SINGER W219R - Manual (Page 20)

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Trouble Probable Cause
Correction
Upper
thread
breaking Improperly threaded Refer to threading Instructions, see page 8 and
rethread machine.
Too much tension Loosen tension on upper thread by turning
thread tension knob to lower number.
Starting with take up
in incorrect position
Always start sewmg with take up lever in highest
position.
Improper setting of
needle Refer to needle setting instructions, see page 10.
Bent or eye of needle
to sharp
Try a new needle.
Bent or blunt needle Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace with
new.
Material
puckering
Tensions too tight
See tensions adjustment, page 14.
Dull needle Change needle.
Stitch length too long Reduce stitch length.
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FOR PORTABLE INSTALLATION
Please read these important instructions
which were written to aid you In placing your
new sewing machine on its portable base.
First, remove the nail which holds the foot
control inside the base to avoid damage in
shipping. If a small plastic clamp is fastened
to the back and not to the top of the partition
at one end of the base, remove it, too.
After unpacking the sewing machine unit,
being certain to take out the instruction book,
guarantee and accessory box, lay the unit face
down on a table. You will see two clamping
screws "A" entering head hinge holes "B" on
the underside of the back.
On the base you will find two head hinges
'C" which will fit into holes "B". Lower the
baw onto the sewing machine fitting hinges
C into holes B. Tighten screws "A" securely
with a screw driver.
Vyith machine In sewing position attach
plastic clamp "D" to top of partition with
screw provided so that it may be turned across
the bed of the machine, to hold it down.
(On some bases the clamp may be positioned
in the proper spotl.
To make the electrical connection draw
the two wires through the slot in the partition
of the base. Plug the cord labeled "Motor"
into the receptacle marked "Motor" on the
block attached to the outer section of the base
Then insert the other cord into the "Light"
receptacle.
Place the foot control on the floor, insert
plug into a wall outlet (110-115 voltsj and
you are ready to sew. But Brst read the
instruction book to become familiar with the
threading of the machine, tension adjustments
and all the other features designed to make
sewing a pleasure.