How to Replace the Hand Wheel on a Singer Sewing Machine

Singer sewing machines are used to repair old clothing and create new clothing. The hand wheel on the sewing machine brings the needle up and down. When the needle goes through the clothing, the thread closes up any tears or brings the clothing together. If your hand wheel isn’t working properly, the needle will not go up and down on the unit. You can replace the hand wheel on your Singer sewing machine with little knowledge of the unit.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips screwdriver

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove the screws holding the unit casing onto the Singer sewing machine.

   • 2

     Pull the front panel toward you to remove it from the unit.

   • 3

     Locate the screws securing the hand wheel to the unit. Remove the screws with your screwdriver.

   • 4

     Pull the hand wheel off of the unit with your hands. Put your new hand wheel onto the unit.

   • 5

     Replace the screws holding the hand wheel to the unit.

   • 6

     Replace the unit casing and then replace the screws to the unit casing.