Service Manual

SINGER®

MACHINE

1669U 101
102
200
300
400
500

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 CONTENTS

1. PREFACE ............ .............. .... .... ... .................................... ... .. .. ... .. ... .. ..... ... .. .. ..... .. ..... ... . 1
2. NOTES ON SAFETY .... ... .. ....... .. ... ......... .. .. .. .. .... .. . .. .. .. . .. ... .. .. .. ... ... .. .. .. ...... .. .. ... .. ..... ... .. . 1
3. MEANINGS OF THE SYMBOLS ................................................................................. 1
4. PRINCIPAL PARTS ..................................................................................................... 2
5. SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................... 3
6. ADJUSTMENT OF NEEDLE AND SHUTTLE ............................................................... 4
7. ADJUSTMENT OF OSCILLATING SHAFT GEAR BACKLASH ................................... 5
8. ADJUSTMENT OF FEED PLATE LOCATION .............................................................. 5
9. TO ADJUST POSITION OF PRESSER FOOT .............................................................. 6
10. TO ADJUST POSITION OF CAM BRACKET ............................................................... 7
11. ADJUSTMENT OF WIPER HEIGHT ............................................................................. 8
12. TO ADJUST TENSION RELEASING BAR SOLENOID ................................................ 8
13. TO ADJUST POSITION OF THREAD TRIMMER CAM ................................................ 9
14. TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF ROLLER .............................................................................. 1O
15. TO ADJUST POSITION OF SHAFT .............................................................................. 10
16. TO ADJUST LENGTH OF KNIFE BAR OPERATING LEVER CONNECTING ROD ..... 11
17. ADJUSTMENT OF KNIFE POSITION .......................................................................... 11
18. TO TIME THREAD TRIMMER ..................................................................................... 12
19. ADJUSTMENT OF CLAMP FOOT HEIGHT .................................................................. 12
20. TO ADJUST SENSOR ................................................................................................... 12
21. TO INSTALL SYNCHRONIZER .................................................................................... 13
22. TO ADJUST SYNCHRONIZER ..................................................................................... 13
23. ADJUSTMENT OF BUTTONHOLE SEWING MACHINE (1669U 200) ......................... 14
24. ADJUSTMENT OF BUTTON SEWING MACHINE (1669U 400) ................................... 16
25. CHECK MODE ............................................................................................................ 21
26. TABLE TOP CONSOLE CHECK MODE (OPTION) ..................................................... 25
27. ERROR CODE NUMBERS ............................................................................................ 29
28. GREASING POINTS ..................................................................................................... 30
29. TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................... 31
30. CONTROL BOX DIAGRAM .......................................................................................... 36
31. MAIN CONTROL BOARD DIAGRAM ............................................................................ 37
32. D. C POWER SUPPLY BOARD DIAGRAM ................................................................. 38
33. INVERTER BOARD DIAGRAM ..................................................................................... 38

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 1. PREFACE
This service manual is to explain the methods to be used for adjusting various parts of the
machine and intended for use by mechanics and service personnel.

When adjusting the machine, it is recommended that you make reference not only to this
"Service Manual" but also to the "Operator's Guide" and "Parts List" furnished with the
machine.

2. NOTES ON SAFETY
• When exchanging gauge parts (e.g. needle, presser foot, needle plate, feed plate, bob-
bin) or when changing setting condition of the machine, during threading, when the
machine is left unattended or during service work, be sure to turn main switch off or
disconnect the main plug. In case it is necessary to check the machine or perform
service work with the main switch on, care should be taken not to press the foot start
inadvertently.
• General service work must be carried out only by appropriately trained persons.
• Repair, conversion and special maintenance work must be carried out only by techni-
cians or persons with appropriate training.
• When safety devices have been removed, be sure to replace them and make sure they
perform properly after completion of adjustment or service work.
• Work on electrical equipment must be carried out by electricians or appropriately trained
persons.
• When exchanging parts, be sure to use Singer approved parts.
• When exchanging gauge parts (e.g. needle, presser foot, needle plate, feed plate, bob-
bin), be sure to use correct parts.
• Singer shall not be liable for any damages caused by modifications made on the part of
the user.
• Work on parts and systems under electric current is not permitted, except as specified
in regulations EN50110.
• Commissioning of the sewing head is prohibited until such time as the entire sewing unit
is found to comply with EC regulations.

3. MEANINGS OF THE SYMBOLS

Danger spot!
Items requiring special attention

Danger of injury to operative or service staff.

Be sure to observe and adhere to these safety notes

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 4. PRINCIPAL PARTS

CD Power switch ® Control box @ Control panel © Foot switch

® Motor ® Manual tension releasing lever 0 Machine pulley
®Tabletop console

Safety device

® Finger guard @ Eye guard (jJ) Thread take-up lever guard

@ Belt cover @ Motor cover
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 5. SPECIFICATION

Stitch type Single needle lockstitch

* Maximum speed 2700 SPM (strrch length 3.5 max.)

