User manual SINGER 157-3

[. . . ] To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary. A Trademark d The Singer Company Copyright (c) 1993 Singer Sewing Machine Company All rights reserved throughout the world. Dear Customer, We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number of Your Sewing Machine in the space provided. Refer to illustration for location of Serial Number on your machine 3 157-3 & 4832 For European Territories: This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the international Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the CISPR. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: · Read all instructions before using this machine. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock · Use this machine only for its intended use as described In this Operator's Guide · Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained In the Operator's Guide · To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet WARNING To reduce the risk of burns. [. . . ] · Slip thread into take up lever as illustrated (4). · Pass thread through guides (5) and (6). · Thread needle from front to back, pulling 4" (10 cm) of thread through eye (7). 14 157-3 & 4832 Raising the bobbin thread 1. Hold needle thread loosely with left hand. · Turn hand wheel slowly toward you, lowering needle into hole in plate. Continue to do this until needle rises above needle plate. · Pull gently on needle thread and bring up bobbin thread in a loop. Open loop with fingers to find end of bobbin thread. Draw needle thread through left side opening in presser foot. · Pull both threads to back machine. 15 157-3 & 4832 Adjusting thread tension (For straight stitching) A perfect, well balanced stitch (1), will have the needle and bobbin threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom and no puckering. Too much tension will produce a tight stitch which will cause the fabric to pucker. The area between 0 and 1 on the dial is used for satin stitching, a series of closely spaced plain zigzag stitches that form a smooth satin-like surface. 22 157-3 & 4832 Pattern groups selection · · · · · The dial localized on panel on your machine, lets you choose pattern groups. Raise the needle to its highest position. Adjust the stitch width selector to straight position ( ). This will see to it that the stitch pattern dial moves far easier. In order to single out the desired pattern group, just turn the dial until the corresponding letter to this pattern group appears on the dial, under symbol ( ). · After carrying out the embroidery selection, turn back the stitch width selector to the zig-zag position ( ). · Adjust the stitch length as indicated on each kind of embroidery (from 1/2 to 2 1/2). 23 157-3 & 4832 Flexi stitch patterns Note: The pattern groups selection, needle position selection on and stitch width selection are similar to zig-zag stitching. These stitch patterns are used for sewing knits and other stretch fabrics. Flexi Stitch patterns are made by the side to side movement of the needle along with the backward and forward movement of the feed. The flexi-stitch, only accepts stitches works which on panel, are to the right of each pattern group. [. . . ] Be sure to replace the face plate which covers me light bulb before operating the machine. This machine is designed to use a 15 watt maximum light bulb with a bayonet fitting. Removing bulb · Loosen and remove screw (1) located on face plate. · Remove face plate by grasping it around the bottom edge and pulling toward the left, then down and away from machine. [. . . ]