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.
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