User manual SINGER 133W100

[. . . ] Every description of sewing machine repaired, SINGER SERVICE Now that you have purchased your new SINGER Sewing Machine we do not want you to feel that your relations with us have come to an end. The following instructions are worded so that they may be easily understood by everyone, and we would suggest that you study them carefully in order that you may obtain the fullest use and pleasure from your sewing machine. If, however, you require further assistance we would ask you to call at the local SINGER SEWING CENTRE where advice will always be willingly given in the use of any SINGER Machine and its Attachments. We hope, too, that you will make the SINGER SEWING CENTRE your headquarters for sewing supplies and service. [. . . ] 8 11 27 & 28 To Replace the Shuttle. . After threading, take the shuttle in the right hand with its point towards you, and place it in the shuttle carrier, as shown in Fig. 10, leaving a loose end of thread about three inches long above the slide. NOTE: Keep the inside of the shuttle and under the tension spring (see Fig. 7) free from accumulation of lint or dust. FIG. 10 12 27 & 28 To Prepare for Sewing With the left hand hold the end of the needle thread, leaving it slack from the hand to the needle. Turn the hand wheel over towards you for the needle to move down and up again to its highest. Pull the thread you are holding, and the under thread will be brought up with it through the hole in the throat plate, as shown in Fig. Place both ends of thread under and to the back of the presser foot. To Commence Sewing Place the material to be sewn beneath the presser foot, lower the latter, and commence to sew by turning the hand wheel over towards you. FIG. 11 To Remove the Work NOTE: Do not try to help the feeding of the work by pulling the material, as Raise the needle bar to its highest, lift the presser foot (7, Fig. These should never be allowed to become dry. If used constantly, the machine should be oiled daily, while with moderate use, an occasional oiling is sufficient. A drop of oil applied at the points indicated by arrows in Figs. The small plate in front of the machine and the larger plate at the back should both be turned up and oil applied to the parts exposed. It is important that oil be applied to point "A, " Fig. 5) is at its lowest, and a little oil rubbed over the surface of the shuttle race. There are also two holes in the hand attachment to which oil should be applied occasionally. When oiling, insert the oil can spout well into the holes. 16 27 & 28 To Oil the Machine continued. . . FIG. 15 After oiling, run the machine rapidly for a few minutes so that the oil may reach the bearings. Neglect to oil the machine will shorten its life and cause you trouble and annoyance. Always use SINGER oil. Inferior oil clogs the bearings, prevents efficient working, and causes rapid wear of the mechanism. 17 27 & 28 HINTS. [. . . ] When doing this, take care not to stretch the edge of the material. If the material is soft, like batiste or crepe de chine, add a row of machine stitching close to the edge of the curve before binding. 24 27 & 28 The Quilter The quilter guide can be used at either the right or left of the needle, and the distance of the guide from the needle determines the width between the rows of stitching. Slide the wire into its holder on the foot, and set it to the width desired; then lower the foot on to the material. - For the first row of stitching, let the quilter guide follow the edge of the material, a straight crease, or a line, as preferred. [. . . ]