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Summary of Contents for Singer CLASS 99
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sewing Suggestions The Belt To Avoid Breaking Needles Breaking of Needle Thread Breaking of Bobbin Thread Skipping of Stitches Machine Working Heavily Class 99 & 99K Instructions for Using the Attachments The Foot Hemmer Hemming Hemmed Seams Hemming with Lace... -
Page 3: Electrical Information
Class 99 & 99K ELECTRICAL INFORMATION The Singer electric motor is located at the back of the machine, and can be supplied for operation on alternating or direct current. Orders must state the catalogue number of the motor, or the voltage, and in the case of alternating current, the number of cycles. -
Page 4: Remove/Insert New Bulb
Class 99 & 99K To Remove Bulb Grasp light socket so that thumb extends over switch V. Press shade with thumb at U. to release shade from two catches, and slide it halfway out of shade holder W. Press bulb into socket and at same time, turn bulb over from machine as far as it will go to unlock pin X (see Figs. - Page 5 Class 99 & 99K If the Machine is Electrically Operated Raise presser foot Q by means of presser bar lifter R to prevent injury to the foot Q and feed T. Place a piece of material under presser foot and let the foot down upon it. Turn...
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Page 6: To Operate The Hand Machine
Class 99 & 99K If the Machine is Hand Operated When the machine is uncovered, the hand attachment will be found to be out of working position as shown in Fig. 6. Pull the small spring stud 2, and turn the handle back until leer 1, enters the socket 3. - Page 7 Class 99 & 99K If the Machine is Treadle Operated Loosen the hand wheel by turning motion screw L, Fig. 16, over toward you, place both feet upon the treadle and turn the hand wheel over toward you, at the same time allowing the feet to move freely and lightly with the motion of the treadle.
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Page 8: Protection Against Rust Damage
Proper storage care suggests thorough brush-cleaning to remove all traces of lint and fluff, followed by swabbing of all the exposed parts in Figs. 10 and 11 with a lint-free brush saturated with SINGER oil. SINGER lint-free brush may be purchased at your local SINGER dealer. -
Page 9: To Oil The Machine And Stand
Class 99 & 99K To Oil the Machine and Stand If the machine is used continuously, it should be oiled daily. If moderately used, an occasional oiling is sufficient. Apply one drop of oil at teach of the places indicated by the unlettered arrows in Figs. - Page 10 After oiling, run the machine rapidly for a few minutes so that the oil may reach the bearings. Neglect to oil the machine will shorten its life and cause you trouble and annoyance. Always use SINGER oil. Inferior oil clogs the bearings, prevents efficient working, and causes rapid wear of the mechanism. Page 10...
- Page 11 Class 99 & 99K Needles and Thread For perfect stitching, thread should be selected according to fabric to be stitched, and needle must be correct size for thread which must pass freely through eye of the needle. Page 11 Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page...
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Page 12: To Set The Needle
Class 99 & 99K To Set the Needle Select the correct needle according to the table on page 11. Be sure that the needle is not blunt or bent. Raise the needle bar to its highest position and loosen thumb screw H, Fig. 13 in needle clamp. Push needle with its flat side toward the right up into needle clamp as far as it will go, then tighten the thumb screw H. -
Page 13: Upper Threading
Class 99 & 99K UPPER THREADING See Fig. 14. Place spool of thread on spool pin. Raise take-up lever 5 to its highest point. Lead thread into thread guide 1, down and from right to left between tension discs 2, into the loop... -
Page 14: To Remove The Bobbin
Class 99 & 99K To Remove the Bobbin Raise needle to its highest point. Draw slide plate to the left. Press bobbin ejector J, Fig. 15, to raise bobbin for easy removal. Page 14 Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page... -
Page 15: To Wind The Bobbin
Class 99 & 99K To Wind the Bobbin Hold the hand wheel K, Fig. 16, with left hand and with right hand loosen stop motion screw L to disengage stitching mechanism. Place empty bobbin on bobbin winder spindle, see Fig. 16. Turn bobbin until hole in right side engages pin in spindle. - Page 16 Class 99 & 99K Fig. 17 shows bobbin winder in position for winding. When sufficient thread has been wound the winder is automatically released. Remove filled bobbin from bobbin winder spindle and re-tighten stop motion screw L, Fig. 16. If thread does not wind evenly on bobbin, loosen screw which holds thread guide 3, Fig.
