MONTGOMERY WARD

CHICAGO 7

CONGRATULATIONS!

You can be proud of your new Wards sewing ma­

chine—an outstanding product of many years of re­
search and development. The highest quality
materials and functional design are combined in it
to achieve perfect operating efficiency and years of
dependable service.

If you have ever admired the beautiful and

intricate sewing of professional seamstresses, you
will be amazed and delighted to learn that you can
now do it yourself with this remarkable sewing
machine.

Before attempting to sew, however, please read

this instruction book carefully. If you follow
these instructions and give your machine proper
care, it will operate perfectly for many years.

Should the machine fail to function correctly,

stop sewing and review each step in the manual
before starting again. Time spent in learning the
features, controls and adjustments of your machine
will eliminate errors and will result in complete
satisfaction and enjoyment of your new sewing
skills.

Very truly yours,

MONTGOMERY WARD
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Page

INTRODUCTION.................. 3 Hemstitching ........................................... .......... 15

Making an overlock stitch............................ 16
BASIC STEPS IN SETTING UP Making a narrow straight stitch hem_____16
YOUR SEWING MACHINE 3 Making a narrow zigzag hem ......... ............ 16
Making a flat felled seam ........................... 16
Patching with a zigzag stitch...................... 17
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR Mending elastic knitwear................................ 17
MACHINE FOR SEWING Repairing slit in material............................ 17
Removing bobbin case and bobbin--------- 4 Making buttonholes.......................................... 17
Winding the bobbin................... ............—..... 4 Sewing on buttons............................................. 18
Threading the bobbin case............................ 5
Zigzag embroidery........................................... 18
Replacing bobbin case in shuttle body— 5
Blindstitching without attachment........... 19
Setting needle .............................. -................. 6
Ruffling, gathering and shirring............. —19
Choosing needle and thread..... ................... 6
Needle and thread sizes................................ 7
MAINTENANCE
THREADING THE MACHINE 8 Oiling your machine...................................... 20
Lubricating motor ................... ........................20

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STRAIGHT SEWING Oiling the shuttle race.....................
Setting zigzag knob for straight sewing ... 9 Replacing the sewing light bulb ...
Regulating direction of feed......................... 9 Regulating thread tensions ....................... 21
Regulating length of stitch...... ......... .......... 9
Dropping the feed ... .................................... 9
HELPFUL HINTS
Regulating pressure on material................ 10
Preparing for sewing .................................... 10 A jammed shuttle............................. v............... 22
Beginning sewing.............................................. 11 Machine runs heavily.... ........ .... .................... 22
Removing the work........................... .............. 11 Loose stitches............... .. .................................22
Turning corners............................................... 11 Wrinkled material........... ............................. ..23
Tacking ............................................................... 11 Jammed or clogged machine......................... 23
Basting----------- ----- ---------------------- -------- 11 Machine does not feed properly ........... ..... 23
Darning .............................................................. 11 Machine stops while sewing............. ....... 23
Doing straight stitch embroidery.............. 12
Bobbin does not wind properly.................. 23
Binding ........................................................ ....... 12
Needle thread breaks.......................................23
Sewing Zippers and Cording_______ ____ 12
Bobbin thread breaks.............. ..... .......... ....... 23
Needle Breaks.................................................... 23
ZIGZAG SEWING Machine skips stitches........... .........................23
Zigzag control knob.........................................13
Adjusting knobs for zigzag sewing............13
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Making zigzag stitches...................... ............ 13
Satin stitch................................... ...................... 14 How to order repair parts...... ............ 24
Monogramming and signature writing.... 15 How to obtain service............. ....................... 24
Making cut-out applique work.....................15 Accessory and Parts list................................. 25
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 YOUR NEW WARDS ZIGZAG SEWING MACHINE
Your new Wards zigzag sewing machine features, controls and adjustments. The time
is the product of many years of research and you spend learning about your machine will
development in the field of household sew­ repay you over and over in satisfaction and
ing machines. The highest quality materials enjoyment of its performance.
have been used to assure perfect operating
If the machine does not seem to operate
efficiency and years of dependable service.
properly, it is probably because the instruc­
Your machine was thoroughly tested before
tions are NOT BEING FOLLOWED. Stop
it was shipped to make sure that it sewed
sewing, review each step in this manual—
perfectly. and then start again. Patience, application
Please read this instruction book care­ and practice will surely develop your skill.
fully. If you follow these instructions and Then you will fully enjoy your machine by
give your sewing machine proper care, it accomplishing even the most intricate sew­
will operate accurately for many years. ing within a short time.

Before you actually attempt to operate

this machine, it is important that you be­ PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
come completely familiar with its various INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!

BASIC STEPS IN SETTING UP YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Your precision built sewing machine was that the cord from the light is inserted in
tested, adjusted and carefully lubricated the socket labeled “light”. The plug on the
with high gra.de sewing machine oil prior to cord running from this socket should then
packing. High grade sewing machine oil is be inserted in the wall receptacle.
of low viscosity, it can evaporate. There­
Before actually sewing, it is recommended
fore, before actually sewing, refer to the
that you practice running the machine with­
Maintenance section of this Owner’s Guide
out thread to gain experience in the guiding
and follow carefully the instructions for oil­
of material and use of the electrical con­
ing the machine. Oiling and running the
troller. To prevent damage to the presser
machine for a short time to allow the oil to
foot and material feed, raise presser foot
properly lubricate various bearing points is
by means of the presser foot lever. Place
essential for proper operation and ease of
running. cloth under presser foot and lower presser
foot by lowering presser foot lever. Cloth is
This same procedure should be followed
then in position for sewing. Turn on elec­
if your machine has remained idle for a con­
tric current by pressing lever of foot- or
siderable length of time as it is possible for
knee controller. The speed of the machine
the oil to evaporate sufficiently to actually
is regulated by. the amount of pressure ex­
produce friction in the bearings and hard
erted on the controller. Practice running
running until it has been properly lubricated
material thru machine, forward and back­
and operated for a short time.
ward, by pushing in and releasing reverse
Connect the two electrical plugs to the button, (G) Page 2. Let the machine do the
electrical socket in the base of the portable work — do not pull on the cloth as you
case, or on the inside fight hand panel of may break or damage the needle. NOTE:
the cabinet on console models. NOTE: Be Hand wheel must always turn towards you.
sure that the cord from the motor is in­ After practicing, follow the instructions be­
serted in the socket labeled “motor” and low for threading and actual operation.

