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MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MODEL t1UMER 870

 You are now the owner of a new zigzag sewing machine, the most versatile
type of its kind you can possess.
Buttonholes, monogramming, overcasting and creative embroidery are done with
ease and speed.
To aid you in obtaining the greatest performance from your new machine
this book on its care and use has been written for you. Read the instructions
carefully as a thorough understanding of your machine will reward you with many
hours of trouble-free, creative sewing.
Time-saving attachments such as rufflers, binders, edgestitchers, cording feet
and soforth to complement the accessories furnished with your machine are
available from the store where you purchased your machine.

WHITE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY

Cleveland, Ohio 44111

White Consolidated Industries Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 INDEX

Page. Page.

Features and Parts 2-3-4 Creative Embroidery and Satin Stitch 15

Needle and Thread Chart 5 Free Hand Embroidery Patterns 16

Setting the Needle 6 Twin Needle 17

Winding the Bobbin 7 Making Buttonholes 18-19

Threading Bobbin Case 8 Sewing on Buttons 20

Upper Threading 9 Embroidering With a Hoop 21

Stitching 10 Quilting 22
Straight
Setting the Stitch Length 11 Narrow Hemmer 23

Adjusting the Tensions 12 Sewing With Braid 24

Adjusting Pressure and Feed 13 Blind Stitch Hemming 24-25

General Sewing 13 Care and Maintenance 26

Light Weight Fabrics 13 Oiling 27

Darning and Monogramming 13 Useful Hints 28

Removing the Work 14 Minor Faults 29

Zigzag Stitch System 15

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FEATURES AND PARTS (Front View)

1. Top thread guides 13. Drop feed knob

2. Pressure release (Darner) 14. Zigzag width stops

3. Thread take up lever 15. Zigzag width control lever

4. Pace plate 16. Stitch length control and reverse

5. Lower thread guide lever

6. Sew light(inside face plate) 17. Stop motion knob

7. Presser foot clamp screw 18. Hand wheel

8. Presser foot 19. Bobbin winder

9. Cover plate 20. Top cover plate

10. Needle plate 21. Bobbin Winder tension

11. Needle clamp screw 22. Blind stitch lever

12. Upper thread tension

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(Rear View)

Pig. 2
23. Spool pins
24. Thread cutter 25. Presser bar lever
27. Head hinge mounting holes 26. Sew light switch
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5
NEEDLE-THREAD-FABRIC-STITCHING GUIDE

Machine Silk
Needle Stitches Cotton Mercerized or
Pabric No. Per Inch Thread Thread Nylon
Extremely heavy 6 10
tarpaulin, sacking. 4 to to Heavy Duty
canvas, duck, etc. 8 30
Heavy upholstery 8 30
fabric, ticking, 3 to to Heavy Duty
denim, leatherette 10 40
Medium heavy drapery 10 40
fabric, velveteen, 2 to to Heavy Duty
suiting, felt, terry, etc. 12 60
Medium broadcloth, 12 60
percale, gingham, linen, 1 to to 50 A
wool. shantung, etc. 14 80
Sheer voile, lawn, 14 80
dimity, crepe, 0 to to 50 A
handkerchief linen, 16 100
plastic film, etc. (plastic film)
8 to 10
Very sheer chiffon, 16 100
batiste, lace, organdy, 00 to to 50 A
ninon, net, marquisette, etc. 20 150
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SETTING THE NEEDLE

See Fig.3. Raise the needle bar A to its highest point, turning hand wheel toward
you by hand.
Then loosen the needle clamp screw B and the needle can be inserted into clamp
C.
Place needle (flat side to back) in the needle clamp and push it upward as for
as it
will go into the needle clamp hole, tightening the needle clamp screw securely with
a
screwdriver.
After Changing the needle, make one complete revolution of hand wheel by hand to be sure the needle
is in
the correct position.

