INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SINGER MACHINES THE SINGER COMPANYCONTENTS 1 Application 2.Notes on safety 3.Commissioning 4.Instaling the belt quaré 5 Lubrication 8 Neale and thread T.inseriing the needle 8.To remove the bobbin case 9.To wind the bobbin 10. Threading the boats 11.To replace tne bobbin case 12. Threaging the needle 13. To adjust st length 14. To adjust aresser foot pressure 15, To adjust neeaie shred tension 16. Regulating the cake-vo sping To adjust bobbin thread tension 18, Needie gosition selector 18, Stitch with regulator 20. How to contral the wieth of 2 3 21. Nadle bar frame clamaing device 22. Fittings for straight and zigzag stizehing 23. Cnanging the throat plate ana feed dog 24.0 mount thread unwinder 25. To use are spas! cae 26, To use the anvi-sail sieeve 27. Knee lifter To mount knee itter Knee operating nresser fect if Knee operating stitch width contral ing 120U51/83/631 29, Fittings for hem sewing (20U51/53/631 30.F ngs for buttonrole st ings for zipper and cord sewing (20U51/83/63) 31, Caring for your machine 32, Troubleshooting chart 33. Specifications1. APPLICATION This SINGER Arisan Zigzag Machine is for of width Zigzag and ornamental stitching in a varie: ‘and stitch length Perfect straight stitching Superfine control of stitch length insures oer stitching satin Mode! 20U §1 iSmm Bight, for Treadle) 53 (Gmm Bight) 62 (12mm Sight, for Embroidery) 63 (12mm Bight) This machine is manufactured for artisan zigzag sewing and 's sulted for sewing light weight and medium weight materials 2. NOTES ON SAFETY ‘The machine must only be commissioned in fui knowledge of the instruction manual and operated by ersons with appropriate training Betore putting into service, also read the safety notes: ana the instruction manual of the motor supplies The machine must be used only for tne purpose intended, Use of the mactine without ihe safety devices: belonging tot ren gauge parts are excranged ie g. need! presser foot, needle plate, feec dog and baboin-. during threading, when the workplace is left uratterded, anc during service work, the machine must be sso'sted from the mains by swit off t witeh oF disconnecting the mains plug, (On mechanically operated clutch motors without start inbisitor, it 8 necessary to wait until the mator nas stoped Gereral servicing work must be carried out oniy by apercoriate’ dpersors sonversion ard soat'e maienarce rican or perscns with ervice of repair work on oneuratic systems the ine must oe isolated from the compressed air supply system, Exceptions to ‘his ate ony adjustments ang function checks made by appropriately trained technicians Work on the electrical equipment must be carried out only ay electhcians or appreorately tained persons. Work on parts and systems under electric current is not permitted, except as specifiec in regulations ENSO110, Conversions or changes to the machine must oe mace oniy on acherence to al satety regulations For repairs, only reolecement parts approved by us must 2 used ‘~mssioning of the seving head 's pronibited unt ume as the entire sews ng unit is found to comply C regulations jngs of the symbols: Danger spot! Items requiring special attention Danger of imury to operative or service staf. Be sure to observe and adhere to these safety notes! Earth 3. COMMISSIONING To avoid disturbances or damages, 1's gosolute'y Necessary fo opserve the ‘owing instructions: Before you put the machine into operation for the first time, clean thoroughly and oll't well see page 2 Have the mechanic check whether the motor can oe Used with existing mains voltage or not, and that junction ‘box is correctly connected. Co not start she machine f the voltage 's not correct! When the machine runs, the balance wheel must rotate towerd the operator. ift does not, have the electrican ‘change the wares on the motor.4. INSTALLING THE BELT GUARD (2053/62/63) ‘Switch off the machine. using both hands. head and table top. Set sewing head upright again Danger of crushing between sewing Do not run machine without belt guard! Danger of accidents! Above table surface freely, then Below table surface ard so th ly without mterferen 5, LUBRICATION ‘Switch off the machine. Set sewing head upright again using both hands. Danger of crushing between sewing head and table top. Fig.2. rated with o6. NEEDLE AND THREAD ne proper needle depends yon the chine model iso on the matenal anc :~ 220 used. 8. TO REMOVE THE BOBBIN CASE lection of proper needle ard thread size: “>be used on the various machine models please tefe’ ‘> “he table below Machine class 51, 52, 62 | For Fortght: | fo | meaium Application of class. aw heavy weight materais weight materials Wax thread aati 60 | Symtetc® | | eae | ED “ 80 - 100) }110 ~ 120 | s10 | 7 A ‘Switch off the machine. Do not operate without finger guard (2). (See