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 HOW TO PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

REMOVING BOBBIN CASE

AND BOBBIN
See Page 2 for Lettered Parts of Machine
Turn the hand wheel (D) toward you un­
til the take-up lever (T) is at its highest
point. Raise hinged bobbin case cover (O).
To remove the bobbin case, open the latch
with the forefinger and pull latch toward
you (see Fig. 1). Now use thumb and fore­
finger and pull the bobbin case out toward
you. While the latch is held open, the bob­
bin is retained in its case. On releasing the Fig. 1. To Remove Bobbin Case and Bobbin
latch and turning the case downward, the
bobbin will drop out. d. Put thread through any hole in top
WINDING THE BOBBIN side of bobbin from the inside out
1. To wind the bobbin disconnect the hand leaving 8 to 10 inches of thread pro­
wheel from the stitching* mechanism jecting from the bobbin. No thread
(Fig. 7, Page 5). By turning the stop should be allowed to catch over the
motion knob (Fig. 7) toward you with edge of the bobbin.
the right hand (while holding the hand e. The loose end of the thread that is
wheel with the left hand) disconnect the threaded through the hole in the bob­
sewing mechanism for the bobbin wind­ bin should be held by hand until a
ing operation. This is necessary to pre­ few coils are wound. Then break off
vent damage to your machine while the loose end.
winding the bobbin. f. Now use the electric controller in the
2. Lower the presser foot (N) Page 2, by same manner as when sewing.
lowering the presser foot lever. g. When the bobbin completely
3. Now proceed as follows (see Fig. 2 be­ wound, the bobbin w rider release
low) : lever (B), disengages the bobbin
a. Place the bobbin (C) on the bobbin winder automatically.
winder spindle (D) and push it firmly h. If bobbin does not wind evenly, turn
against the spindle holder. the adjust screw (E) with a screw
b. By pressing the bobbin winder release driver, and tilt the bobbin winder
lever (B) toward the bobbin, the bob­ spindle to the left or right, whichever is
bin winder spool is brought into con­ necessary to produce an evenly wound
tact with the hand wheel. To lock, bobbin.
press in until a “click” is heard.
c. Place thread on spool pin on back of Caution : Do not wind the bobbin so full
arm, run thread through thread guide that the thread rises beyond the sides of
discs (A) and through thread guides the bobbin.
(E).
E- ADJUST
SCREW D-BOBBIN WINDER
A-THREAD GUIDE DISCS SPINDLE

ETHREAD
GUIDES
B-RELEASE
LATCH

Fig. 2 Winding the Bobbin

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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

Step 1 (illustrated in Fig. 3) : Hold bob­

bin case between thumb and forefinger of
left hand, so that the slot in the edge'of the
bobbin case is on top. Take the bobbin
between thumb and forefinger of right hand
so that the thread on top leads from left to
right.

Step 2: Insert bobbin into bobbin case,

pull the thread into the slot of the bobbin
case as shown in Fig. 4, and draw it under . Fig. 5. Tension Spring
the tension spring and into the fork-shaped
opening of the spring as shown in Fig. 5.

NOTE: When the thread is pulled toward

A SHUTTLE RACE NOTCH
you from the bobbin case, the bobbin must
turn clockwise inside the bobbin case.

REPLACING BOBBIN CASE

IN SHUTTLE BODY

Refer to Fig. 6 on This Page

After completing the threading operation,

hold the bobbin case latch (D) between the Fig. 6. Replace Bobbin Case
thumb and forefinger of the left hand, with
at least 3 inches of thread running from the
top of the bobbin case to the right. Insert
and center the bobbin case on the stud of
the shuttle body (C). Be sure the bobbin
case finger (E) is opposite shuttle race
notch (A). Press the bobbin case into the
shuttle as far as possible until latch catches
on the center post of shuttle. THEN re­
lease the bobbin case latch (D). Press bob­
bin case again after latch has been released
to make sure the bobbin case is locked se­
curely in place. Close the hinged bobbin
case cover in the bed of the machine. Fig. 7. To Disconnect the Sewing Mechanism

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SETTING THE NEEDLE CHOOSING NEEDLE AND THREAD

Select a needle to fit the material to be The quality of the seam made by your
sewn. See Chart on Page 7. To set needle sewing machine depends largely upon the
in needle clamp, turn the hand wheel toward proper selection of needle, and thread size.
you until the take-up lever, (T) Page 2, Both should be matched as closely as pos­
reaches its highest position. Loosen thumb" sible to the type of fabric you intend to sew.
screw, Fig. 8, located on the needle clamp. See Chart on Page 7. Heavy material re­
BE SURE THE FLAT SIDE OF SHANK quires a thicker needle and coarser thread,
OF THE NEEDLE IS PLACED TO­ while finer fabric calls for a thinner needle
WARD THE RIGHT, OR TOWARD and finer thread. Using a needle that is too
THE INSIDE OF MACHINE. See Fig. 8. thick will leave marks on the cloth. A nee­
Now insert the needle in the clamp as far dle which is too thin will not allow the
as it will go and retighten thumb screw. thread to pTiss freely through the eye of the
This machine uses needles classified as AA, needle.
J, or 15x1 which can be obtained in various
sizes for different size threads and purposes. Always make sure that the needle in your
See Chart on Page 7. machine is not bent and does not have a
blunt or hook-shaped point.
It is important that the proper size of
thread be used. Make certain that the same It is highly important that the correct
size and quality of thread is used in both SIZE of needle be chosen for the sewing to
the upper spool and the bobbin. This will be done. Refer to Chart on Page 7. This
prevent faulty sewing.' “Bargain” thread is Chart, in fact, indicates the proper SIZE of
poor economy. In many cases, such thread needle for various types of sewing.
has tiny knots which interfere with the free
Important: When purchasing replace­
flow of the thread through the threading
ment needles, make certain that they are the
mechanism and needle. High quality thread
correct LENGTH. The diagram below
is most desirable to achieve perfect sewing
shows the correct LENGTH 1.IJi") to
results.
scale. If a needle is used which is not of
the correct LENGTH, it is impossible to se­
cure perfect sewing results. In fact, a needle
of incorrect LENGTH will cause endless
trouble.
FLAT SIDE
OF NEEDLE

NEEDLE CLAMP
THUMB SCREW

32

Fig. 8. To Set the Needle Exact Length of Needle

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 NEEDLE AND THREAD SIZES

CODE Size of Thread

Univer­ Interna­ TYPE OF FABRIC AND WORK TO BE DONE Cotton Silk Linen
sal tional

00
Delicate fabrics like Georgette, chiffon, batiste, fine and
0 9 000
lace, linen and other sheer fabrics. For fine lingerie,
F ne
infants clothes and fine lace work. 100-150 Twist

Medium light-weight and summertime fabrics. For 80-100

: B 11
house dresses, children's dresses, washable cotton or 0
i Mediurn - Fine
dresses, aprons, curtains, etc. Mercerized Twist

|
Dress silks and cottons, light weight woolens, drap­
14 eries, fabric furnishings. For general household sew­ 60-80
Medlium ing, fine men’s shirts, smocks, window draperies and or A & B
fabric decorations. Mercerized Twist

40-60 or
Heavy cretonne, muslin, brocades and quilts. For Heavy Duty C
1 16 men’s work shirts, fabric furnishings, etc. Mercerized Twist

Heavy woven coating, light weight canvas, bed tick­

2 18
ing, upholstery and awning materials, and slipcover D
Medium - Heavy
fabrics. 30-40 Twist

3 1 19
Heavy woven suiting, coating, duck ticking, drilling, E
Heavy canvas and sacking . 24-30 Twist 60-80
_________ 1_________

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 THREADING THE MACHINE

NOTE: IF YOUR MACHINE IS NOT 3. Now place the thread on the guide notch
THREADED CORRECTLY, IT WILL (D) at the top of the tension dial (see
NOT SEW PROPERLY. Fig. 36).
4. Bring the thread back down and under
Turn the hand wheel toward you until the check spring (E) and up through the
the needle is raised to its highest position. large hook (F).
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin, 5 Pass the thread through the hole at the
located on the back or rear of the arm. end of the take-up lever (G) from right
See Fig. 9 for the following letters: to left.
1. Pass the thread through the back thread 6. Draw the thread down through the large
guide (A). Bring the thread over the hook (F), the thread guide (H) and the
arm and through the front thread needle clamp guide (I).
guide (B). 7. Now pass the thread through the eye of
2. Draw the thread downwards to, and the needle from left to right. Draw about
around between the tension discs (C), 3 inches of thread through the eye of the
from right to left. needle. This is the length necessary to
begin sewing.

