SINGER 241-INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING AND ADJUSTING SINGER’ HIGH SPEED MACHINES OF CLASS 24I- SINGLE NEEDLE LOCK STITCH THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The improper placing or renewal of the Trade Mork “ INGER" oF any other of the Trade Marks of The Singer Manufacturing Company (all of which are duly Registered Trade Morks) on any machine that has been repaired, rebuil, reconditioned, or altered in ony way whatsoever ‘outside @ SINGER factory or an authorized SINGER agency is forbidden. DESCRIPTION The Singer Class 241 1s a high speed, single needle, Lock stiteh machine with a completely antomatic lubricating system. It has a gear-driven, lubricated rotary sewing hook and a drop feed. ‘The following List shows the class of Work handled and other detatis of the three varieties of this class: ~ a a eal stitches | tieedle bar] Presser ae eae per inch | Stroke J Bar Lirt pat-11| Light and Medium Welght | 7 to 30] 1 9/64" | 9/82" Medium and Medium Heavy | sae 5b we $0] 2 18/8" Hoavy and Brtra-Heavy Bt to s0| 2 7a | sor | optional 7/16" SPEED Maximum speed of Machines 24I-II and 241-12 is 5000 stitches per minute. Maximum speed of Machine 21-13 is 4300 stitches per minute. THE IMPORTANCE OF USING SINGER®* PARTS AND NEEDLES IN SINGER MACHINES The successful operation of SINGER machines con only be ossured WF SINGER ports ond needles are used. Supplies are avoilable at all SINGER Shops for the Manufacturing Trade, and moil orders will receive prompt otter a Setting Up When shipped, the dace Is held to the machine by a single bolt through the bottom of th bane. Remove this bolt and plug the hole by inserting, trom Inside the base, the special cap screw (C,Fig.2) furnished with the machine, ‘The base fits into a standard table cut-out and rests on the four corners without bolting, If an old plank 1s used, remove the old knee Tifter brackets and renove the four felt pads from the corners of the cutout, Algo rasp the edges of the cutout If necessary, as the base mist elide in without driving, and mist be Located so nat the machine head does not touch the table when tt ts placed on the tase, Use shims on the corners 1f necessary to prevent the base from rocking. It should also be level in both @irections so that the oll level Will be indicated accurately by the mrks in the base. See that the plunger (P,Fig. 2) Js In place tnside the we befor» putting the machine on the base, The machine head rests fon th» thick cork gasket in the base and 19 not bolted down, Th rachine hinges mist not support the head except when it 16 Ulted back. Fig. 1. Adjustment of the Knee Littor ‘The knee Lifter ts shipped assembled to the base except for ‘the ine plate and lever (F1,Fig.1). After the base ts in post~ tion, loosen the set screws (AL und DI, Fly.1), Slide the shaft forward to the position shown, and attach the knee lifter lever (F1). Set the stop screw (B1) a0 that there 1s only a I1ttle play of the Lifter before It starts to Lift the presser bar, then hold the screw and tighten lock nut (Cl), Set the rear stop dog (E1) to allaw the presser bar to be just raised ali the way but hot to allow any further strain on the knee lifter parts or any tendexy to Lift the machine from the base.4 Lubrication Machines of Class 241 have an automatic lubricating system tn whieh of} ia cireulated froma regervoir in the base. See "x-ray" view on pages 12 and 13, Fig. 2, 011 Reservoir BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE, this reservoir mst be filled to the *high* mark (d,Fig.2) with "TYPE AY or *TYFE CH OIL, sold only by Singer Sewing Machine Company. The reservoir holds approximately 1 pints. When In operation, the of1 level in the reservoir should be Inspected at least. twice @ month or as often as necessary to keep 1t from going below the *1ow* mark (L) 1n the reservoir. Ref111 to *hight mark WLUN "TYPE A® OF PTYPE C* Olle ‘The correct operation of the lubricating system 1s shown by a continuous stream of ofl passing the Window (W) in the arm while the pachine 15 running, If this flow should stop, the machine should be immediately stopped and Fig. 3 not