SINGER W1563 User Manual
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Trouble
Probable Cause
Correction
If MacKine
Binds or Locks
Tixread or lint in race.
Likely machine was run
witbout sewing fabric.
Understandcibly, many users think their machines
have broken down the first time they experi
ence a clogged shuttle, or hook, as sometimes
described.
However,
such
jamming
is
easily
corrected.
LATCH
RACE COVER KOOK CLAMPS
-shuttle
race
cover--shuttle
(book) - - must cdl be removed from the shuttle
race, which is built in to the machine.
Move needle and take-up lever to their high
est points. Next, lift and tip machine back-
word. It will remain at an upright angle rest
ing on its cabinet or base hinges - - making the
parts
underneath
bedplate
readily
accessible.
Lift fingernail latch on bobbin case and re
move from machine. Push top ends of both
race clamps outward (in opposite directions).
Now the shuttle race cover can be removed
--usually dropping into your hands.
Finger-grip the center pin of shuttle (hook)
and remove from machine. Thoroughly clean
shuttle race (in Machine)race cover and shuttle
itself. Of some scraping is necessary to get
every bit of thread and lint removed from
edges
or
comers,
be
sure
to
cover
screw
driver with soft cloth. Before reassembling all
parts into machine put one drop of oil on a
finger-tip; then run the finger tip around outer
edge
of
shuttle
(hook).
Avoid
excessive
oil
on shuttle rim. Any more than a film of oil
may cause some to run into the bobbin case;
soaking and discoloring the bobbin thread.
When lovering
machine into
sewing position
grasp it with both hands ABOVE the bedplate.
Thusiy you will not be risking scraped or
bruised fingers should the machine slip and
drop too fast and hard.