B-FRONT THREAD GUIDE

ABACK THREAD GUIDE

G-TAKE UP LEVER ----- —

F-HOOK

D-GUIDE NOTCH

E-CHECK SPRING

H-THREAD GUIDE

l-NEEDLE BAR
THREAD GUIDE

Fig. 9. Upper Threading

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 STRAIGHT SEWING

SETTING ZIGZAG KNOB FOR REGULATING LENGTH

STRAIGHT SEWING OF STITCH
See Fig 10 See Fig. 10
For all straight sewing set the zigzag
stitch width regulator knob (B) at “0.” This machine can be adjusted to make
Set buttonhole maker knob (E) Fig. 10 from six to thirty stitches per inch. If you
desire the shortest stitch (30 per inch) turn
at position shown in Fig. 10.
the stitch length regulator knob F to the
REGULATING DIRECTION left of 0 on the indicator dial. If the longest
OF FEED possible stitch is desired (6 per inch) turn
the regulator knob to indicate number 8 on
See Fig. 10
the dial. To make the same length stitch in
When you desire to feed the material from reverse sewing, simply press in all the way
the front to the rear of the machine, turn on the regulator knob F and the machine
the stitch length regulator knob F to any will sew in reverse until pressure on the
number from 1 to 8 on the stitch length in­ knob is released. When the 'regulator knob
dicator dial. The higher the number dialed, F is turned to indicate 0 on the dial G there
the longer stitch is made. When the feed of is no movement of the material either for­
the material is desired in the opposite direc­ ward or backward.
tion, or from the rear of the machine toward
the operator, push in all the way on the
stitch length regulator knob F. This allows DROPPING THE FEED
reversal of the direction of feed without
stopping the machine or removing the mate­ For all normal straight sewing, the drop
rial. The machine will continue to feed in feed knob, Fig. 11, must be turned to “Sew”
reverse until the regulator knob is released. position. When this knob is turned to
This permits fast and easy back-tacking for “Darn” position, the feed will be lowered
fastening the ends of seams so they will not from the needle plate and will not feed the
ravel. material. Do this for the purpose of em­
broidering. To commence normal sewing
again, turn knob to “Sew” position.

BZIGZAG STITCH WIDTH

REGULATOR KNOB

E BUTTONHOLE MAKER KNOB

Fig. 10. Stitch Regulator

Fig. 11. To Drop the Feed

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 REGULATING PRESSURE the right hand, turn the balance wheel to­
ON MATERIAL ward you until the needle has moved down
and up again to its highest position. In this
See Fig. 12
operation, the needle thread will catch the
bobbin thread and draw it up through the
For normal sewing, press snap-lock (A)
to lowest position. Pressure regulation is hole in the needle plate.
seldom required. However, for sewing silk, With the left hand, pull up the needle
thread to expose the bobbin thread. Take
or very light material, the pressure can be
both threads with your hand and draw
lightened by pressing the snap-lock (A) to
them, under the presser foot, toward rear
the mid position. Pressure is entirely re­
of machine. Now place material to be sewn
leased when snap-lock is at its highest posi­
tion—press snap-lock release (B). Increased
pressure is accomplished by pressing snap­
lock (A) completely down. Always remem­
ber. the heavier the material—the heavier
the pressure; the lighter the material—the
lighter the pressure.

For mending or darning: Press the snap­

lock release (B), thus releasing the pressure
Fig. 13. To Prepare for Sewing
on the hinged presser foot so you can move
the material in any direction without resist­
ance from the presser foot. For normal sew­
ing, return to the desired pressure on the under presser foot and lower ibe presser
presser bar by pressing down on snap-lock. foot.
When the presser bar is in the down posi­
tion the thread should extend toward the
back of the machine between the toes of the
presser foot and should be firmly held be­
tween the feed and the presser foot. Once
the material and threads are in position with
presser foot lowered on material, you are
ready to start the actual sewing operation.

NOTE: 1. Have take-up lever, (C) Fig.

12, at highest point before
starting the sewing operation.

2. Do not try to help the feeding

of the work by pulling the ma­
Fig. 12. Regulating Pressure on Material terial as this may deflect the
needle and cause it to break.
The machine feeds without as­
sistance.
PREPARING FOR SEWING
See Fig. 13 3. After threading, NEVER run
machine without material be­
Raise the presser bar. Hold end of needle tween presser foot and the
thread loosely in the left hand. Then with feed.

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BEGINNING TO SEW basting stitch. Operate the machine in the
regular manner.
After threading the machine, place ma­
terial and threads in position under the
To remove basting stitch, clip every 5th
presser foot and lower the presser foot. or 6th stitch with scissors. Bottom thread
With your right hand, turn the top of the
can then be pulled out easily.
hand wheel, (D) Page 2, toward you until
the take-up lever (C) Fig. 12 is at its high­
est point. You are now ready to begin sew­
ing. By having the take-up lever at its DARNING—See Fig. 14
highest point, it is never necessary to touch
1. Attach darning foot with arm (A) at
the hand wheel to start the machine. You
the back of needle clamp (B).
merely press the foot control (portable
models) or knee control (cabinet models).
2. Release completely the snap lock darner,
The speed of the machine is regulated by
Fig. 12. Turn drop feed knob, Fig. 11,
increasing or decreasing the amount of pres­
to “DARN” position. Machine is now
sure exerted on the control.
ready for darning.
REMOVING THE WORK 3. Place the material under the darning
Be sure to stop the machine when the foot, and lower the presser bar.
rbread take-up lever, (T) Page 2, is located
at the highest position. Now raise the 4. To darn, hold the material firmly against
pre-.scr foot and draw the fabric backward the bed of the machine and while operat­
” J to the left, passing the threads over the ing the machine move the material for­
tar i<l cutter, (Q) Page 2. Pull down- ward and backwards with an even mo­
shghliy holding thread in both hands—so' tion commensurate with the speed of
a t to bend the needle—and the threads the machine. Fill the hole or tear with
■ ill be severed. NOTE: Leave the ends of new stitches. After the hole is filled with
the thread under the presser foot. new stitches, move the material from
side to side in a similar manner to weave
or reinforce the stitching.
TURNING THE CORNERS
CAUTION: Be sure to keep fingers out
Stop the machine while needle is still in
of the path of needle to avoid injury.
material. Now raise presser foot and, using
needle as a pivot, turn material in the
5. To resume normal sewing be sure to
direction desired. Lower the presser foot
reset the pressure on the presser bar by
and you are ready to continue sewing.
pushing down on the snap lock darner,
and return drop feed knob to “SEW”
TACKING
position.
Turn the stitch length regulator knob F
Figure 10 to indicate the desired length of
stitch. To tack or reinforce a seam, push in
on the regulator knob and release quickly,
twice only, while the machine is running at
about normal sewing speed.

