Singer W1317 - English - User Manual

To the Owner:
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WHITE SEWING MACHINE PRODUCTS LTD.
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WHITE SEWING MACHINE CORPORATION
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the machine.
decorators and binders are available from your dealer or the store where you purchased
Time-saving accessories to fit this model such as buttonholers, rufflers, automatic
Domestic should be read carefully and kept with your machine for future reference. —
This book, written to acquaint you with the performance you can expect from your new
easy to use and easy to keep in perfect condition.
sewing machine. Because of its functional design and simple controls it is easy to handle, j
We wish you many years of satisfying and successful sewing with your new Domestic
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Features and Parts.
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Threading Bobbin Case
Setting the Stitch Length
Adjusting the Tensions
Sewing in Reverse
Threading
Winding the Bobbin
Setting the Needle
Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle
Stitch Length Chart
Adjusting Pressure and Feed
Needle and Thread Chart
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INDEX
Check up for Smooth Sewing
Cleaning and Oiling Shuttle
Accessories
How to Replace Belt
Replacing Light Bulb
Oiling
Care and Maintenance
Removing the Work
Preparing to Sew
Darning and Mending
Light Weight Fabrics
General Sewing
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Fig. 1

(Front View)
FEATURES AND PARTS
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10. Needle Plate -
11. Cover Plate
Seam
Guide 21. Light Assembly
8. Drop Feed Knob 19. Thread Guides
4. Bobbin Winder 15. Needle Bar Thread Guide
7. Bobbin Winding Tension 18. Take-up Lever
9. Bed 20. Pressure Release-Darner
3. Wheel Clutch 14. Needle Clamp and Screw
5. Stitch Length Dial 16. Face Plate Thread Guide
6. Push Button Reverse 17. Tension Regulator
2. Hand Wheel 13. Attachment and Foot Thumb Screw
1. Spool Pins 12. Presser Foot

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

Fig. 4 Break off loose thread end used to start the winding.
wheel.
mechanism by turning the clutch 6 toward you or counterclockwise.
Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins,
again engaged so that needle moves when you turn the hand
Turn clutch away from you until sewing mechanism is
automatically when it is filled
Disengage the hand wheel (5, Fig. 4) from the stitching
loosely and start machine slowly. Bobbin will be released
machine. Run end of thread through a hole in the bobbin
fitting the notch on bobbin over small pin on spindle. Push
down through the tension disc (7, Fig. 5) at the base of the
lead thread through the front thread guide on the arm, and
edge and place bobbin B on spindle of bobbin winder 4,
WINDING THE BOBBIN F
bobbin winder pulley against hand wheel. Hold thread end
fastening the needle clamp securely with a screw driver.
See Fig. 3. Raise the needle bar A to its highest point,
clam p screw B and the needle clamp C will open itself.
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Place needle (flat side to right) in the needle clamp and
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turning wheel toward you by hand. Then loosen the needle
push it upward as far as it will go into the needle clamp hole,
SETTING THE NEEDLE

the slot in the edge of the bobbin
and forefinger of left hand, so that
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Hold bobbin case between thumb
Step 1 (illustrated in Fig. 6).
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Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8
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Fig. 5
of the spring as shown in Fig. 8.
and into the fork-shaped opening
bobbin case as shown in Fig. 7, and
pull the thread into the slot of the
draw it under the tension spring
2. Insert bobbin into bobbin case,
top leads from left to right. Step
right hand so that the thread on
between thumb and forefinger of
case is on top. Take the bobbin
BOBBIN CASE
THREADING THE
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front
Fig. 10
UPPER THREADING (Fig. 10;
back of face plate
2) lead thread through upper thread guide A on
bincase latch, (D),Fig.9,
1 Place spool of thread on spool pin nearer the I
Close the cover plate.
sure the bobbin case is locked securely in place.
body, (C). Be sure the bobbin case finger, (E, is
case again after latch has been released to make
opposite the shuttle race notch, (A. Press the bobbin I
catches on the center post of the shuttle. THEN
release the bobbin case latch, (D). Press bobbin
case B) into the shuttle as far as possible until latch L
the top of the bobbin case to the right. Insert and p
of thread running from r
with at least three inches
forefinger of the left hand, r
between the thumb and
r
hinged cover plate. (See r
11, Fig. 1. Hold the bob
highest position, and lift
center the bobbin case on the stud of the shuttle I
needle
Fig. 9
3) down and around tension discs B from back to
Raise needle bar to
p,
PLACING BOBBIN r
CASE IN SHUTTLE