Sewing area (X-Y) 30.0 X 30.0mm

Feed system Intermittent feed (pulse motor drive)

Stitch length 0.1 -10.0mm

No. of stitches Option (21, 28, 29, 36 and 42 already input)

Maximum No. of stitches 10,000 stitches

Clamp lift system Electro-magnetic solenoid

Clamp foot lift Max.17mm

Shuttle hook Oscillating shuttle hook

(1.7 times hook is used in 101. Standard hook is used in other machines)

Wiper Standard fitting

Thread trimmer Standard fitting

Bobbin counter Indicates when to change bobbin

Data memorizing system EEPROM

No. of patterns memorized 22 patterns already input.

(Additional patterns up to 64 max. can be input. Total No. of stitches 10,000 max.)

Motor 3 phase induction motor, 400W

Weight Machine head approximately 51 kg

Control box 11 kg

Electrical rating Single phase 100V-115V, 3 phase 200V-240V

Application For bar tacking on men's suit, slacks, jeans, work clothes, light

weight underwear and other apparel.

* Maximum efficient speed is determined upon nature of operation and type of material being sewn.

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6. ADJUSTMENT OF NEEDLE AND SHUTTLE

1. To Adjust Needle Bar Height

Turn driving wheel by hand until needle bar is at its
lowest point. Loosen needle bar connecting link screw
@ and move needle bar up or down until the highest
mark® on needle bar aligns with lower end of needle
bar lower bushing CD· If Catalog No. 3355-01 needle is
used, align mark© on needle bar with lower end of
needle bar lower bushing.

2. To Adjust Timing of Needle and Shuttle

Raise needle bar from its lowest point by turning driving
wheel with hand and align the second mark ® on
needle bar with end of needle bar lower bushing CD .
Loosen screw 0 and tum shuttle body in the arrow
direction so that the center of needle aligns with shuttle

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point If Catalog No. 3355-01 needle is used, align mark
@ on needle bar with lower end of needle bar lower
bushing.

3. To Adjust Needle and Shuttle Driver

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Tum driving wheel by hand and align shuttle point with
the center of needle. Loosen screw © and turn
oscillating shaft bushing adjusting stud ® so that needle
contacts with shuttle driver. If shuttle driver does not
properly contact needle, needle and shuttle point will
® interfere causing damage to the parts. If the contact is
too heavy, it will cause skip stitching.

4. Adjustm ent of Shuttle Body and Driver

Rotational Direction Clearance
Tap part® and ®, and adjust so that clearance
between shuttle body and driver in the rotational
direction is 0.3 - 0.5mm.

5. To Adjust Clearanc e Between Needle and

Shuttle Point
Tum driving wheel by hand and align shuttle point with
the center of needle. Loosen set screw ® and turn

shuttle race body adjusting stud 0 so that clearance

between needle and shuttle point is 0.05 - 0.1 mm.

Switch off the machine.

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 6. To Adjust Shuttle Bobbin Cap Location
Loosen two screws®, move and adjust shuttle bobbin
cap so that needle location at penetration is equal in
the left and right direction, and back of needle is even
with comer® in the back and forth direction. Care must
be taken as when shuttle bobbin cap is out of position
either in left and right or back and forth direction, needle
thread will be caught in shuttle. If there should be any
bruises at location ® , this will be causes for bobbin
thread breakage and so remove bruises with emery
cloth and polish with green rouge.

Switch off the machine.

7. ADJUSTMENT OF OSCILLATING SHAFT GEAR BACKLASH

Loosen set screw CD , tum and adjust oscillating rock

shaft eccentric hinge pin ® so that when shuttle driver
® is turned by hand in the rotating direction, play at
the end of driver is less than 0.05mm.

Switch off the machine.

8. ADJUSTMENT OF FEED PLATE LOCATION

For Light Material

Loosen screws @ and adjust so that each of the
clearances ® (front and back direction) and each of
the clearances @ (left and right direction) between
opening in feed plate CD and arch clamp foot @ are
even.

For Heavy Material

Loosen screws @ and adjust so that openings in feed
plate CD and arch clamp foot @ match both in front

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and rear, left and right direction.

Switch off the machine.

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9. TO ADJUST POSITION OF PRESSER FOOT

Turn machine pulley to bring down the needle into

needle hole and position the presser foot so that the
clearance between the presser foot and needle is equal
front to back and sideways. Under this condrtion, loosen
sensor screw @ and tum original position reflector CD
until the notch on the original position reflector CD is at
the center of sensor@. (Both X-axis sensor and Y-
axis sensor)

Sideways

Switch off the machine.

Y-axis

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 10. TO ADJUST POSITION OF CAM BRACKET

1. Lateral Driving Cam Bracket

Loosen lateral driving cam bracket screw CD (2 places} and push bracket in the direction shown with arrow mark (. .} parallel
to the locating surface (machined suriace). Then tighten screw (D making sure that there is no play between lateral driving
cam ® and roller @ .

2. Longitudinal Driving Cam Bracket

Loosen longitudinal driving cam bracket screw© (2 places) and push bracket in the direction shown with arrow mark(. .)
parallel to the locating suriace (machined suriace). Then tighten screw© making sure that there is no play between
longitudinal driving cam ® and roller ®·

Switch off the machine.

