Singer 1 One Instruction Manual 2

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  • Singer 1 One | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 1
    Form 18416 Rev. (1151) SINGER* ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINES 101-4 and 101-12 WITH ATTACHMENTS 120606 HORIZONTAL ROTARY HOOK, FOR FAMILY USE * A Trademark of THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY PRINTED IN U. S. A.
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    Copyright © 1936 The Singer Manufacturing Company
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    18416 SINGER ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINES 101-4 and 101-12 WITH ATTACHMENTS 120606 HORIZONTAL ROTARY HOOK, FOR FAMILY USE CABINET 40 THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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    ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The improper placing or renewal of the TradeMark"SINGER"or any other of theTrade-Marks of The Singer Manufacturing Company (all of which are duly Registered Trade-Marks) on any machine that has been repaired, rebuilt, reconditioned, or altered in any way whatsoever outside
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    desk or library table, the sewing machine and motor being entirely concealed. Machine 101-12 is the same as Machine 101-4 except that the heavy parts are made of aluminum which reduces the weight of the machine to the minimum so that it is easy to carry. Portable Case 204, shown on pages 11
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    : 1. Whether alternating current or direct current is used.. 2. What is the voltage? The voltage must be within the range stamped on the motor name plate (B, Fig. 2, page 5). 3. If the electric service line is alternating current, what is the number of cycles? The number of cycles must be within the
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    and pull it outwardly to remove it, thus exposing the motor name plate (B, Fig.. 2). ti p. "'""" • , F,;:04, • FIG. 2. MOTOR COVER REMOVED SHOWING MOTOR NAME PLATE When replacing the motor cover (C), have the two notches in the cover engage the pins at the top and bottom of the motor frame.
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    of the table. Allow the left leaf to rest on the supporting rod and the right leaf to hang loosely at the right of time, place the left hand under the front side of the arm of the machine, as shown in Fig. 5, being very careful not to touch the electric lamp or shade, and raise the sewing machine
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    ar 0WW4.- „..•„i .. il,M0.4mmoff 4geldi tP Fas FIG. 5. RAISING MACHINE. OUT OF CABINET 40 Pull down the knee lever (Q) to the vertical position as shown in Fig. 6. S 828 FIG. 6. KNEE LEVER LOWERED TO OPERATING POSITION ON CABINET 40 ALSO ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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    8 To Connect Machine 101-4 on Cabinet 40 to Electric Service Line Push the terminal plug at one end of the electric cord as far as it and the machine is ready for operation. To Open Cabinet 306 With the right hand push in the lever (L, Fig. 7) at the right of the table and at the same time with the
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    9 rar 0 E -766tiA FIG. 8. To OPEN CABINET 306 Fold back the hinged flaps as shown in Figs. 8 and 9, having the catch (N, Fig. 8) enter the spring clip (0, Fig. 8). 4-* FIG. 9. To OPEN CABINET 306
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    sewing machine head out of the cabinet as shown in Fig. 5, being very careful not to touch the electric lamp or shade, then turn down the hinged flaps of the table top and lower the machine is provided with holders for spools, bobbins and oil can and has a compartment for the box of attachments.
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    To Connect Machine 101-4 on Cabinet 306 to Electric Service Line Push the terminal plug at one end of other end of the cord to the nearest electric socket and the machine is ready for operation. To Open Portable Set 204 After removing the cover, remove the knee lever (S, Fig. 11) from the two cleats
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    12 ,AA skk Ks , -mam.o15mw, I t F+9 FIG. 12. PLACING KNEE LEVER IN POSITION ON PORTABLE SET 204 Hold the knee lever in a horizontal position with the handle toward the left as shown in Fig. 12, and push the end of the lever into the socket (T, Fig. 12).
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    13 FIG. 13. KNEE LEVER IN POSITION READY FOR OPERATION ON PORTABLE SET 204 ALSO ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Allow the knee lever to drop to the vertical position as shown in Fig. 13 and the end of the lever will engage the stop in the knee lever socket.