run until the cause has been determined. O11 Flow Window Nore: Before starting a machine witch has been standing 1416 for several weeks, 1t 15 advisable to remove the face plate and of] the needle bar and take-up bearings. ‘The automatic of1ing systen will lubricate these bearings after the first, few minute ‘The sewing hook 19 automatically lubricated, bat 1f more or less ofl 1s desired on the hook race, sos instructions on page 21, Algo see “hints® on page 7. Needles Needles for these machines are as follow: and Vartety Machine sizes pg 88,1 TH, 12,1514, alt eae 78,9, 10,11, 12,15, 14,16, 18,19, 21 BAi 12 and mee 8,9,10,12, 12,18, 14,16, 27 zat-13 one 18,19,21, 2ar-15 with TAS" presser rexe61 13,14,16,17,18,19,21 rire ‘Tae above needles are regularly nickel fintsh but are avail able with chromium finish if ordered. ‘Me aize of the needle to de used should be determined vy the size of the thread wnich mst pase freely through the eye of the needle. Rough or uneven thread, or Unread which passes with dif- floulty through the eye of the needle, will interfere with the successful use of the machine. orders for needles mist spoctty Une QUANTITY required, the 8126 NUMBER, also the CLASS and VARIETY NUMBERS separated by an x. ‘the following 1s an exanple of an intelligible order: "100 No, 16, 8X9 Needles 50 No. 1B, 16x257 Noodles" The best stitching reaults will be obtained by using the needles furnished by Singer Sewing Machine Company. Thread left twist thread should be used in the needle. Either right or left twist thread can be used in the bovbin, Fig. 4 How to Determine the Twist Hold the thread as shom above. ‘Tum the thread over toward you datween the thumb and forefinger of tho right hand; if left twist, the strands will wind tlenter; if right twist, the strands will tnvind,6 Relative Sizes of Needles and Thread The following tzes of needles and thi cording to the class of work: ‘ad are recommended nc aizes 7 | Sizes of of Classes of Work cotton, Linen Needies| | or silk |ontrtings, sheetings, caltcoes, Musiins,| 60 to 80 cotton 14 | Stiks, Dress Goods and all classes of || A and 8 311k general work, ae {AI kinds of hoavy Caltcoes, Ment | 40 to 60 Cotton and | Woolen Goods, nesvy 911K, Seaning, | © Silk 17 | atitening, ote. ‘Tickings, Upholstery, Woolen Goods, | SO to 40 Cotton 1e_| trousers, Boys! Clothing, Cloaks, ete. | D site Heavy Woolene, Tickings, Bags, Heavy | 20 to 50 Cotton 19 | coats, Trousers, Heavy Clothing gener- | F Stk aly. 16 to 20 cotton 40 to 60 Linen | 60 to 80 Linen Bags, Coarse Cloths and Heavy Goods. Hints for Perfect Operation ‘The balance wheel mst always turn over toward the operator, | Do not run the machine with the presser foot resting on the ‘ | feed without cloth under the presser foot | Do not run the machine when both bobbin case and needle are threaded unless there 1e mtertal under the presser foot. Do not try to help the machine by pulling the fabric lest you bend the needle, The machine feeda the vork without assistance. ‘The slide over the bobbiti case should be kept closed when the machine 16 in operation. 7 Do not presn on the kneo Lifter lever while tho machine 1s 1n operation, as this might prevent the work from feeding properly. If the eowing nook should become exceastvely warm, 1t may be that there {9 an Insufficient supply of of1 to the hook. To de~ termine whether the ofl 1g properly flowing to the hook, withdraw the ted elide and hold a piace of thin paper under the hook while ‘the mchine muna for @ few seconds. There should be a slight trace of oll on the paper. If there 1s not, adjust the of] flow regulator or replace the ofl filter as instructed on pages 21 or Pe, NEVER TOUCH THE STLTCI REGULATOR PLUNGER WiKEL THE MACKIE 19 ann, To Remove the Bobbin Turn the balance wheel over toward you until the neeIn move up to fts highest point, Draw out the slide in the bed of Uw Fig, S. Removing the Bobbin actin. Open the bobbin case latch (D,Pig-5) and, by means of this latch, remove the bobbin case from the sewing hook. white the laten remains open, the bobbin will be retained tn the bobbin case. Release the laten, turn the open end of the > bobtin case downward and the bobbin wi11 drop out.8 To Wind the Bobbin (see Fig.6) Fasten the bobbin winder to the table with ite driving pulley in front of the machine belt, so that the pulley will drop away Irom the belt When sufficient thread has been Wound upon the Dod= bin. Fig. 6. Winding the Bobbin Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindie and push 1t on as far as it will go. Pass the thread down through the thread gutde (1) in the ten ston bracket, around the back of, and between, the tension discs (2), ‘Ten wind the end of the thread around the bobbin a few times, push the bodbin winder pulloy over against the machine belt and start the machine, When sufficient thread has been wound upon the bobbin, the bobbin winder Will stop automatically. If the thread does not wind evenly on the bobbin, loosen the serew (A) in the tension bracket and move the bracket to the right or left as may bo required, then tighten the screw. ‘The amount of thread wound on the bobbin 1s regulated by the screw (B), 0 wind more thread on tho bobbin, turn the screw (B) inwardly, To wind ess thread on the bobbin, turn this screw outwardly. Bodbins can be Wound while the machine ts stitching. To Thread the Bobbin Case Hold the bobbin between a the uur and forefinger of the right hand, as shows In ‘ Pig.?, the thread drawin; on the bottom from the left to: a ward the right. dj Fig. 7 With the Left nand noid the bob- bin cage as show In Fig. 7, the slot in the edge being near tho top, ‘and rlace Une bobbin Into Lt. {3 Fig. ® Then pull vie thread Into the stot tn the ellge oF Lhe bubbin case as show In Fig.8; draw the thread under the tension sprdug and into the deliv ery eve at the end of the tension spring (see Fig.9)10 To Replace the Bobbin Case After threading, take the bobbin case by the latch and place the bobbin case on the center stud (E,Pig.5) of the bobbin c: Fig. 10. Bobbin Case Threaded and Replaced holder; release the latch and press the bobbin case back unti2 the latch catches the groove near the end of the stud (Soo Fig. 10), Allow about two inches of thread to hang free, and replace the ‘slide in the bed of the machine. To Set the Needle Turn the balance wheel over tovard you until the needle bar moves up to its highest point; loosen the screw In the lower end of the needle bar and put the needle up Into the bar as far as It will go, with the long groove of the noodle toward the left and the eye of the needle directly in line with the arm of the ma~ chine, then tighten the screw. n Upper Threading Pass the Unread from the unwinder, or from the pin on the top of the machine, from right to left through the top hole (2) in Fig. 12. Upper Threading the thrend retainer, from left to right through the center hole (2) im the thread retainer, and from right to left through the bottom hole (3) tn the thread retainer, down under and from right: to left between the tension discs (4),” Into the thread take-uv Spring (o), under tie clack thread regulator (G), up and back of the wire thread guide (7), up and from right to left through the hole in the end of the thread take-up lever (8), down through the thread guide (9), dow Umeugh the thread eyelet (10), into the thread guide (11), and from lett to right through the eye of the needle (12), Draw about two inches of thread through the eve of the needle with whteh to comence sewing.ty LUBRICATION SHOWN IN SOLID BLACK.u To Prepare for Sewing With the left hand hold the end of the needle thread, leaving tt slack trom the hand to the needle, turn the balance wheel over Fig, 13. Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread toward you until the needle moves dovn and up again to tte nigh eet point, ths catehing the bobbin thread; draw up the needle thread and the bobbin thread will come up with Jt through the hole In the throat plate (see Fig.13). Lay both threads back under the presser foot. To Commence Sewing Place the naterial beneath the presser foot, lower the press er foot and commence to sev, turning the balatice whee? over ward you. To Remove the Work Let the thread take-up lever rest at tts highest point, raise the presser foot, draw the work back and cut the threads close to the goods. 