Longitudinal Driving Cam Bracket

0
Locating surface
© \ (D Lateral Driving Cam Bracket

------~---- -.---- ~--,--------

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11. ADJUSTMENT OF WIPER HEIGHT
(101,102)
Loosen screw G) and move wiper bracket® up or
down, as required, so that clearance between wiper
and needle point is 3.0mm when wiper passes the
needle point. Tighten screw.
Loosen screw @ and move wiper© to the left or right,
as required. so that the distance between wiper point
and needle point is 25mm. Tighten screw @ .

3mm-+j_ __
Switch off the machine.

25 mm

(200, 300, 500)

Loosen screw CD and move bracket @ up or down, as
required so that the clearance between portion A of
CD finger guard @ and the needle point is 3 mm when
portion A of finger guard passes the needle point.
Then, loosen screw © and move finger guard ® to
the left or right, as required, so that the distance between
portion A and the needle point is 20 mm when the
clamp is in down position.

20 mm

12. TO ADJUST TENSION RELEASING BAR SOLENOID

Loosen set screw @ and adjust opening plate Cg) so
that tension disc © is opened approximately 1mm
when tension releasing bar solenoid CD is moved to
the end of its stroke in the direction shown with arrow
mark.

Note: Check to see that tension disc © is not relaxed

when tension releasing bar solenoid (D returns
to its original position by means of return spring.

Switch off the machine.

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 13. TO ADJUST POSITION OF THREAD TRIMMER CAM
Timing Mark on
Rotational direction Thread Trimmer Cam 1. Rotational direction
JI"_ __,-7'?""-... Timing Mark on Arm Shaft
Loosen set screw ® and align timing mark on the arm
shaft with timing mark on thread trimmer cam. Then
tighten set screw.

2. Axial direction
Loosen set screw ® and adjust the position of cam so
that there is a clearance of 0.5mm between trimmer
cam CD and roller@.

TO ADJUST POSITION OF THREAD TRIMMER CAM

{CLOSE ADJUSTM ENT)
Thread trimming timing is adjusted by aligning timing
mark on the arm shaft with the timing mark of thread
trimmer cam @.

For a closer adjustment, preform the following measure.

Push knife bar operating lever CD in the direction
indicated by arrow at the machine upper stop position
and hold it so that roller ® is in the groove of thread
trimmer cam @ . Adjust thread trimmer cam @closely
by loosing set screw © so that stationary knife and
movable knife will be disengaged when the clearance
between the underside of the arm and the upper edge
of needle bar connecting stud is 70.5 mm ( on the
Needle bar
connecting stud lowering stroke of needle bar), turning machine pulley
to the correct turning direction.

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Underside of the arm

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14. TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF ROLLER

Loosen nut © and adjust the height of roller ® by

turning adjusting screw @ so that roller ® goes into
the groove (wide groove section) in the thread trimmer
cam (D smoothly when needle bar comes down to its
lowest point.
After the adjustment, secure adjusting screw @) with
0 nut© so that it will not rotate.

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Switch off the machine.

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15. TO ADJUST POSITION OF SHAFT

Loosen screw @ (2 places) and © and adjust the

position of shaft so that the rear end of shaft ® is located
2.0mm inside from the face end of bushing CD when
the roller ® is out of engagement with thread trimmer
cam®.

Note: Be sure to set the shaft without clearance

between bushing CD, collar and lever.

Switch off the machine.

CD

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 16. TO ADJUST LENGTH OF KNIFE BAR OPERATING LEVER CONNECTING
ROD
Loosen nut @ and adjust rod end bearing CD so that
the distance between the center of rod end bearing CD
and the center of connecting rod screw hole ® is
207mm. Also adjust rod end bearing so that rod end
bearing screw © is square to connecting rod screw
hole ® when viewed from top and tighten nut @ .

17. ADJUSTMENT OF KNIFE POSITION

Loosen stationary knife screw @ and move stationary

0 knifeCD so that clearance between the knife and the

center of needle hole ® in throat plate is 2.1 mm .

Clearance between (for reference)

Size of needle hole statimary knife and Clearance © between
center of needle hole stationary knife and
edoe of needle hole
0
0 1.6 2.1mm 0.6mm

0 2.0 2.1mm 0.6mm

0 2.5 2.1mm 0.3mm

E
E
Adjust height of stationary knife G) so it is 0.1 - 0.15
mm higher than throat plate needle hole® higher edge.
Adjust height of movable knife® using movable knife
hinge screw adjusting washer ® so that it is 0.15 mm
higher than the high edge of throat plate needle hole.
Adjusting washers ® are available in thicknesses
shown in table below.

Part No. Adiustinn washer thickness

418314-004 0.5 ±0.02 mm
418314-003 0.45 ±0.02 mm
418314-002 0.4 ±0.02 mm
418314-001 0.35 + 0.02 mm

Switch off the machine.

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18. TO TIME THREAD TRIMMER
Loosen screw @ and adjust trimmer by moving lever
(upper) © to the left or right so that there is a clearance
of 6mm between the outside dia. of lever {lower) pin
CD and flat section of guide pin ® when the trimmer is
2
out of action (waiting).

Switch off the machine.

19. ADJUSTMENT OF CLAMP FOOT HEIGHT

Loosen socket head bolt CD and adjust clamp foot
®
height by moving arch clamp foot lifting lever adJusting
----------c==_.._ CD
plate ® up or down. Maximum clamp foot lift amount
is 17mm from throat plate upper surface.