BASTING
Set stitch length regulator knob at the
longest stitch length (See instructions on
Page 9). Machine is now ready to sew a Fig 14. Darning Foot

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STRAIGHT STITCH EMBROIDERY BINDING—See Fig. 15
1. Attach darning foot. Fig. 14, with arm The multiple slot binder is attached in the
(A) at the back of needle clamp (B). same manner as the regular presser foot.
The binder has three slots on the side of the
2. Release pressure on the snap lock darner, cone shaped scroll to hold various sizes of
Fig. 12. by pushing down on release (B). commercial folded bias tape. The larger
3. Turn drop feed knob, Fig. 11, to “Darn” opening at the end will hold 15/16" binding.
position. Binding should be cut to form a point and
4. Place material, on which embroidery de­ placed in the proper size slot or the end
sign has been drawn or stamped, between opening. The material to be bound is placed
two frames of an embroidery hoop and
stretch the material tightly.
in the slot in the center of the cone shaped
scroll and must be held in this position.
.1
5. Place the hoop and material under the When the binding and the material to be I
darning foot and lower the presser bar. bound have been properly placed in the
binder and pulled through to the needle
6. Hold the hoop with both hands firmly
point, set the machine for a straight stitch,
against the machine bed. Hold the mate­
lower the presser bar and sew in the normal
rial within the hoop' against the machine
manner. The binder will turn under the
bed with index fingers of both hands.
edges of the binding and cover the edge of
Caution: Be sure to keep fingers out of
the material to be bound, all in one oper­
the path of needle to avoid injury.
ation. Binder is adjustable as can be
7. Operate the machine at a fast speed -and moved to allow’ sewing as cl<> ,>• the edge
move the hoop as you sew, allowing the of the binding as may be des>
needle to follow the design as you
would write with a pencil.
SEWING ZIPPERS AND
8. To resume normal sewing be sure to: CORDING—See Fig. 16
A. Replace darning foot with regular Replace the regular presser ■ •. with the
zigzag foot. combination zipper and cording foot. Set
B. Push down on snap lock darner (A) the machine for a straight stitch. Loosen
Fig. 12. the thumb screw on the horizontal bar and
slide the zipper foot to the right or left of
C. Turn drop feed knob to “Sew” posi­
tion. the needle and position so that the needle
will, stitch close to the edge of either the
right or left side of the zipper or cording.
A quilting guide bar is attached to the zip­
per foot and is adjustable to provide uni­
form spacing between rows of stitches when
,1
quilting. I

Fig. 15. Multiple Slot Binder Fig. 16. Zipper and Cording Foot

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 ZIGZAG SEWING

The creative possibilities with zigzag sew­ wise you may bend or break the needle. You
ing are endless. Zigzag sewing is a real can change the width of the zigzag stitch
pleasure because it is a challenge to one’s when the machine is in operation, but when
creative instincts. Intricate designs are no the machine is idle, you must raise the
longer complicated with your zigzag sewing needle.
machine. Study your operating instructions
carefully and you will be amazed at the ZIGZAG CONTROL KNOB
enormous scope of zigzag sewing and how When you are operating the machine with
easily it is mastered. the power on, you may turn the knob with­
out fear of breaking the needle.
Make it a habit to test types of stitches
When machine is not being operated by
before starting to sew on a finished item.
Once you have obtained the effect you de­ electricity, be sure that the needle is at its
sire, you can sew relaxed, confident that you highest position before moving the zigzag
will be pleased with the results. stitch width regulator knob.

ZIGZAG STITCHES
ADJUSTING THE KNOBS Before attempting to make zigzag stitches
FOR ZIGZAG SEWING on a finished product, practice each opera­
tion separately until you get the effect you
want.

PRACTICE ZIGZAG STITCH ILLUS­

TRATED AS No. 1—Fig. 18. This wide
zigzag stitch is used on blanket binding,
stitching narrow ribbons, decorative borders
and rick-rack braid. Adjust the machine as
follows:
1. Turn the zigzag stitch width regulator
knob, (B) Fig. 17, clockwise as far as it
will go—to No. 5.
2. Adjust stitch length regulator (F) for
Set buttonhole maker knob (A) (this is
the longest stitch—No. 8.
also the blindstitch knob) at position shown
above. It is necessary to pull out on this 3. Your machine will now produce the wid­
knob to change position. , est zigzag stitch possible, illustrated as
(1) in Fig. 18.
The zigzag stitch width regulator knob
(B) above, is used for adjusting the zigzag PRACTICE ZIGZAG STITCH ILLUS­
stitch to the desired width. When the knob TRATED AS No. 2—Fig. 18. This stitch
is set at No. 0 the needle will not move from is used for overcasting seams, appliqueing,
side to side and the machine will sew the applying bias binding, etc. Adjust the ma­
normal straight stitch. When the knob is chine as follows:
turned clockwise the wider the zigzag stitch. 1. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob,
When the knob is £et on No. 5 the machine (B) Fig. 17, to No. 4.
will sew the widest zigzag stitch.
2. Turn stitch length regulator knob (F) to
Before adjusting the width of the zigzag No. 5.
stitch, be sure to turn the top of the balance 3. Your machine will now produce the
wheel toward you to raise the needle; other­ stitch illustrated as (2) in Fig. 18.

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 PRACTICE ZIGZAG STITCH ILLUS­
TRATED AS No. 3—Fig. 18. This zigzag­
stitch is used for appliqueing, joining lace,
etc. Adjust your machine as follows.
1. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob,
(B) Fig. 17, to No. 2.
2. Turn stitch length regulator knob (F) to
No. 4.
3. Your machine will now produce the zig­
zag stitch illustrated as No. 3 in Fig. 18.

PRACTICE ZIGZAG STITCH ILLUS­

Fig. 17. Zigzag Control Knobs
TRATED AS No. 4—Fig. 18. This is a
very narrow stitch which may be used for
stitching arm hole seams or wherever an Set the stitch length regulator knob (F)
extra strong seam is desired. Adjust the as near to 0 as possible, but still permitting
machine as follows: the material to feed through the machine
1. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob, from front to back. This will produce a satin
(B) Fig. 17, to No. y2- stitch which is the basis for all embroidery
2. Turn stitch length regulator knob (F) to design. Test the stitching to make certain
No. 2. that the material is feeding properly to pro­
3. The machine will now produce the zig­ duce a good satin stitch as illustrated r
zag stitch illustrated as No. 4 in Fig. 18. Fig. 19 below.

PRACTICE ZIGZAG STITCH ILLUS­

TRATED AS No. 5—Fig. 18. This is a very
tiny stitch used for fine rolled hems, dainty
lace, appliqueing, top stitching bias seams,
12 3 4 5
decorating baby clothes, etc. Adjust the
machine as follows:
1. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob,
(B) Fig. 17, to No. 1.
2. Turn stitch length regulator knob (F) to
No. 2.
3. The machine will now produce the zig­
zag stitch illustrated as No. 5 in Fig. 18.

