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... use the proper needle plate. Never operate this household sewing machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should never be used or where 3 INTRODUCTION Important Safety Instructions This household sewing machine is designed to comply with any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. - Do not allow to be left unattended when plugged in. Use this sewing machine only for examination, repair...
... use the proper needle plate. Never operate this household sewing machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should never be used or where 3 INTRODUCTION Important Safety Instructions This household sewing machine is designed to comply with any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. - Do not allow to be left unattended when plugged in. Use this sewing machine only for examination, repair...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... persons with the foot control is not intended for their safety. Children shall not play with foot control of Double-Insulated Appliances. Ltd. (Vietnam) For outside Europe : This sewing machine is damaged, it is used with the sewing machine. If the LED lamp is less than 75dB(A). Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be replaced by Wakaho Electric Ind. Avoid placing other objects on cord.
... persons with the foot control is not intended for their safety. Children shall not play with foot control of Double-Insulated Appliances. Ltd. (Vietnam) For outside Europe : This sewing machine is damaged, it is used with the sewing machine. If the LED lamp is less than 75dB(A). Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be replaced by Wakaho Electric Ind. Avoid placing other objects on cord.
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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...Main Parts of the Machine Back ...8 Needle and Presser Foot Area...9 Removable Storage Compartment and Accessories 10 2.GETTING READY TO SEW 11-16 Powering Your Machine ...11 Winding the Bobbin ...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...13 Threading the Upper Thread...14 Automatic Needle Threader ...15 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread...16 3.START SEWING ...17-26 Before You Start Sewing ...17 Stitch Formation ...18 Stitch Selector Dial...19 Sewing a Straight Stitch ...20 Sewing a Decorative Stitch ...21 Sewing a Stretch Stitch ...22 Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole...23 Sewing a Button ...24 Inserting and Changing...
...Main Parts of the Machine Back ...8 Needle and Presser Foot Area...9 Removable Storage Compartment and Accessories 10 2.GETTING READY TO SEW 11-16 Powering Your Machine ...11 Winding the Bobbin ...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...13 Threading the Upper Thread...14 Automatic Needle Threader ...15 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread...16 3.START SEWING ...17-26 Before You Start Sewing ...17 Stitch Formation ...18 Stitch Selector Dial...19 Sewing a Straight Stitch ...20 Sewing a Decorative Stitch ...21 Sewing a Stretch Stitch ...22 Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole...23 Sewing a Button ...24 Inserting and Changing...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 9) 6. NEEDLE PLATE has guidelines to help you to select stitch patterns and buttonhole settings. (See Page 19) 11. REVERSE SEWING LEVER reverses stitching direction, for example, when securing the beginning and ending of the fabric. (See Page 12) 7 STITCH LENGTH DIAL controls the length of stitches, making them shorter or longer as you sew. (See Page 26) 5. BOBBIN holds the thread that forms the stitching that appears on the bottom side of a seam. (See Page 20) 8. PRESSER FOOT...
... 9) 6. NEEDLE PLATE has guidelines to help you to select stitch patterns and buttonhole settings. (See Page 19) 11. REVERSE SEWING LEVER reverses stitching direction, for example, when securing the beginning and ending of the fabric. (See Page 12) 7 STITCH LENGTH DIAL controls the length of stitches, making them shorter or longer as you sew. (See Page 26) 5. BOBBIN holds the thread that forms the stitching that appears on the bottom side of a seam. (See Page 20) 8. PRESSER FOOT...
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.... PRE-TENSION THREAD GUIDESKHOSPDLQWDLQWKHÀRZRIWKHWKUHDGGXULQJVHZLQJ 6HH3DJH 14) 9. FOOT CONTROL controls sewing speed by user. (See Page 11) 13. HANDLE is used to be placed up lever. 5. POWER CORD connects the machine to help ensure smooth and even bobbin winding. (See Page 12) 8. 21 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Main Parts of the needle and the thread take-up for machine threading and down for the upper thread...
.... PRE-TENSION THREAD GUIDESKHOSPDLQWDLQWKHÀRZRIWKHWKUHDGGXULQJVHZLQJ 6HH3DJH 14) 9. FOOT CONTROL controls sewing speed by user. (See Page 11) 13. HANDLE is used to be placed up lever. 5. POWER CORD connects the machine to help ensure smooth and even bobbin winding. (See Page 12) 8. 21 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Main Parts of the needle and the thread take-up for machine threading and down for the upper thread...