Switch off the machine.

20. TO ADJUST SENSOR

Loosen screw © and adjust sensor by moving sensor
perceive plate @ front to back so that there is a
clearance of 17mm between sensor perceive plate @
and the point end of foot lifting block®·

-1 After the adjustment, make sure that sensor perceive

plate @ does not shield sensor © when presser foot
is raised.

EB Note: After adjustment, make sure that sensor

,.l--....,, perceive plate@ does not interfere with sensor
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CD. In case interference condition exists, loosen
0) screw ® and adjust by moving sensor CD up
Presser foot and down.
at raised position

Switch off the machine.

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 21. TO INSTALL SYNCHRONIZER

Align synchronizer set screw ® (2 places) with the

®
timing mark <D (2 places) provided on the machine
Rotational direction
pulley and fasten synchronizer ® with set screws.
Machine Pulley

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Switch off the machine.

22. TO ADJUST SYNCHRONIZER

Fix arm shaft so that when machine pulley is rotated in
its normal operating direction and needle bar is on its
upward stroke, the distance between bottom surface
Needle Bar of arm and upper end of needle bar connecting link is
Connecting Link
36.5mm. While maintaining this setting condition,
loosen set screw @ and adjust synchronizer by turning
reflector (black) on the synchronizer until the face end
E ® of reflector (black) is aligned with the centerline of
E
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cross slotted screw G). Tighten set screw @ after the
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C'J--'-----.....,....-=~=-- adjustment. Then align the red timing mark @) with

Bottom suriace of Arm the graduation "16" by turning the reflector (red).

&\ Switch off the machine.

CD Rotational direction @)
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Black

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 23. ADJUSTMENT OF BUTTONHOLE SEWING MACHINE (1669U 200)

1. Specification (1669U 200)

Stitch type Single needle lockstitch

"Maximum speed 2,700 SPM
Sewing area (X · Y) 3.0 X 8.0
Feed system lntermitted feed (pulse motor)
Stitch length 0.1 - 10.0 mm
No. of needle Option
(21,28,&36 already input)
Max. No. of stitch 10,000 stitches
Clamp lift system Electro-maanetic solenoid
Clamp foot lift 12 mm (17 mm max.)
Shuttle hook Standard hook
Wiper Standard fittina
Thread trimmer Standard fittinq
Bobbin counter Indicates when to chanqe bobbin
Data memorizinq EEP-ROM
No. of pattern 22 patterns already input.
(memorized) (Only 3 pattern Nos. 10, 11 and 12 of the 25 patterns can be sewn.)
(Additional patterns up to 64 max. can be input. Total No.
of stitches 1O 000 max.)
Motor 3 phase induction motor, 400 W
Weiqht Machine head aooroximatelv 51 ka, Control box 11 kq
Electrical ratina Sina le phase 100 - 115 V 3 ohase 200 - 240 V

• Maximum efficient speed is determinded upon nature of operation and type of material being sewn.

2. Adjustment of closing Amount of clamp foot (left and right)

1 B A

• Adjustment of closing Amount of clamp foot (left and right)

Loosen bolts @and adjust closing amount of left and right clamp foot by moving arch clamp lifting plate (lower) CD in the
direction indicated by arrow. To decrease dosing amount, move arch clamp lifting plate (lower) in direction A and to increase
the amount, move it in direction B.

Note: Closing amount is set to 1mm when the machine is shipped from the factory.
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 3. Adjustment of Clamp Foot Height
Loosen set screw ® and adjust height by moving arch clamp lifting plate CD up or down as required. Maximum clamp foot
lift is 17mm from the throat plate surface.

Note: Clamp toot lift is set to 12mm when the machine is shipped from the factory.

4. Adjustment of Clamp Foot Spring Tension

Loosen adjusting nut (lower) CD and adjust spring tension by turning adjusting nut (upper)@. The pressure on the fabric
should be as light as possible, while still sufficient to insure proper feeding.

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 24. ADJUSTM ENT OF BUTTON SEWING MACHINE (1669U 400)

1. Specification (1669U 400)

Stitch type Single needle lockstitch

·Maximum speed 2,500 SPM
Sewing area (X - Y) 6.5 X 6.5
Feed system lntermitted feed (pulse motor)
Stitch length 0.1 - 10.0 mm
Needle 3355-01 (#14)
Applicable size of Outside diameter: 8.7 - 31.8 mm
button Sewinq size:2.5 - 6.5 mm
No. of needle Option
(9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19,20,22,24,26 ,&27 already input)
Max. No. of stitch 10,000 stitches
Clamp lift system Electro-maqnet ic solenoid
Clamp foot lift 13 mm
Shuttle hook Standard hook
Wiper Standard fittinq
Thread trimmer Standard fittinq
Bobbin counter Indicates when to chanqe bobbin
Data memorizinq EEP-ROM
No. of pattern 27 patterns already input.
(memorized) (Additional patterns up to 64 max. can be input. Total No.
of stitches 10 000 max.)
Motor 3 phase induction motor 400 W
Weiaht Machine head aooroximatelv 51 ka Control box 11 kq
Electrical ratina Sinale ohase 100 - 115 V 3 ohase 200 - 240 V

• Maximum efficient speed is determinded upon nature of operation and type of material being sewn.