7) down into thread guide F on face plate
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center line on the reverse button R.
The number stitch length you choose appears above the
shown in Fig. 12. Near 0 is the shortest stitch and 4 is
left to lengthen and to the right to shorten the stitch.
markings for a variety of lengths. Turn the dial to the
the longest, but the dial may be set at any spot between
The length of the stitch is regulated by the dial, 5,
SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH
threads three or four inches long.
Place both thread ends under the slot of the presser foot
and comes back up. A loop (Fig. 11) will be formed over
wheel toward you until the needle goes all the way down
and draw toward the back of the machine, leaving both
Hold the end of upper thread loosely and turn hand
9 and into needle from left to right. Pull three or four
inches of thread through needle.
the upper thread which then can be pulled out straight.
8, through the needle bar thread guide G
5 then tug on thread to pull it into hookD seeinsert,
Fig. 10)
6 up into take-up lever E from back to front
4) into check spring C
Fig. 12
Fig. 11

Number of stitches per inch No Feeding 30 12 8 6 r
orms loops over the lower thread lying flat on the fabric (Fig. 17. Fig. 13
(Fig. 16). When the upper tension is too loose, the upper thread
pulled up over the upper thread which is lying flat on the fabric
When the upper tension is too tight, the lower thread is
a perfect stitch will be formed with both threads interlocking
in fabric (Fig. 15).
to the right, or clockwise. To decrease, turn to the left, or away from you. The higher
to tighten, counterclockwise to loosen.
threaded properly. When necessary to change the bobbin tension,
Before adjusting lower tension be sure that the machine is
±he number on the dial the tighter the tension.
released when it is raised. To increase the tension on the upper thread, turn dial (Fig. 13)
ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS
turn small screw (Fig. 14; on side of the bobbin case clockwise
s the button is held in.
Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down, as the tension is automatically
press in the button R, Fig. 12, as far as it will go. The machine will sew backward as long r
When you wish to sew backward to tie the threads at the beginning or end of a seam,
When the upper and under tensions are properly balanced,
SEWING IN REVERSE
Figures on indicator 0 1 2 3 4
STiTCH LENGTH CHART (Approximate)

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Fig. 14 Fig. 18
ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC
General Sewing. Usually for normal sewing the pressure bar
cap or darner release, 20, Fig. 18, is at its lowest position and the
drop feed knob is turned to ‘HI” position, Fig. 19.
Sewing Thin or Light Weight Fabrics. When lighter pressure
is required to sew satisfactorily on thin silk or filmy material, the
pressure cap should be about halfway down. Release all the way
by pressing the snap lock, A, Fig. 20, and then press cap B down
again to halfway spot. Lower the feed slightly by turning the
black dot on the knob to “LO” position. Fig. 19

to ‘HI”.
below the needle plate. To return feed to normal, return knob
Turn the knob to ‘DN” position, which drops the feed well
B completely by pressing down on the snap lock, A, Fig. 20.
highest position. Now raise the presser foot and draw the fabric back and to the left,
Be sure to stop the machine when the thread take-up lever and needle bar are at the
REMOVING THE WORK
is regulated by increasing or decreasing the amount of pressure exerted on the control.
the hand wheel to start the machine. You merely press the control. The speed of the machine
ready to begin sewing. By having the needle at its highest point, it is not necessary to touch
Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point. You are now
Place material and threads in position under the presser foot and lower the presser foot.
NEVER run machine without material under the presser foot.
deflect the needle and cause it to break.
Do not try to help the feeding by pulling the material as this may
Fig. 20
Have take-up lever at highest point before starting to sew.
PREPARING TO SEW
any direction for darning and mending, release the pressure cap
Darning and Mending. In order to move the fabric freely in

