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Type | Mechanical |
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Stitch Type | Straight, Zigzag |
Weight | Varies depending on table and motor, typically 100-150 lbs (machine head only) |
Operation | Manual |
Built-in Needle Threader | No |
Drop Feed | Yes |
Free Arm | Yes |
Buttonhole Styles | 4-step |
Included Presser Feet | Buttonhole |
Recommends specific Singer oils for high-speed sewing machines to ensure proper lubrication and longevity.
Emphasizes using genuine Singer needles for optimal stitching results and machine performance.
Details how to purchase Singer machine parts and needles through Singer shops or by mail order.
Describes the Singer 136w100 and 136w101 models, their features, and intended use for leather work.
Specifies the maximum recommended speed for the machines and advises on initial operation.
Details the class, variety, and size range of needles suitable for the 136w100 and 136w101 machines.
Provides guidance on the type of thread twist to use for the needle and bobbin, and how to determine it.
Step-by-step instructions on how to properly wind thread onto the bobbin using the bobbin winder.
Detailed instructions with diagrams on how to thread the bobbin case correctly for proper stitching.
Instructions on how to correctly replace the bobbin case cap after threading, ensuring proper thread management.
Guides on correctly inserting and positioning the needle in the needle bar for optimal sewing.
Explains how to adjust the thread lubricator for proper oiling of the thread, ensuring smooth operation.
Steps to prepare the machine for sewing, including threading the needle and bobbin threads.
Instructions on how to begin the sewing process after preparing the machine and material.
Procedure for safely removing the sewn material from the machine and cutting the threads.
Details on adjusting the pressure applied to the material by the presser foot for consistent sewing.
Explains how to adjust both needle and bobbin thread tensions for a perfect stitch.
Instructions on how to adjust the feed gears to change the stitch length for different sewing requirements.
Guide on modifying the machine to offer only one or two specific stitch lengths by using spacing washers.
How to adjust the needle bar's travel amount to match the feed wheel for different stitch lengths.
Detailed instructions on where and how frequently to oil the machine's moving parts for optimal performance.
Explains the function of the thread controller spring and how to adjust it for proper thread slack management.
Guides on setting the needle bar to the correct height and adjusting its forward/backward position.
Detailed instructions on how to time the sewing hook with the needle for proper stitch formation.
How to adjust the sewing hook's proximity to the needle to prevent thread strand division.
Explains the role of the hook washer as a needle guard and how to adjust it to prevent hook striking the needle.
Steps for removing the needle bar rock frame and its rock shaft from the machine.
How to adjust the height of the feed wheel using the eccentric stud for proper feed function.
Instructions for disassembling and removing the feed wheel assembly, including caution about screw threads.