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 4. Adjustment of Button Clamp Height

• Loosen screw and adjust the height by moving button

clamp arm hook CD up or down as required. Maximum
button clamp lift above throat plate surface is 13mm.

5. Adjustment of Button Clamp Spring Pressure

• Loosen adjusting nut (lower) CD and adjust spring

pressure by turning adjusting nut (upper) ®· The
pressure on the fabric should be as light as possible,
while still sufficient to insure proper feeding.

6. Adjustment of Button Clamp Spreader Adjusting Plate

E
• Loosen adjusting plate screw CD and adjust clamp
E spreader adjusting plate ® so that clearance between
q
adjusting plate ® and screw @ will be 0.5 - 1.0mm
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ci when button is set in the button clamp and tighten
adjusting plate screw CD.

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7. Combination of Throat Plate Needle Hole Bushing and Feed Plate in Relation to Distance between Button
Holes.

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Distance between button holes @ mm Throat plate needle hole bushing PIN Feed plate PIN
418962 (standard) 557131-003 (standard)
2.5 - 3.5 418973 (optional) 557131-003 (standard)
41831 0 (optional) 557131-001 (optional)
418962 (standard) 557131-004 (optional)
3.5 - 4.5 418973 (optional) 557131-004 (optional)
418310 (optional) 557131-002 (optional)
418962 (standard) 557131-005 (optional)
4.5 - 6.5 418973 (optional) 557131-005 (optional)
41831 0 (optional) 557131-003 (standard)

Note: Throat plate needle hole bushing PIN 418973 (1.6 0 needle hole with boss)

Throat plate needle hole bushing PIN 418310 (2.0 0)

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 25. CHECK MODE

• Purpose of "check mode"

To make an electrical check on the sewing machine.

• Items to be checked in "check mode"

1 . Output to foot pedal
2. Rotation of sewing machine motor
3. Operation of pulse motor to return to its original position
4. Operation of pulse motor
5. Operation of thread trimmer solenoid
6. Operation of presser foot lifter solenoid
7. Operation of thread releaser solenoid
8. Operation of closing clamp foot solenoid (1669U200)
9. Output to synchronizer and feed sensor (X-axis and Y-axis)

® • How to activate "check mode"

1) Tum main switch off.
2) Press DIP switch "1" on the frond side of control box
7
I toward 'OFF' side ('Off position).
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3) Tum main switch on.
PATTERN NO. Q
The display window ® shows the following.

□
SCALE·X 0
SCALE·Y 0
SPEED Q
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• How to end "check mode"
1) Tum main switch off.
2) Press DIP switch "1" on the front side of control box

fl toward the numerical side ('On' position).

3) Tum main switch on.
The system returns to normal sewing mode.

SINGER 1669U

2 3 4

OFF

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 1. To check input to foot pedal
When foot pedal is pressed, the following appears on

display window @.

~;~i~~~ • Neutral Position

IEJ EJ EJ ~I
1st d_epressed
, _ pos1t1on
---=====-,---'----- 2nd depressed
position
• 1st depressed position

IEJ EJ EJ 01
• 2nd depressed position

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2. To check rotation of sewing machine motor
• Press "FUNC." key CD . The sewing machine motor
starts to rotate putting the machine into operation.
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SCALE·Y I ,,,,
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• Press "RESIT' key @ . The sewing machine motor
stops.

G) 11 SPEED b \ 3. To check operation of pulse motor to return to

b
ERROR its original position
• Press" ... "key Ci). Feed (clamp mechanism) will
move to its original position.

4. To check operation of pulse motor

• Press ''TEST" key@ . Pulse motor for X-axis and Y-

® axis feed goes into operation.
Both X-axis and Y-axis feeding take place for 30 pulses
c=:J (approximately 3mm at presser foot section).

• Press "RESET' key (jJ) . Pulse motor stops.

• When re-checking the feed, be sure to press " ... "key
5 JNG E R 1669U 0 and return feed to the original position before
pressing the "TEST" key @.

5. To check operation of thread trimmer solenoid

• Press "MUL.P" key ®. Thread trimmer solenoid is
turned on and goes into operation.
The solenoid is turned off automatically after approx.
2 seconds.

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 r: ___ , 6. To check operation of presser foot lifter solenoid

• Press "RESET' key @ . Presser foot lifter solenoid is

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turned on and goes into operation.

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PATTERN NO.

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11 SCACEX b ,t,
11 SCALE-Y b 7. To check operation of thread releaser solenoid

6
11 SPEED
BOBBIN
b b Ii • Press "-.- "key (z) . Thread releaser solenoid is turned
on and goes into operation.
The solenoid is turned off automatically after approx.
2 seconds.

8. To check operation of closing clamp foot

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solenoid (1669U200)

• Press "ENTER" key 0. Closing clamp foot solenoid

®I will be activated. The solenoid is turned off

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automatically after approx. 2 seconds.
9. To check input to synchronizer and feed sensor
(jJ) 1) Press "TEST" key ©.
5 f NG E R 1669U 2) The display window @ shows the following.

IB El El @Ji
9.1. X-axis feed sensor
1} Press "FUNC." key CD .
2} When the sensor is shut off,SCALE-X LED® goes
out and stop buzzing.

