User manual SINGER 1507

[. . . ] Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instruction GB IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. Always use the proper needle plate, The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. [. . . ] - At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. (7) - Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (8) and then down to the needle which should be threaded from front to back. (9) Note: If your sewing machine is equipped with the factory installed optional automatic needle threader, instructions for use can be found on page 26. If your machine has this option use the following instructions: - Raise the needle to its highest position. - Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D) from bottom to top. 27 GB 4 Thread tension Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4" To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric. Lower thread tension To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by suspending it by the thread. If the tension is correct, the thread will unwind by about an inch or two. please note: - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread or fabric. - A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing. - For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing. - For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric. 29 GB Raising the bobbin thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. 1 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole (2). (3) 31 A GB Reverse sewing To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A). (1) Removing the work 1 2 Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and presser foot. (2) B Cutting the thread Pull the threads behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, Most threads sold are medium size and suitable double knits, lightweight woollens. [. . . ] If using a Blindhem foot, align the lip of the blind hem foot guide so that it sits directly under the edge of the appliqué. You may need to adjust the position of the guide to bring it closer or further from the edge of the applique, by using the thumbscrew located at the right of the foot. To pivot for curves or corners, leave needle down in fabric on outside edge of applique, lift foot and pivot. 67 GB 3 Traditional pintucks 2 4 1 Machine Preparation: - Pattern: Straight - Stitch Width: Straight - Stitch Length: 2 - 3 Sewing Instructions: To mark pintucks in your fabric, either pull a thread to mark the fold or mark with chalk or marking pencil. [. . . ]