FLAT
SIDE OF
NEEDLE

Fig. Fig. 4
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WINDING THE BOBBIN

Disengage the hand wheel (Fig.5) from the stitching mechanism by turning the clutch
toward you or counter-clockwise. Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins,
lead thread through the upper rear thread guide (1) and to the right around the bobbin
winder tension discs (2). Make one winding around the discs and run end of thread
through a hole in the bobbin edge and place bobbin on spindle (3) fitting the notch in
bobbin over small pin on spindle.
Hold the thread end loosely and start machine slowly. Stop the machine when it is
filled. Break off loose thread end used to start the winding.
Turn clutch away from you until sewing mechanism is again engaged so that the needle
moves when you turn the hand wheel.
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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

Refer to Figs. 7, 8 and 9 and practise the
following procedure.
Hold the bobbin case in your left hand.
Let about two inches of thread hang free
from the bobbin, and insert bobbin into
case so that thread will be rotating counter
clockwise. Guide the thread end through the
slot on the side of the case and under the
tension spring until it enters the small notch
on the edge of the spring.

PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE

Open cover plate in front of the needle.
(See 9 Fig. 1). Hold the bobbin case latch,
(0). Fig. 10, between the thumb and forefinger
of the left hand. with at least three
inches of thread running from the top of
the bobbin case to the right. Insert and cente
the bobbin case on the stud of the shut r
tle body, (C). Be sure the bobbin case finger.
(E), is opposite shuttle race notch, (A). Pres
s the bobbin case into the shuttle as far
as possible until latch catches on the cente
r post of shuttle. Then, release the bobbin
case latch, (0). Press bobbin case again
after latch has been released to make sure
the bobbin case is locked securely in place.
Close the cover plate.

Fig. 7
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
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UPPER THREADING SINGLE NEEDLE
1, Turn hand wheel toward you to raise take-
up lever to
highest position.
2. Place a spool of thread on one of the spoo
l pins.
(Fig. II).
3. Lead thread through thread guides (1) and
(2) on top
I
cover.
4. Down and around one set of tension discs
(3) from right
to left.
5. Up into check spring (4).
6. Continue pulling thread upward and at the same
time with
tip of forefinger of other hand lightly hold
spool of Fig. 11
thread. This will cause thread to enter notc
h (5).
7. Lead thread up and through take-up lever

L
(6) from right
to left.
8. Down into thread guide (7).
9. Into needle bar thread guide (8) an throu
gh needle eye
from FRONT to REAR, pulling three to four
inches of
thread through needle.

Hold the end of the upper thread loosely and

turn hand
wheel toward you until the needle goes all
the way down
and comes back up. A loop (Fig. 12) will be
formed over
the upper thread which then can be pulled out strai
ght.
Place both thread ends under the slot of the press
er foot
and draw toward the back of the machine, leavi —

ng both
threads three tc four inches long.
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10

STRAIGHT STITCHING
For straight sewing on fine fabric or very soft materi
al, it is advisable
to use the straight stitch presser foot and the straigh
t stitch needle
plate which are included in your accessory box.
Both have appropriate needle slots.
Changing the foot and plate. To change presser foot
(8, Fig.1), loosen
thumb screw and remove zigzag foot.
Fig. 13
Replace with straight stitch foot (Fig.13) and tighten
screw securely.
To change needle plate (10, Fig.1), slide the cover
plate open, lift off the needle
plate (See Fig.14), and replace with the straight stitch
needle plate fitting the recess
on the plate edge under the screw (1) and two holes
of the plate on screws (2 on bed.
Close the cover plate.
Be sure to set the stitch width at 0, or the needle will break on strikin
g the foot or plate.
1. Set lower stitch width lock (D, Fig.15) at 0 positio
n.
2. Move stitch width lock (E, Fig.15) as far
down as possible to lock zigzag stitch
width control lever (F, Fig.15) in straight stitch
position.
(To move locks, turn counter-clockwise set position and
tighten.)
3. Put drop feed knob (A, Fig.16) at HI setting
.
4. Set stitch length control beyond number 1 (adjust stitch
length to suit
material being sewn.)
5. Have take up lever at highest point before starting
to sew.
6. Place material and threads in position under the presser
foot and then
lower the presser foot.
7. Turn the hand wheel toward you and start sewing
by pressing the foot
control. The speed of the machine is regulated
by increasing or
decreasing the amount of pressure exerted on
the control.
Never run the maching without material between the presser
foot and feed. Fig. 14
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SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

The length of the stitch is regulated by the lever (A) shown in F’ig.15. Near 0 is the
shortest and 4 the longest. Adjust stitch length stops by turning knurl knob on end of
stitch regulator.