9.2. Y-axis feed sensor

1) Press "FUNC." key CD .
2) The display window @ shows the following.

IB El El ~I
3) When the sensor is shut off,SCALE-Y LED© goes
out and stop buzzing.

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 9.3. Foot lifting sensor
1) Press "FUNC." key G) .

2) The display window ® shows the following.

IEl EJ El 01
3) When the sensor is shut off, ERROR LED goes out
and stop buzzing.

9.4. Synchronizer
1) Press "FUNC." k€y G).

\, CJ J' 2) The display window

IEl EJ El 01
® shows the following.

5 f NG E R 1669U
3) Needle-up sensor
When needle rises up to its up position by turning
machine pulley by hand, PATTERN NO. LED ® lights
up.
(When the notch on the back reflector is above the
sensor.)

4) Pulse motor timing

When the notch on the red reflector is above the sensor,
SPEED LED @ lights up.

5) Tachogenerator
When machine pulley is turned by hand, BOBBIN
COUNTER LED ® lights up.
(Periphery of the black reflector)

9.5 Press FUNC key G) . The display window ®

changes to "O".

9.6 Press RESET key (U) .The System returns to

item 1.(To check input to foot pedal)

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 26. TABLE TOP CONSOLE CHECK MODE {OPTION)

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• Purpose of "check mode"

To make an electrical check on the sewing machine.

• Items to be checked in "check mode"

1. Output to foot pedal
2. Rotation of sewing machine motor
3. Operation of pulse motor to return to its original position
4. Operation of pulse motor
5. Operation of thread trimmer solenoid
6. Operation of presser foot lifter solenoid
7. Operation of thread releaser solenoid
8. Operation of closing clamp foot solenoid
9. Output to synchronizer and feed sensor (X-axis and Y-axis)

• How to activate "check mode"

1) Tum main switch on.

2) While pressing key @J ® , press key (RESET] @ .

3) The display window CD shows the following.

[El El El Ell
• How to end "check mode"
1) Tum main switch off.

2) Tum main switch on. The system returns to normal sewing mode.

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1. To check input to foot pedal

When foot pedal is pressed, the following appears on
display window CD .

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• 2nd depressed position

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2. To check rotation of sewing machine motor

• Press [
0
P:r·] key ® . The sewing machine mo.tor starts to rotate putting the machine into operation.
• Press ~ key @ . The sewing machine motor stops.

3. To check operation of pulse motor to return to its original position (Only PROM Ver2.0 can be used)

• Press C3:J key @ . Feed (clamp mechanism) will move to its original position.

4. To check operation of pulse motor

• Press ~ e y @. Pulse motor for X-axis and Y-axis feed goes into operation.

Both X-axis and Y-axis feeding take place for 30 pulses (approximately 3mm
at presser foot section).

• Press ~ key. Pulse motor stops.

• When re-checking the feed, be sure to press[3E]key @ and return feed to the original position before pressing the

G0<ey @. (Only PROM Ver2.0 can be used)

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5. To check operation of thread trimmer solenoid

• Press G key ©. Thread trimmer solenoid is turned on and goes into operation.

The solenoid is turned off automatically after approx. 2 seconds.

6. To check operation of presser foot lifter solenoid

• Press [~.m-x] key ® . Presser foot lifter solenoid is turned on and goes into operation.
The solenoid is turned off automatically after approx. 2 seconds.

7. To check operation of thread releaser solenoid

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• Press [ 11uLP ] key 0 . Thread releaser solenoid is turned on and goes into operation.
The solenoid is turned off automatically after approx. 2 seconds.

8. To check operation of closing clamp foot solenoid (1669U200)

• Press [ENTER] key @· Closing clamp foot solenoid will be activated. The solenoid is turned off automatically after approx. 2
seconds.

Press C::J key © . Thread trimmer solenoid is turned on and goes into operation.
The solenoid is turned off automatically after approx. 2 seconds.

9. To check input to synchronizer and feed sensor

• Press Wcm-v] key®.

9.1 X-axis sensor

• Press [icAu-~ key ® .

When the sensor is shut off,SCALE-X LED (fJ) goes out and stop buzzing.

9.2 Y-axis sensor

• Press [~cALE·v] key ® .

When the sensor is shut off,SCALE-Y LED @ goes out and stop buzzing.

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9.3 AFL sensor

• Press [
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When the sensor is shut off, MUL.P LED@ goes out and stop buzzing.

Feed Sensor

9.4 Synchronizer
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1) Press [ 11uLP] key 0.

2) Needle -up sensor

When needle rises up to its up position by turning machine pulley by hand, PATT.NO LED @lights up.
(When the notch on the black reflector is above the sensor.)

3) Pulse motor timing

When the notch on the red reflector is above the sensor, SPEED LED @ lights up.

4) Tachogenerator

When machine pully is turned by hand, BOBBIN SET LED {§ lights up.
(Periphery of the black reflector)

9.5 Press ~ key ® . The system returns to item 1.(To check input to foot pedal)

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 27. ERROR CODE NUMBERS

• In case the machine should malfunction, the system buzzes and error code number appears on the display window.

Error Code
Contents of Error Message Corrective Measure
No.

