SINGER SEWING MACHINES No. 99 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING SINGER SEWING MACHINES

Oct 22, 2026

Instructions for using Singer sewing machines No. 99 (oscillating hook) for family use, covering required maintenance and component authenticity. The manual emphasizes keeping the machine well oiled with Singer oil, using Singer needles stamped “Simanco,” and obtaining parts and repairs only through Singer Shops or authorized representatives. It provides service guidance, warns against unauthorized trade-mark placement, and explains hand-attachment operation including lever positions, balance wheel stop motion, and basic setup steps for sewing.

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Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING SINGER SEWING MACHINES No. 99

WARNING

SINGER SERVICE

The Hand Attachment

To Operate the Hand Machine

To Ensure Perfect Action of the Machine

To Set the Needle

To Thread the Needle

To Take Out the Bobbin

Form K1810(347) # INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING SINGER SEWING MACHINESNo.99 OSCILLATING HOOK,FOR FAMILY USE Look for theRed "S"There are SingerShops in every City When requiringNeedles,Oil,Parts or Repairsfor your machine # WARNING It is essential that your machineshould be kept well oiled,in accordancewith the instructions given on pages 14and 15 of this book. Singer Oll,which ls specially pre-pared for sewing machines,is suppliedin tins which have the well-knownSinger Red“S”printed thereon. Singer Needles are stamped with theCompany's Trade Mark"Simanco"and are sold in green packets which alsobear the Singer Red Letter"S." Needles in Containers marked“For Singer Machines'”are not Singer made needles. Should your machine require over-hauling or repair,apply only to aSinger Shop or Singer Salesman,otherwise you will risk its belng irre-trlevably damaged. Every description of sewing machinerepaired,or exchanged. To all whom it may concern: The placing or renewal of the trade-mark"SINGER"orany other of the trade-marksof The Singer Manufacturing Company(allof which are duly Registered Trade-marks)on any machine that has been repaired,rebuilt,reconditioned,or altered in any way whatso-ever outside a Singer factory or an authorisedSinger agency is forbidden. # SINGER SERVICE Now that you have purchased your newSinger Sewing Machine we do not want you tofeel that your relations with us have come toan end. The following instructions are worded sothat they may be easily understood by every-one,and we would suggest that you studythem carefully in order that you may obtainthe fullest use and pleasure from your sewingmachine.If,however,you require furtherassistance we would ask you to call at thelocal Singer Shop where advice will alwaysbe willingly given in the use of any SingerMachine and its Attachments. We hope,too,that you willmake the SingerShop your headquarters for sewing suppliesand service.Only there,or through Singerauthorised representatives,can you securegenuine Singer oil,cotton,needles,etc.---allof which are so important in obtaining thebest results from your sewing machine. HAVE YOU SEEN THESINGER MOTOR? One screw attaches it to your machine Cuts out all fatigue! Both hands free to guide work!Makes sewing a pleasure!Better work done in half the time! And then,after dark,there is the SINGERLIGHT which,by showing the stitching moreclearly,prevents eyestrain and saves timeand annoyance when threading the needle Any Singer Shop or Singer Salesmanwill tell you all about them # The Hand Attachment Fig.1. Fig.2. IXTHEN the cover is removed from the machine,V 4he hendn++nchman+ 11 ho fo A4 hothe hand attachment will be found to be outof working position,as shown in Fig.1.Tooperate the machine,pull the small spring stud (2,Fig.1)and turn the handle back until the lever (1,Fig.1)enters the socket(3,Fig.1);also seethat the hinged finger(4,Fig.2)is turned backbetween the spokes of the wheel.The machine willthen be ready for working,as shown in Fig.2. Before replacing the cover,the lever should bedisengaged,and the handle placed in the positionshown in Fig.1. 4 Balance Wheel Stop Motion This device allows the balance wheel to run free,so Fig.3. # To Operate the Hand Machine Tighten the balance wheel and place a piece ofmaterial under the presser foot(8,Fig.5).Thenlower the latter by means of the lifter(4,Fig.5).Now turn the handle over from you to work themachine,without its being threaded,until you areaccustomed to guiding the material with the lefthand. The advantages of an electric machine,are:Higher speed,and,both hands being free,a greatervariety of work.A Singer Motor may be applied toyouy machine ut any time.(See page 2 of this book.) that bobbins maybe wound withoutoperating themechanism. Toloosen the wheel,hold it with theleft hand,andwith the righthand turn the stopmotion screw overtowards you,asshown in Fig.3. 5 # To Ensure Perfect Action of

FAQs

What maintenance is required to keep the Singer machine in good working order?

Keep the machine well oiled in accordance with the instructions on pages 14 and 15. Use Singer oil supplied in tins marked with the Singer red “S”.

Where should repairs or overhauling be requested?

Apply only to a Singer Shop or Singer Salesman. Unauthorized repairs may risk irre-trievable damage.

How do you prepare the hand attachment for operation?

Remove the cover and position the hand attachment out of working position as shown. To operate, pull the small spring stud and turn the handle back until the lever enters the socket, and ensure the hinged finger is turned back between the spokes of the wheel.

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