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    the operator. Do not run the machine with the presser foot resting on the feed without cloth under the presser foot. Do not run the machine when both bobbin case and needle are threaded, unless there is material under the presser foot. Do not try to help the machine by pulling the fabric, lest you
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    type and does not unscrew. Press the bulb into the socket and at the same time turn it until the bulb pin (X, Fig. 14) is out of the notch with the slot of the shade upward. Hold the socket tightly with one hand and at the same time with the other hand press the bulb into the socket with the bulb
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    at the same time, with the right hand, raise the front hinged portion (B, Fig. 5, page 7) of the table, lower the machine head, being careful not to touch the electric lamp or shade; then lower the hinged portion (B). On Cabinet 40 close the leaves, push in the supporting
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    17 Instructions for Operating the Machine Raise the presser foot (F, Fig. 15) by means of the presser bar lifter (H, Fig. 15) to prevent injury to the foot (F, Fig. 15) and feed (E, Fig. 15). FIG. 15. FRONT VIEW OF THE MACHINE Place a piece of cloth under the presser foot and let the foot down upon
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    17) can be released when required, thus permitting the winding of bobbins without running the stitching mechanism. To release the balance wheel (C, Fig. 17) turn the the bobbin. Put the spool of thread on the spool pin (1, Fig. 17) located on the bed of the machine at the right. Draw the thread under
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    balance wheel. Then press the knee lever the same as for sewing. The end of the thread must be held by the hand until a few coils are wound and should then be broken off. When sufficient thread has been wound upon the bobbin, the bobbin winder is automatically released from the balance wheel. If the
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    thumb and forefinger of the left hand, the thread drawing on top from' the right toward the left, as shown in Fig. 18. C8 KtW' FIG. 18. REPLACING THE BOBBIN Place the bobbin in the bobbin case and draw the thread into the slot (1, Fig. 19) in the bobbin case at the left, as shown in Fig. 19
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    21 Draw the thread backward between the bobbin case and the tension spring until it reaches the notch FIG. 20. BOBBIN CASE THREADED (2, Fig. 20), then pull the thread toward the right, as shown in Fig. 20. When closing the slide, leave just enough space for the thread to pass through, as shown at 3,
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    the hole (5) in the end of the thread take-up lever, down into the eyelet (6) at the front of the face plate, into the lower wire thread guide (7), then from left to right through the eye of the needle (8). Draw about two inches of thread through the eye of the needle with which to commence sewing.
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    23 CI r. PC Wit E13406 FIG. 22. THREADING THE NEEDLE
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    highest point, thus catching the bobbin thread, draw up the needle thread and the bobbin thread will come up with it through the hole in the throat plate, as shown in Fig. 23. Lay both threads back under the presser foot and close the slide. To Commence Sewing Place the material beneath the presser
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    to sever them. Leave the ends of the threads under the presser foot. Tensions For ordinary stitching, the needle and bobbin threads should be locked in the centre of the thickness of the material, thus: FIG. 24. PERFECT STITCH If the tension on the needle thread is too tight, or if that on the
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    by varying the tension on the needle thread. To Turn a Corner Stop the machine with the needle at its lowest point. Raise the presser foot and turn the work as desired, using the needle as a pivot. To Regulate the Length of Stitch The length of the stitch is regulated by the feed regulating disc
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    to enable the feed to move the work along evenly; a heavier pressure will make the machine run hard. To Sew Flannel or Bias Seams Use a short stitch and as light a tension as possible on the needle thread so as to leave the thread loose enough in the seam to allow the goods to stretch if necessary
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    the Machine To ensure easy running and prevent unnecessary wear of the parts which are in movable contact, the D E vat 5 :*; • E ' tk's'c ys' E 672* FIG.. 27. FRONT VIEW, SHOWING OILING POINTS machine requires oiling, and if used continuously, it should be oiled each day. With moderate use, an
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    29 bin case bearing, as indicated by arrows in Fig. 28, then replace the bobbin and slide plate. To oil movable parts in the head of the machine, take out the screw (B, Fig. 27) near the lower end of the face plate and loosen the screw (A, Fig. 27) A 7.; Fig. 29. END VIEW, SHOWING OILING POINTS near
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    with sufficient lubricant for one year's use, under ordinary circumstances. 2. At least once a year thereafter, these grease cups should be removed, thoroughly cleaned out and refilled with the MOTOR LUBRICANT furnished with the machine and sold only by Singer Sewing Machine Company. To do this
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    31 grease cups (1111, Fig. 30). Do not disconnect any of the electric wiring of the machine or the motor. •.:l•• ' • kat. £ 3954 FIG. 31. VIEW OF MOTOR. SHOWING in the cups and retell the cups with SINGER MOTOR LUBRICANT, (not oil). r gicL FIG. 32. BACK VIEW, SHOWING BEVEL GEARS IN ARM OF
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    same time when the motor grease cups are refilled, inasmuch as they can only be reached when the motor has been withdrawn' from the sewing machine head Fig.. 27). (k) Replace the motor cover. To Lubricate the Bevel Gears 1. There are three sets of bevel gears in the machine, as shown at (M, Fig. 32)
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    round AV. V 144 "Meeek. ..M- w. S. _6763 FIG. 33. BASE VIEW, SHOW/NG BEVEL GEARS IN BED OF MACHINE sheet metal covers located in the bottom of the machine. This can be done with a small screw driver. 4. SINGER MOTOR LUBRICANT should be applied to the teeth of these two sets of gears in the same
