User manual SINGER 1507

[. . . ] Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instruction GB IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. Always use the proper needle plate, The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. [. . . ] please note: - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread or fabric. - A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing. - 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5". - For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing. - For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric. 29 GB Raising the bobbin thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. 1 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole (2). Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. (3) 31 A GB Reverse sewing To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A). Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1) Removing the work 1 2 Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and presser foot. (2) B Cutting the thread Pull the threads behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, Most threads sold are medium size and suitable double knits, lightweight woollens. For topstitching variable stitch length can be used. Use the all purpose foot to perform this function. (1) Turn the pattern selector dial to " Function of stitch length dial while zigzaging The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches "0". Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. 1) against the right side of the fabric with the top edge of the hem extending about 5 mm. (1/5") to the right side of the folded fabric. [. . . ] 1 2 Cleaning the feed dogs: Use the brush supplied to clean the whole area (2). Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Remove the bobbin case. Snap the two hook retaining arms (3) outwards. Remove the hook race cover (4) and the hook (5) and clean with a soft cloth. [. . . ]