Singer 1411 User manual

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When
using
an
electrical
sewing
machine,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always be
followed,
including the
following.
Read
all
instructions
before
using
this
sewing
machine.
This
sewing
machine
is
designed for
household
use.
DANGERT0
REDUCE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK:
Asewing
machine
should
never be
left
unattended
when
plugged
in.
Always
unplug
this
sewing machine
from
the
electrical
outlet
immediately
after
using
and
before
cleaning.
Warning-To
reduce the
risk
of
burns,
fire,
electric
shock
or injury
to
persons...
1.
Do
not
allow to
be
used
as a
toy.
Close
attention
is necessary
when this
sewing
machine
is
used
by
or
near
children.
2.
Use
this
sewing
machine
only for
its
intended
use
as
described
in
this
manual.
Use
only
attachments
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
as
contained
in
this
manual.
3
Never
operate
this
sewing machine
if
it
has
a
damaged
cord
or plug,
if
it
is not
working properly,
if it
has
been
dropped
or damaged,
or
dropped
into
water.
Return the
sewing
machine to
the
nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service
center
for
examination,
repair, electrical or
mechanical
adjustment.
4
Never
operate the
sewing
machine
with
any
air
openings blocked.
Keep
ventilation
openings
of
the
sewing
machine
and
foot
control
free
from
the
accumulation
of
lint, dust, and
loose
cloth.

5
Never
drop
or
insert
any
object
into
any
opening.
6.
Do
not
use
outdoors.
7.
Do
not
operate
where
aerosol
[spray]
products
are
being used
or
where
oxygen
is
being
administered.
8
To
disconnect,
turn
all
controls
to the
off
[‘0”1
position,
then
remove plug
from
outlet.
9.
Do
not
unplug
by
pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug,
grasp the
plug,
not
the
cord.
10.
Keep
fingers
away
from
all
moving
parts.
Special care
is
required
around
the
sewing
machine
needle.
11
Always
use
the
proper
needle
plate.
The
wrong plate
can
cause the needle to
break.
12
Do
not
use
bent
needle.
13.
Do
not
pull
or
push fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needle,
causing
it to
break.
14
Switch
the
sewing
machine
off
[“0”l
when
making
any
adjustments
in
the needle
area,
such
as
threading
needle,
changing
needle,
threading
bobbin,
or
changing
presser foot
and
the
like.
15
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.
16.
Always
unplug
before reclamping.
Replace
bulb
with
the same
rated
15
watts.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

DO’S
AND
DON’TS
1.
Always
be aware of
the
up-and-down
movement of
the
needle and
do
not turn
your
attention
from the
machine while
it
is
running.
2.
When
changing
the
needle,
the
presser
foot, the
bobbin
or
any
other
parts,
always
disconnect
the machine
by
pulling
the
plug
out
of
the
wall
socket.
3.
Do
not
place
anything
on
the
speed
controller,
otherwise the
machine
will
start inadvertently,
or
the
controller
or
motor
may
burn out.
4.
The
maximum
permissible power
for
the
sewing
lamp
bulb is
15
watts.
5,
When using
your
sewing
machine
for
the
first
time,
place
a
piece
of
waste fabric
under
the
presser
foot
and
run
the
machine
without
thread
for
a
few
minutes.
Wipe
away any
oil
which
may
have
appeared,

KNOWING
YOUR
SEWING
MACHINE
Names
of
parts 4.5
How
to
connect
the
machine
to
the
power supply
6
How
to
use
the speed
controller
6
Sewing
lamp
6
Thread
and needle
chart
7
Changing the needle
8
To
select
a
suitable
needle
8
Raising
or
lowering
the
presser
toot
9
Regulating
the
presser
foot
pressure
(PATCH-0-Matic)
9
Removing
and
attaching
the
presser
foot
10
Removing
or
attaching
the
foot
holder
11
Regulating
the
thread
tension
12
Stitch
length
dial, reversing
button
and
dropping
the
feed
dog
13
The
pattern
selector
14
*
Selecting
stretch
stitch
14
Removing
the
bobbin
case
and
bobbin
15
Winding
the
bobbin
16
Threading
the
bobbin
case
Threading
the
needle
thread
.
Drawing
up the
bobbin
thread
BASIC
SEWING
Straight
stitch
and
zigzag
stitch
*
Starting
sewing
Changing
sewing
directions
*
Fastening
seams
UTILITY
STITCHING
Sewing
with
a
twin
needle
Triple
stretch
stitch
*
Triple
straight stretch stitch
Triple
zigzag
stretch
stitch
Tricot
zigzag
stitch
Feather stitch
Overlock
stitch
17
18
19
20
20
21
21
22
23
23
23
24
24
..
. 25

