Untitled - Singer

You are now the owner of a new zigzag sewing machine, the most versatile typ
of its kind you can possess.
Beautiful decorative patterns are automatically made just by using design discs prc
vided with this machine.
Buttonholes, monograrnming, overcasting and creative embroidery are done with eas
and speed.
To aid you in obtaining the greatest performance from your new machine this book o
its care and use has been written for you. Read the instructions carefully as a thoroug
understanding of your machine will reward you with many hours of trouble-free, creativ
sewing.
Time-s&iing attachments such as rufflers, binders, edgestitchers, cording feet and sofort
to complement the accessories furnished with your machine are available from the stor
where you purchased your machine.
WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, INC
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111
WHITE CONSOLICATED INDUSTRIES, LTD.
111 Bermondsey Road
Toronto 16 Ontario, Canada

Features and Parts 2
Needle and Thread Chart
Setting the Needle
Winding the Bobbin
Theading Bobbin Case
Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle
Upper Threading
Straight Stitching
Changing Foot and Plate
Setting the Stitch Length
Stitch Length Chart
Sewing in Reverse
Adjusting the Tensions
Adjusting Pressure and Feed
General Sewing
Light Weight Fabrics
Darning and Monogramming
Preparing to Sew
Removing the Work
Creative Embroidery
Satin Stitch
Adjusting Stitch Width
Embroidery Patterns
Samples of Embroidery
To Make Mechanical Designs
Embroidery With a Hoop
Darning
INDEX
Page
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Pag
Making Buttonholes 18
Sewing on Buttons 19
How to Use Accessories 20 21 22
Narrow Hemmer 20
Lace Trimmed Hem 20
Lace Edge 21
French Seam 21
Flat Felled Seam 21
Hand Rolled Effect 21
Quilting Guide 21
Seam Gauge 22
Care and Maintenance 22
Oiling 23
Cleaning and Oiling Shuttle 24
How to Change the Motor Belt 25
Accessories 26
Trouble Charts 27 28 -29
Attachments 31 32 33 34 35-36
Attachment Foot 32
Edgestitcher 32
Ruffler 35
Binder 33
Hemmers 34
Darning Spring 34
Cording & Zipper Foot 36
Sewing on Zipper 36

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Fig. 1

FEATURES AND PARTS
Front View)
1. Spool Pins 13. Presser Foot
2. Stitch Width Lever ,
14.
Needle Clamp and Screw
3. Zigzag Stop Knobs 15. Attachment and Foot Thumb Screw
4. Hand Wheel 16. Needle Bar Thread Guide
5. Wheel Clutch 17. Thread Guides
6. Bobbin Winder 18. Tension Regulator
7. Stitch Length Dial 19. Light Switch
8. Reverse Push Button 20. Take-up Lever
9. Bobbin Winding Tension 21. Pressure Release Darner
10. Drop Feed Knob 22. Arm Thread Guide
11. Cover Plate 23. Button hole Change Lever 7/
12. Needle Plate-Seam Guide 24. Pattern Selector Dial

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25. Thread Cutter
26. Presser Bar Lifter
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FEATURES AND PARTS
Back View)
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27. Feed
28. Hinge Holes
Fig. 2
for cabinet or portable case
29. Hinge Clamp Sc
30. Motor Cover
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NEEDLE - THREAD - FABRIC - STITCHING
GUIDE
Machine
Silk
Fabric
Needle
No.
Stitches
Per Inch
Cotton
Thread
Mercerized
Thread
or
Nylon
Extremely heavy 6 10
tarpaulin, sacking, 4 to to Heavy Duty
canvas, duck, etc. 8 30
Heavy upholstery 8 30
fabric, thicking, 3 to to Heavy Duty
denim, leatherette 10 40
Medium heavy drapery 10 40
fabric, velveteen, 2 to to Heavy Duty
suiting, felt, terry, etc. 12 60
Medium broadcloth,
percale, gingham, linen,
chintz, taffeta, sheer
wool, shantung, etc.
12 60
1 to to 50 A
14 80
Sheer voile, lawn, 14 80
dimity, crepe, 0 to to 50 A
handkerchief linen, 16 100
plastic film, etc. Plastic film
8 to 10
Very sheer chiffon, 16 100
batiste, lace, orgady, 00 to to 50 A
ninon, net, marquisette, etc. 20 150