SATIN STITCH
USE HINGED PRESSER FOOT CUT­
OUT ON BOTTOM OF THE FOOT. The
cutout is designed to allow the additional
Fig. 18. Zigzag Stitches
thickness of thread created "in embroidery
stitching to pass smoothly under the foot.
Before embroidering any of the following
stitch patterns, set the stitch width regu­
lator knob (B) Fig. 17, at No. 5. Fig. 19. Satin Stitch

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MONOGRAMMING AND
SIGNATURE WRITING is required since the stitch covers the edge
neatly. You can use matching or contrast­
ing thread and you can use a large or small
zigzag stitch, depending upon size of the
design and texture of the fabric.
To stitch the design in place, set the
machine as follows:
1. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob,
(B) Fig. 17, to produce the width of zig­
zag stitch desired.
2. Set stitch length regulator to produce
a satin stitch or a close zigzag stitch,
whichever you desire.
Fig. 20
After design is stitched in place, cut away
1. Attach darning foot. Fig. 14, with arm material along outer edge.
(A) at the back of needle clamp (B).
HEMSTITCHING—Fig. 21
2. Release pressure on the snap lock darner,
Fig. 12, by pushing down on release (B). 1. Pull out threads to the desired width.
3. Turn drop feed knob, Fig. 11, to “Darn” 2. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob,
(B) Fig. 17, to No. 1 or No. 1% to pro­
position. duce a narrow zigzag stitch.
4. Place material to be monogrammed be-
t v, e?n two frames of an embroidery hoop 3. Set stitch length regulator (F) at No. 4
; stretch the material tightly. or No. 5. Stitches should not be too
close.
5. : ; ie hoop and material under the
>'-: ;>ng foot and lower the presser bar. 4. Place the edge of the material from
NARROW satin stitch. See in- which threads have been pulled under
si.: : , i ions page 14. the center of the presser foot and sew
with the zigzag stitch selected-
6. >•••.■.•. the hoop with both hands firmly
a , list the machine bed. Hold the mate- 5. Check to be sure that the needle bites
I-within the hoop against the machine into the space where the threads have
I ; with index fingers of both hands. been pulled, as well as into the fabric
CA. TION : Be sure to keep fingers out from which threads have not been pulled.
of the path of needle to avoid injury. 6. After stitching on one side of the open
7. Operate the machine at a fast speed and space is completed, reverse the material
move the hoop as you sew, allowing the and repeat the stitching on the other
needle to follow the outline as you would side.
write with a pencil. 7. If you prefer a picot edge, cut off the
8. To resume normal sewing be sure to: pulled threads close to the outer point of
the zigzag stitching. A picot edge is
A. Replace darning foot with regular
often used on scarfs, handkerchiefs, lamp
zigzag foot.
shades, etc.
B. Push down on snap lock darner (A)
Fig. 12.
C. Turn drop feed knob to “Sew” posi­
tion.

MAKING CUTOUT
APPLIQUE WORK

Applique is a design on one fabric which

is applied or sewed to another. In the past,
it has always been necessary to hand baste
the applique design but with your zigzag
machine, applique designs are quickly and
easily stitched into place. No hand basting Fig. 21

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OVERLOCK STITCH—Fig. 22 of the hemmer, and start your machine.
Sew for an inch or two, at the same time
pulling the material by the two threads
and feeding material into the scroll
tongue. The scroll tongue of the hem­
mer turns in the raw edge and forms a
narrow hem.
CAUTION: If you feed too much mate­
rial into the scroll edge you will have an
irregular finished hem; if too little material
is fed into the scroll edge you will turn a
hem but it will have a raw edge. To elimi­
nate either of the above, guide only enough
material through the scroll to turn under
the raw edge and make a nicely finished
Fig. 22 hem.
1. Set the machine to produce a satin stitch.
See Page 14. NARROW ZIGZAG HEM—Fig. 24
2. Place raw edge of fabric under presser
foot.
3. Start sewing. Check to see whether the
needle bites close to the raw edge of the
open space and then into the material
itself.

NARROW STRAIGHT STITCH

HEM—Fig. 23

Fig. 24

Proceed as outlined above, except that i

step 2 above, turn zigzag stitch width regu­
lator knob, (B) Fig. 17, to No. 2.

FLAT FELLED SEAMS—Fig. 25

1. Remove presser foot and attach narrow
hemmer to presser bar.
Fig. 23
2. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob,
There is a narrow hemmer in the acces­ (B) Fig. 17, to No. 0.
sory box. 3. Set stitch length regulator knob (F) at
1. Remove presser foot and attach narrow No. 4.
hemmer to presser bar. Leave presser 4. Raise presser bar. Place two pieces of
bar in RAISED' position. material together — with their “right”
2. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob, sides facing each other. Allow the bot-
(B) Fig. 17, to No. 0.
3. Set stitch length regulator knob (F)
Fig. 17, at No. 4.
4. Place corner of raw edge to be hemmed
directly under the needle. Turn hand
wheel forward to insert needle into this
corner of material. Presser bar must still
be raised. With the right hand pull the
material up into the scroll. Lower the
presser bar. With your left hand grasp
the upper and bottom threads, at the rear Fig. 25

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 tom piece of material to protrude to the ing the stitch length regulator knob at
right about one-eighth of an inch beyond No. 1 and sew with this wider zigzag
the top piece of material. stitch directly over the first wavy seam.
5. Lower presser bar and stitch both pieces
of fabric together on a line parallel to REPAIRING SLIT IN MATERIAL
right edge of top piece of material as 1. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob.
close to the edge as possible. (B) Fig. 17, to No. 3 or No. 4, depending
6. Raise presser foot and take out seamed on the width of slit to be stitched.
material. 2. Set stitch length regulator knob (F) at
7. Open and flatten out the material on the No. 2.
machine, with the “right” sides down 3. Sew directly down the slit with this zig­
and the adges of fabrics standing up. zag stitch. You may go over it twice to
8. Lift hemmer to a raised position, then doubly reinforce the mend.
allow the one-eighth inch of material
which is protruding, to enter the scroll
edge of the hemmer. MAKING BUTTONHOLES
9. Lower the presser bar and sew as in 1. Remove regular presser foot and replace
“Narrow Straight Stitch Hem,” page 16. with buttonhole foot. See Fig. 27.
2. Set stitch width regulator knob (B)
Fig. 17 at “0.”
3. Pull out on buttonhole knob (E) Fig. 17
and turn clockwise to No. 1.
4. Set stitch length regulator knob (F)
Fig. 17 at,No. 4

5. Mark the material for the exact length of

buttonhole desired.
Fig. 26 6. The buttonhole will consist of two par­
allel rows of satin stitches connected at
PAT-CLING WITH A ZIGZAG STITCH the top and bottom. The rows of satin
1. zigzag stitch width regulator knob, stitches are made as the needle swings
(B) Fig. 17, to No. %. alternately to the left and right on the
2. Sei -titch length regulator knob (F) at downward throw of the needle. To make
No. 2. an accurate buttonhole, position the ma­
3. Place the patch over the hole and sew terial under the buttonhole foot so that
the patch on to the garment. This stitch the needle, on the left hand downward
is almost like a regular machine stitch throw, will be positioned to enter the
but is strong, and it resists ripping. Now material in the center of the mark at the
trim off the projecting edges of material. end nearest to operator. See No. 1 Fig.
Turn the zigzag stitch regulator knob 27. Make this test by turning the hand
(B) to No. 2. while leaving the stitch wheel about % turn each way, but do
length regulator knob at No. 2 and sew a not permit the needle to actually enter
zigzag seam over the wavy zigzag stitch. the material at this time. If the needle
4. When completed cut out damaged piece should be positioned in such a manner
on the reverse side. , that it would enter the material on the
right hand downward throw, remove the
MENDING ELASTIC KNITWEAR material, then hold the needle and bob­
1. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob. bin threads loosely in the left hand and
(B) Fig. 17, to No. J4. turn the hand wheel one complete turn
2. Set stitch length regulator knob (F) at toward the operator so that the needle
No. 1. will go down and up again to be in po­
3. Place the grain of the patch to be in­ sition to enter the material on the left
serted in the saYne direction as the grain hand downward throw. After the needle
of the garment. Now stitch along this is raised, pull both threads up to avoid
patch with the small wavy zigzag stitch. broken threads. Reposition material un­
When finished, trim off the outer edges der buttonhole foot. Lower the presser
of the patch. Now turn the zigzag stitch bar, making certain the needle is clear
width regulator knob to No. 2 while leav­ of the material.