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Fig. 15 Fig. 16

SEWING IN REVERSE
When you wish to sew in reverse to tie the threads at the beginning or the end of
a seam, push down lever (A) as far as it will go. The machine will sew in reverse untill
lever (A) is returned to the forward stitching position.
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ADJUSTING THE TENSION

Always adjust the upper
thread tension with the pre
automatically released when sser foot down, as the tension
it is raised. is
To increase the tension
turn dial (A) (Fig. 1?) to
To decrease, turn to the the right, or clockwise.
left. The higher the number
Set numbers to indicating on the dial, the tighter the tension
pointer (B). .
Before adjusting lower tens
ion, be sure the machine
necessary to change the bob is threaded correctly. When
bin tension, turn small scre it is
case clockwise to tighten, w (Fig. 18) on side of the bobbin
counterclockwise to loosen
.
When the tensions are
properly balanced, a perfect
threads interlocking in the stitch will be formed with bot
center of the fabric.(Fig. h
19.)
When the upper tension
is too tight the lower thre
thread which is lying flat ad is pulled up over the upp
on the top of the fabric. Fig. er
20.
When the upper tension
is too loose, the upper thre
thread which is lying flat ad forms loops over the low
under the fabric. Fig. 21. er

Fig. 17
Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 21
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ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND WEEDIN
G OF’
FABRIC

General Sewing Usually, for straight sewing, zigzag

stitching, and manual embroidery, the press
ure bar cap or
darning release (A) (Fig. 22) is at its lowe
st position and
the feed is at its highest level with
the drop feed knob
(A, Fig. 16) turned to HI position.

A
Sewing ryhin or Lightweight Fabrics
When lighter B
pressure is required to sew satisfactorily
on thin silk or
flimsy material, the pressure bar cap
should be about
half-way down. Release all the way by I
pressing the snap
lockring (B, Fig. 22). then press cap
(A) down again to
half-way spot. Lower the feed slightly
by turning the drop
feed(A, Fig. 16) to LO position.

Darning and Monogramming In order to move the fabric

freely in any direction for darning, men
ding, and certain
kinds of free-hand embroidery, release 17
the pressure cap
(A, Fig. 22) completely by pressing
down on the snap
lockring (B, Fig. 22). Tur’i the drop
feed knob to DN
position which drops the feed well belo
w the needle plate.
To return feed to normal, turn knob Fig. 22
to HI position.
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REMOVING THE WORK

Be sure to stop the machine with the thread take up lever and needle bar at the
highest position. Now raise tte presser foot and draw the fabric back and to the left,
Pig. 23 and 24, and pass the threads over the thread cutter (A). Pull down sharply,
holdeing the threads in both hands, so as not to bend the needle. Leave the ends of
thread under the presser foot.

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Fig. 23 Fig. 24
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ZIGZAG STITCHING
Be sure zigzag needle plate and presser foot are in place.
1. Moving lever (A. Fig. 25) gradually down and up will produce zigzag
stitches of
varying widths. To maintain selected widths of zigzag stitches, emplo
y locks(C, Fig.25).
2. Lower lock determines the minimum width stitch width, while upper
lock controls the
maximum. Locks can be set by turning to the left in slightl
y and moved to the
desired position and tightened.

CREATIVE EMBROIDERY-SATIN
STITCH
The satin stitch (Fig. 26), which is really
just a very short and close zigzag stitch, is
the basis for most embroidery, and is obtained
by setting the stitch length as near 0 as possi
ble without stopping the feeding action.
The position of the blind hem lever should
be set to ‘Manual” and the width may be set
anywhere from 0 to 5 for single needle work.

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FREE RAND EMBROIDE

RY PATTERNS

With the machine set

on a short length, diff
the stitch width lever erent designs can be
(A, Fig. 25) up and down made by swinging
of widths. Try setting betw een 0 and 5 or with any
the locks at 1 and 5, combination
and then proceed. Aft 2 and 5, etc. Obtain a
er a while you will bec rhythm of movement
the speed of the mac ome quite skillful, varyin
hine, stitch length and g your designs by
lever. Always run the width and the manipulati
machine at a uniform spe on of stitch width
ed whether this be fas
t or slow.