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Your machine should be oiled occasionally to keep Fig. 23
HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE
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under the presser foot.
so as not to bend the needle. Leave the ends of thread
cutter. Pull down slightly, holding thread in both hands,
Fig. 21-A and B, and pass the threads over the thread
Fig. 21-A Fig. 21-B
Fig. 22

Fig. 24 Fig. 25 Fig. 26
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Avoid over -
oiling
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(See 21, Fig. 1) Pull light bracket down by hooking index finger tip on curved piece
your sewing machine dealer.
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HOW TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB
To oil parts under the bed of the machine, tip the unit back on its hinges and apply a
only
drop of oil at each point indicated in Fig. 23.
under light bulb. Unscrew bulb and replace with bulb of same size, which is available from
a drop is needed at each point.
you until the take-up lever is at its lowest point.
upper part of the sewing unit at points indicated by arrows in Fig. 22 turn hand wheel toward
it operating smoothly-how often depends on the amount of sewing you do. Before oiling the

To do this, follow these instructions:
must first be loosened and moved out.
If it should ever become necessary to replace the belt on your machine, the hand wheel
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After doing this, turn the clutch toward you to disengage the sewing mechanism. If the
Give the washer a half turn and replace the nut.
needle still moves up and down as you turn the hand wheel, again remove the clutch nut.
6. Push hand wheel back against the machine.
8. Replace nut and tighten screw securely.
the clutch nut. It may fall out when you are changing the belt.
the grooved section which holds the belt accessible.
2. Before moving the hand wheel, note the position of the washer, C, Fig. 25, which fits under
3. Pull hand wheel away from the machine carefully, Fig. 26. Pull it just far enough to make
5. Slide new belt into grooved section and over motor pulley.
7. If washer C has fallen off, replace so that the lips D are pointing toward the clutch nut.
1. Remove clutch nut A in center of wheel by taking out the small screw B near the edge,
Fig. 24. Turn nut counter -
4. Slide old belt over hand wheel and over pulley on the end of motor.
clockwise
until it can be lifted off.
HOW TO CHANGE THE BELT

The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes
See Figs. 27 and 28
CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE
and removal of the lint will safeguard the performance.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps B downward
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its
4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and shuttle race cover by removing all threads, lint, etc.
2. Remove bobbin case A), Fig. 27.
with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning
clogged with loose threads and lint. This will interfere
5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of shuttle.
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest
3. Replace shuttle race cover, (C , fitting pin at lower edge
2. Place shuttle body, D , against shuttle driver and adjust
highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges.
To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows:
and remove the shuttle race cover C) and shuttle
body D
When the cleaning has been completed, proceed as follows to replace the shuttle assembly:
position.
into position.
clamps, B , making certain the clamps have been snapped
into notch, and lock into position with shuttle race cover
securely into position. Fig. 28
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CHECK UP FOR SMOOTH SEWING
5. Put the bobbin case into the shuttle race, fitting tongue into notch E of race cover.
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Check on correct way to thread machine.
Check correct method of threading bobbin case.
Insert needle correctly.
Do not have upper tension too tight.
Do not use a blunt or bent needle.
Skipped Stitches
Do not tug or pull on the fabric while sewing as this will bend and eventually break
Be sure presser foot is firmly attached to bar.
Needle Breaks
Be sure lower tension is not too tight.
Lower Thread Breaks
Use correct needle size for thread.
Be sure needle is inserted properly.
Upper Thread Breaks
the needle.
following difficulties occur they can be remedied with minor adjustments.
Although your sewing machine is designed for maximum efficiency, should any of the
4. Put bobbin into bobbin case.

Use correct needle size for thread.
Be sure pressure on foot is sufficient when sewing heavy fabrics.
Stitches Loop
Make sure tensions are properly balanced and that machine is threaded correctly
Machine Binds
Clean thread, dust and lint from hook, shuttle and race.
If condition continues, it may be that the machine is gummy with oil. Apply kerosene to
oil holes, run rapidly for a while, and wipe dry. Then lubricate again with fine sewing
machine oil.

3. Large Screw Driver
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(Sealed and filled’
N 1. Plastic Oiler
ACCESSORIES
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4. Small Screw Driver
5. Felt Washers (2)
6. Bobbins (3)
2. Package of Needles 5)
(for spool pins)