User manual SINGER 107W14

[. . . ] Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 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. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. [. . . ] Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O")!27 GB 4 Thread tension Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4" To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric. Lower thread tension To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by suspending it by the thread. If the tension is correct, the thread will unwind by about an inch or two. If the tension is too tight, it does not unwind at all. If the tension is too loose, it will drop too much. To adjust, turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3". For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER needles. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 36 37 GB a b How to choose your pattern For center needle straight stitch select pattern " " with pattern selector dial. Adjust the stitch length with the stitch length dial. You may choose left needle position, by selecting pattern " ". For zigzag stitch, select pattern " " with pattern selector dial. Adjust the stitch length according to the fabric being used. To obtain any of the other patterns shown on the stitch selection panel, select the stitch with the pattern selector dial. Adjust the stitch length with the stitch length dial. [. . . ] 75 GB Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electrical supply by removing the plug from the main socket. When cleaning the machine, it must always be disconnected from the electrical supply. Remove the needle plate: Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screws with the screw driver (1). [. . . ]