1 Tensions Fer onfinary atitching, the needie and bobbin threads should be locked in the center of the thickness of the material, thus: (Sees Fig. 14, Perfect stiten If tho tonston on the needle thread 15 too tight, or if that fon the bobbin thread 1s too loose, the needle thread will lie straight along the upper surface of the material, taus: jealseeHicle Fig. 15. TMght Hoodie Thread Tension fon the nerdle unread 1s too loose, the bobbin thread will lie straight along the under side of the material, thus: IBAA Fig. 16, Looce Needle Thread Tension To Regulate the Tensions TWF THNSION ON THE NEEDLE THRPAD SHOULD BE REGULATED ONL WHEN THE PRESSER FOOT IS DOWN, Having lowered the presser foot, turn the small thumb mt at the front. of the tension discs over to the right to Increase the tension, To decrease the tension, turn this thund nut over to the left. ‘The tension on the bobbin thread 1s regulated by the line serew (FF,FIg.7) 1 Une tension spring on the outside of the bob: bin cage.” To increase the tenston, turn this screw over to the right, To decrease the tension, turn tnts screw over to the left. Nuon the tonston on the bobbin thread has been once properly adjusted, 1t 43 seldom necessary to change 1t,as a correct stitch ean Lsually be obtained by varying the tension on the needle threed.1s INSTRUCTIONS To Regulate the Pressure on the Material For ‘The pressure on the material is reg- ADJUSTERS AND MECHANICS lated by the thu gorew (F,Fig-17). To eae increase the pressure, turn’ this tun serew over to the right. To decrease the presure, turn this thud screw over . To Adjust the Thread Take-up Spring to the Lert. ig. 17 Tre thread take-up spring (J,P'1g.29) shouts be set so that Length of Stitch ange the Length of stitch, press the plunger (d,Pig.18) and turn the balance wheel slowly un- +41 the plunger drops into a notch in the feed eccentric. Then turn. the wheel forvard or backward to Increase or decrease the length of stiteh, which Is Indicated by the letters on the Indicator plate at H. The letter "A" Indicates the Longest stitch, and the letter "L" the shortest. "When the desired setting ie obtained, release the Plunger. NEVER PRESS THE PLUNGER Fig. 19, AdJustaent of Thread Take-up Spring (0) WHILE THR MACHINE IS RIMWING, Fg. 10. Stitch Regulator stroke of the needle bar, the spring Wi11 be through acting and WiLL rest against the stop on the thread take-up spring regulator, If the thread take-up spring is not correctly set, as instructed above, loosen the set screw (L,Pig.19) in the arm of the machine, fand turn the tension stud (K,Fig.19) to the right for more move pent of the epring or to the left for less movement. When thir ring 1s correctly set, securely Lighten te set screw (L). ‘tre tension on the thread take-up spring (5) 1s regulated by turning the terision stud (K) to the Tight to Jncrease the tension, or to the left to decrease the tension. The tension on the thread take-up spring should be Just sufficient to take up the slack of the needle thread util the eye of the needle reaches ‘the goods in Its descent,as Feed Eccentric Stop Screws The machine 19 prevented from making longer stitches than a predetermined maximm by the stop sorew (M,Fig.20) in the feed eccentric Feed eccentric stop screw 140256, furnished with Machine 241-A1, permits a maximum length of seven stitches per inch. Stop screw 140268, for 14 stitches per Inch or shorter, can also be used, Machines 241-12 and 241-13 are regularly fit~ ted with stop screw 140257 permitting a matinum Length of 54 per inch, but elther 140256 (7 per Inch) or 140258 (14 per Inch) can be used, Fig. 20, 14 Eccentric Stop Screw To Prevent Operators from Changing Stitch Length ‘The atiten regulator plunger (G,Fig.18) can be removed to prevent unauthorized persons from changing the stitch length. Take out the small screw near the tip of the plunger, which will allow the plunger to be withdrawn when the stitch length has been Adjusted, The ole In the top cover should then be filled by in serting screw 140317 (not regular equipment). To Set the Needle Bar at the Correct