E-10 Needle bar out of its upper stop position Raise needle bar to its upper stop position by turning
when starting the machine or feeding. machine pulley.

E-21 Pattern data is not for 1669 or incorrect. With main switch off, check EEP- ROM for poor
contact or change EEP-ROM.

E-23 Data cannot be written into EEP-ROM. With main switch off, check EEP- ROM for poor
contact or change EEP-ROM.

E-24 No pattern data contained in EEP- ROM that With main switch off, change fitting No. or change
corresponds to the fitting No. being set. EEP-ROM.

E-30 Arm shaft does not rotate or signal for With main switch off, eliminate abnormality of the
synchronizer has not been input. machine or check synchronizer for poor contact.

E-31 Presser foot does not operate properly or With main switch off, check presser foot for
signal for presser foot lifter sensor has not malfunction or check sensor for poor connection.
been input.

E-32 X-axis feed mechanism is in abnormal With main switch off, eliminate abnormality or check
condition or signal for X-axis feed sensor has sensor for poor connection.
not been input.

E-33 Y-axis feed mechanism is in abnormal With main switch off, eliminate abnormality or check
condition or signal for Y-axis feed sensor has sensor for poor connection.
not been input.

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 28. GREASING POINTS

1. Feed Plate Carrier Bar

~ / Driving slide block

~ Carrier bar stud roller

~ Carrier bar stud

2. Knife Bar Operating Crank Shaft

Inside of knife bar operating crank shaft

~ @ ._,

3. Knife Bar Operating Cam

Knife bar operating cam

4. Arch Clamp Foot Lifting Lever Adjusting Plate

Adjusting Plate

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 29. TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble Cause Correction

1. Skipped stitches 1. Improper timing of needle and Adjust timing and clearance.
shuttle body. (see page 4)

2. Hook or burr on needle point or Replace needle.

needle bent.

3. Improperly set needle. Insert needle into needle bar as far

as it will go with long groove to the
front.

4. Improper feed timing. Adjust synchronizer (see page 12)

5. Improper clearance between Readjust clearance between needle

needle and shuttle driver. and shuttle driver. (see page 4)

2. Needle breakage 1. Needle interferes with shuttle body. Adjust clearance between needle and
shuttle body. (see page 4)

2. Needle bent. Replace needle.

3. Needle size too small. Replace with needle suited for size
of thread used and material being
sewn.

4. Needle interferes with shuttle Adjust setting of shuttle driver.

driver. (see page 4)

5. Needle interferes with clamp foot. Adjust setting of clamp foot.

(see page 5)

6. Wiper interferes with needle. Adjust height of wiper. (see page 8)

7. Needle interferes with movable Adjust setting of knife bar operating

knife. cam (see page 8) and timing of knife
(see page 10).

3. Thread breakage 1. Shuttle body and shuttle driver Remove mar with oil stone and polish
marred. with polishing compound or replace
with new part.

2. Insufficient clearance between Adjust clearance. (see page 4)

shuttle driver and shuttle body.

3. Throat plate needle hole bushing Remove and buff or replace.

marred.

4. Needle interfering with clamp foot. Adjust setting of clamp foot.

(see page 5)

5. Needle thread tension too tight. Adjust needle thread tension.

6. Thread take-up spring tension too Adjust spring tension.

strong.

7. Thread take-up spring stroke Adjust amount of stroke.

excessive.

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 Trouble Cause Correction
4. Needle thread jams in the shuttle 1. Shuttle race cap improperly Adjust setting of shuttle race cap.
race positioned. (see page 5)

2. ® portion of shuttle body rounded. Replace with new part.

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3. Lints adhering to raceway of Remove shuttle race body and clean
shuttle race body. out raceway.

4. Improper timing of needle and Adjust timing. (see page 4)

shuttle body.

5. Thread breaks when trimming 1. Thread trimming takes place Adjust timing of tension releasing bar.
before needle thread tension is (see page 8)
released.

2. Mar on movable knife. Remove mar with oil stone taking

care not to damage cutting edge and
polish with polishing compound.
3. Mar on shuttle race cap. Remove mar or replace with new part.
4. lnproper height and setting of Adjust height and setting of stationary
stationary knife. knife. (see page 1O)
5. Thread handling area of throat Polish with polishing agent or replace
plate needle hole bushing marred. with new part.

6. Improper setting and timing of Adjust setting of knife bar operating

movable knife. cam (see page 8) and movable knife
(see page 10).
6. Malfunction of thread trimmer 1. Knife dull.
(Needle thread or bobbin thread
cannot be trimmed when clamp 1-1 Worn stationary and movable Replace with new knives.
foot is in its up position at end of knives.
cycle. Also trimmed thread ends
are either extremely long or 1-2 Improper engagement of Adjust setting of knives. (see page
short) movable and stationary knives. 10)

1-3 Excessive vertical play of Replace movable knife or hinge

movable knife. screw.

2.Movable knife does not spread the

needle thread.

2-1 Improper setting of knife bar Adjust setting of knife bar operating
operating cam. operating cam. (see page 8)
2-2 Improper timing of movable Adjust timing of knife. (see page 10)
knife.

