the way in the down position. BE SURE TO PUT CUTTER BACK UP BEFORE SEWING.

13. EXCLUSIVE BUILT-IN THREAD CUTTER

The built-in scissor conveniently cuts your

thread tail simply by pressing down on the

lever as illustrated, then releasing to cut.

14. ADJUSTABLE FABRIC GUIDE

The adjustable seam guide can slide to the

left or right as needed to keep fabric straight

while serging seams.

15. WASTE TRAY Place the large waste tray on the front of your Superlock by hooking over the slot on the right front cover and inserting the peg on the left into the hole on the side cover, as illustrated.

16. OILING Lubrication is not required often for this machine since the important parts are all made of a special oil impregnated sintered metal. You will want to occasionally put one or two drops of oil on moving metal parts will increase durability.

17. CLEANING First disconnect machine from power supply by removing plug from the electric outlet.

Open front cover and side cover (see pg. 3). Using the brush provided, remove all the dust and lint that has accumulated. Remember to also clean between the cutters often.

18. STORAGE When the machine is not in use, disconnect it from the power supply by removing plug

from the electric outlet. Using the vinyl cover provided, cover

your machine when not in use.

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HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL STITCHING

An understanding of the following variables will make your Superlock run smoothly and your work will look professional. Before sewing, always test the compatibility of your fabric, thread, pressure, stitch length, and tension.

Thread Selection

When selecting the proper thread, choose one that is compatible with the fashion and

the fabric. Polyester threads (or polyester based) are most commonly used for general

sewing purposes. Threads of different fibers (cotton, rayon, silk, etc.) are available for

special sewing.

Quality is a very important consideration when selecting a thread. A thread of poor

quality will result in operating and stitching problems on any type of sewing machine. Syn thetic threads are made by twisting filaments together. Lower quality synthetic threads are made by twisting short, leftover filaments of polyester together. The result is a "hairy* appearance and a weaker thread. Better quality threads are made by twisting long continu ous filaments together. This thread is stronger and smoother, thus fewer operating prob lems will occur. Brand name and price do not necessarily represent quality in a thread. The only true test of thread quality is close examination.

A variety of threads are available for overlooks. They may be of cotton, cottonwrapped polyester, polyester or nylon (Wooly Nylon®). These are most often put up on cones or tubes. Threads for the overlock are generally finer and lighter in weight than standard sewing machine thread. This is because of the large amount of thread that builds

up in an overlook seam. Finer thread makes for a less bulky seam. Your Superlock will handle thread on cones or spools. Many decorative threads will be discussed later in this workbook.

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