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7. Begin sewing at a moderate speed and the hand wheel toward you to make sure
continue until stitching reaches the end needle goes into center of the hole. If it
of the mark. At this exact time without clears, then make a few straight stitches
stopping or changing the speed of the in the same hole.
machine, quickly turn the buttonhole 7. If you wish you may place a rounded
maker knob to No. 2 (you can change toothpick over the button, between the
from No. 1 to No. 2 without pulling two holes, and sew button to fabric in
out on knob). Continue to sew until st­ regular way. Remove the toothpick and
itching reaches the exact end of the bu­ the button will be loosely attached. Pull
ttonhole ( the original starting point) button up and wind thread around the
then quickly turn the knob back to No. threads holding the button, forming a
1 and make 5 or 6 stitches, this will com­ stem.
plete the buttonhole. NOTE: If a four hole button is to be
8. Stop the machine and raise the presser sewn, follow the same procedure above for
bar. Remove the material and cut center the two hole button. Now lift presser foot
of butoonhole with embroider scissors, slightly and move fabric to permit stitching
seam ripper or razor blade, being careful the remaining two holes.
not to cut the threads on either side. Hooks, snaps., etc, are sewn to the fabric
9. When buttonhole making is completed, with the same procedure as for sewing two
replace buttonhole foot with regular sew­ hole button.
ing foot and reset buttonhole knob, stitch
width regulator and stitch length regula­
tor for desired sewing.

Fig. 28
ZIGZAG EMBROIDERY
1. Place the design to be embroidered be
tween the two sections of an embroidery
loop.
Fig. 27
2. To sew, remove the pressure from the
SEWING ON BUTTONS presser bar by releasing the snap-lock
1. Remove hinged presser foot and attach darner. Press (B) Fig. 12.
button sewing foot, see Fig. 28. 3. Lower the feed by turning the drop feed
2. Turn zigzag stitch width regulator knob knob, (J) Page 2, to “Darn.”
(B) Fig. 17, to No. 4. 4. Remove the presser foot, (N) Page 2.
3. Turn drop feed knob (J) Page 2, to
“Darn.” 5. Place the embroidery hoops under the
needle and lower the presser bar, (W)
4. With the button sewing foot in a raised
position place button between button Page 2.
sewing foot and fabric so that the holes 6. Use a fine needle.
of the button line up with the needle, as 7. Set the knobs for a wide satin stitch. See
shown in Fig. 28. Turn hand wheel to­ “Satin Stitch,” Fig. 19, Page 14.
ward you and test to see if the needle en­ 8. Hold hoop and needle thread with left
ters center of each hole. If not, adjust the hand, turn top of balance wheel slowly
zigzag stitch width regulator knob by toward you with right hand and bring
turning to right or left until the needle lower thread up through fabric in hoop.
clears each hole. While still holding both threads and
5. When needle goes into the center of each hoop in left hand, bring right hand to
hole, then run the machine at medium hoop and start running machine at me­
speed, making five or six stitches. dium speed. Guide hoop slowly in steady
6. To lock the zigzag stitch ajnd prevent rhythm coordinated with movement of
raveling, set the zigzag stitch width reg­ needle. Start sewing at outer edge of
ulator knob at No. 0 and by hand, turn design, turning hoop so that the stitches

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 are formed in the same direction as the 8. Start to sew and check to see that c.
grain of the petal or leaf. To be able to sixth stitch catches in the folded side of
get this correct angle of stitches will re­ material.
quire a little practice, but once the knack 9. When blindstitch sewing is completed,
is acquired, you will be able to produce adjust all control knobs for normal sew­
many beautiful designs. After stitching ing.
around the edge, fill in toward the center.
BLINDSTITCHING WITHOUT RUFFLING, GATHERING
ATTACHMENT AND SHIRRING
Gathers are made in soft fabrics where
fullness must be taken up into a small space.
They provide necessary fullness and also are
decorative. For heavier fabrics, pleats and
tacks are used. Gathers and ruffles are most
satisfactory when sewn on bias and cross­
wise threads.

GATHERS
1. Set machine for straight sewing—zigzag
knob (B) Fig. 17 at No. 0.
2. Set stitch length knob (F) at No. 8 for
longest stitch. It is advisable to use 2
or more rows of stitching approximately
%" apart.
3. Pull threads to top side of material at
each end of stitching and twist the
threads together.
4. Hold the ends of the thread securely in
Fig. 29 the right hand and slide material on the
threads for desired fullnes.
1. Tu -, .-gzag stitch width regulator knob
to No. 0. STROKING GATHERS
2. Pull out on knob (E) Fig. 17 and turn Use needle or pin across folds to
counter clockwise until it stops. straighten material under gathering and to
space gathers evenly.
3. Set stitch length regulator knob (F) at
No. 7. SHIRRING'
4. Turn up width of hem desired. Press Shirring is gathering done with 3 or more
just along the fold of the hem. parallel lines of gathering.
5. Stitch seam binding to edge of hem in
regular manner. RUFFLES
6. With the wrong side of the garment fac­ Ruffles are gathered strips of varying
ing you, and with the bulk of the ma­ widths used as trimming. Fullness is most
terial nearest you, turn the width of the often about 1)4 times space into which ruf­
hem under (or away from you), and fle is to be sewn. Cut out strips and sew
crease it, permitting the two right sides both ends together to get piece of desired
to be together. Then bring hem back sizes. Finish lower edge or ruffle with nar­
again, allowing one guarter inch of the row hand rolled hems picoting, lace, bind­
seam binding to protrude beyond the ing, etc.
crease which you have just made in the
material. See Fig. 29. Pin in place with MACHINE RUFFLER
pins at right angles to the edge. If the operator prefers, a machine ruffler
7. Place garment under presser foot so that is available (Stock Number Al). With a
the bulk of your material is to your left little practice, marvelous results can be
and so that the needle will stitch on the achieved with a machine ruffler which ruf­
protruding one quarter inch of seam fles and stitches the ruffle to the garment at
binding on hem. the same time.