2-3 Insufficient brake pressure. Adjust brake. (see page 5)

3. Skip stitches at last stitch. Adjust timing of needle and shuttle
body and also clearance between
needle and shuttle body.
(see page 4)
4. Incorrect machine stop position. Adjust synchronizer. (see page12)

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 Trouble Cause Correction

4-1 Insufficient machine belt Adjust machine belt tension. (tension

tension. pulley)

7. Poor stitch tightness 1. Improper feed timing. Adjust synchronizer (see page 12)

2. Needle thread tension too loose. Increase needle thread tension.

8. Poor sewing performance with 1. Sewing speed fast. Reduce machine speed to 1800
synthetic thread S.P.M.

2. Needle size too large. Replace with smaller size needle or

needle for synthetic thread.

3. Fusing of thread caused by Use silicone oil.

heating.

4. Frayed thread. Polish all thread handling areas with

polishing compound.

9. Thread end pulls out of needle 1. Skip stitches at first stitch.

eye (Thread end pulls out of
needle eye before any stitch is 1-1 Improper timing of needle and Adjust timing of needle and shuttle
formed) shuttle body. body and also clearance between
needle and shuttle body. (see page
4)

1-2 Improper feed timing. Adjust synchronizer (see page 12)

1-3 Improper sewing speed. Reduce the speed at the start of

sewing. (slow start)

2. Needle thread end too short.

2-1 Improperly adjusted pre-tension. Adjust pre-tension.
2-2 Improper timing of tension Adjust timing of tension releasing bar.
release. (see page 8)

2-3 Thread take-up spring stroke Adjust amount of take-up spring

excessive. stroke.

2-4 Improper setting and timing of Adjust setting and timing of knives.
movable and stationary knives. (see page 10)

3. Bobbin thread end too short.

3-1 Improper setting and timing of Adjust setting and timing of knives.
movable and stationary knives. (see page 10)

3-2 Shuttle race cap marred. Remove mar or replace with new part.

3-3 Bobbin thread tension too tight. Adjust bobbin thread tension.

4. Thread spillage due to racing of Use bobbin and bobbin case made
bobbin. for 1669U machine.

10. Machine motor rotates in reverse 1. Incorrect wiring of motor cables. Among 3 motor cables to terminals
direction. U, V and Won inverter, change wiring
of 2 cables. (For example, change
cable U for V.)

2. Defective inverter board Change inverter board.

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 Trouble Cause Correction
11 . Machine does not run when foot 1. Defective foot switch. Change foot switch.
switch is pressed.
(Presser foot does not come 2. Defective main control board. Change main control.
down.) board.
(Input to foot switch cannot be
received.)

12. Machine does not rotate when 1. Defective foot switch. Change foot switch.
foot switch is pressed. (2 step depressed switch)
(Presser foot can be raised or
lowered.) 2. Defective main control board. Change main control board.
(Failure in motor speed output.)

3. Defective inverter board. Change inverter board.

13. Machine does not get up to 1. Incorrect setting of speed. Reset speed.
speed. (It is possible to set speed for each
pattern.)
2. Defective main control board. Change main control panel.
(Failure in motor speed output.)

3. Defective inverter board. Change inverter board.

14. Machine does not stop. 1. Defective main control board. Change main control board.
(Failure in motor speed output.)

2. Defective inverter board. Change inverter board.

15. E-32 or E33 appears when 1. Shield plate fastened to pulse Check fitting condition and adjust if
returning to original position. motor became loose. required.
2. Incorrect connection of sensor. Check connection and rewire if
(C011 and C01 connected the required.
other way around.)

3. Defective feed sensor Change sensor

4. Defective main control board. Change main control
(Sensor input failure)

5. Defective pulse motor. Change pulse motor.

16. Pattern gets out of shape. 1. Defective EEP-ROM. Change EEP-ROM.
(Pattern data get out of shape.)

2. Defective pulse motor. Change pulse motor.

(Breakage of pulse motor cable,
etc.)

3. Defective synchronizer Change synchronizer.

(Signal for activating pulse motor
out of time or has not been input.)

4. Defective main control board. Change main control board.

(Cannot read data on main control
board or pulse motor output
failure.)

5. Torque when moving in X direction Adjust position of feed cam bracket.

is too large. (see page 7)
6. Torque when moving in Y direction Adjust position of feed cam bracket.
is too large (see page 7)

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 Trouble Cause Correction
7. Improper adjustment of original Adjust position of original position
position reflector. reflector. (see page 6)
17. Each solenoid dose not function. 1. Defective solenoid. Change solenoid.

2. Defective main control Change main control board.

(Solenoid output failure.)

3. Defective DC power supply board. Change DC power supply board.

(Output current dropsdown.)

18. Operation of panel not possible 1. Control panel board defective. Change control panel board.
(Defective switches)

2. Defective control panel cord. Change control panel cord.

(Breakage, etc.)

3. Defective main control board. Change main control board.

(Panel communication system
failure.)

19. No message appears on the 1. Defective control panel board. Change control pane board
display. (Defective LED, etc.)

2. Defective control panel cord. Change control panel cord.

(Breakage, etc.)

3. Defective main control board. Change main control board.

(Power source section defective.)

4. Defective DC power supply board. Change DC power supply board.

(Output voltage poor.)

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