Singer W659 - English - User Manual

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clamp screw and insert the
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clamp, as far as it will go,
with its flat surface to the
I. CORRECT SEWING POSTURE
right ; then retighten the clamp screw.
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CONTENTS
The correct sewing posture is valuable 1)0th for the sake of efliciency
and for health.
Sit naturally without bending over too far.
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C rrect Sewing Posture
Operation of hand Wheel
1)isengaging The Sewing Mechanism
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Se ting The Needle Properly 1
L.Jper Threading 2
Thread Cutter In Face Plate 3
To Adjust The Pressure On the Material 3
To Remove The Bobbin Case And Bobbin 4
To Wind The Bobbin 4
To Insert The Bobbin Into The Bobbin Case 5
To Replace The Bobbin Case 6
Dn wing Up The Under Thread 7
Be inning A Seam
Fin shing A Seam 7
To Regulate Tension 8
Relative Sizes of Needle And Threads 0
Regulating Length of Stitch l()
I)rop Feed Adjustment
Turning A Corner II
To Sew Jersey Or Bias Seams 11
(leaning A iid Oiling The Machine 12
Che k List For Smooth Sewing 13
Light i
Operating The Machine With Electric Motor
It is important to have the center of the body exactly in front of
the needle bar when sewing.
2. OPERATION OF HAND WHEEL
Be sure that the balance wheel always
turns toward you no matter whether
it is driven by a motor or revolved by
hand.
3. DISENGAGING THE SEWING MEChANISM (See Fig. 1)
There is a clutch nut in the center of the hand wheel as shown in
Fig. 1. Turning this device allows the wheel to run free so that
bobbins may be wound without operating the sewing mechanism.
To disengage the wheel, hold it with the left hand, and with the
right hand turn the clutch nut toward you. In return machine to
sewing operation, hold the wheel and tighten the clutch nut by
turning away from you or clockwise.
Turn the balance wheel
toward you until the needle
bar rises to the highest
point. Loosen the needle
4. SETTiNG THE NEEDLE PROPERLY
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5. UPPER THREADING (See Figs. 3, 4 and 5)
6. ThREAD CUTTER IN FACE PLATE (See Fig. 3)
Turn the balance wheel toward you until the needle is all the way up.
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Place the spool of thread on
the spooi pin (I), (which is
hinged on the top of the arm
and is leveled when not in use),
draw the thread toward the
upper thread guide (2), down
and around from back to front
between tension discs (3), up
to the back of the L-shaped
thread guard (4), down into
the hook of the thread take-up
spring (5), and over through
the slot between the round
face plate cover (6) and the
face plate (8), from back to
front, allowing the thread to
fall in place over the take-up discs, pass the thread clockwise around
the thread-return guide (9), and over through the same slot from
front to back, allowing the thread to fall in place over the take-up
discs. Pass he thread
down through the
eyelet (ho), on the face
plate (8), aid into the
lii read guh ie (II), at
the lower tOLl of the
needle ha r, then from
left In i-ight lb rough
the eye (I }), of the
need he, le:ving I lie -
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A thread cutter (7), (Fig. 3) is fixed to the face plate cover (6), (Fig. ),
so that winding of thread on the rotary discs is prevented in the
event of thread breakage. Take out severed thread by removing
the cover as shown in Fig. 3.
7. TO ADJUST THE PRESSURE ON TIlE MATERIAL
It is necessary to adjust the pressure on the presser foot according
to the fabric to l)e sewn. It should be heavy enough to prevent the
material froni rising with the needle but still enable the work to
feed along smoothly. The heavier the material is, the more pressure
is required. Fine materials such as thin silk require only a light
pressure. Pressure adjustment is made very conveniently with this
machine. To release pressure completely for darning, press down
on the outer rim of the cap, and the center pin will pop up- 10
readjust pressure suitable to different weight fabrics, press center
pin down until proper pressure is obtained.
Ig. 6 Fig. 7
cuLl of the thread 3 -
oi I inches long.

TIlE BOBBIN CASE
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8. TO REMOVE TIlE BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN
Turn the ha ance wheel toward you until the needle bar is at its
highest poin . Flip open the hinged cover
plate in the bed of the machine so that
the under Lb reading can be seen. Grasp
the hinged I itch of the bobbin case (See
Fig. 8) and withdraw the bobbin case.
While the Ia ch is held open, the bobbin
is retaine(l n the bobbin case and will
not drop out. On releasing the latch and
turning the bobbin case downward, the
bobbin will drop out. If the bobbin case
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is forcibly removed when the needle bar is down, thus bending the
needle or damaging the hole of the bobbin, it will cause trouble
and un pair lie working of the machine.