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...5. NEEDLE PLATEFRYHUVWKHEREELQDUHDDQGSURYLGHVÀDWDUHDDURXQGSUHVVHUIRRWIRUVHZLQJ 13. PRESSER FOOT SCREW secures the presser foot holder (shank) onto the presser bar. 6. Various optional presser feet are 1/2" (13mm) and 5/8" (16mm). NEEDLE CLAMP holds the machine's needle in needle clamp. 10. NEEDLE CLAMP SCREW secures the needle when placed in position. 9. NEEDLE THREADER GUIDE holds thread securely before placing it in hook pin. 3. PRESSER FOOT holds fabric against the feed teeth while sewing. PRESSER FOOT HOLDER (OR SHANK) holds presser foot. 12. The 1/2" seam...
...5. NEEDLE PLATEFRYHUVWKHEREELQDUHDDQGSURYLGHVÀDWDUHDDURXQGSUHVVHUIRRWIRUVHZLQJ 13. PRESSER FOOT SCREW secures the presser foot holder (shank) onto the presser bar. 6. Various optional presser feet are 1/2" (13mm) and 5/8" (16mm). NEEDLE CLAMP holds the machine's needle in needle clamp. 10. NEEDLE CLAMP SCREW secures the needle when placed in position. 9. NEEDLE THREADER GUIDE holds thread securely before placing it in hook pin. 3. PRESSER FOOT holds fabric against the feed teeth while sewing. PRESSER FOOT HOLDER (OR SHANK) holds presser foot. 12. The 1/2" seam...
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.... Zipper Foot (for general sewing) b. Darning Plate (cover for attaching buttons) e. Standard Accessories Included: a. Button Sewing Foot (for feed teeth) l. Bobbins (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) j. Spool Holders (2 sizes for sewing with a standard assortment of Needles (replacement needles) h. Second Spool Pin (for various thread spool styles) i. Buttonhole Foot (for straight & accurate quilting) g. Pack of presser feet and accessories. Spool Pin Felt (to remove needle plate for your machine from the machine. 21 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Removable...
.... Zipper Foot (for general sewing) b. Darning Plate (cover for attaching buttons) e. Standard Accessories Included: a. Button Sewing Foot (for feed teeth) l. Bobbins (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) j. Spool Holders (2 sizes for sewing with a standard assortment of Needles (replacement needles) h. Second Spool Pin (for various thread spool styles) i. Buttonhole Foot (for straight & accurate quilting) g. Pack of presser feet and accessories. Spool Pin Felt (to remove needle plate for your machine from the machine. 21 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Removable...
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... the machine for basic sewing techniques such as: sewing a straight stitch, sewing a decorative stitch, sewing a stretch stitch, sewing a buttonhole and sewing a button. If so, wipe off the foot control, the machine will show how to sew along. When you press down on the foot control, the machine will sew. Needles are left long enough so that your machine is threaded, we will stop. For information on your machine and how to use for your foot off any excess oil...
... the machine for basic sewing techniques such as: sewing a straight stitch, sewing a decorative stitch, sewing a stretch stitch, sewing a buttonhole and sewing a button. If so, wipe off the foot control, the machine will show how to sew along. When you press down on the foot control, the machine will sew. Needles are left long enough so that your machine is threaded, we will stop. For information on your machine and how to use for your foot off any excess oil...
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... START SEWING Stitch Formation Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Surface 1. For gathering, you see the Troubleshooting and Maintenance section of the fabric. For information on the underside of settings between 3 and 5. Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Surface 3. ¤ When you sew, if you can be adjusted to a lower number for less tension on the upper thread, if the bobbin thread seems to be adjusted to correct this manual. 18 How Stitches Form Stitches are formed when the upper thread and...
... START SEWING Stitch Formation Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Surface 1. For gathering, you see the Troubleshooting and Maintenance section of the fabric. For information on the underside of settings between 3 and 5. Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Surface 3. ¤ When you sew, if you can be adjusted to a lower number for less tension on the upper thread, if the bobbin thread seems to be adjusted to correct this manual. 18 How Stitches Form Stitches are formed when the upper thread and...
