Singer 1507 User manual

1507 Instruction Manual

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.
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately
after using and before cleaning.
. Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with same type
rated 10 watts (110-120V area) or 15 watts (220-240V area).
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when this appliance is used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer
as contained in this manual.
. Never operate this appliance 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 appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or
service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep
ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free
from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required
around the sewing machine needle.
6. Always use the proper needle plate, The wrong plate can cause
the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle
causing it to break.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
1 . Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then
remove plug from outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
16. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is
75dB(A).
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
DANGER
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- To reduce the ris of electric shoc :
WARNING - To reduce the ris of burns, fire, electric
shoc , or injury to persons:
17. Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not
operating properly.
18. Never place anything on the foot controller.
19. If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
20. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
21. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

Congratulations
As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in creativity.
From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one of the easiest to use
sewing machines ever made.
May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover the many
advantages and the ease of operation by going through this instruction book, step by step, seated at your
machine.
To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer
reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when
considered necessary.
SINGER is a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates.
©2010 The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

List of contents
Principal parts of the machine ..................................................2/
Accessories.................................................................................4
Installing the snap-in sewing table ..............................................5
Connecting machine to power source .........................................6
Changing the bulb .......................................................................7
Raising the bobbin thread .........................................................16
Reverse sewing/ Removing the work/ Cutting the thread .........17
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread .................................................18
How to choose your pattern ......................................................19
Blind hem/ Lingerie stitch .........................................................22
Sewing on buttons.....................................................................2
Sew 4-step buttonholes.............................................................24
Zippers and piping.....................................................................25
Practical stitches ......................................................................28
Two-step presser foot lifter..........................................................8
Adjusting presser foot pressure...................................................8
Attaching the presser foot shank.................................................9
Winding the bobbin....................................................................10
Inserting the bobbin...................................................................11
Inserting and changing needles ................................................12
Threading the upper thread.......................................................1
Automatic needle threader (optional) ........................................14
Thread tension ..........................................................................15
Straight stitch and needle position ...........................................20
Zig-zag stitching ........................................................................21
Mutlti-stitch zig-zag/ Bar tack ....................................................26
Free motion darning, stippling ...................................................27
Applique and blindstitch applique..............................................29
Quilting functions....................................................................... 0
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Gathering................................................................................... 5
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Maintenance.............................................................................. 8
Trouble shooting guide.............................................................. 9
Mending..................................................................................... 1
Stay-stitching............................................................................. 2
Blindstitch applique
Traditional pintucks
Couching
Trim attachment stitch function ................................................. 7

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1. Thread tension dial
2. Presser foot pressure adjustment
. Thread take-up lever
4. Thread cutter
5. Presser foot
6. Needle plate
7. Removable sewing table/ accessory storage
8. Reverse sewing lever
9. Bobbin stopper
10. Stitch length dial
11. Pattern selector dial
12. Automatic threader (optional)
Principal parts of the machine
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1 . Horizontal spool pin
14. Bobbin winder
15. Handwheel
16. Power and light switch
17. Main plug socket
18. Bobbin thread guide
19. Upper thread guide
20. Face plate
21. Handle
22. Presser foot lever
2 . Foot speed control
24. Power cord
Principal parts of the machine

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Accessories
Standard accessories (1)
Optional accessories (2)
a. All purpose foot
b. Zipper foot
c. Buttonhole foot
d. Button sewing foot
e. L-screwdriver
f. Seam ripper/ brush
g. Oil bottle
h. Pack of needles
I. Bobbin ( x)
j.
k. Darning plate
l. Spool holder
(These 6 accessories are not supplied with this machine; they
are however available as special accessories from your local
dealer.)
m.
n. Overcasting foot
o. Hemmer foot
p. Blind hem foot
q. Satin stitch foot
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Edge/ quilting guide
Quilting/straight stitch foot
Darning/embroidery foot
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Installing the snap-in sewing table
Hold the removable extension table horizontal, and push it in
the direction of the arrow. (1)
The inside of the removable extension table can be utilized as
an accessory box.
To open, flip cover down as shown. (2)

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Connecting machine to power source
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Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1)
This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be
used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2)
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. ( )
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to connect machine
to power source. Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
The foot control must be used with the appliance by KD-1902
(110-120V area)/ KD-2902 (220-240V area) manufactured by
ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION LTD. (China)
4C- 26G (2 0V area) manufactured by Wakaho Electric Ind.
Co., Ltd. (Vietnam)
Press main switch (A) for power and light on " l ".
For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not modify the plug in any way.
Attention:
Foot control
Attention:
Sewing light
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Polarized attachment plug
Conductor intended
to be grounded

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Changing the bulb
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Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the
plug from the main socket!
Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V area) or
15 watts (220-240V area).
- Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1)
- Remove the face plate (B).
- Unscrew the bulb and install a new one (C). (2)
- Replace the face plate and tighten screw.
Should there be any problem, ask your local dealer for advice.

