Singer W1600 User Manual

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;SlEEDLE THREADING5. Turn the handwheel toward you until needles are fully raised.6. Pass the right and left needle threads as illustrated.Importan

TRIAL SEWINGWhen the overlook has been threaded for the first time or re-threaded because of thread breakage during sewing, start sewin

ADJUSTING THREAD TEMSSO»jSThread tensions will vary according to the type and thickness of both thread and fabric. Adjust the thread tension of the ma

It is necessary to adjust the thread tension lor the seams shown below.[ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSIONS]'he left needle thread tension is to

The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another.The required tensions depend upon stiffness and thickness of fabric, thread

CHANGING THE THREAD (TYING ON)it is simple to change the thread in the following manner.Cut the thread above the spool pin, and knot ends of

There are nine setting adjustments which can be made from 1.0 to 5.0 mm. Most overlook work is done with a basic stitch length setting of 2.5-3.5 mm.

CUTTING WIDTHi he proper cutting width differs with the type of fabric. Check the seams each time, and adjust the cutting width as follows.¡.Turn the

CHANGING THE NEEDLETurn the power switch to ”OFF" before changing the needles.Do not use any needle which is bent or blunt.l.Turn the handwheel

REPLACING THE CUTTERSTurn the power switch to "OFF" before replacing the cutter blades.-The lower cutter is made of special material and doe

;:S;:W;li :-V-5; ¿-::iINTRODUCTIONTHANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OUR OVERLOOK MACHINE'This overlock machine can stitch dependable seams on all kinds

THREE THREAD NARROW AND WIDE OVERLOOK STITCH-iThis machine is a 3/4 thread corivertible overlook.Remove either the right or left needle. Your machine

FHSE ARM SEWINGRemove the support bed as illustrated which easily converts from a flat bed to free arm. Convenient for sewing pant legs, sleeves and c

ROLLED AND NARROW EDGE10 carry out either o1 the above sewing tasks proceed as lollows.(1) Refer to page 20 for special foot position setting.(2) Tur

Important: If necessary, adjust the stitch length and cutting width.FabricsThreadsRolled hemmingNarrow hemming• Georgette• Lawn• Crepe-de-chineNeedl

DIFFERENTIAL FEEDThe differential feed prevents \«avy seams in knitted fabrics and also movement between the layers of fabric. It also ensures pucker-

[WAVY KNITS i GATHERING]For perfectly flat seams in stretchy knit garments, the front feed teeth need to feed faster than the rear fe

ROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDECheck items below before calling for service.' ' . 'J-f- ' "i25ProblemCauseCorrective actionPageNeed

LEAI^IMQ AND LUBR!CAT3NTo keep your machine running smoothly ; it is necessary to clean using the brush from the accessory box now a

21.TROUBLE CHARTPROBLEMPROBABLE CAUSECORRECTJON 'Breaking lowerThread not wound everaiy oo the bobbinP.10, P.1 5 'threador not drawn up corr

TABLE OF CONTENTSNAME OF MAIN COMPONENTS...3SETTING UP YOUR MACHI

MAME OF MAIN COMPONENTS-•.-'-.-VX-.--Thread poleThread guide Thread guide plate Right needle thread tension dialLeft needle thread tension dialNe

SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE____________Set your Overlook machine on a sturdy flatsurface.[THE POSITION OF THREAD POLE]Pull up thread pole to its highest p

•. ‘[CONNECTING THE FOOT CONTROL]Push foot control plug into the machine socket and then into main socket.Turn on the power switch. This power switch

[ATTACHING THE WASTE CATCHER]The waste catcher catches the cut-off fabric as you sew, keeping your working area clean.Place the waste catche

USING THE MACHINE[HANDWHEEL]Always turn handwheel toward youj.e. the same direction as on a household sewing machine.[FRONTCOVER]To open front

LOOPER THREADINGV®7^ ^ VCorrect threading is important otherwise uneven stitches or thread breakage may result A convenient threading chart is placed