The following patterns

can be altered by the
will be shorter than at machine speed. At slow
a moderate or fast spe speed the patterns
ed.
A. To make pattern A,
Set stitch width locks
at 2 and 5 then move
between setting, operati lever slowly
ng machine rather fast
.
B. To make pattern B,
Set stitch width locks
at 0 and 5, and gradua
lever from 0 to 5, then lly move
snap it back quickly to
0.
You will be able to pro
duce many various patt
using your own combin erns by
ations of settings and
of controls. the operation
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MAKING BUTTONHOL
ES
Buttonholes of various
widths and lengths
correct length button can be made easily.
hole required add To establish the
tacks. To obtain the 1/8 inch to the desired cutt
length of the cutting ing space for bar
passes is measured by space, the opening throu
adding the width (A) and gh whic h the button
thickness (B) of the but
ton.(Fig.30).
The width of the but
tonhole sides are gove
a lower numner for rned by the thickness
thin material. of the material and

Mark the beginning and

end of the buttonhole
tailor’s chalk. Now firs on the fabric with a
t practise making a basting line or
directions below to be buttonhole on scrap fabri
sure machine adjustments c, following the
are correct.
(1 ) Replace presser foo
t with the special pur
visibility and allows clos pose buttonhole foot,
ely spaced stitches it provides maximum
to feed evenly. (Fig.
31)

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Fig. 32
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t stopping the feeding action.

2 ) Set stitch length lever as near 0 as possible withou
to suit material being sewn OT Width of
(3 ) Position zigzag width lock on the right
buttonhole desired. (Number 5 for the widest buttonhole.)
lock at twice.
4 ) Set lower lock at number 2 1/2 on lower set upper
The size of the lower lock for bar tack.
ing the beginning of buttonhole.
5 ) Lower needle carefully into the marks on fabric indicat
1, Pig.32, stopping machine
Stitch to the mark for the end of the buttonhole, Step
with needle in fabric at right side of stitching.
a pivot, turn the fabric end for end.
6 ) Lift the presser foot and using the needle as
to raise needle out ot fabric.
7 ) Lower presser foot and turn hand wheel just enough
at DN position) and move zigzag lever
(8 ) Drop feed all the way down (drop feed knob
g the lever at this position,
down as far as it will go against lock,. While holdin
2, Fig.32.
take five or six stitches to form bar tack, Step
n feed to “HI” position and stitch width lever
9 ) Raise needle out of fabric and retur
to the lower position automatically.
(10) Stitch second side of buttonhole, Step 3.
Step 4.
(11) Make bar tack by repeating (8) and (9) above
. . .

to 0 and take two or three stitches to fasten the threads

(12) Return stitch width
and prevent raveling.
careful not to cut the stitching.
(13) Cut the buttonhole opening with a seam ripper, being

r soft material, place tarlatan or paper,

If you plan to make buttonholes on shee
under the fabric. And it is always wise to
which can be torn away after stitching,
of fabric before working on the garment.
make several buttonholes on scraps
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SEWING ON BUTTONS

1. Set blind stitch change lever

to “Manual” position.
2. Remove zigzag presser foot
and attach button sewing
foot. (Fig.33).
3. Turn drop feed knob to
E position.
4. Set zigzag width lever at
0. Place the button so its
left-hand hole comes directly unde
r the needle, then
gently lower the presser foot.
Fig 33 5. Move zigzag stitch width lever
down until the needle
comes down exactly over the right
-hand hole in the
button.
6. Move lower zigzag lever stop lock
to hold lever in
position. Turn the hand wheel slow
ly by hand to be sure
the needle enters the center of
both holes on button
without deflecting needle.
Correct width if necessary. (Pig
Fig. 34 .34).
7. With the needle sewing into
the center of each hole, run
the machine at medium speed,
making six or eight stitches,
stopping with the needle in
the left hole.
8. To lock the zigzag stitch and
prevent unravelling, set
the stitch width at 0, and sew
a few stitches into the
Fig. 35 same hole.
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If you wish, you may place a rounded toothpick over the button,
between the two
holes, and sew button to fabric in regular way.
Remove the toothpick and wind thread under the button forming
A shank to faster.
Apply the above method to sew on buttons with four holes, also
hooks snaps and etc.
If a four hole button is to be sewn, follow the same procedure above
as for the two
hole button. Now lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit
the sewing of
the remaining two holes. (Fig.35).

EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP

It is easy to follow a prepared design or to work free

hand when embroidering or monogramming.(See Fig.36).
If the following procedure is carried through.

Release the pressure from the foot by pressing down the

snap lock ring on the darner.(See Fig.22)
Turn the drop feed knob to DN position.
Remove the presser foot and be sure blind stitch lever
is set to “Manual”.
Lower presser bar. Set the stitch width to the size you prefer.
Stretch the fabric
in an embroidery hoop and place under the needle. Turn hand wheel
to bring needle
down into fabric and bring up bobbin thread through fabric.
Holding both threads by hand, start operating the machine.
Run the machine at a slightly high speed while moving the hoop
slowly with both hands.
Work carefully keeping fingers out of the path of the needle.
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QUILTING
The quilting attachment incl
uded with your machine will
enable you to sew horizontal
lines on padded fabric without
the necessity of marking them
in advance.

To attach the quilter raise

the presser foot lever and
loosen presser foot screw.
Insert forked portion of quilter
holder from behind needle
and between presser foot screw
and presser foot shank.
Push holder as far as it will
and tighten presser foot scre go
w. (Fig.37).

Adjust the curved bar for the

distance desired between
rows of stitches and set so that
it presses lightly on the
fabric. By letting the guide ride
on the previous stitching
line, successive rows can be sewn
an equal distance apart.

SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE

Use the seam gauge as a guid
e for sewing straight seams
and even rows of sewing alon
g the edge of fabrics.
(Fig.38)

Fasten gauge by the screw pro

Fig. 38 vided, into the appropriate
hole in bed of the machine
and adjust to desired width.
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NARROW HEMMER
With needle at its highest position
replace regular presser
foot with narrow hemming foot (Fig.39)
tightening it securely
in place. Set zigzag width lever at
0 for a straight sewn
hem or at number 3 for a zigzag
sewn hem.
Set stitch length control to suit.

For a plain narrow hem make a

1/8 inch double fold for
about two inches along the edge of
fabric.
Hold each end of the two inch fold,
slip under hemmer.
Bring fold up into the scroll of hemme
r, draw fabric forward
to end of scroll and fasten with poin
t of needle.
Lower presser bar lever.
Gently pull end of thread as you
start stitching, (Fig.39
for straight sewn hem. Fig.40 for
zigzag sewn hem.)

Guide the material slightly to the

left and it will take
a double turn through scroll.

The narrow hem provides an exce

llent finish for the edge
of ruffles.

Fig. 40
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SEWING WITH BRAID

Replace regular presser foot with braiding foot (Fig.41).

Thread braid through the small hole at front of foot.
Set zigzag width and stitch length of the braid is obtained.

Draw design YOll wish to sew on fabric with tailor’s

7ID
chalk, and place material under foot being sure that the
braid from the notch in the foot is at the beginning of the
design. Start sewing guiding material and braid with hands.
Be sure that upper thread overcasts the braid in the notch
of the foot. Fig. 41

BLIND STITCH HEMMING

Use the blind stitch foot. (See Fig.42-B)
Set stitch length control at number 3 or 4 and then set blind stitch change lever to
the position marked Blind Stitch”
Set zigzag stitch width lever to suit material being sewn and hold in place with
left lock.
Blind stitch hemming provides a durable hem finish that is almost invisible and compa
rable
to hand sewing.

After hemming has been completed, unfold fabric. (Fig.42-C).

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Step 1. If hem with folded edge is used, make first fold 3/8’ deep.
Step 2. Turn hem to depth desired and baste 1/4” from upper edge. Press
into place.
Step 3. Pold hem back toward right side of garment leaving 1/4” extended.
Step 4. Place garment under presser foot and sew blind hem.

