Singer 1422 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.
DANGER-To
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.
Varning-T 0
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”]
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
my
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
foot
9
Regulating
the presser
foot
pressure
(PATCH-O-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
17
Threading
the
needle
thread
18
Drawing
up the
bobbin thread
BASIC
SEWING
Straight
stitch
and
zigzag
stitch
20
*
Starting
sewing
20
Changing
sewing
directions
21
*
Fastening
seams
21
UTILITY
STITCHING
Sewing
with
a
twin
needle
22
Triple
stretch
stitch
23
*
Triple
straight
stretch
stitch
23
*
Triple
zigzag
stretch
stitch
23
Tricot
zigzag
stitch
24
Feather stitch
24
Overlock
stitch
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
feed
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-0-Matic)
2.
Thread guide
3.
Thread
takeup 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
matical
ly.
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)
Cautionl
-_____________
Before
leaving
the
machine,
changing
parts
or
doing
any
other
work
on
it,
always
disconnect the
plug
from
the
wall
socket.
Never
place
anything
on
the
speed
controller,
otherwise
the machine
will start
inadvertently
or
the
controller
or
motor may
burn out.
6

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
11
or
14
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
50
Silk
HEAVY
Denim,
Tweed,
Gabardine, 40
to
50 Cotton
WEIGHT
Coating,
Drapery
and
Upholstery
Fabric
40
to
50
Synthetic
14
or
16
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
Note:
In
general,
fine
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.
*Use
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.

CHANGING
THE
NEEDLE
1.
Turn
the
balance
wheel
towards
you
until
the
needle
is at
is
highest
position.
2.
Loosen
the
needle
clamp
screw
by
turning
its
top
edge
towards
you.
Remove
the
needle
from
the
clamp.
3.
Place
the
new
needle
into
the
needle clamp
with
it’s
flat
side
facing
away
from
you.Push
the
needle
up
into needle
clamp
as
far
as
possible.
4.
Tighten
the
needle
clamp
screw
firmly.
•••:
•
A
number
indicating
the
size
of
needle
is
marked
on
the
stem.The
higher
the
number,
the
thicker
the
needle.
A
BLUE
TIPPED
needle
is
supplied with
the
machine.
*
Do
not
use
any
needle which
is bent
or
blunted.
TO
SELECT
A
SUITABLE
NEEDLE
Stern
BLie
tipped
need’e

RAISING
OR
LOWERING THE
PRESSER FOOT
1.
By
raising
or
lowering
the
presser
foot
lifter,
the
presser
foot
goes up
and
down respectively.
2.
For
additional
clearance,
the
foot
lifter can
be
raised
higher
to
sew
on
heavy
fabrics.
REGULATING
THE
PRESSER
FOOT
PRESSURE
(Patch-O-Matic)
To
release
the
pressure,
push
ring
(A>
downwards.
This
causes
the
regulator
to
spring
up to
its
highest
position.
The material
is
now
free
from
any
pressure
of the
presser
foot.
For
sewing
thin
or
light materials,
push
regulator
(B>
down just
a
little
to
provide the
light
pressure
required.
If
you
are sewing
thick
or
heavy
materials,
push
the
regulator
(B)
farther
down
to
increase
the
pressure
on
the
material.
2
foot
f
ter
4r
top
of
reqojator
(B)
B

REMOVING
AND
ATTACHING
THE
PRESSER
FOOT
To
Remove:
1
Turn the
balance
wheel
towards
you
until the
needle
is
at
its
highest
position.
Raise
the
presser
foot
by
lifting
the
presser
foot
lifter.
2
By
lifting
the
lever
on
the
back
of the
foot
holder,
the
presser
foot
will
drop
off.
Note:
Do
not
force
the
presser
foot
to
remove
it.
To
Attach:
1
Place
the
presser
foot
so
that
the
pin
on
the foot
lies
just
under
the
groove
of
the
foot
holder.
Lower the
foot
holder.
2
When
the
presser
foot
lifter
is
raised you’ll
find
the
presser
foot
is
locked
in
place.
Ipver
qroove

REMOVING
OR
ATTACHING
THE
FOOT HOLDER
It
s
not
necessary
to
remove
the
foot
holder
unless you
use
blind
stitch
hem
guide
or
to
allow
clearance
when
you clean
the
feed
dog.
To
Remove:
Raise
the
needle
to
its
highest
position
by
turning
the balance
wheel
towards
you,
and
lift
the
presser
foot.
Remove
the
foot
from
the
foot
holder and
loosen the
foot
holder
screw
with
a
screw
driver.
To
Attach:
Raise
the
needle
to
its
highest
position
by
turning
the
balance
wheel
towards
you,
and
lift
the
presser
foot
lifter.
When
attaching
the
foot
holder
to
the
presser
bar,
push
it
up
as
far
as
it
will
go and
tighten
.the
screw
firmly
with
a
screwdriver.

