User manual SINGER 153K103

[. . . ] Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Never operate the machine with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust and fibers. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. [. . . ] If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. Pressure adjustment dial Tension release lever Left needle thread tension dial (yellow) Right needle thread tension dial (blue) Upper looper thread tension dial (red) Lower looper thread tension dial (green) Spool pin Spool holder Spool pin base Machine socket Power switch Handwheel Front cover Side cover Cutting width window Differential feed dial (DF) Stitch length dial (SL) Program display panel Program selection dial Presser foot lever and thread cutter Needle clamp Needle(s) Presser foot Needle plate Needle plate release lever Cutting width dial Upper knife release knob Pull the cover to the right and open it towards you. 2-thread converter Upper looper Lower looper Upper knife Lower knife Back-tack device Needle plate setting knob Needle clamp release button Accessory box Assortment of needles EL x 705 Needle threader Wrench for replacing upper knife Allen screwdriver 1. 5 mm Tweezers Spool holders Foam pads Oil tube Spool caps Lint brush Dust cover Thread guide pole Waste tray Foot control Instructional movie DVD This is an industrial type needle that ensures proper stitch formation at high speeds. The scarf (dent on needle back) is important because it allows the looper to come near the needle to catch the thread and form a stitch. EL x 705 needles are available in two sizes ­ 80/12 and 90/14. It is possible to use conventional sewing machine needles ­ 130/705H ­ for special threads and fabrics. Common stitch problems can often be traced directly to the needle. Needle not pushed up high enough into position. (Change needles frequently; even new needles can have imperfections. Insert the thread guide pole into the spool pin base located at the back of the machine. The instructions for machine set-up are also displayed using easy to read symbols. NOTE: It is very important to select the correct program number corresponding to the desired stitch. Make sure to set the machine up before attempting to thread. This ensures that all machine parts are correctly positioned and makes threading easier. Differential feed (DF) Turn the DF dial to select the differential ratio shown on the display panel by setting the number to the setting mark. Needle position The needles to be used for a specific stitch are indicated by dot(s) above the needle position marks. Tilting up the needle clamp The needle clamp can be tilted up for easy needle replacement and threading. IMPORTANT: When removing and inserting the needles, be sure to: ­ turn the power switch q off. ­ turn the handwheel toward you and match the alignment marks w. ­ swing up the presser foot lever e to lower the presser foot (see page 48). Grasp the tab and pull the needle clamp up while pushing the red button. [. . . ] HINT: Open the left side cover to fully expose the cutting width dial to more easily turn the dial for wider widths. IMPORTANT: Never turn the cutting width dial if threads are forming a stitch around the chaining finger. Remove threads by raising presser foot and gently pulling them to the back. IMPORTANT: Switch off the machine when setting up the machine. [. . . ]