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Fig. 3
SETTING THE NEEDLE
See Fig. 3. Raise the needle bar A to its
highest point, turning wheel toward you by hand.
Then loosen the needle clamp screw B and the
needle can be inserted into clamp C. Place needle
flat side to ricrht in the needle clamp and push
it up-ward as tar as it will go into the needle
clamp hole, tightening the needle clamp screw
securely with a screw driver.
After changing needle make one completed re
volution of balance wheel by hand to be sure the
needle is in the correct position.
SIDE
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HOW TO WIND THE BOBBIN
Disengage the hand wheel 4, Fig. 4 from the stitching mechanism
by turning the clutch 5, Fig. 4. toward you or counterclockwise.
Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins, lead
thread through the upper thread guides on the arm, and down
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through the tension disc B, Fig. 5 at
the base of the machine. Run end of
thread through the hole in the bobbin
edge and place bobbin C on spindle of
bobbin winder E, fitting the notch on
bobbin over small pin on spindle. Push
bobbin winder pulley against hand wheel.
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Hold thread end
chine slowly.
loosely and start ma-
Fig. 5
Bobbin will stop winding when it is filled. Turn clutch away
you or clockwise until sewing machanism is again engaged so that nec
moves when you turn the hand wheel.
Break off loose thread end used to start the winding.
Fig.
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THREADING THE
BOBBIN CASE
Step 1 illustrated in Fig. 6
Hold bobbin case between thumb
and forefinger of left hand, so that Fig. 6
the slot in the edge of the bobbin
case is on top.
Take the bobbin between thumb
and forefinger of right hand so that
the thread on top leads from leftto
right.
Step. 2.
Insert bobbin into bobbin case,
pull the thread into the slot of the
bobbin case as shown in Fig. 7, and
draw it under the tension spring and
into the fork-shaped opening of the
spring as shown in Fig. 8.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE
Open hinged cover plate left of the needle.
See Fig. 1 Hold the bobbin case latch, D , Fig.
9, between the thumb and forefinger of the left
hand, with at least three inches of thread running
from the top of the bobbin case to the right, Insert
and center the bobbin case on the stud of the shuttle
body, C . Be sure
the bobbin case
finger, E , will en
ter the shuttle race
notch, A. Press
the bobbin case B
into the shuttle as
far as possilbe until
latch catches on the
center
shuttle.
post of the
Fig. 9 THEN release
the bobbin case latch, D. Press bobbin case
again after latch has been released to make sure
the bobbin case is locked securely in place.
the cover plate.
Close
Fig 10
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UPPER THREADING
Fig. 10
1 Turn hand wheel toward you to raise take-up
lever to its highest position
2 Place spool of thread on upper spool pin
3 Lead thread through arm thread guide A
4 Down and around tension discs B from right to
left
5 Into the check spring C over discs
6 Then down under thread under bar D See in
sert, Fig. 10
7 Up into take-up lever E from right to left Fig. 11
8 Down into thread guide F on face plate
9 Through the needle bar thread guide G
10 And into needle from left to right. Full three or four inches of thread through needle.
Hold the end of upper thread loosely and turn hand wheel toward you until the needle goes
ill the way down and comes back up. A lcop Fig. 11 will be formed over the lower thread
.vhich then can be pulled out straight. Place both thread ends under the slot of the presser foot
md draw toward the back of the machine, leaving both threads three cr four inches long.
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STRAIGHT STITCHING
For straight stitching on fine fabric or very soft ma