Fig. to Fig. ii
uneven stitch. In case the thread winds to one side of the bobbin,
loosen the tension bracket screw and adjust the setting. (See Fig. Ii)
10. TO INSERT TIlE BOBBIN INTO
9. [‘0 WIND TIlE BOBBIN (See Figs. 9, 10 and 11)
Turn the clutch nut toward you and
place a spool of thread on the spool
pin at the base of the machine, draw
the thread under and between the bobS
bin winder tension discs (1) and up.
Insert end of thread through a hole in
bobbin and place bobbin on spindle (2),
Fig. 10, making sure the wire spring
of the spindle
F
fits into the
g.
notch of the
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bobbin. Press the stop latch (3) with
thumb, and he rubber ring (5) will come in contact with the balance
wheel as th guide (4) contacts the bobbin.
Hold onto the thread end for a few turns and start machine slowly.
\Vhen the bobbin is filled the winder pulley is automatically released
[ruin (he hind wheel. A correctly wound bobbin will ensure a
smoot lily iii ming thread from the shuttle and will l)revent an
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After winding the bobbin, hold it between the thumb and forefinger
of right hand, thread leading on top from the left toward the
right.
With the left hand hold the bobbin case with its slot up, and place
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12. DRAWING UP THE LJNDEIt
TIl READ
With the left hand hold the end of the
needle thread loosely, turn the hand
wheel lightly toward you with the right
hand until the needle goes down afl(i
up again to its highest point, thus
catching the under thread. Then, draw
up the needle thread you are holding,
and you will see the under thread
plate Lay both threads back under the presser foot I1)Out 2 inches.
13. BEGINNING A SEAM
Raise the needle bar to its highest point. You can be sure it is iii
the correct position when the color in the tiny window on the
face plate is white, not red. Place the edge of cloth to be stitched
just far enough under the presser foot so that the first stitch may
be taken in the material. Then, lower the presser foot upon it and
start sewing by turning the hand wheel toward you.
Fig. 17
Fig. 17. Always leave the
end of the thread 3 or 4 inches long to prevent its pulling through
the needle when you start sewing the next seam.
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the bobbin uto it. See Fig. 12. Then, draw the thread into the slot
in the edge of the bobbin case, pull (lOWfl under the tension spring
See Fig. 1 1) and into its delivery eye at the top of the tension
spring. See Fig. 14.
11. TO REPLACE TIlE BOBBIN CASE
Raise the n. edle bar to its highest point and open the hinged cover
plate. 1101(1 the hinged latch of bobbin case between thumb and
foreliiiger ol the left hand and insert the bobbin case onto the center
stud of the shuttle, fitting the tongue into the notch at the tol) of
Fig.
coming up with the upper thread
through the needle hole in the needle
Fig. 15
14. FINIShING A SEAM
the shuttle i ace. Release the latch anti ires the bobbin case until
the latch cal ches the groove near the end of stud. if the bobbin
case is plated incorrectly, it will cause trouble such as needle
breaking, ta ogling of thread, etc. Always BE SURE the bobbin case
tongue is co rectly fitted into the notch of the shuttle race.
When you have finished a seani, turn
hand wheel toward you until the needle
bar is at the highest point. Raise the
presser foot. Then, move the material
straight back, far enough to cut the
upper and under threads with the
thread cutter attached to the presser
bar. Hold the thread with both hands
and cut with a quick down motion. See

Mediuni—heavy drapery fib—
nc, velveteen, suiting, felt,
Needle
No.
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Machine Silk
Stitches
Culton Mercerized
‘l’hread ‘l’hread
or
Per loch Nylon
6 10
4 to to
8 30
8 30
3 to I to
10 40
II) j 40
2 tu to
12 60
to
14
to
16
llast ic
Filoi 8
to ID;
16
to
20
to 50
80
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1(X)
100
to
150
I leavy duly
Heavy duty
Heavy duty j
50
A
50 A
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15. TO REGULATE TENSiON 16. RELATIVE SIZES OF NEEI)LK AND ThREADS
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Correct Stitch)
tTight Upper
‘l’eiision)
(Tight Lower
Tension)
A perfect stitch can be obtained only when the thread and iiedle
are suitable for the fabric. Please consult the following table of
relative sizes of needle and threads for various materials.
I’or ordinay stitching, it is very essential that the lock stitch for
NEEDLE--THREAD FABRIC-STITCIHNG GUIDE
ination is iaade in the center of cloth as shown in Fig. 18.
