SINGER 771 Touch & Sew II - Manual (Page 5)

principal parts and what they do
1. Pattern Selector Dial can be set to pro­
duce a straight stitch, a decorative or
practical zig-zag stitch: or speed basting.
2. Tension Dial lets you select just the right
tension for your stitch, thread, and fabric.
The numbers eliminate guesswork in
duplicating settings,
3. Tension Discs, controlled by the tension
dial, regulate the amount of tension on
your needle thread.
4. Self-Threading Take-up Lever controls
flow of needle thread.
5. Pressure Dial regulates presser-foot
pressure on fabric. It has an all-purpose
sewing setting plus settings for extra­
light and extra-heavy pressure and for
darning.
6. Face Plate swings open for access to
threading chart and pressure dial.
7. Thread Cutter is built into presser bar for
safety and convenience,
8. Presser Foot holds fabric against feed.
9. Soft-Touch Feed moves fabric under
presser foot. Soft surface does not injure
fabric, even the most delicate.
10. Needle Plate, secured by magnets, lifts
out for removal. Guidelines on right and
left sides of plate help you keep seams
straight.
11. Slide Plate opens easily, lets you see
bobbin. Releases bobbin push button
from winding to sewing position when
closed. Seam guidelines (extended from
needle plate) have cross lines to help you
turn square corners.
12. Friction-Free Spool Holder with horizon­
tal pin holds spools of various sizes:
holder lets thread unwind without tug or
drag. The spool does not turn.
13. Hand Wheel controls movement of take-
up lever and needle. Always turn it toward
you.
14. Power and Light Switch turns on
machine and sewing light simul­
taneously. FAST and SLOW speed range
settings let you choose the best sewing
speed for your work.
15. Needle Position Dial places needle in
either L (left), A (center) or R (right)
stitching position.
16. Stitch Width Dial controls the width of
zig-zag stitching and positions the nee­
dle for bobbin winding and straight
stitching.
17. Stitch Control Dial allows for a variety of
stitch lengths, including FINE for zig-zag
satin stitching. Has special settings for
buttonholing and Flexi-Stitch patterns.
18. Reverse-Stitch Lever instantly reverses
stitching direction at the touch of your
finger.
19. Buttonhole Diai controls steps in sewing
round-end buttonholes. Dial must be in
OFF position when not in use,
20. Built-in Sewing Light illuminates sewing
area. Pull-down bracket makes it easy to
replace bulb.
21. Hinged Plate converts machine for free
arm sewing.
22. Needle Clamp is designed to make nee­
dles self-setting and eliminate the
possibility of inserting needle back­
wards.
23. Presser Foot Lifter, at back of machine,
allows you to raise and lower presser
foot. Extra-high lift position permits easy
placement of bulky fabrics.
24. Transparent Bobbin shows thread sup­
ply. Two halves can be unscrewed to
гетюуе unwanted thread.
25. Bobbin Latch holds bobbin in place. Flips
up at the touch of your finger for easy
bobbin removal.
26. Bobbin Push Button allows you to switch
from sewing to bobbin winding without
rem*oving bobbin.
27. Electrical Connections and Speed Con­
troller designed for convenience and
safety.