Height See that the needle te pushed up into the needle bar as far fas {t will go, then ronove the face plate, lifting 1t UPWARD. ‘The needle bar has tvo timing marks near its upper end. Ro- tate the balance Wheel until the needle bar moves down to tts lowest. postion, The UPPER TIMING MARK on the needle bar should then be centered with the lover end of the needle var bushing, a3 shown at @ in Fig.21. In case the needle bar is not apt at the correct height, Loosen the clamp screw (R) and move the needle bar up or dovn until the UPFER TIMING MARK 1s centered with the Lower end of the bushing aa show at Q, then securely tighten the screw (A). cry In the event that the setting of the needle bar bushing has n disturbed, this making 1t impossible to set the neadle bar Fig. 21. Noodle Bar Set at Corre for correct hetaht by centering tha upper timing mark with the lover end of the needle bar bushing, turn the balance wheel to bring the hook point to the center of the needle, loosen screw (R) and move the needia bar up or down to Dring the top of thr needle eye about 1/32 inch below the point of the hook (see Inset tn cirela), then securely tighten screw (R). Loosen the needle bar bushing set screw at the top of the machine arm and, while the hock potnt 19 at the center of the needle and 1/32 Inch above the tor of the needle eye, move the needie tar bushing up or down to bring tts lower end exactly even with the LOWR TIMING MARK on the needle bar, then securely tighten the noodle bar bushing set When replacing the face plate, ase that the tnner o11 Lead overharga the top of the take-up lever ofl guard (0,Fig.21).20 To Time the Sewing Hook Renove preaser foot, slide plate, thrant plate and nonin case. Take out the two screws (S,Fig.21) and renove foed doe. Fig. 22, Noodle and Sewing Hook Correctly Tied ‘To determine that the hook 19 correctly timed, place a new needle in the machine, then turn the balance wheel over toward you until the LOWER TIMING MARK on the needle bar is centered with the lower end of the needle bar bushing as shown at T (Fig. 2a) when the needle bar is on its upward stroke. With the needle bar in this position, the point ef the hook should be at. the center of the needle as shown at T2 (Fig.22). The inset in ctrele at the left of Fig.22 plainly shows this position of the hook point relative to the needle. ‘in case the nook te not correctly timed, loosen the three screws in the hub of the hook (at X,Fig.25) wnich can be reached from the top of the machine with the throat plate off. Turn the hook on its shaft to bring the point to the center of the nredtr fas shovn at 12 (Fig.22), then Ughten the three Inb screws. Adjustment of Rotating Hook Oil Flow Regulator 129090 Fig. 24. O11 Flow Regulator (A) in Hook Shaft Bushing ‘me oll flow revuiator 1a set at the factory for average sewing conditions, with the underside of the head of the oll adjusting screw (C) approximately 11/64 Inch from the lock nut (B) as tllustrated above. If more or less ol 1s desired, loosen the lock nut (#) with wrench Wo. 179090; turn adjusting screw (C) inward to Increase the flow of o11 to the hook, or outward to decrease the flow; ten hold the adjusting screw (C) while tientening the lock nut (B). To determine the flow see note on page 7%22 To Remove and Replace the Sewing Hook Remove the needle, slide plate and bobbin case, Take out the screw (U,Fig.23) and Tenove the bobbin case holder post tion bracket (V,Fig.23). Loosen the three set screws (at X) in the Fig. 25. Showing Correct Position of Thread Guard (0D) and Bobbin Case Holder (BB) for Removal of Sewing Hook Ib of the hook, then turn the balance vhecl over toward you un= tl the feed bar (AA,Fig.25) Is raised to its highest. point. Turn the sewing hook until the thread gard (DD) 1s at the bottom, as shown tn Fig.25, and turn the botbin case nolder (BE) until {t 19 in the position shown in Fig.25. The sewing hook can ‘then be removed from the hook shart, Fig. 26, Correct Position of Bobbin Case Holder in Relation to Sewing, llook When Inserting or Removing Babbin Case older White the sewing nook 1s off, 1t 18 advisable to replace the oft filter (2,F1g.24) in the end of the hook shaft, Unscrew the fiter from the center of the shart and replace with a complete new filter No.148860, without disturbing the position of the wick In the hollow tube, hen placing a new sewing hook on the shaft, have the thread guard (D3) of the hook at the bottom and the bobbin ease holder (BB) tured to the position shown tn FI WELL clear the feed bar (AA). When the hook 15 in position cn the shatt, trn Une bobbin case hoMer (BB) until the notch (Cc) ts at the top, then mplace the bobbin case holder position bracket (V,Fig.2), Reins raretul to ser trat the position stud (W,FIg.25) enters the neteh at Lhe top of tre bobbin case holder, ag show In Fig.2, then securely fasten tie position bracket by mans of the screw (U). Replace the needle and tine the sewing hook as Instructed on pages 70 and 21. Replace the bobbin case and slide pla PR, 80 that the nook To Remove and Replace the Sewing Hook Shaft Fomare the sewing hook as instructed on page 2°. 7 \ Fig. 2 Bofore removing the hook shaft from the machine, the gears (0G and HH,Pig.27) should be marked with chalk or red pencil on fone tooth of one gear and the corresponding space In the other gear, This 1s Important, as the gears may lecom dislodged when Fenoving the shart, and the marks will enable you to retain the original relative porition of the gears ‘To remove the hook shart, longen the tw get screws In the gear (G0.Pig.27) at the right end of tie hook shaft, and hold the Bear, wich the fingers, in mesh with the gear (HH) while with~ drawing che old hook shaft and Inserting, the new shart, Before tightening the two set screws In the gear, see that fone of the screws WILL boar on the flat on the shaft. The hook shaft should have a barely perceptible anount of end play. Replace and tine the hook as tustructed above and on page £0.28 Removing Needle Bar Link and Thread Take-up Remove the needle and presser bars, and loosen the two screws (WX and LL,Fig.28) In the needle bar crank, reached through Un Fig. 23. opening in the back of the head, also the set screw which holds the take-up Link hinge stud (JJ). The needle bar link and take- up assembly can now be removed without disturbing elther of the needle bearings (MM), which 18 not recommended. THERE ARE 18 BEARING NEEDLES IN BAGH OF THE TWO BEARINGS (11M) AND THE BEARINGS MUST NOT BE ASSESELED WITH ANY LESS THAN THIS NUYBER OF NEEDLES. When replacing the needle bar link and take-up assembly, frat slightly tighten the position screw (LL) against the flat on the take-up crank, then tighten the clamping screw (KX) then Loosen screw (LL) and firmly tighten screw (KK) before firmly Lightening the position screw (LL). Timing of the Feeding Mechanism When the machine leaves the factory, the feed and feed Lift tng eccentrice are correctly set by having the timing screws in the eccentrics enter the grooves in the arm shaft. If, for any reagon, It may be necessary to alter the timing of the feed ec~ centric, the timing screw should be removed and the eccentric locked in the desired position by moans of the set screvs only. 25 OL PUMP IF i should ever be necessary to ramove the oil pump, note that the impeller Is held to the shaft by o left-hand thread, and must be turned off to the right alter removing the locking screw at the center of the shalt Be careful nat to domage the impeller Wren replacing the impeller, itis important to lock it in @ position where it will clear both top and bottom of the case. CAUTION TO MECHANICS. ‘Tho Class 241- Machine is made with extreme precision in mochining ond assembly, ond the "Superfinish” promess provides microscopically smooth bearing surfaces. Therefore special care should be token not to permit ony misolignment or cause any scratches oF nicks on the bearing sutfaces by careless ossambly of handling of parts. Any such damage might rand chino incapable of the long trouble-feae service for which it was designed SINGER Needles should be used in SINGER Machines These Needles ond their Conteiners ‘are marked with the Company's Trade Mark"'SIMANCO.*" | Needles in Containers marked “OR SINGER MACHINES” are NOT SINGER mode needles. 2