Sewing
buttonholes
.
26-27
Sewing
zippers
28
Hemming 29
Sewing
blind
hems
30
Embroidery
31
MACHINE
CARE
AND
TROUBLE SHOOTING
How
to
oil
the
machine
32
Cleaning the
teed
dog
33
Cleaning
the
shuttle
race 34
Free-arm
sewing
35
Trouble
shooting;
Causes
and
remedies
36-37
Polarized
plug
information
38

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1
Pressure regulator
(Patch’O-Matic)
2.
Thread guide
3.
Thread take-up
lever
4.
Bobbin winder
thread
guide
5.
Top
cover
6.
Pattern selector
dial
7.
Spool pins
8.
Bobbin
winder stopper
9.
Bobbin winder
spindle
10.
Balance wheel
11.
Stitch
length dial
12.
Reversing button
13. Belt
cover
14. Switch
15.
Thread tension
dial
16.
Needle bar
17,
Needle
clamp and
screw
18.
Needle
19.
Needle
plate
20.
Shuttle cover
21.
Feed dog
22.
Presser
foot
23.
Presser
foot thumb
screw
24.
Presser bar
25. Face
plate thread
guides
26.
Face
plate

HOW
TO
CONNECT THE MACHINE
TO
THE
POWER
SUPPLY
1.
Fit
the
machine
plug
into
the
machine.
2.
Plug
the
machine
to
the
power
supply.
Note:
Before
plugging
in
the machine,
ensure
that
the
voltage and
number
of cycles
indicated,
is
conformed
to
your
electrical
power supply.
HOW
TO
USE
THE
SPEED
CONTROLLER
Sewing
speed
can
be
varied
by
the
speed
controller.
The
harder
you
press
on
the
controller,
the
faster
the
machine
runs.
Note:
By
releasing
the controller,
the machine stops
running
auto
matically.
Before
using
the
machine,
practice
controlling
the
speed
with-out
threading.
SEWING
LAMP
The
sewing
lamp
is
located behind
the
face
plate.
Bulb
type
(A>
:
•
To
remove
..
Unscrew
•
To
replace
...
Screw
Bulb type
(B>
:
•
To
remove
...
Push
and
twist counter-clockwise
•
To
replace
...
Push
and
twist
clockwise
Note:
Before
replacing
a
bulb,
disconnect
the
machine
from
the
power
supply.
Bulbs
are
available
from
sewing
machine
retailers. (Use
a
15-
Watt
bulb)
Caution!
Before
leaving
the
machine,
changing
parts
or
doing
any
other
work
on
it,
always
disconnect the
plug
from
the
wail
socket.
Never
place
anything
on
the
speed
controller,
otherwise
the machine
will
start
inadvertently
or
the
controller
or
motor
may
burn out.
—

THREAD
AND
NEEDLE
CHART
FABRICS
THREADS
NEEDLE
SIZE
Fine
Silk
LIGHT
Crepe
de
Chine,
Voile
Fine
Cotton
WEIGHT
Lawn,
Organdy,
Georgette,
Tricot
Fine Synthetic
9
or
11
Fine
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
50
silk
MEDIUM
Linens,
Cotton,
Pique
50
to
80
Cotton
WEIGHT
Serge,
Double
Knits,
Percale 50
to
60
Synthetic
1
1
or
14
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
I
50
Silk
HEAVY
Denim,
Tweed,
Gabardine, 40
to
50
Cotton
WEIGHT
Coating, Drapery
and
Upholstery
Fabric
40
to
50
Synthetic
14
or
16
j
[
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
Note:
*ln
general,
fire
threads
and needles
are
used
for
sewing
thin
fabrics,
and
thicker
threads
and
needles
are
used
for
sewing
heavy fabrics.
Always
test
thread
and needle
size on
a
small
piece of
fabric
which
will
be
used
for actual
sewing.
*U
the
same
thread
for needle
and bobbin.
When
sewing
stretch,
very
fine
fabrics and
synthetics,
use a
BLUE
TIPPED
needle. The
blue
tipped
needle
effectively
prevents skipped
stitches.
When
sewing very
fine
fabrics,
sew
over
a
piece of
paper
to
prevent
thread
distortion.