Singer M1500 User Manual

Singer M1500 Manual

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    M1500 / M1505 M1600 / M1605 Instruction Manual
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    user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to person: -- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. -- Use this sewing machine only
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    Wear safety glasses. -- Switch the sewing machine off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. -- Never drop or insert any object into any opening. -- Do not use outdoors. -- Do not operate where
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    in order to avoid a hazard. -- This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CENELEC COUNTRIES ONLY: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
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    they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety 4C-336G (240V) manufactured by Wakaho Electric Ind. Co., Ltd. (Vietnam). SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are
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    Foot Lifter...4 Accessories...5 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin...6 Inserting the Bobbin...7 Threading the Upper Thread...8 Raising the Bobbin Thread...9 Thread Tension...10 Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern ...11 Sewing Straight Stitch...12 Reverse Sewing...13 Removing the Work...13
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    Basics Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread tension dial 2. Thread take-up lever 3. Thread cutter 4. Presser foot 5. Needle plate 6. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 7. Pattern selector dial 8. Bobbin winding stopper 9. Reverse sewing lever Unpacking - Place the box on a steady
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    Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread guide 2. Bobbin winder spindle 3. Spool pin 4. Handwheel 5. Power and light switch 6. Main plug socket 7. Bobbin thread guide 8. Handle 9. Face plate 10. Presser foot lifter 11. Foot speed control 12. Power cord 2
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    This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of how
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    Two Step Presser Foot Lifter When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised to a higher position for easy positioning of the work. (A) Attention: Your SINGER® machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold
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    foot b. Zipper foot c. Buttonhole foot d. Darning plate e. L-screwdriver f. Seam ripper/ brush g. Spool pin felt (2x) h. Pack of needles (3x) i. SINGER® Class 15 bobbins (4x) Optional Accessories: For information about additional presser feet, attachments and accessories that may be available for
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    Threading the Machine a Winding the Bobbin -- Place the thread and spool pin felt (a) onto the spool pin. (1) -- Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide. (2) -- Wind the thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (3) -- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on
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    When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. -- Open the hinged cover. (1) -- Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2) -- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3) -- Pull the
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    carry out correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. -- Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel spool through the upper thread guide. (3) -- Guide the thread around the thread guide as illustrated. (4) -- Thread tension module by leading thread down
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    Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. (1) Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Extension Table. Gently pull
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    on the bottom side of fabric. Lower thread tension The bobbin tension has been set correctly at the factory, so you do not need to adjust it. Please note: -- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. -- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread or
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    Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selector dial. The pattern selector dial may be pattern " selector dial. " with the pattern For zigzag stitch, select pattern " selector dial. " with the pattern a. Pattern Selector Dial b. Reverse Sewing Lever 11
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    Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot control to start sewing. (3) 12
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    , press down the reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position and the needle begins to descend, raise
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    Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to the desired to the right side of the folded fabric. Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle touches slightly the folded top to catch one or two
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    be sure that the needle is raised before turning the Pattern Selector Dial to the next step. Take care not to sew too many stitches in steps 2 and 4. Use seam ripper and cut buttonhole open from both ends towards the middle. Tips: -- Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better results
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    10 stitches. (2) Bring the thread tails to the back of the work, then tie off manually. If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew. (3) For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work forward and then sew through the back two holes. 16
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    Zippers and Piping Set the machine as illustrated. Change to zipper foot. The zipper foot can be attached right or left, depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew. (1) To sew past the zipper tab, lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser foot and push the zipper tab behind
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    without the sewing machine internal feed system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric. Stippling: Set the machine for straight stitch. Using the optional darning/ embroidery foot will help guide you as you sew, in
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    General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table Hold the removable extension table horizontally, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) To remove the extension table, pull it toward the left. The inside of the removable extension table can be utilized as an accessory box. To
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    Changing the Presser Foot Removing the presser foot Push the presser foot (e) to disengage from the cut-out (c). (1) a Attaching the presser foot Install the pin (d) of the presser foot (e) into the cut-out (c) of the presser foot holder. (2) c b c Removing and attaching the presser foot shank
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    Fabric/ Thread Chart NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS Lightweight fabrics- needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110). Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note: 1. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER® needles. 2. Replace needle
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    types of work, (e.g. darning or free-hand embroidery), the darning plate must be used. Install the darning plate as illustrated. For normal sewing, remove the darning plate. For free-motion sewing it is recommended to use a darning/ embroidery foot, available as an optional accessory from authorized
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    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inserting the Needle Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always use SINGER® Brand Needles. Insert the needle as illustrated as follows: A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again
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    the point (6) (1-2 drops) with sewing machine oil. Turn the handwheel until the hook race (7) is in the left position. Replace the hook (5). Replace the hook race cover and snap back the two hook retaining arms. Insert the bobbin case and bobbin and replace the needle plate. Important: Fabric lint
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    Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Correction Upper thread breaks 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. 2. The thread tension is too tight. 3. The thread is too thick for the needle. 4. The needle is not inserted correctly. 5. The thread is wound around the spool holder pin. 6. The needle
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    municipal waste, use separate collection . We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior Singer, and the Cameo "S" Design are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. 471061526 • English ©2019 The Singer
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Instruction Manual
M1500 / M1505
M1600 / M1605