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Two-step presser foot lifter
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot
can be raised for easy positioning of the work.
(A)
to a high position
The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and
requires no particular readjustment according to the type of
fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn
the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the
screw counter , and for heavy fabric, tighten by
turning it clockwise.
counterclockwise
Adjusting presser foot pressure

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Attaching the presser foot shan
Raise the presser bar
dge/ quilting
dge/ quilting
(a). Attach the (b) as
illustrated. (1)
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly
above the pin (d). (2)
Raise the lever (e). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the
presser foot (f) will engage automatically.
Raise the presser foot. ( )
Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages.
Attach the e guide (g) in the slot as illustrated.
Adjust according to need for hems, pleats, etc. (4)
Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the
above operations!
Attaching the presser foot
Removing the presser foot
Attaching the e guide
Attention:
presser foot shank

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Winding the bobbin
- Place thread and spool holder onto spool pin (1).
- For smaller spools of thread place spool holder with
small side next to spool (2).
- Wind thread anticlockwise around bobbin winder
tension discs ( ).
- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (4).
- Push bobbin to right (5).
- Hold thread end (6).
- Step on foot control pedal (7).
- Cut thread (8).
- Press bobbin to left (9) and remove.
Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding"
position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will
not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle
to the left (sewing position).
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Inserting the bobbin
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be
fully raised.
Attention:
- Remove the extension table, then 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) ( ).
- Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger (4).
- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch (5).
- Insert it into the shuttle (6).
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing
the bobbin.
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Inserting and changing needles
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of
wear and causing problems.
For best sewing results always use Brand Needles.
Insert the needle
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after
inserting the new needle. (1)
B. The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.
C/D. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing
the needle.
Needles must be in perfect condition. (2)
Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles
B. Blunt needles
C. Damaged points
Attention:
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as illustrated:
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This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly
as by not doing so .
- Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also raise
the presser foot to release the tension discs. (2)
For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the power
before threading.
- Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder
with the thread coming off the spool as shown. For small thread
spools, place small side of spool holder next to spool.( )
- Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide. (4)
- Guide thread around thread guide (4) pulling thread through pre-
tension spring as illustrated.
- Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and
up left channel (5). During this process it is helpful to hold the
thread between the spool and thread guide. (4)
- 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. (6)
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(8)
If your sewing machine is equipped with the factory installed
optional automatic needle threader, instructions for use can be
found on page 14.
several sewing problems could result
Note:
Note:
Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (7)
and then down to the needle which should be threaded from
front to back.
- Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle
eye. Trim thread to length with built in thread cutter.
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Threading the upper thread
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Automatic needle threader (optional)
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* The automatic needle threader is a factory installed option. If
your machine has this option use the following instructions:
- Raise the needle to its highest position.
- Press lever (A) down as far as it will go.
- The threader automatically swings to the threading position (B).
- Pass thread around thread guide (C).
- Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D)
from bottom to top.
- Release lever (A).
- Pull the thread through the needle eye.
Turn power switch to off ("O")!
Attention:
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Thread tension
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Upper thread tension
Lower thread tension
Please note:
Basic thread tension setting: "4"
To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To
reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.
A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to
higher number.
C. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to
lower number.
D. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.
Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper
thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.
To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and
bobbin and hold it by suspending it by the thread. Jerk it once or
twice. If the tension is correct, the thread will unwind by about an
inch or two. If the tension is too tight, it does not unwind at all. If the
tension is too loose, it will drop too much. To adjust, turn the small
screw on the side of the bobbin case.
- 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.
- 90% of all sewing will be between " " and "5".
- 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.

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Raising the bobbin thread
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Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1)
towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.
Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up
through the needle plate hole (2).
Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. ( )

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Reverse sewing
Removing the wor
Cutting the thread B
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To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the
reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. Release
the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1)
Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread take
up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and
remove work behind (2)the needle and presser foot.
Pull the threads behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to
the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Pull threads
down to cut. ( )