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
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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.
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(B)
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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.