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 MAINTENANCE

OILING YOUR MACHINE

For an easy running machine, proper oil­
ing is of the utmost importance. When in
continuous use the machine should be oiled
every day; for moderate use, an occasional
oiling is satisfactory.
To reach the parts inside the arm, remove
the complete arm cover (A) Fig. 32 by open­
ing face plate (B) and removing screw (C)
and the screw on top of the arm cover at

Fig. 30 Fig. 32
the right rear end. Lift off arm cover and a drop of oil in spot indicated by arrow in
apply oil to the holes indicated in Fig. 30. Fig. 38. This should be done before you
Turn the hand wheel and apply 2 drops of begin sewing each time you use your ma
oil to all moving parts. chine.
To oil parts under bed of machine, tip
the head back on its hinges and oil all mov­ TO TIGHTEN MOTOR BELT
ing parts. See Fig. 31.
Loosen motor bracket screw and move
bracket down in slot, then tighten screw.

TO ALIGN MOTOR BELT

1. Loosen set screw on motor pulley.
2. Adjust pulley out or in on motor shaft
so that belt runs in straight line from
motor pulley to hand wheel.
Fig. 31 3. Then tighten motor pulley set screw.
LUBRICATING MOTOR
This machine is equipped with a precision REPLACING THE SEWING
made motor. The motor shaft revolves in LIGHT BULB
permanently oil impregnated cast bronze The sewing light is mounted inside the
bearings. No Lubrication is Required. hinged face plate. To replace the bulb, open
OILING THE SHUTTLE RACE the face plate (B) Fig. 32. This will allow
The shuttle race is one of the most im­ for easy removal of bulb (E) and replace­
portant oiling spots on your machine. Put ment in its screw base socket.

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REGULATING THREAD TENSIONS
THREAD TENSION IS AUTOMATIC
AND RARELY REQUIRES ADJUST­
MENT EVEN WHEN SEWING MATE­
RIAL OF DIFFERENT THICKNESSES.
Note that for ordinary sewing the needle
and bobbin threads should be locked in the
center of the seam of the materials as illus­
trated, Fig. 33. Too tight a tension on the
needle thread, OR too loose a tension on the
bobbin thread will produce a stitch with the
needle thread lying in a straight line along
the upper surface of the material as illus­
trated, Fig. 34. Too tight a tension on the
bobbin thread, OR too loose a tension on
the needle thread will produce a stitch with
bobbin thread lying on a straight line along
the under side of the material as illustrated,
Fig. 35. Normally most adjustments will be
made on the needle thread tension control,
Fig. 36, not the bobbin tension.

NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

The presser foot must be in the down po­
sition to regulate tension on the needle
thread. The tension regulator knob, (B) Fig.
36, controls the varying degrees of tension
which can be produced on machine.

a) TO INCREASE TENSION—turn knob

of tension regulator clockwise.
b) TO DECREASE TENSION — turn
knob of tension regulator counter-clock­
wise.

BOBBIN THREAD TENSION

This is always permanently set at factory
and under ordinary use never must be
changed. When the bobbin thread tension
has once been properly adjusted, changes
are seldom necessary, as change of needle
tension on top control normally produces
the correct stitch. Bobbin thread tension is
regulated in the following manner: To in­
crease tension, turn screw, (0) Fig. 37, lo­
cated on the bobbin tension spring, to the
right. To decrease tension, turn screw to
the left.

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 HELPFUL HINTS
A JAMMED SHUTTLE—See Fig. 38 3. Replace shuttle race cover, (B), and lock
into position with shuttle race cover
The stitch forming mechanism occasion­
clamps, (C), making certain the clamps
ally becomes clogged with loose threads and
have been snapped securely into position.
lint. This will interfere with the efficient
operation of the machine. This situation can 4. Put bobbin into bobbin case, see Chapter
easily be remedied by removal and cleaning “Threading the Bobbin Case”, page 5.
of the shuttle assembly. Cleaning and re­ 5. Put the bobbin case into the shuttle race,
moval of the lint will safeguard the perform­ see Chapter "Replacing Bobbin Case in
ance of the machine. To remove the shuttle Shuttle Race”, page 5.
assembly, proceed as follows:
MACHINE RUNS HEAVILY
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle
reaches its highest position. The shuttle The use of inferior oil is often the cause of
will assume the position illustrated in the machine working heavily or it may be
Fig. 38. caused by other reasons as follows:
2. Remove bobbin case as described in “Re­
A. Motor belt too tight or has jumped off
moving Bobbin Case” (see Page 4). pulley or hand wheel.
B. Bobbin winder not released, running
3. Press down on the two spring loaded while sewing.
shuttle race cover clamps, (C), and re­
move the shuttle race cover, (B), and C. Thread caught in shuttle race.
shuttle body, (A). D. Machine lubricated with unsuitable,
gummy oil. Pour a few drops of kerosene
4. Clean the shuttle race as well as the shut- into each oil hole and run machine for a
tle body and shuttle race cover by remov­ few minutes. Then lubricate with proper
ing all threads, lint, etc.
sewing machine oil.
When the cleaning has been completed, MACHINE MAKES LOOSE STITCHES
proceed as follows to replace the shuttle
assembly: — LOOPS ON UNDERSIDE
OF MATERIAL
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle
reaches its highest position. This may be caused by:
A. Machine not threaded properly.
2. Place shuttle body, (A), on pin of shuttle
driver and adjust into position. B. Presser foot not down completely.
C. Insufficient tension on needle thread.
D. Thread check spring, (E) Fig. 36, bent
or broken.
E. You may have POOR STITCHES AND
BAD LOOKING SEAMS FOR the fol­
lowing reasons:
a. Improper needle for size of thread, see
page 7.
b. Thread wound unevenly on bobbin.
c. Upper thread tension too tight or too
loose.
d. Bobbin thread too coarse. Should be
same as needle thread.
e. Needle thread too coarse for material.
f. Needle not suited for material.
g. Needle point damaged.
UNEVEN THREAD TENSION may be
caused by poor quality thread.

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MATERIAL WRINKLES BOBBIN THREAD BREAKS
This may be caused by: This may be caused by:
A. Improper needle for size of thread, see A. Bobbin case inserted incprrectly.
page 7.
B. Needle thread tension too tight. B. Bobbin thread tension too tight.
C. Bobbin thread tension too tight for ma­ C. Bobbin wound unevenly.
terial used. D. Bobbin wound too full.
D. Presser foot pressure too great. E. Poor quality thread.
F. Stitch hole in needle plate rough or sharp.
MACHINE JAMS OR CLOGS G. Bobbin thread not brought up correctly.
This may be caused by: H. Incorrect threading of bobbin case.
A. Machine not properly threaded.
B. Sewing without material. NOTE: If the bobbin thread cannot be
C. Sewing with the stitch length regulator pulled up the needle is probably inserted
knob. (F) Fig. 17. set at No. 0—not al­ incorrectly.
lowing the material to move.

