Singer 500 User Manual

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Singer 500 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	500
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English

Summary

Machine Preparation for Inspection

Lubricating Machine Components

Setting Presser Foot Height

Checking Presser Foot Alignment

Verify correct alignment of presser foot with throat plate slots and feed dog.

Adjusting Presser Foot Height

Step-by-step instructions to adjust the presser foot to the correct height.

Adjusting Feed Dog Height

Preparing and Checking Feed Dog Height

Steps for preparing and checking feed dog height relative to the throat plate.

Setting Feed Dog Height

Procedure to set the correct vertical height for the feed dog mechanism.

Adjusting Feed Dog Position Lengthwise

Preparing and Checking Feed Dog Lengthwise Position

Setting Feed Dog Lengthwise Position

Procedure to set the correct lengthwise position of the feed dog.

Adjusting Feed Dog Position Sidewise

Preparing and Checking Feed Dog Sidewise Position

Setting Feed Dog Sidewise Position

Procedure to set the correct sidewise position of the feed dog and reduce noise.

Adjusting Thread Clearance

Preparing and Checking Thread Clearances

Setting Thread Clearances

Procedure to adjust thread clearances at various points in the hook area.

Setting the Take-Up Spring

Setting Take-Up Spring Stroke

Setting Take-Up Spring Tension

Adjusting the tension on the take-up spring for proper needle thread slack.

Adjusting Needle Thread Tension

Checking Needle Thread Tension

Testing the needle thread tension to ensure it is within the specified range.

Adjusting Needle Thread Tension

Procedure for adjusting the needle thread tension discs and components.

Eliminating End Play of Feed Rock Shafts

Preparing to Eliminate End Play of Feed Rock Shafts

Adjusting Feed Rock Shafts for End Play

Procedure to eliminate end play or binding in feed rock shafts.

Eliminating End Play of Hook Driving Shaft

Preparing to Eliminate End Play of Hook Driving Shaft

Adjusting Hook Driving Shaft for End Play

Procedure to eliminate end play or binding in the hook driving shaft.

Eliminating End Play of Upright Arm Shaft

Preparing to Eliminate End Play of Upright Arm Shaft

Adjusting Upright Arm Shaft for End Play

Procedure to eliminate end play or binding in the upright arm shaft.

Eliminating End Play of Horizontal Arm Shaft

Adjusting Horizontal Arm Shaft for End Play

Procedure to eliminate end play or binding in the horizontal arm shaft.

Eliminating Side-Shake of Needle Bar

Adjusting Needle Bar for Side-Shake

Procedure to adjust ball bushings to eliminate side-shake or binding of the needle bar.

Centralizing Needle in Throat Plate

Preparing to Centralize Needle

Setting Needle Position (Front to Rear)

Adjusting the needle's front-to-rear position within the throat plate.

Setting Needle Position (Left to Right)

Setting Needle Bar Height

Preparing and Checking Needle Bar Height

Adjusting Needle Bar Height

Procedure to set the needle bar to its correct height.

Checking Needle Position in Throat Plate

Checking Needle Position in Throat Plate

Timing the Rotating Hook

Preparing to Time the Rotating Hook

Steps for preparing the machine and inserting the correct needle for hook timing.

Checking and Setting Rotating Hook Timing

Procedure to check and set the timing of the rotating hook relative to the needle.

Setting Hook Point Position

Preparing and Checking Hook Point Position

Steps for preparing the machine and checking the hook point-to-needle clearance.

Setting Hook Point Position

Adjusting the hook bracket assembly to achieve the correct hook point position.

Hand Wheel and Counterbalance Removal and Replacement

Needle Thread Tension Removal and Replacement

Removing and Replacing Needle Thread Tension Assembly

Hook Driving Shaft Removal and Replacement

Rotating Hook and Position Finger Removal and Replacement

Removing Rotating Hook and Position Finger

Replacing Rotating Hook and Position Finger

Needle Bar Removal and Replacement

Presser Bar Removal and Replacement

Needle Thread Take-Up Removal and Replacement

Horizontal Arm Shaft Removal and Replacement

Motor Removal and Replacement

Removing and Replacing the Motor

Setting Index Pins at Correct Height

Setting Rear Index Pin Height

Setting Height of Rear Index Pin

Setting Front Index Pin Height

Setting Height of Front Index Pin

Timing the Cam Stack

Timing the Cam Stack

Procedure to time the cam stack assembly with the needle bar position.

Setting Cam Selector Arm Stops

Setting Cam Selector Arm Stops

Setting Bight Amplitude Stop Plates

Setting Bight Amplitude Stop Plates

Centralizing Needle Bar Driving Arm

Centralizing Needle Bar Driving Arm

Bight Amplitude and Pattern Selector Removal and Replacement

Timing Disc Driving Worm Wheel Assembly

Timing Disc Driving Worm Wheel Assembly

Procedure to time the disc driving worm wheel assembly for Machine 503.

Timing Disc Follower Assembly

Timing Disc Follower Assembly

Adjusting Needle Bar Driving Arm Plate Disengaging Mechanism

Adjusting Needle Bar Driving Arm Plate Disengaging Mechanism

Bight Amplitude Selector Removal and Replacement

Sewing Machine Wiring Diagram