terial, you may want to use the straight stitch presser
foot and the straight stitch needle plate which are includ
ed in your accessory box. Both have narrow needle slots.
Changing the Foot and Plate. To change presser
foot 13, Fig. 1 loosen thumb screw 15, Fig. 1 and
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remove zigzag foot. Replace with hinged narrow foot 4 ‘
and tighten screw securely.
To change needle plate 12, Fig. 1 remove it with Fig. 12-A
cover plate from machine. Turn assembly wrong sideup.
Hold needle plate in left hand and cover plate in right.
Fig. 12-A’
Slip upper pin on cover plate out of groove on needle
plate, and pull upper portion of cover plate away. Then
lower pin can be separated from groove as the tongue on
cover plate slips out of the spring latch on needle plate.
To attach cover plate to straight stitch plate, again
hold assembly wrong side UD. Holding cover plate in
right hand at a slight upward angle, slide lower pin into
groove, then lift cover plate to insert tongue into opening
of spring latch. Upper pin will then slide easily into
groove.
Put plates on machine and fasten securely with needle
plate screws.
Be sure to set the stitch width at 0 or the needle
will break in striking the foot or plate. Adjust stoppers Fib. 12-B
3 to hold zigzag lever 2 in 0 position.
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SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH
The length of the stitch is regulated by knob 7 shown in Fig. 12-B. Near 0 is the shortest
id 5 is the longest. Turn the knob to the left to lengthen and to the right to shorten the stitch.
STITCH LENGTH CHART Approximate
Figure on indicator 0 1 2 3 4 5
Number of stitches per inch No feeding 55 25 13 8 6
SEWING IN REVERSE
When you wish to sew in reverse to tie the thread at the beginning or the end of a seam,
ress in the reverse button 8 Fig. 12-B as far as it will go. The machine will sew backward as
ng as the button is held in. Only 4 or 5 stitches are needed to tie a seam securely.
ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS
Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot
own, as the tension is automatically released when it is raised.
I o increase the tension on the upper thread, turn dial Fig.
4 13 to the right, or clockwise. To decrease, turn to the left.
Che higher the number on the dial the tighter the tension.
3efore adjusting lower tension be sure that the machine is
hreaded properly.
When it is necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn
3mall screw Fig. 14 on side of the bobbin case clockwise
to tighten, counter-clockwise to loosen.
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When the upper and under tentions are properly ba
lanced, a perfect stitch will be formed with both threads
interlccking in fabric. Fig. 15
When the upper tension is too tight, the lower thread
is pulled up over the upper thread which is lying flat
on the fabric. Fig. 16
When the upper tension is too loose the upper thread
forms loops over the lower thread lying flat on the fabric.
Fig. 17
ADJUSTING PRESSURE
AND FEEDING OF FABRIC
GENERAL SEWING
Usually for straight sewing and zigzag stitching, the pressure bar cap or darner release
Fig. 18, is at its lowest position and the drop feed knob is turned high pcsition, Fig. 19.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
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Fig. 14
Fig. 18 Fig. 19
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SEWING THIN OR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRIC
When lighter pressure is required to sew satisfactorily on thin
ilk or filmy material, the pressure cap should b9 about half-way
own. Release all the way by pressing the snap lock, A. Fig. 20,
ad then press cap B down again to half-way spot. Lower the
ed slightly by turning the red arrow on the knob to “LOW”
osition.
DARNING AND MONOGRAMMING. In order to move the
bric freely in any direction for darning, mending and certain

