SINGER 1021 - Manual (Page 7)

and what they do
1. Bobbin-Winder Tension Disc regulates thread tension for bobbin
winding.
2. Pressure Dial regulates presser-foot pressure on fabric^ It has an all­
purpose setting plus settings for extra-light and extra-heavy pressure,
and for darning.
3. Take-up Lever controls flow of needle thread.
4. Presser-Foot Lifter, at back of machine, allows you to raise and
lower presser foot. High-lift position allows easy placement of bulky
fabrics.
5. Thread Cutter is built into presser bar for safety and convenience.
6. Needle Clamp holds single and twin needles and is designed to
eliminate the possibility of inserting needle backwards.
7. Presser Foot holds fabric against feed. The foot snaps off for quick
removal.
8. Needle Plate lifts out for easy removal. Guidelines on right and left
sides extend to slide plate to help you keep seams straight.
9. Feed moves fabric under the presser foot.
10. Slide Plate opens for easy removal and replacement of the bobin, and
raises and lowers the pin that holds the needle plate in position.
11 . Extension Table lets you convert the machine for either flat or tubular
bed sewing.
12. Extension Table Release Push Button unlocks the extension table.
1 3. Sewing Light illuminates the sewing area.
14. Hand Wheel positions take-up lever and needle. Always turn it
toward you.
1 5. Bobbin-Winder lets you fill the bobbin with thread quickly and easily.
16. Spool Holder with Horizontal Pin holds thread spools of various
sizes.
17. Snap-in Thread Guide Post provides smooth flow of thread from
spool holderto tension discs.
18. Needle-Thread Tension Dial lets you select the appropriate tension for
your stitch, thread, and fabric. The numbers eliminate guesswork in
duplicating settings.
19. Needle-Thread Tension Discs, controlled by the tension dial,
regulate thre amount of tension on your needle thread.