If the tensun on the needle thread is too tight or that on the bobbin -
Fabric
thread is too loose, the needle thread will lie along the upper sur
face of cloth as shown in Fig. 19.
if the tensi an on the bobbin thread is too tight or that on the needle
Extremely heavy tarpaulin,
sacking, canvas, duck, etc.
thread is too loose, the bobbin thread will lie along the under side
of cloth as shown in Fig. 20.
Heavy upholstery fabric tick
ing, denim, leatherette etc.
terry, etc.
It
Medium broadcloth, percale,
gingham, linen, chintz, taffeta,
sheer wool, shati Lu ig, etc
12 60
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[‘1g. 21
Fig. 22
Sheer voile, lawn, dimity,
crêpe, handkerchief linen,
‘fhe tension on the needle thread is regulated by turning the tension
plastic film, etc.
dial, with the presser foot down, shown in Fig. 21, to the right to
Very sheer chiffon, batiste,
tighten and to the left to loosen. The tension on the under thread
lace, organdy ninon, net,
is regulated by turning the tension screw in the bobbin case spring,
marquisette, etc.
showit in Fig. 22, to the right to tighten and to the left to
loosen.
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17. REGULATING LENGTh OF STiTCH
farther above the plate surface, making it suitable for sewing thick
A nuinbere dial and lever (Fig. 2) control
the stitches lo adjust, move the lever to
turn the dia’ until the number stitch length
i e iuired is directly under the indicator.
No. I is (1 e shortest stitch and No. 12
the length or size of
the mid position, and I.
material. When the red arrow on the knob points to UP there is
maximum projection. Turning the knob to the left (counter-clockwise)
will lower the feed, and when the arrow points to l)OWN, the
teeth will he below the plate surface. In this position, no movement
the longest. Next, move the lever down,
and the ma hine will sew stitches accor
ding to the iumber chosen.
To reverse stitch, (10 not touch the dial
but push tI e lever up. This will cause
the material being sewn to travel in the
oI)l)osite clir ction without any change in
the size of stitches.
I’ush dOWn I again sew for ward.
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Fig. 25
18. DROP FEED ADJ USTMENT
will be transmitted to the material, and this acljustineiit will be
suitable for embroidery work. When commencing to sew, adjust
It is necessat y to adjust the height of the feed clogs according to
the thickness of the cloth being sewn. For thin material, only a
the feed by moving the knob to tile most suitable position according
to tile thickness of the material being sewn.
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slight projection above the plate is
required ; for thick material, more teeth
should show above the plate, but not
UP I)DOWN to such an extent as to cause marks
\o on the cloth being sewn. Proper adjust-
Ordinarily, the arrow should point to the feed position showii iii
Fig. 24.
19. TURNING A CORNER
F F E )
ment will result in neat and even
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stitching.
The adjusting knob for controlling the
height of the feed dogs is conveniently located on the bed plate, as
When a turning point has been reached, stop sewing with the needle
deep in the cloth. Raise the presser foot and turn the cloth, as
desired, using needle as a pivot. Then, lower the presser foot.
shown in Fig 25, and adjustments can be made even while the
machine is running. A uIne adjustment of the height is possible, a
20. TO SEW JERSEY OR BIAS SEAMS
special featurt not found on any other sewing machine, Turning
the knob to he right (clockwise) will cause the feed to project
Use a short stitch and as light a tension as possible, or the thread
will break easily when the cloth is stretched.
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Tension
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21. CLEANING ANI) OILING THE MAChINE 22. ChECK LIST FOR SMOOTH SEWING
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For quiet operation and a long
(1) UPPER THREAI) BREAKS
Fig. 26
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life for your machine, it is
necessary to oil the machine
well, and to keep it free of dust
by an occasional thorough clean
ing. One drop of high grade
machine oil should be applied
each day the machine is used
to each point where there is
any friction. Oiling points are
indicated in Fig. 26 and 27. Oil
should be applied through oiling
point (1) by raising the presser
foot. Oil should be applied to oil
hole (2) by lowering the needle
to its lowest position so that
the oil hole of the crank connect
a. Machine is improperly threaded.
b. -
is too tight.
c, Needle is bent or has blunt point,
d. Thread is too coarse for size of needle.
(2) LOWER THREAD BREAKS
a. Tension is too tiglit.
b. Bobbin case or shuttle is improperly threaded.
c. Thread is wound too full on bobbin or bobbin is worn,
d. Spring on bobbin case or shuttle is worn to sharp groove.
e. Needle has been inserted improperly.