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REMOVING THE WORK
Be sure to stop the machine when the thread take-up lever
and needle bar are located at the highest position. Now raise
the presser foot and draw the fabric back and to the left, Fig.
21-A and B, and pass the threads over the thread cutter.
Pull down slightly, holding thread in both hands, so as not
to bend the needle.
place.
Leave the ends of thread under the presser foot.
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Be sure zigzag presser foot and zigzag needle plate are in
The satin stitch, Fig. 22,
which is really just a very short
zigzag stitch and the basis for
Fig. 22
most embroidery, is obtained by setting the stitch length as
near 0 as possible without stopping the feeeding action.
The width may be set anywhere from just past 0 to the
widest, 4.
Fig. 21-A
Fig. 21-B

‘1usting the stitch width
To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching set lock 3 Fig. 12B to hold zigza
v r at width chosen. Should you wish to move freely between any two widths, in doing fre
md embroidery, move zigzag width lever to the right and set left hand stop at desired width
move lever to the left and set the right hand stop. To move stops, press with thumb an
,Itove to selected pDsition.
iinbroidery Patterns
With the machine set for a short stitch length, different designs can be made by swinging th
htch width or zigzag lever back and forth between 0 and 4 or any other combination of widths
Ty setting the locks at 1 and 4, 2 and 3, etc. Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed
After a while you will become quite skillful, varying your designs by the speed of the machine
;titch length and width end the manipulation of the lever.
md 4.
SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
You can sew the patterns A, B, C and D when you set the button hole
I at M position. When you set the lever at red point position beside the
hole, you get E, F, G and H patterns by operating stitch width lever back
A & E Sew a few stitches at 4 width, then quickly
move lever back to 0 for a short period.
Count, if necessary, to establish a rhythm.
ti & F Set stops at 2 and 4, then move lever slowly
between settings, operating machine rather
fast.
& G Set stops at 1 and 4. Gradually move lever
from 1 to 4, then snap it back quickly to 1.
I) & H Set both stops at 4, stitch length at 1’/. Do
a few zigzag stitches, drop feed for 3 or 4
stitches then raise it again. By operating the
drop feed knob rhythmically it is not neces
sary to count stitches.
change lever 23 Fig
first step for button
and forth between C
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EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP
It is easy to follow a stamped design or to work
e hand when embroidering or monograrnming. See
ig. 27
Release the pressure from the foot by pressing
own the snap look on the automatic darner. Turn
rop feed knob to DOWN position See. Fig. 19
Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop, and
place under the needle after removing the presser
foot. Set the stitch width at the size you prefer and
lower the presser bar lifter. Then operate the machine at a rather high speed while moving the
hoop slowly with both hands. Work carefully and be sure to keep fingers out of the path of the
needle.
DARNING
Release pressure from foot and drop feed as directed above.
Place fabric to be mended under foot, and stitch around hole, moving the fabric firmly and
lowly in any direction. Be sure to hold the fabric taut or skipped stitches will be encountered
Fig.
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MAKING BUTTONHOLES
Mark the beginning and end of the buttonhole on fabric with a
basting line or tailer’s chalk. Make one on scrap fabric following
directions below to be sure machine adjustments are correct.
1. Replace presser foot with buttonhole foot which provides maxi
mum visibility and allows closely spaced stitches to feed evenly.
Fig. 28
2. Reset the mechanic design selector dial 24 Fig. 1 at M position.
3. Set the stitch length dial 7 Fig. 1 as near to 0 as possible with
out stopping the feeding action.
4. Lock the stitch width lever 2 Fig. 1 setting step 2 Fig. 1.
5. Set the button hole change lever 23 Fig. 1 to ] position.
Lower needle carefully into the mark on fabric indi
cating the beginning of buttonhole. Stitch to the
mark for the end of buttonhole, step 1, Fig. 29,
stopping machine with needle in fabric at right side
of stitching.
6. Set the buttonhole change lever at position, step
2. And sew 5 or 6 stitchcs.
7. Set the buttonhole change lever for left-hand side
of buttonhole, at position. This will mechanically
set the machine to sew in reverse. Sew left-hand
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8. Set the buttonhole change lever at position, step
9. Return stitch width lever to 0 and take two or three stitches to fasten bar tack threads E
prevent ravelling.
Fig. 29
Fig. 28
side of buttonhole. Step 3.
4. Sew 5 or 6 stitches.
10. Cut the buttonhole opening with seam ripper, being careful not to cut the stitching.