MACHINE DOES NOT FEED NEEDLE BREAKS

PROPERLY
A. Make sure stitch length regulator knob. This may be caused by the following:
(F) Fig. 17. is not on No. 0. A. Using incorrect length of needle, see
B. Make sure the drop feed knob, (J) Page page 6.
2. is turned to “Sew” position. B. Needle bent (insert new needle).
C. The pressure of the presser foot may C. May be using incorrect size needle or
be insufficient. Increase the pressure by thread for material being sewn. See page
pushing snap-lock darner, (A) Fig. 12. 7.
D. Presser foot or attachments not securely
MACHINE STOPS WHILE SEWING fastened to presser bar.
Make sure the stop motion knob (Fig. 7) E. Pulling material from behind needle
has been tightened sufficiently. while sewing.
(Do not help machine feed material.)
IF THE BOBBIN DOES NOT
WIND PROPERLY
NOTE': To avoid breaking needles, be
This may be caused by: sure that the presser foot or attachments are
A. Machine not threaded correctly for wind­ securely fastened by the thumb screw. Do
ing. not sew heavy seams, or very thick goods
B. Thread jumped out of thread guide disc, with too fine a needle. A correspondingly
(E) Fig. 2. large needle and thread should be used on
C. Misalignment of thread guide disc. See heavy work. See that the needle is not bent
instructions "Winding the Bobbin,” Page and avoid pulling when stitching. Do not
4. move zigzag stitch width regulator lever
with the needle in the material when the
NEEDLE THREAD BREAKS machine is not running.
This may be caused by:
A. Incorrect needle length, see page 6.
B. Needle too fine for thread used, see page MACHINE SKIPS STITCHES
C. Needle bent or needle point broken. This may be caused by:
D. Needle inserted incorrectly. A. Using incorrect length of needle, see
E. Needle not threaded properly. page 6.
F. Tension of needle thread too tight. B. Bent Dr blunt needle.
G. Knots in thread.
H. Stitch hole in needle plate rough or sharp. C. Needle inserted incorrectly.
I. Poor quality thread. D. Needle threaded improperly.
J. Needle rubbing against attachments or E. Thread too heavy for needle.
presser foot. F. Pressure of presser foot insufficient, es­
K. Starting machine at full speed. pecially when sewing on heavy material.

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 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

Repair Parts may be ordered from your PARCEL POST . . . limit 70 lbs. with cer­
nearest Wards Retail Store, Mail Order tain restrictions at First Class Post Offices.
House or Catalog Store. To have your or­ Add postage to remittance.
der filled promptly and correctly, please fur­
nish the following information : EXPRESS . . . fastest for unmailable or
1. Model and Serial Number. Give all the bulky items.
information which appears on the name
plate. The name plate is in the lower left FREIGHT . . . cheapest for unmailable or
corner of the sewing machine head bed bulky items.
plate.
2. Part Number and Name of Part (or com­ When goods arrive by express or freight,
plete description of part wanted). pay station agent. If there is no agent, add
estimated shipping charges to remittance.
You pay charges from shipping point. Ship­
ping charges are based on size and total See Wards latest General Catalog for esti­
weight of order. Use any one of the follow­ mated shipping charges. In all cases, any
ing shipping methods: excess will be refunded.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

If the operation is not satisfactory and the nearest Wards Branch for service infor­
you can find nothing in this literature which mation. Provide the following:
covers the possible cause of failure, we sug­
gest that you follow this procedure to obtain 1. Model, serial number and all other data
service. shown on the name plate.
Write or contact your nearest Wards Re­ 2. The date and the Wards Branch from
tail Store, Mail Order House or Catalog w.hjch you purchased your sewing ma­
.-Store and request service if you live within chine.
the normal trading area of the Branch (usu­
ally 25 miles). Otherwise, write or contact 3. State briefly the trouble you are having.

NORMAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER

The following items are not manufactur­ Operation of machine without cloth be­
ing defects and damage due to such causes neath presser foot.
are accordingly not included in the War­
ranty but are the responsibility of the User: Use of inferior, bent or blunt needles.
Blown fuses on house wiring circuit.
1. Accidental damage to head or cabinet.
Damage to motor due to incorrect power
2. Damage due to tampering with adjust­ supply.
ments.
3. Failure to clean machine after using. Service calls, other than those which are
Wards responsibility under the Warranty,
4. Failure to use an approved sewing ma­ will be made at the expense of the User.
chine oil.
Only Those Authorized to Sell or Service
5. Replacement of light bulb in models so Ward Sewing Machines May Fulfill the
equipped. Terms of the Warranty.

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 ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

Part Part
NAME OF PART Number NAME OF PART Number

Needles (Pkg. of 12 Presser foot—Zigzag - 4160

assorted sizes) 9270
Presser foot for buttons — 3901
Oil 9266
Presser foot for buttonholes....----- 4193
Tension Spring 6123
Darning Foot. .. 4195
Bobbin (Pkg. of 6). 4458
Hemmer Foot (Narrow Hemmer) 3907
Bobbin case complete 1550
Zipper and Cording Foot 4194
Bobbin case tension spring 1554
Binder 4196
Bobbin case tension spring screw. S551
Presser foot screw ... ...... — ... S153
Needle plate, hinged 2317
Bobbin winder rubber ring. 1352 Sewing light bulb ......... ........... 9262

Check spring (Thread take-up) 4060 Spool pm 4405

Electric cord and block for Ruffler Al
Portable . 107
Hemmer 3/16" * A3
Electric cord and block for
Cabinet 109 Hemmer 1/4" *..... ........ A4

Electric foot control for Portable 106 11 emmer 3/8" * A5

Electric knee control for Cabinet. 110 Hemmer 5/8" * : ............. A6
Motor \ Belt 282
* Attachment Foot (Required to
Motor Pulley for V Belt 228 Assemble Above to Machine) A12
Needle clamp and screw 1211 Shirrer A13

Order attachments, accessories or replacement parts from your nearest Ward Retail Store.
Mail Order House or Catalog Store. If requested, prices will be quoted in advance. To
have your order filled promptly and correctly, please furnish the model and serial num­
ber as it appears on the nameplate.

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 WARDS SERVICE WARRANTY
g< SEWING MACHINES
THIS SEWING MACHINE was accurately adjusted, carefully inspected, and thoroughly
tested with both silk and cotton thread before shipment from the factory. If it does
not function properly, read your Instruction Booklet carefully because you may find
that the trouble can easily bo corrected.
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR after date of purchase, we will repair or replace for the
original purchaser, without charge, any part of the complete sewing machine or its
attachments which our examination shall disclose to be defective in materials or
workmanship.
FOR NINETEEN YEARS THERE At-'lEH, if any casting or drive mechanism part fails duo
to any such defect in materials or workrr.vnchip, -, s will furnish a replacement part
without charge except for labor if wo :•d it, nd for transportation if you live
beyond the free delivery zone of the ~ . r.- nc the service. Attachments,
shuttles, bobbins, belts or electrical ecr_-:. - •i- i .h are subject to normal wear
cannot be expected to give 20 yean; i .snsional repairs or replace­
ment, and are not warranted during tfi.br i ■ ....period.
THIS SERVICE WARRANTY does not «. . io t; fn of parts duo to accidental
damage or improper care. If the rru- i::. . i-d.?juan are required, communicate
with your nearest Montgomery Ward Hr.iive within its trading area) and
a qualified Ward Sc> ■=.■'•. -.ss.-tativu will be sent to your home.
If you do not live ; ■ - Sing area (usually 25 miles from
a Montgomery Ward . • • U<t to the Branch from which your
sewing machine was p- md give complete information.
You will receive detailed instructions promptly.
AFTER ONE YEAR from date of purchase, a reasonable charge shall
w be made for all labor imd replacement parts exclusive of those
specifically covered by tho addition'ul 19 year warranty.
MONTGOMERY WARD

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