(3) NEEDLE BREAKS
a. Sewing heavy fabric with a needle too fine.
b. Presser foot or attachment is insecurely fastened to the bar.
c. Needle is incorrrect size or is set improperly.
(4) MACHINE SKIPS STITChES
Fig. 27
?Ig. 28
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ing rod comes under hole (2)
Fig 27
lo oil the shuttle race, lift the
cover plate and put a few drops
of oil into the shuttle race. ho
oil the under side of the bed,
tilt the machine back as shown
in Fig. 28 and oil all the moving
parts in contact with each
other.
a. Needle is not accurately set into the needle bar, is blunt or
bent.
b. Needle is too short for the machine.
c, The pressure regulating thumb screw is not tight.
(I. The point of the shuttle is broken.
(5) STITCHES LOOP
a. Looped stitches are usually caused by an improper tension.
b. When the ioop appears on the upper side, it may be corrected
by tightening the under tension, and when the loop occurs
on the under side, tighten the tension of upper thread.
c. Take-up spring is placed incorrectly md its tension not
sufficient.
d. Upper and lower threads are not properly threaded.

the right.
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When removing the lalul),
Open the lanil) cover (I). Fig.
32, raise the socket and
unscrew the lamp C). When
installing a new lamp, screw
(6) PUCKERED SEAMS
a. Te sion is too tight.
b. Sti:ch is too long for material being sewn.
c. Wiong presser foot is used.
(7) MPCIIINE WORKS hEAVILY
a. Mving parts need oil.
b. Ma.hine runs hard due to gummed oil. In this case all working
parts should be carefully cleaned with kerosene, which will
loosen the old oil. Run the machine rapidly for a few minutes
am wipe thoroughly with a piece of cheese cloth. Then, oil
all working parts with high grade sewing machine oil.
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c. Clean dust and fluff from race, the
race cover and shuttle thoroughly.
Apply a small amount of oil to race
and shuttle.
d. Be sure needle is still at its highest
point. Hold shuttle center by pin
fitting against
and replace, it snugly
driver. Replace race cover with
notch at top.
e. Turn latches up so that they fit
over pins on shuttle race cover.
Fig. 30
c. The thread is caught and still remains between the shuttle
rae and the shuttle.
(8) CLEANING ANI) OILING TIlE SHUTTLE AND RACE
(9) USE CAUTION WhEN RUNNING TIlE MACHINE
When you run the machine, once it is threaded, make sure tbal
the presser foot is lowered and that there is cloth between the
When the machine is being used, fluff and dust may accumulate in
the shuttle race, making the machine
presser foot and the needle plate, or the threads may get tangled
and jam the shuttle or damage and break the needle.
work hea vily and noisily. Or when the
machine is turned in the wrong direc
tioli, thread can be caught between
23. LIGhT
ihe switch to turn the light on and off (Fig. ‘31) (I) is fixed in the
the slutt Ic and shuttle race, causing
arm under the balance wheel.
the mach ne to stop. in such cases, if
The light is t urnedl on an(l
you cleai the parts in the following
off by turning the switch to
manner t ic machine will run smoothly
and light y, as before.
a. Raise the need Ic bar to its highest
point and remove bobbin case. Tilt
away from you.
Fig. 29
the head of the machine
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I). ‘I’urn down latches holding shuttle race cover on each side.
Pull kinge(l race cover down and remove shuttle. if race cover
falls ff bracket it can he replaced easily, but be certain the two
small pins appear on the outside of the cover when it is in
nig position.
big. 31
in the lamp, lower the bulb
and shut the lamp cover.
Cleaning of the Light Refractor (see Fig. 33). When removing the
light refractor (I), pull it down by the latch and remove froi tI
frame. Clean the msi(le and out side of the refractor prism and replace.
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Fig. 32
24. OPERATING THE MACHINE WITh
ELECTRIC MO’roR
(1) F 0(1 Control.
‘l’he ek etric motor is started and stopped or run at any (leSire(l
speed by varying the pressure on the foot control.
To stoj, release all pressure: to start, press gently; to sew faster,
press ha ncr.
2 ) Knee Lever Control
(Fig 34)
‘I’hc Ilk )st at f( )r varying t he
motor sPed is placed insi(le
the cabinet and is operated by
a knee Ic ‘er.
A gent e pressure of the
II
right kn& e against the lower
euti of I is lever starts the
Fig. 34
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machine slowly and the speed can be increased as desired by
pushing further to the right. When the pressure on the knee lever
is release’1 the machine stops automatically.
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