If you set the stitch width lever near to 0 position, you will get
wide cutting space between left-hand and right-hand sides, the
jher the number the less cutting space.
A wide cutting space can be use as an opening for a belt or
bbon.
If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft material, place
1atan or paper, under fabric which can be turn away after stitching,
is always wise to make several buttonholes on scraps of fabric be—
e working on the garment.
SEWING ON BUTTONS
Remove hinged presser foot and attach button sewing foot. See
30-A, A and C
Turn drop feed knob to “DOWN”
Move zigzag width lever to “0” position or to the extreme left.
Place the button so that its left hole comes directly under the
needle, then gently lower the presser foot. Move the zigzag
width lever to the right until the needle comes exactly over the
right hole of the button and set left stop. Turn the balance wheel
slowly by hand to be sure the needle clears both holes of the
button. Correct width if necessary.
When needle goes into the center of each hole, run the machine
at medium speed, making five or six stitches, stopping with the
needle in the left hole.
To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent ravelling,
set the stitch width at 0, and take a few stitches
in the same hole. f you wish you may place a
rounded toothpick over the button, between the
two holes, and sew button to fabric in regular way.
Remove the toothpick and wind thread under
button, forming a shank. Fasten. Apply the above
method to sew on buttons with four holes, hooks
and snaps, etc.
Fig 30-C
Fig. 30-A
Fig. 30-B
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If a four hole button is to be sewn, follow the
same procedure above for the two hole button. Now
lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit
stitching the remaining two holes. Hooks, snaps, etc.,
are sewn to the fabric with the same procedure as
for sewing two hole buttons.
HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES
NARROW HEMMER With the needle at its
highest position, replace regular presser foot with
narrow hemmer Fig. 31 .
For
a plain narrow hem,
make a 1 8 inch double fold for about two inches
along edge of fabric. Hold each end of the two
inches fold, slip underneath hemmer. Bring fold up
into the scroll of hemmer, draw forward to end and
fasten with point of needle. Lower presser bar lifter.
Gently pull ends of thread as you start stitching.
Guide material slightly to right, and it will automatic
ally take a double turn through scroll.
LACE TRIMMED HEM To sew a narrow hem
and attach lace in one stitching, insert lace in the
slot next to needle Fig. 32 .
Sew
hem as above,
guiding lace under needle and hem into scroll.
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Fig. 31
Fig. 32
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Fig. 33
Fig. 34
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING Hold lace 1. 8 inch from raw edge on right side
f fabric. Insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem Fig. 33. Let hem roll over and sew
n lace. Press lace out flat along edge with hem turned up. It is possible to have a little full
ess in lace by feeding it freely under scroll.
FRENCH SEAM With right side together, place top piece of material 1 8 inch inside egde
I lower piece. Insert in hemmer scroll, allowing hem to roll over and sew in top fabric, making
nch seam.
FLAT FELLED SEAM Open out French seam and insert rolled edge in scroll of hemmer.
Igestitch to lay seam flat.
HAND ROLLED EFFECT Use a narrow zigzag stitch, just wide enough to catch both edges
I the narrow, rolled hem.
QUILTING GUIDE This guide for making parallel rows of stitching is attached by placing
e pronged holder between the presser foot and the presser foot thumb screw ) Fig. 34 Adjust
e curved bar to press lightly on the fabric. By letting the guide ride on the first stitching line,
lccessive rows will be an equal distance apart. When the bar is attached so that the curved part
to the right of the needile, it may also serve as a seam width guide.

