Singer WW500 User manual

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using
an
electrical sewing
machine, basic safety
precautions should
always
be followed,
including thefollowing.
Read
all
instructions before using
this sewing machine.
This
sewing
machine
is designed for household
use.
DANGER-To
REDUCE
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK:
A
sewing
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.To
reduce the risk of
burns, fire, electric shock
or injury
to
persons...
1. Do not allow
to be
ised
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.
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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”]
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.
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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
—2—
Winding
the
bobbin
16
Threading
the bobbin
case
17
Threading
the
needle
thread
18
Drawing
up
the
bobbin
thread
19
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 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 len3th
dial
12.
Reversing
button
13. Belt
cover
—5--
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
——-———--—-
p—---
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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
m
atical
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)
Caution!
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
inaçivertentty
or
the
ontroller
or
motor
may
burn
out.
—6--
(B)
(
A

THREAD
AND
NEEDLE CHART
FABRICS THREADS
NEEDLESIZE
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:
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
effectiveI
y 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 ‘jou.
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.
TO SELECT
A SUITABLE NEEDLE
S A
number indicating
the size
of needle
is marked
on the
Stem
stem.The higher
the
number,
_______________
the
thicker the
needle.
S
A BLUE
TIPPED
needle is
Blue lipped needle
supplied with
the machine.
*
Do
not use any
needle
which
is bent
or
blunted.
—-8—
/

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.
ring
IA
—9—-

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.
— 10—
/
/
1•

1
REMOVING OR
ATTACHING THE
FOOT HOLDER
It is
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.
—11—
/
/1

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.
The needle
thread
and the
bobbin lhrejd
hotild
nierliitk
in he enlcr it
Iwo
Iaers
iii
shilL
The
bobbin
thread ap
pears
on
th
upper
-,iirtaLe
it
he
isbn 5 —
setting
Tighten (he
needle
thread
tension
fi
tttuving the dial
to the higher
number
REGULATING
THE
THREAD
TENSION
Prcp€-,’
trireid
tension
Qc
SZ53tflt
sewing
The neecle
nresd
is
too
tight
Loosen the
needle
thresij
ten-ion
h
niosing
the
dijl
to
the
lower
nunther
The
eece
:•esi’J
IS
too
loose
The needle
tItrad ap
pearson
the
underside
oh
the bahric
*There
are
many
reasons
for
having
LO
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
wn.
as
well
as
the
type of
stitch
you
are
making.
*lt
is better
to
rest
the
stitching
on a
scrap of
the
fabric you
are using
before
starting to
make
a
garment.
12—
I
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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
engths
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.
setting
mark
o
0.5
2
3
4
II
st;tch
lengths
—1w—

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;
M(
c4D
)
straight
stitch,
middle needle
position
o (
)
straight
stitch,
left
needle
position
1-5 ()
zigzag
stitch
with variable
width
A
(
)
reverse
blind
stitch
B
(
)
tricot
stitch
C
()
stretch
blind
stitch
+
+
automatic
buttonhole
sewing
Selecting
Stretch
Stitch:
When
sewing
stretch
stitch,
set
the stitch
length
dial
at
“S’s.,,.
When
you
release
the “S.S.”
engagement
on
the
dial,
the
stretch
stitch
mechanism
will
be
off
automatically,
M (
)
triple
straight stretch stitch,
middle
needle
position.
o
(
)
triple
straight stretch stitch,
left
needle
position.
1-5
(
tvV’t”
I
triple
zigzag
stretch
stitch
or
ric-rac
stitch
A
(
)
overlock
stitch
B
(
)
feather
stitch
C
(
I
fancy
stretch
sUtch
or
blanket
stitch
Note:
Raise
the
needle.to
its
highest
position before
turning
the
pattern
selector.
--
1
4--
If
you
use
a
twin
needle,
zigzag
stitch
width
should
be in
the
range
—
(zigzag
width
between
“0—2”

REMOVING
THE
BOBBIN
CASE
AND
BOBBIN
1.
Raise
the presser
foot
and
turn
the balance wheel
towards
you
until the
thread
takeup
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.
P’ace
bobbin
onto bobbin
winder
shaft
with
end
of
thread
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.
Tighten
clutch knob.
16—
/- —ii
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THREADING
THE
BOBBIN CASE
Hold
the
bobbin
between
the
thumb
and forefinger
of
your
right
hand
and.pull
off
about
15
cm
(6
nches).of
thread.
1.
Hold
the
bobbin
case
in
your
left
hand as
shown and
place
the
filled
bobbin
inside.
2.
Pull
the thread
into
the
slot
in
the
edge
of
the
bobbin
case.
3.
Now
pull
the
thread
under
the tension
spring
and
into
the
thread
eyelet.
To
insert
the
bobbin
case
and
bobbin
Ensure
that
about
15
cm
(6
inches)
of
thread extends
out
of
bobbin.
Hold the
bobbin
case
so
that
long
finger
on
case
points
up.
Open
the
latch
of
bobb’n
case.
Slip
the bobbin
case
over
the
center
pin of
hook
and
press
in
place
until
long finger
of
the
bobbin
case
enters notch.
Release
latch and
press
down.
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