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    runs hard after standing idle for some time, use a little kerosene in the oiling places, run the machine rapidly, then wipe clean and oil. To Avoid Breaking Needles. See that the presser foot, or attachments are securely fastened by the thumb screw. Do not sew heavy seams or very thick goods with
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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ATTACHMENTS 120606 WITH SINGER ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINES 101-4 and 101-12
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    Raise the needle to its highest point. Remove the presser foot and attach the foot hemmer in its 0 FIG. 34 place (see Fig. . Then let down the presser bar, and after taking two or three stitches, draw gently on the ends of the threads to help the work along till the feed catches, it. In order to
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    37 FOOT HEMMER Hemming and Sewing on Lace Start the hem as previously explained, and when it is well down the presser bar and guide the lace over the front of the hemmer, keeping it well into the slot. FOOT HEMMER-Felling The two pieces of cloth to be felled should be laid one over. the other, r;ght
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    the upper piece. Stitch them together, using the hemmer as a presser foot, the front end of the Vas FIG. 36 hemmer forming a guide for the edges of both pieces, the upper piece being guided by the inside and the under piece by the outside of the projecting front of FIG. 37 the foot hemmer (see Fig
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    edges nearsthe beginning of the seam in the right hand, and the ends of the threads in the left hand, draw the edges into the hemmer, which will turn them as in hemming. Guide the second row of stitching by following the first row with the inside of the projecting front of the
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    the folder as shown in Fig. 39, and proceed to stitch the hem. BINDER-Binding Remove the presser foot and attach the binder in its place. Pass the binding presser bar and sew as usual. To make French folds, proceed as directed for binding, except that the fold is stitched on to the face of the
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    FIG 40 line of stitching can be brought nearer the centre, this being more effective when making French folds. TUCKER Remove the presser foot and attach the tucker the figure opposite the line on the presser foot will be the same as that at which the guide is located on tha scale nearest the needle
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    two blades of the second scale, and back under the presser foot; draw to the right against the guide, lower the presser bar; see that the lever for the underneath and against tha spur at the left. The spur will serve as a guide and will also make a distinct crease for the next tuck. Always place the
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    indicate where the material is to be placed for various operations, as follows: F oN, AMMagit... 'NNW G J S 7801. FIG. 42. THE RUFFLER AND ITS PARTS Line 1-the correct position for the material to which the ruffled material is applied. Line 2-material to be ruffled. Line 3-the facing for
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    a plait once at every six stitches or once at every twelve stitches, as desired; also for disengaging the ruffler, when either plaiting or gathering is not desired. F - ADJUSTING FINGER-the part which regulates the width or size of the plaits. G---SEPARATOR GUIDE-the guide on the underside of the
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    . 42. Draw the material slightly back of the needle, lower the presser bar and commence to sew. To make fine gathering, shorten the stroke of the :ruffling blade, also shorten the stitch. To make full gathering, lengthen the stroke of the ruffling blade by turning the adjusting screw (C) downwardly
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    the line 1, in Fig. 42. Proceed the same as for gathering. The edge of the ruffled seam can be bound by using the binder. To Ruffle and Sew on a Facing in One Operation Insert the material to be ruffled between the two blue blades, following the line 2, in Fig. 42. Place the garment
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    blue blades, following the line 2, in Fig. 42. This fr • vk, '141( • FIG. 46 material must not be over 1Wi inches wide, as it is carried through the ruffler with the finished
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    lever when the lever is released. The ruffling blade will then move forward and back once at every six stitches. To adjust the ruffling blade to make a plait once at every twelve stitches, place the adjusting lever (E, Fig. 47) so that the projection (D) enters the slot marked "12" in the adjusting
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    upwardly. The distance between plaits is regulated by the length of stitch. To Adjust the Ruffler for Group Plaiting and Gathering The ruffler to make the space between the plaits. The ruffler will then stop and plain stitching will be made. When the desired space has been made, adjust the lever
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    To ensure accurate guiding of the work when sewing close to the edge of the goods, the cloth guide (D, Fig. 15, page 17) should be used. Fasten the cloth guide to the cloth plate of the machine by means of the clamping thumb screw (C, Fig. 15) inserting the thumb screw into either one of the two
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    move freely between the bottom of the foot and the feed cover plate, then tighten the thumb screw. Thread the machine in the usual way, passing the thread down through the hole (B) in the darning foot. Having placed the work to be darned or embroidered on a SINGER Darner or in two embroidery hoops
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    skipping of stitches or breaking of thread. After you are through with the darning or embroidery, raise the presser bar, take out the embroidery hoops or darner, take off the feed cover plate and remove the darning foot. Replace the presser foot and the machine is again ready for the usual sewing.
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Form
18416
Rev.
(1151)
SINGER*
ELECTRIC
SEWING
MACHINES
101-4
and
101-12
WITH
ATTACHMENTS
120606
HORIZONTAL
ROTARY
HOOK,
FOR
FAMILY
USE
*
A
Trademark
of
THE
SINGER
MANUFACTURING
COMPANY
THE
SINGER
MANUFACTURING
COMPANY
PRINTED
IN
U.
S.
A.