SINGER 142W25 - Manual (Page 4)

Fig. 2. Oiling Points and Adjustments at Rear of Machine
Fig. 3. End View of Machine, Showing Oiling Points
Oil the bobbin case bearing In the sewing hook race each time
a bobbin Is replaced.
Needles
Needles for Machine 142w25 are of Class and Variety 135 x 1
and are made In sizes Nos. 12 to 24.
The size of the needle to be used should be determined by the
size of the thread which should pass freely through the eye of
the needle. If rough or uneven thread Is used or If It passes
with difficulty through the eye of the needle, the successful use
of the machine will be Interfered with.
Orders for needles must specify the QUANTITY required, the
SIZE number, also the CLASS and VARIETY numbers separated by the
letter X.
The following is an example of an Intelligible order:
"100 No. 16 135 X 1 Needles."
The best results will be obtained when using the needles fur­
nished by the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
Thread
Left twist thread should be used In the needle. Either right
or left twist.can be used In the bobbin.
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Hold the thread as shown above. Turn the thread over touir'1
you between the thumb and the forefinger of the right hand; if
left twist, the strands will wind tighter; If right twist, the
strands will unwind.
To Remove the Bobbin
Open the cylinder end cover cap (J,Flg.6) by p’" sing down
with the thumb nail Inserted In the slot. Open the in case
latch (H,Flg.6) and remove the bobbin.