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Page 17: To Replace The Bobbin
3, Fig. 21 as shown. FIG. 20 Bobbin Case Threaded Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & FIG. 18 Replacing the Bobbin FIG. 19 Threading the Bobbin Case FIG. 21 Under Threading Completed... -
Page 18: To Prepare For Sewing
Class 99 & 99K To Prepare for Sewing Have the thread take-up lever at its highest position. With the left hand hold the end of the needle thread, leaving it slack from the hand to the needle. Turn the hand wheel over toward you... -
Page 19: To Start Sewing
Class 99 & 99K To Start Sewing Be sure to have thread take-up lever 5, Fig. 14 at its highest position. Place the material beneath the presser foot Q, Fig. 23, then turn the had wheel to bring the point of the needle into the... -
Page 20: To Turn A Corner
Class 99 & 99K To Turn a Corner Stop the machine when the needle eye, making its upward stroke, is still in the fabric. Raise the presser foot and turn the work as desired, using the needle as a pivot, then lower the presser foot and resume sewing. -
Page 21: To Regulate Length Of Stitch
Class 99 & 99K To Regulate Length of Stitch The machine is adjustable to make from 6 to 30 stitches per inch, as indicated by the numerals on the stitch indicator plate. The "red dot" indicator U, Fig. 24, in the slot at the left indicates the stitch setting. -
Page 22: To Regulate Pressure On Presser Foot
Fig. 28. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K FIG. 25 Thumb Screw for Regulating Pressure on Presser Foot FIG. 26 Perfect Stitching FIG. 27 Imperfect Stitching FIG. -
Page 23: To Regulate Needle Thread Tension
Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Fig. 29 To Regulate Needle Thread Tension To increase tension, turn the thumb nut Z, Fig. 29 gradually to the right (clockwise) until the required tension is obtained. -
Page 24: To Regulate Bobbin Thread Tension
Class 99 & 99K To Regulate Bobbin Thread Tension The tension on the bobbin thread is regulated by the screw A, Fig. 30 which is nearest the center of the tension spring on the outside of the bobbin case. To increase the tension, turn screw A over to the right. - Page 25 Class 99 & 99K To Adjust the Needle Thread Tension Lower the presser bar and turn the numbered dial X to bring the numeral "1" opposite the center line Y, Fig. 29 between the plus and minus signs on the tension indicator.
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Page 26: To Remove Bobbin Case
Class 99 & 99K line. A few stitches should now be made in the material and then examined to see if the stitch is properly locked in the material. If the bobbin thread shows on top, the tension on the bobbin thread should be increased. If the needle thread shows on the bottom, the tension on the bobbin thread should be decreased. - Page 27 Class 99 & 99K Insert the forefinger of the left hand under the latch CC, Fig. 32, raise the latch just high enough to clear the edge DD and then move the latch toward you. Fig. 32 Raising the Bobbin Case Latch Under no circumstances must the screw EE be loosened.
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Page 28: To Replace Bobbin Case
Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Hold the bobbin case between the forefinger and the thumb of the left hand as shown in Fig. 33. Tilt the... -
Page 29: To Replace Slide Plate
Class 99 & 99K To Replace Slide Plate Replace the slide plate from the right, as shown in Fig. 35, being careful to see that the two ends of the spring BB enter the grooves on the underside of the slide plate. - Page 30 -- see pages 9 - 10. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 30...
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Page 32: The Foot Hemmer
Soft fabrics will enter the scroll best with the foot down, firm crisp fabrics with the foot raised. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K The Foot Hemmer Page 32... - Page 33 1/8" to the left of the lower layer., Insert the two fabric edges into the hemmer and proceed as for a plain hem. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 33...
- Page 34 33). Slip the lace in from the left as you would the second piece of fabric. This method is used where a neat finish is desired on both sides of the material. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 34...