Fig.4) Danger of injury edle cat. No. 1910. needle system (138 X 3) Raise needle bar t0 its st position by turning hand Loosen neeale set screw (1}, Fig. 4. Insert the needle in the needle bar and push it up as far as it wil go Make sure its long groove faces toward the front. Tighten screw (1) securely A ‘Switch off the machine. Do not operate machine with throat plate left open. 1, Open bed sige Raise latch 1 Lift aut bobdin ¢9. TO WIND THE BOBBIN 10. THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE cat Le Fig.8. Fig.9. Fig.10. A Do not guide or hold thread when winding the bobbin op motion of needle by loosening stop-™ a wheel with left Rank vara you with right n nor nas fa Presension (1| (See Fig.7 + on More tension) = Less tension. Bopbin winder spincle (3) rotates in the direction fed by arrow IB), (See Fig? the amount of thread 0: w (at on latch (21 and swing the latch you or toward quired. For more thread on you For jess thread on bobbin, swing latch (2) toward you. If thread winds unevenly on bobbin, loosen screw 5) and move pre-tension (1! up or down, as requred, and11. TO REPLACE THE BOBBIN CASE ‘Switch off the machine Do not run machine without closing bed slide. Danger of injury! ion finger in case holder ‘See ‘Switch off the machine Do not operate without thread take- up guard. Do not operate without finger guard Danger of injury! allthe 13), D dF iFig 16) n the order shown from front to back, as snown in through eye of needle 13. TO ADJUST STITCH LENGTH (20U51/53/63) Fig.13. Fig.14, Fig.15. Fig.17. Regulating the stitch length: tutn feed regulating dial (11, To regulate the stiteh lent Fig. 17, toward 8 required on TO engt 2 Te shorten for reverse feed and release feverse stitch length, turn thumb screw ward left or ight as required lengthen shorten14, TO ADJUST PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE (2051/53/63), Fig.18. ulate the presser foot pressure, turn knurled thumb 1, Fig 18, toward | + oe More pressure =." Less pressure 15, TO ADJUST NEEDLE THREAD TENSION Fig.19, Regulate needle thread tension with tension reguiating Fig. 19, More tension Less tension 16. REGULATING THE TAKE-UP SPRING Using a screwdriver in slot of stud (1}, Fig.20, regulate take-Up spring tension by turning stud (1), a8 requred, ‘bw More tension =. Less tension 17. TO ADJUST BOBBIN THREAD TENSION Regulate bobbin thread te tens screw (1), Fig.21 +... More tension = Less tension 18, NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR ‘Switch off the machine. Left, Center and Righ: available for ol Stitching. (See Fi To position, push lever in and move to desire Do not make any needle position adju: on aan ene fthein19. STITCH WIDTH REGULATOR: Fig.23. is con gulating xd with the spring Maximum zigzag width; 53 0-3 mm =12mm Do not make any needle position adjustment while the needle isin th 20. HOW TO CONTROL THE WIDTH OF ZIGZAG STITCH 2051/53; Som jcosen thumb You can now regulate the stiten width regulator within the range of zero to maximum, 21, NEEDLE BAR FRAME CLAMPING DEVICE (20U51/53/63) A | A\ caution ‘Switch off the machine. en straight stitching, @ bet obtained by locking the nek the clamping de22. FITTINGS FOR STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING (20U51/53/63) 23. CHANGING THE THROAT PLATE AND FEED boc 20051180) 20069) ot (1), Throat 7, ate used for st Fig.29. 'a5 shown in Fig 23. fen thread unwinder (1) to table (2) with wood screws25. TO USE THE SPOOL CAP 27. KNEE LIFTER ‘TO MOUNT KNEE LIFTER Fig.32. to underside of table (2) 145 wn in Fig.d2. KNEE OPERATING PRESSER FOOT LIFT (2001/53/63) Switch off the machine. Set sewing head upright again using both hands. Danger of crushing between sewing head and table top,Bell cranks (1) and (2] shown in Fig. 33 are faste~22 to the underside of the bed. Bell crank (1) is used fo" “ng and lowering the presser foot with knee, and bell <°="« (218 used for controling the stitch width. (See Fig 2: To raise or lower the presser foot with knee. loosen screw (a) holding the knee lifter shaft arm (31 and move knee lifter shaft arm (3) just under the bell crank (1), ana firmly tighten screw (2), (See Fig Loosen the lock nut holding screw (7) and turn screw (7 as required, so that the bent end (6) af knee lifter shatt arm (3) will be almost horizontal when knee lifter knee plate (51 is pushed as far as it will goin the direction dicated with arrow IAI, then firmly tighten the iock nut ee Fig. 33) With knee lifter shaft arm {3} set in position as described above, loosen screw (| and move knee ifter shaft am (3) Up of down as required, so that height (10) fromm its bent fend i6) 0 bracket (9)'s'64 mm. (See Fig 33) Raise presser foot (12) with presser ‘oot lifter (11), Then loosen the lock nut holding screw (74) and turn screw (74) fequired, 50 that knee Iter knee plate 1B| when oushed inthe direction indicated with arrow (BI, w joresser foot (12) raised approx. 