SINGER W1563 - Manual (Page 21)

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To Clean and Oil Shuttle--Lift and Tip Machine Backward
Occasionally the shuttle assembly gets clogged with lint, loose
threads or fabric dressings. Running machine threaded without
fabric under presser foot can also clog and tightly jam the
shuttle. Cleaning this assembly is simple. Cabinet or portable
hinges will hold machine at an angle. Underneath machine at
its left end you will see the assembly pictured here.
With
needle at its TOPMOST position--remove Bobbin Case
(Page 8). Push top end of BOTH cl
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Lmps (B) outward--premitt-
ing removal of shuttle race covering (C) and shuttle (D)--hold­
ing latter by its center pin. Thoroughly clean and polish ring
(C) and shuttle (D)--ALSO the shuttle race, the cavity IN THE
MACHINE where shuttle functions. If any scraping is necessary
be sure to cloth-cover the screw driver blade.
Before re-assembly put one drop of oil on a finger-tip and run
shnttle ( D ) . Holding shuttle (D) by its center pin and its hedi'
in and wiggle it slightly until you feel it fitting firmly against
stay put.
it aronnd the outer edge of
moon body toward you, push
shuttle driver, where it will
Then replace race cover ring (C)--fitting pin in its LOWER edge into notch. Push
both clamps (B) inward xintil they snap onto their holding pins. Last insert Bobbin Case (Page
8) and your machine should be ready for sewing.
To Replace The Motor Beit
Remove circular clutch nut from wheel by turning it
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE after removing screw ( S ) . Pull
wheel CAREFULLY away from machine ONLY FAR EN­
OUGH to expose its grooved belt pulley. Then change
belts--the new for the old. If the large washer which must
fit between wheel and clutch nut has fallen o f f - - B E SURE to
replace it with its protruding lips OUTWARD--away from
wheel. Replace and tighten clutch nut and screw ( S ) .