STEP STEP STEP

1 2

Pig. 42-A Pig. 42-B Pig. 42-C

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF

YOUR MA CHINE
Cleaning and Oiling the Shuttle
The stitch forming machanism
occasionally becomes clogged with
lint. This will interfere with the loose thread and
efficient operation of the machine.
Cleaning should be done with
a small brush, and never with a
To remove the stitch forming mach sharp or pointed tool.
anism, proceed as follows:
1. Turn hand wheel until the nee
dle reaches its highest position.
Tilt machine head back on its
hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case E (Fig.43)
.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cov
er clamps C outward and remove
B and shuttle A. the shuttle race cover
4. Clean the shuttle race, shu
ttle and shuttle race cover by
lint, etc. removing all threads,
5. Apply a drop of oil with fing
er tip to outer edge of shuttle.
When the cleaning has been com
pleted, proceed as follows to rep
assemble: lace the shuttle
1. Turn hand wheel until the
needle reaches its highest positio
2. Place shuttle body A against n.
shuttle driver D and adjust into
3. Replace shuttle race cover position.
B, fitting pin at lower edge into
position with shuttle race cov notch, and lock into
er clamps C, making certain the
snapped securely into position. clamps have been
4. Put bobbin into bobbin case,
and replace bobbin case into the
shuttle.
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SIP.TCI H SC! Y C SHUV CF RA
FROBBIN CASE OV}CR LAMPS

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HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
Your machine should be oiled occasio
nally to keep it operating smooth
depends on the amount of sewing you lyhow often
do. Oil the upper part of the machine
indicated by arrows in Fig. 44, after at points
removing the top cover.
To oil moving parts inside the face
plate, which only rarely reguire oiling,
plate and oil at spots indicated in Fig.45 open face
.
To oil parts under the bed of the machin
e, tip the unit back on its hinges and
a drop of oil at each point indicated in apply
Fig.46.

Fig. 44

Pig. 46

Pig. 45
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SOME USEFUL HINTS WHEN USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

To turn sewing fabrics on corners
1. Stop the machine while the needle is still in the material.
2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
3. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.
To sew elastic and stretch fabrics
In sewing elastic type materials it is advisable to sew them
with a slight zigzag stitch
otherwise the thread will break when the sewn materials are stretch
ed.
To sew_very thin materials
When sewing very thin materials which tend to gather as you sew,
place a sheet of
newspaper or any other thin paper underneath the material and sew
the shortest stitch
possible. This will keep your work from gathering.
Tear paper away after sewing.

Basting
1. Loosen the tension of the upper thread and use the longest stitch
possible.
2. The stitches may then be easily removed by pulling the lower thread.

To keep your machine in perfect condition

1. Keep all moving parts of the machine constantly oiled and clean.
2. Always turn hand wheel toward you.
3. Do not run machine without materials.
4. When sewing, do not pull the material, otherwise you will bend or break
the needle.
The machine is designed to feed the material by itself.
5. Do not operate machine when the presser bar lever is raised.
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ACCESSORIES 1 Straight Stitch Foot
2 Buttonhole Foot
3 Hemmer Foot

I 4 Button Sewing Foot

5 Quilter Guide

6 Bobbins

7 Thumb Screw

8 Cloth Guide

9 Felt Washers

A 10 Needles

11 1
11 Screw-driver

12 Tubed Oil

13 Buttonhole Cutter

14 Needle Plate
for Straight stitching

15 Twin Needles
Fig. 47
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MINOR FAULTS AND THEIR CO

Breaking of upper thread
RREC TION
1. Incorrect threading.
2. Defective needle or needle inse
rted incorrectly.
3. Upper thread tension too tigh
t.
4. Needle rubbing against presser
foot or other attachments.
5. Needle eye too small for thre
ad used.
6. Knot in sewing thread.
7. Hole in the needle plate dam
aged or rough.
Breaking of_lower thread
1. Incorrect threading of the
bobbin case.
2. Lower thread tension too tigh
t.
3. Bobbin wound too full.
Breaking of needle.
1. Pulling the fabric while mac
hine is sewing thus causing nee
the needle plate. dle to bend and strike
2. Using bent needle.
Machine slipping stitches
1. Using bent or blunt needle.
2. Needle inserted incorrectly.
3. Needle threaded improperly
.
4. Using wrong size needle.
5. Pressure on presser foot insu
fficient, especially when sewing hea
Uneven stitches vy material.
1. Presser foot not resting eve
nly on material.
2. Feed dog not adjusted high
enough.
3. Stitch length too short.
4. Pulling the cloth while the mac
hine is running.
5. Needle too fine for material or thre
ad too heavy.
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