REGULATING
THE
THREAD TENSION
Generally,
thread
tension
should
be
controlled
by
the
thread
tension
dial.
Bobbin
thread
tension
has
been
adjusted
at
the
factory
and
readjustment
is
scarecely
needed
except
for
special
stitch,
thread
and
fabric,
Bobbin
thread
tension
is
just
right
when
you
can
pull
the
thread
from
bobbin
case easily
with
a
little
resistance.
Thread
tension
may
be
adjusted
by tightening
or
loosening
the
thread
tension
dial,
if necessary.
Properly
adjusted
thread
tension
tor straight
sewing
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are
many
reasons for
having
to
reset
your
tension.
The
best
tension
for
one
fabric
may
not
be
correct
for
another.
The
required tension depends upon
the
stiffness
of fabric,
thickness
of
the
fabric,
numbers
of
layers
of
fabric
being
sewn,
as
well
as
the
type
of stitch
you
are
making.
*lt
is
better
to
test
the stitching
on
a
scrap
of
the
fabric
you
are
using
before
starting
to
make
a
garment.

STITCH LENGTH
DIAL
REVERSING
BUTTON
AND
DROPPING
THE
FEED
To
change
the
length
of
the
stitches
proceed
as
follows:
Turn the
dial
so
that
the
number
for
the required stitch
length
is
at
setting
mark.
The
numbers
indicate
the
ap
proximate
stitch
lengths
in
mm.
The
lower
the
number,
the
shorter
the stitch.
REVERSE STITCH:
Press
center
of
the stitch
length
dial
(reversing
button>
and
hold for reverse
stitching.
Fabric
will
immediately
start
feeding
backwards.
Release
button
and
machine
will
resume
normal
forward
sewing.
Very
useful
for
fastening
ends
of
seams
and
darts
without
having
to
tie
threads,
and for
strengthening
seams.
DROPPING
THE
FEED
DOG:
Embroidering
and
darning
are
best
carried
out
with
the
Feed
mechanism
disengaged.
This
is
done by
setting
the
stitch
length
dial
at
which
drops the
feed
and
allows
the
material
to
be
moved freely
under
the
needle.
The
feed
starts
its
normal
function
again
as
soon
as
you
turn the
stitch
length
dial
to
“0”
or
beyond
it.
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-

THE
PATTERN
SELECTOR
The
desired
pattern
can
be
selected
by
turning
the
pattern
selector
dial.
The marks
on the
dial
correspond
to
the
patterns
shown
on
the
panel
respectively,
as
follows;
Ml
4)
I
straight
stitch
middle
needle
position
o
(
iZ
I
straight
stitch,
left
needle
position
/
—I,
1
5
1
I
zigzag
stitch
with
variable
width
/c’,
A
(
)
reverse
blind
stitch
B
I
I
tricot
stitch
o
I
stretch
blind
stitch
[
‘.
automatic
buttonhole
sewing
Selecting
Stretch
Stitch:
When
sewing
stretch stitch,
set
the
stitch
length
dial
at
When
you
release
the
“S.S.” engagement
on
the
dial,
the
stretch
stitch
mechanism
will
be
off
automatically.
Ni (
I
triple
straight stretch stitch,
middle
needle
position.
o
1
I triple straight
stretch stitch,
left needle
position.
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(
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)
triple
zigzag
stretch stitch
or
ricrac
stitch
A
(
I
c’er
lock
stitch
B
I
j
)
feather
stitch
o
I
fancy
stretch
stLtch
or
blanket
stitch
Note:
Raise
the
needle
.to
its
highest
position
before
turning
the
pattern
selector,
If
you
use
a
twin
needle,
zigzag
stitch
width should
be
in
the
range
(zigzag
width
between

REMOVING
THE
BOBBIN CASE
AND
BOBBIN
1.
Raise
the
presser
foot
and
turn the
balance
wheel
towards
you
until
the
thread
take-up
lever
is
at
its
highest
position.
2.
Open
the
shuttle
cover.
3. Open hinged latch
of
bobbin
case
and
pull
bobbin
case
out
of
machine.
Release
the
latch
and
the
bobbin
will
fall out.
As
long
as
you
hold
the
bobbin
case
latch
open,
the
bobbin
cannot
drop
out.
15-

WINDING THE
BOBBIN
1.
Release
clutch
by
turning
clutch
knob
toward
you.
2.
Draw
thread
from
spool
through
bobbin
winder
tension
disc
as
shown.
3.
Pull
end
of
thread
through
hole
in
bobbin
as
shown.
4.
Place
bobbin
onto
bobbin
winder
shaft
with
end of
thiead
coming from
the
top
of
the
bobbin.
Push
bobbin
winder shaft to
the
right
until
it
clicks.
Holding
onto
end
of
thread,
start
machine.
When
bobbin
is
slightly
filled,
snip
off
end
of
thread.
5.
Wind
thread
until winder stops.
Remove
bobbin.
Clip
thread.
6.
Tghten
clutch
knob.
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