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SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE Use the
seam gauge as a guide for straight seams and even
rows of top stitching along edges of fabric. Fasten
gauge with accompanying screw in threaded hole in
bed of machine Fig. 35 .
desired.
Adiust
to seam width
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF’
YOUR MACHINE
HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
Your machine should be oiled occasionally to
keep it operating smoothly how often depends on the
amount of sewing you do.
Before oiling the upper part of the sewing unit
at points indicated by arrows in Fig. 36, turn hand
wheel toward you until the take-up lever is at its
lowest point. Remove top cover by loosening two
screws on cover.
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Fig. 35
Fig. 36
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Fig. 37
Avoid over-oiling only a drop is needed at each point.
To oil parts under the bed of the machine, tip the unit back on its hinges and apply a drop
oil at each point indicated in Fig. 37.
To oil moving parts inside the face plate, which only rarely require oiling, open plate. Oil
;pots indicated in Fig. 38.
Fig. 38
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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE
The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and
This will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and removal of th
will safeguard the performance. To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows.
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest position. Tilt head back
hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case A , Fig. 40.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps B outward and remove the shuttle race cove:
and shuttle body D
4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and shuttle race cover by removing all threads, lin
5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of shuttle. When the cleaning has
completed, proceed as follows to replace the shuttle assembly:
1 Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest position.
2 Place shuttle body, D , against shuttle driver and adjust into position.
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Fig. 39 Fig. 40
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3 Replace shuttle race cover, C ,
fitting
pin at lower edge into
notch, and lock into position with shuttle race cover clamps,
B ,
making
certain the clamps have been snapped securely in
to position.
4 Put bobbin into the bobbin case.
3 Put the bobbin case into the shuttle race, fitting tongue into
notch E of race cover.
HOW TO CHANGE THE MOTOR BELT
If it should become necessary to replace the motor belt on your
ichine, proceed as follows:
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Fig. 41
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1. Remove screws A Fig. 41
2. Remove rear cover.
3. Remove clutch nut B in center of
hand wheel Fig. 41 by taking
out small screw C. Turn nut
counter-clockwise by holding the
take-up lever until it can be lifted
off.
4. Before moving hand wheel, note
position of lips on washer D Fig.
42) as it will fall off when
changing the belt.
5. Slide old belt over motor pulley
E Fig. 42
6. Pull hand wheel away from ma
chine just far enough to allow
the belt to slip over wheel.
7. Put new belt in grooved section
of hand wheel and then over
motor pulley.
8. Replace washer D in original
position.
Fig. 42
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9. Replace clutch nut and screw C. After doing this, turn clutch toward you to disengage sew
ing mechanism. If the needle still moves up and down as you turn the hand wheel, again
remove the clutch nut, give washer D a half turn and replace the nut,
10. Replace rear cover.
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1 Plastic Oiler
2 Large Screw Driver
3 Small Screw Driver
4 Package of Needles
5 Cloth Guiie
6 Buttonhole Foot
7 Small Hemmer Foot
8 Quilter Guide
9 Thumb Screw
ACCESSORIES
10 Bobbins :3:
11 Felt Washers
for spool pins
12 Presser Foot for
Straight Sewing
13 Needle Plate for
Straight Sewing
14 Button Sewing Foot
15 Buttonhole Cutter

TROUBLE CHART
Trouble Probable cause Correction
If machines
bind
Thrsad or lintlin rase way 1.- With take-up lever in highest posision,
tilt head back on hinges and remove
bobbin case.
NOT C H
PACE
2.- Turn clamps downward and remove race
cover.
3.- Remove hook.
4.- Clean thread and lint from all parts, in
cluding race.
5.- Run a drop of oil along rim of hook.
6.- Replace hook, then race cover. Snap
clamps into place.
7.- Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch and
replace, fitting tongue into notch of face
cover.
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Trouble Probable Cause Correction
Skipping
stitches
Bent needle Discard and replace.
Needle placed incorrectly
in clamp.
Too fine a needle for thread
being used.
See instruction Page 6.
See needle and thread chart, page 5.
Upper thread tension too
loose.
Tighten upper tension.
Irregular
stitches Improper threading. See threading instruction, page 9.
Uneven
stitches
Bobbin not wound even. Rewind bobbin.
Pulling or holding material. Avoid pulling or holding material just guide it.
Not enough tension on
upper thread.
IncreasD tension.
Poor quality thread. Try different thread.
Needle too fine for thread
being used.
See needle and thread chart, page 5.