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Page 35: The Binder
As the binding passes through the scroll the raw edges are turned in. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K The Binder Page 35... -
Page 36: Adjustment & Operation Of The Binder
Allow the attachment to do the work. Merely guide the edge to be bound well into the center of the scroll as you stitch. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 36... -
Page 37: Binding Curved Edges
Class 99 & 99K Binding Curved Edges Curved edges can be bound as easily as straight edges, but require slightly different fabric handling. Inside Curves Inside curves are straightened as they are fed into the binder. If the fabric is... -
Page 38: The Gathering Foot
Class 99 & 99K THE GATHERING FOOT Single or multiple rows of shirring can be quickly and expertly placed with the gathering foot. Evenly spaced shirring is insured as this foot is designed to lock fullness into every stitch. Applications... -
Page 39: The Ruffler
Class 99 & 99K THE RUFFLER Occasionally apply a drop of oil to parts in movable contact. This attachment offers a simple and effective way to make gathered and pleated ruffles. Ruffles may be made separately or make and applied at the same time. -
Page 40: Gathering
The attachment is set for maximum fullness by turning adjusting screw in (clockwise) as far as possible; for less fullness, turn adjusting screw out (counter-clockwise). Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 40... - Page 41 Right sides of the fabric are placed together when the seam is to ball to the side. Proceed as for plain gathering. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 41...
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Page 42: Pleating
By using the star setting (plain stitching) alternately with the 6 or 12 setting, pleats are formed in groups. Even spacing between groups is easily accomplished by counting the number of stitches. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 42... -
Page 43: The Seam Guide
The hinged foot will then ride freely over the points. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K The Seam Guide Page 43... -
Page 44: The Zipper Foot
Check adjustment by lowering needle into side notch, making sure it clears the foot. Lock foot in position by tightening thumb screw. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K The Zipper Foot Page 44... -
Page 45: Skirt Zipper
Class 99 & 99K Skirt Zipper Machine baste placket opening of skirt and press this seam open. Attach zipper foot to machine in place of presser foot. Position zipper foot to right of needle. Open zipper. Place zipper face down on seam allowance with edge of teeth at seam line. - Page 46 Lower presser bar. Stitch close to cord, using a stitch length slightly longer than for plain seaming of same fabric. Do not crowd stitching against cord. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 46...
- Page 47 Since the seam allowance of the welting is bias, it is easy to same it to the seam. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 47...
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Page 48: Fashion Aids
Class 99 & 99K FASHION AIDS ...available for separate purchase at your local Singer Sewing Center. THE BUTTONHOLER This attachment produces neat and durable buttonholes in a great variety of fabrics without any special skill on the part of the operator. The buttonholes... -
Page 49: The Bias Gauge
Class 99 & 99K THE BIAS GAUGE The Bias Gauge is very useful (especially in the case of soft materials) when cutting bias strips from 7/16 inch to 1-3/8 inches in width. This is done by placing the bias gauge upon the point of the scissors and setting the blued indicator to the width desired. -
Page 50: The Edge-Stitcher
Place the first band (the fabric band where used) into slot 1. Adjust lug A to position the stitching close to the edge of this band. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 50... - Page 51 Draw a single thread from the fabric, or measure from the selvage to locate the first tuck on the straight of the fabric grain. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 51...
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Page 52: The Quilter
Quilter. Adjust the space guide for the width between stitching lines. The space guide may be used to the right or left of the needle. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Page 52... -
Page 53: The Adjustable Hemmer
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Page 54: The Tucker
Class 99 & 99K THE TUCKER The Tucker is a time-saver for making tucks up to one inch in width. Two adjustable scales are provided, the smaller near the needle is numbered 1 to 8, expressing in eighths of an inch the width of the tuck. The larger scale expresses in quarter inches the spacing between tucks. -
Page 55: Darning Or Embroidering
Class 99 & 99K DARNING OR EMBROIDERING While darning and embroidery can be done on the machine when threaded for regular sewing, the use of feed cover plate Y, No. 32622, is recommended, as movable contact with the feed in some cases might interfere with the handling of the work. - Page 56 You will obtain the best stitching results from your sewing machine if it is fitted with a SINGER needle. SINGER needles and their containers are marked with the Company's Trademark SINGER or SIMANCO and can be purchases from any SINGER Sewing Center. USE SINGER OIL ON MACHINE...