9 mm } where presser bar it ed position when ore: higher than its norma} up posit rut. (See Fig 33) When knee lifter knee plate (5) is pushed in the encoun sroy B eprese ta ia irae ara Aer oe ge) ies eset ot 12 be Coe eea KNEE OPERATING STITCH WIDTH CONTROL A\ caution ‘Switch off the machine ‘Set sewing head upright again using both hands. Danger of crushing between sewing head and table top. Bell cranks (1) and I2) si ied to the underside of the bed. Sell crank (1) is used for iftng and lowering the presser foot with knee and bell crank (2) is used for contraling the stitch width, To control the stitch width with knee, loosen screw | holding the knee lifter shaft arm (3) and move knee sraft arm (3 setew (| [See Fig 24) Loosen the lock nut halaing screw (71a Fequired, so that tne bent enc 16) of knee i wil be aim when knee lifter « pushed as '3 arrow IA). Ther With kn above, looser up or dow 2nd (6) 10 bracke width regu st an be moved fh width, (20U81/63. 9 mm, Loosen the lock nut knee lifter knee plate indicated with arrow tion of stiten stop at ine maxim th reguiator (13), Then firmly when knee lifter knee pla with arrow (B) anc released. (See Stitch with anil become vr 28. FITTINGS FOR BUTTONHOLE STITCHING (20U51/53/63) Switch off the machine. Buttonhole Foot (1), General Purpose Throat Plate (2) and Feed Dog 13] as shown in Fig.35 are used for Duttonhole29, FITTINGS FOR HEM SEWING (2051/53/63) 31. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE 30. FITTINGS FOR ZIPPER AND CORD SEWING (2051/53/63) 10 Fig 38. | Switch off the machine Set sewing head upright again using | both hands. | Danger of crushing between sewing | head and table top.32. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Whenever sewing dificulty is encountered, check and make adjustments as follows. Problem Cause Solution 1. Js machine propetly threaaed ? 2. Are thread guides or tension dise area lint-free ? 3, Is needle-thread tension too tight ? | Needle thread breaks 4, Is needle bent or have a dlunt point ? | 5. Isneedie inserted correctly ? 6. Is needle the correct size for thread and fabric ? 7. Is thread free of slubs and nots? 1. Correct needle threading 2. Remove lint and fluff in bobbin case and hook 3, Adjust needle thread tension 4. Insert new neeale 5, Insert needle comectly 6, Select prover needle size and thread 7, Remove siubs and knots, 9. Is thread tangled or caugn: Boobin thread | | | & Is bobbin theading correct ? | | | | | \ 8.Correct bobbin threading 9. Untangle thread from bobbin case ard ook 18 sz0 of peel an treat suitable ‘erate? | 15 ttveadigcorec:? breaks 10, is thread tension correct ? 10. Adjust needle and bobbn case thread tension Does bosbin rotate sn 11. Cheek wnether bobbin chread ‘s wound correctty 12. Is needle inserced correcty ? 12, Insert nee: 13, Is needle bent or have bunt neadie aort ? 3. Insert new neat Stitches skip Setect prover needle si Correct needle 16. \s needle proveriy insersea ? 17 Isneedie bent ? : Needle breaks | 18. Is needle the correct size ior the ‘aprc ? 19 |s needle ciararg so 20. 1s the fabric pulled while sevang ? insert need! Insert new needle read for fabric 21. Is feed reguiating dal oroveriy adjusted ? Fabecalsto 22, Is presser foot pressure —— 23. |s need le threading correct ? Fabric puckers | 24 Is n yedle point blunt ? i 25, |s thread tension 100 tight? 24 Insert new reels 28. Adjust neec'e Rotating heavy 26. Is there any int or fluff on feed cog ? Noisy 27. Is there any lint n rotating hook ? 26, Remove lint and fiuff ‘tom feed aog 27, Remove int and fluif from rotat ng hook Machine fais to | 28. Are electrical plugs properly connected ? 1 | 29. is power and light switch tuned on ? 28, Turn on power switen If you stil have aficuty in sewing fen after making adjustments, contact your nearest Service C:33, SPECIFICATIONS knee lifter) Machine class. a 5 62 63 For sewing “ght medium Sutch type 301 Lackstitch, 304 (Zigzag lockstitch) Max. speed * 2,500 r.p.m) 2,000 r.p.m. Max. stitch bight 9.0mm 12.0 mm Max. stitch length 5.0 mm 5.0mm Needle bar stroke 34.8 mm Presser bar lift (manual) 6.35 mm Presser bar lift 90mm Needle catalog (needle system) CAT 1910-05 (135 X91 Needle size See page 3 for table on "NEEDLE AND THREAD" Machine pulley fective dia, for V-belt 74 mm Oil SINGER 'C’ Oil SINGER ‘8° Oil Wioroace wie ane Workspace Feige erm Bodploi drmonsions Bea mm 8mm Netweightthead ont 1356 1a0Ky | 200K6 with ecceszotes 210% zosks | 218K Noise ** n=1,600 p.m. < 76 dBA Maximum speed will vary depending on fabric, 1 Noise measurment accoreing to DIN 4563-15-4-1 reads ard si swing condition. Relationship between zigzag bight and maximum speed Machine class 81/53 Zigzag dignt Omm~Smm | L 5mm -3mm Max. speed 2,500 r p.m 2,000 rp. 3 3 3 a