Singer Fashion Mate 257 User Manual

adjusting
belt tension
on rare occasions, you may find it
necessary to adjust the tension on the
motor belt. Tension on the belt
should be just strong enough to keep
the belt from slipping. If the belt is
too tight, the machine will run
slowly. This will overload and
possibly damage the motor.
1 Loosen bracket screw (A) a full
turn.
2 Allow weight of motor to supply
correct belt tension.
3 Tighten bracket screw.
changing light bulb
be sure you have disconnected the
plug from the electrical outlet.
REMOVING BULB
Hold light cover with right hand.
Bring left hand up under machine
arm. Press bulb into socket and at
same time turn bulb over in direction
shown to unlock bulb pin. Withdraw
bulb.
REPLACING BULB
Press new SINGER* bulb (bay-onet-
type) into socket, with bulb pin
entering slot of socket. Turn it over
in direction shown to lock bulb into
position.
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Singer Fashion Mate 257 Specifications

General

Type	Mechanical
Needle Threader	Yes
Max Stitch Length	4 mm
Max Stitch Width	5 mm
Speed	750 stitches per minute
Buttonhole Styles	1
Presser Feet	Buttonhole Foot
Weight	5.5 kg
Dimensions	34.3 x 15.2 x 27.9 cm