Trouble
Upper thread
breaking
Material
puckering
Probable cause
Improperly threaded.
Too much tension.
Starting with take up in
incorrect position.
Improper setting of needle.
Eye of needle too sharp.
Bent or blunt needle.
Tension too tight.
Dull needle.
Stitch length too long.
Correction
Refer to threading instructions see page 9
and rethread machine.
Loosen tension on upper thread by turning
thread tension knob to lower number.
Always start sewing with take up lever in
highest position.
Refer to needle setting instructions see page
6.
Try a new needle.
Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace
with new one.
See tensions adjustment page 11.
Change needle.
Reduce stitch length.
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Your sewing machine comes equipped with the basic set of acces
sories described earlier in this Eook.
The following pages illustrate additional time saving attachments
that have been designed syecifically for your machine. They are
available at modest cost from your dealer. If your dealer cannot
supply you with these items, ask him to order them for you by part
number. Then you will be assured of receiving the genuine part
designed for best performance with your machine.
If a sewing machine dealer is not available mail your inquiry
directly to:
In Canada:
WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, INC.
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111
WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, LTD.
111 BERMONDSEY ROAD
TORONTO 16, ONTARIO, CANADA

SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MACHINE
PARTS 14O3
Ruffler
PART :82528
Attachment Foot
PART 499O
Darning Spring
PART 74159
Binder
Hemmers
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PART 763a3 PAR’I’ 76552 PART 76551
PART p1873
Cording & Zipper Foot
PART :76554
Edgestitcher
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PART 7fi55(>
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Fig. 44
THE EDGESTITCHER
ATTACHMENT FODT
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In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and the
hemmers, it is necessary to remove the presser foot and
replace it with the attachment foot, Fig. 44.
Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers sliding the
attacm ant to the left as far as possible and tighten screw.
The mounting slot enables you to sew as close to or
as far away from the edge as desired. Just move the
attachment to the correct position before tightening the
mounting screw.
The edgestitcher is used in making 1
lace insertion, edgings and pipings. The —
slot serve as guides.
to fabric, place the
To sew lace edging
material you want
2
3
on top in slot, Fig. 45, and other piece
in slot 4.
To trim with a wide piping, place
Fig. 45 Fig. 46
the fabric in slot 4, and the fold of the piping, to the left in slot 3. For a narrow piping, place
the fablic in slot 2, and the folded edge of the piping to the right in slot 3.
Slot 5 may be used as d guide in stitching a french seam.

BINDER
This attachment folds bias binding, applies it to the edge
of material in one operation. Slots on scroll of the binderare
for corresponding widths of commercial folded bias binding.
The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias
strips cut 15 16 inch wide.
FOLDED BINDING
Cut a point of folded binding, insert in appropriate slot.
Draw through slot a and under binder with strong pin.
Sliding binder slot to right or left.
TWO-TONE BINDING
Two bindings can be sewn on fabric edge also in one
operation. When two are used, always skip one size between
widths, inserting each in correct size slot.
HAND CUT BIAS BINDING
Cut 15 16 inch bias binding fold in half for a couple
of inches. Cut binding diagonally toward end, almost to
fold. Slip fold into center of binder. Draw back until cut
opens and binding encircles open end of scroll. Test sitch
ing to be sure it is on the edge adjust if necessary.
Fig. 47
Fig. 48
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THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING
AND ZIPPER FOOT
This attachment is used to make and
insert covered cording, and to sew in
zippers. Loosen thum screw to slide foot
to either right or left of needle.
CORDING. Fold bias strip of fabric
over cord. Loosen thumb screw and set
foot so needle is centered in needle hole.
Machine baste cord in place Fig. 54
To sew covered cord to material,
reset adjustable foot so needle stitches
closer to cord, and on edge of base fabric.
Fig. 54
Fig. 55
SEWING IN A ZIPPER
Loosen thumb screw and slide foot so needle en
ters center of needle hole. Guide metal of zipper
along edge of foot Fig. 55 .
Stitching
should be
close to zipper to allow easy opening and closing.
Adjust to sew from either right or left side, which
ever is more convenient.

MEMO