Singer Featherweight 222 Operators' Manual



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The manual is split into multi parts. Pictures are the original but the type has been reset for clarity. Attachment instructions are listed separately

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Part One –––Part Two –– Part Four –– Part Five –– Part Six –– Part Seven ––Part Eight –– Part Nine –– Part Ten –– Part Eleven

Part One –––Part Two –– Part Four –– Part Five –– Part Six –– Part Seven –– Part Eight –– Part Nine –– Part Ten –– Part Eleven


TO USE THE TUBULAR BED (See Fig. 4) By using the tubular bed it is possible to perform stitching operations on articles of clothing of a curved or cylindrical nature which would be inconvenient or impossible to handle on a machine having a flatbed plate.

The tubular bed measures 2"across and 1.7/8" in height, with a circumference of 7.1/2". There is a clear space under the tubular bed of 3/4".


To convert the machine, loosen screw E and remove the cloth plate and extension plate assembly F by pulling it to the left. When replacing the assembly be sure to tighten screw E.

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SINGER* light
Turn the SINGERLIGHT "on" or "off" by means of the switch A, Fig.1.
To Remove and Replace the Bulb
Do not attempt to unscrew the bulb. It is of the bayonet and socket type and does not unscrew.

turn the bulb over from you as far as it will go, then withdraw the bulb.
To Insert a New Bulb. Press the bulb into the socket and turn it over toward you until the bulb pin (B) enters the notch in the socket, as shown in Fig.1

TO INSURE PERFECT ACTION OF THE MACHINE
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 is material under the presser foot. Do not try to help the machine by pulling the fabric, lest you bend the needle. The machine feeds the work without assistance.
To Remove the Bulb. Press the bulb into the socket and at the same time

TO PACK UP THE OUTFIT (See Figs.2 and 3) Put the box of
attachments A at the left of cleat B at bottom of carrying case and place machine in case with hand wheel at

right, and base of machine at right of cleat B. Slide controller D from right to left into its holder C inside lid of case and place electric cord at rear of machine.