Singer Rotomatic 8 Manual

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 
8 Caring for your machine 
Removing and replacing bobbin case 
  
Caution: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, 
remove plug from the socket outlet.
 
  
* Raise presser foot and needle. 
  
* Open slide plate, remove bobbin and remove needle 
plate.
 
  
To remove bobbin case 
  
* With a small screwdriver, turn bobbin case holder (1) 
to the rear as far as it will go.
 
  
* Lifting the left side of the bobbin case, slide it out 
from machine.
 
  
  
To replace...

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Changing the light bulb 
  
Caution: Before changing light bulb, make sure you 
have removed plug from socket outlet and remove 
face plate which covers the light bulb. Be sure to 
replace the face plate which covers the light bulb 
beforeoperating the machine.
 
  
This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum 
light bulb with a bayonet fitting.
 
  
* Loosen and remove screw (1) located on face plate. 
  
* Remove face plate by grasping it around the bottom 
edge...

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Cleaning the machine 
  
Your machine is designed to give you many years of 
dependable service. To ensure this reliability, take a 
few minutes to keep the machine clean.
 
  
The machine surfaces and covers can be cleaned 
when necessary, with a damp, soft cloth and a mild 
soap.
 
  
Remove lint and fluff from exposed parts and, with a 
lint brush clean these parts:
 
  
* Take-up lever and thread guides. 
  
* Presser and needle bars. 
  
* Bobbin case and needle...

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Lubricating the machine 
  
How often you need to lubricate the machine depends 
on how often you use it and where you keep it. The 
following general guidelines assume that you will be 
sewing several times a week. But it you use your 
machine more frequently, lubricate it more often than 
the guidelines suggest.
 
  
Approximately once a year, lubricate all moving 
connections as shown, to ensure freedom of 
movement and to protect metal parts from excessive 
wear....

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Additional accessories 
  
Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are 
available for purchase at your SINGER dealer.
 
  
1. Straight stitch presser foot (D) and needle plate 
(C) are used together when straight stitching 
lightweight fabrics or when your fabric or sewing 
procedure requires close control.
 
  
2. Button sewing foot (H) is used to hold any two-
hole or four-hole button securely for stitching.
 
  
3. Lint brush is used for cleaning hard to reach...

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Attaching a button 
  
Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using 
the plain zig-zag stitch. A special button sewing foot 
(H), may be purchased at your sewing center.
 
Recommended settings 
  
Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch 
   
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Foot: Button Sewing (H)
 
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) 
Attach Feed Cover (F) 
Before you can attach a button, the bobbin thread 
must be brought up through the hole in the feed cover.
 
  
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Performance checklist 
  
When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this 
manual to make sure you are correctly the 
instructions. If you still have a problem, the reminders 
below may help you to correct it.
 
  
Needle Does Not Move 
  
Is machine connected to electrical supply? 
  
Is the power and light switch on? Is controller 
connected?
 
  
Is the handwheel engaged for bobbin winding? 
  
Needle Moves But Stitch Is Not Formed 
  
Is needle defective?...