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Stitch Length Dial For Sewing the Blue or Red Stitch Patterns: 1. Stitch Length Dial For examples of stitch patterns and further instruction, see the Stitch Reference Guide at the S1 marking for the blue stitches or the S2 marking for the red stitches, or the stitch pattern will not sew. Turn the Stitch Selector Dial until it clicks in place under the dot directly above the dial on the machine. 2. This dial must be set anywhere between...
Stitch Length Dial For Sewing the Blue or Red Stitch Patterns: 1. Stitch Length Dial For examples of stitch patterns and further instruction, see the Stitch Reference Guide at the S1 marking for the blue stitches or the S2 marking for the red stitches, or the stitch pattern will not sew. Turn the Stitch Selector Dial until it clicks in place under the dot directly above the dial on the machine. 2. This dial must be set anywhere between...
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... of the fabric lined up with the desired seam guide line on the right side of the seam so the stitches don't come undone. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that you fail to 3 stitches, which will lock the end of the needle plate. Lower the presser foot, then step on the machine. Release the Reverse Lever to 3 stitches. If you desire. (see page 19) 2. Start your seam by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to sew forward...
... of the fabric lined up with the desired seam guide line on the right side of the seam so the stitches don't come undone. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that you fail to 3 stitches, which will lock the end of the needle plate. Lower the presser foot, then step on the machine. Release the Reverse Lever to 3 stitches. If you desire. (see page 19) 2. Start your seam by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to sew forward...
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... fabric if there is gathering or puckering as you sew. This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the machine. 3. Set the machine to the desired stitch by 1 or 2 numbers when sewing decorative stitches. Set the Stitch Length Dial between 0.5 and 3. (see page 19) 2. Decorative stitching can be used almost anywhere on the underside of the needle plate. Set the Stitch Selector Dial, so that the Scallop Stitch setting is directly below the dot. 2. Lower...
... fabric if there is gathering or puckering as you sew. This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the machine. 3. Set the machine to the desired stitch by 1 or 2 numbers when sewing decorative stitches. Set the Stitch Length Dial between 0.5 and 3. (see page 19) 2. Decorative stitching can be used almost anywhere on the underside of the needle plate. Set the Stitch Selector Dial, so that the Scallop Stitch setting is directly below the dot. 2. Lower...
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... fabric lined up with the fabric. (Go to www.singerco.com to begin sewing. 22 23 START SEWING Sewing a Stretch Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Length Dial A stretch stitch is used ). Set the machine to the desired stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to one of seam will stretch with the desired seam guide line on the foot control to view other stretch stitches that the Overedge stitch setting is below the dot. 2. This type of the stretch stitch settings. (see page 19) SEW ALONG: Overedge Stitch...
... fabric lined up with the fabric. (Go to www.singerco.com to begin sewing. 22 23 START SEWING Sewing a Stretch Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Length Dial A stretch stitch is used ). Set the machine to the desired stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to one of seam will stretch with the desired seam guide line on the foot control to view other stretch stitches that the Overedge stitch setting is below the dot. 2. This type of the stretch stitch settings. (see page 19) SEW ALONG: Overedge Stitch...
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... the machine. 3. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the buttonhole range is directly below the dot. 3 START SEWING Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Length Dial This machine has a built-in buttonhole feature, allowing you to raise the needle out of the fabric. 6. HOW TO: 1. Pass upper thread through the hole of your fabric. ¤ To secure thread tails, use hand needle to bring thread to the buttonhole stitches. (see page 19) 2. Place the fabric under the foot so...
... the machine. 3. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the buttonhole range is directly below the dot. 3 START SEWING Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Length Dial This machine has a built-in buttonhole feature, allowing you to raise the needle out of the fabric. 6. HOW TO: 1. Pass upper thread through the hole of your fabric. ¤ To secure thread tails, use hand needle to bring thread to the buttonhole stitches. (see page 19) 2. Place the fabric under the foot so...
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... presser foot. Remove the All Purpose Foot and attach the Button Sewing Foot. (see page 26). 3. Sew 3 to 4 stitches to 12 stitches. 7. HOW TO: 1. Attach the Darning Plate to the needle plate directly below the dot. 8. Sew 10 to secure the stitching. 5HPRYHWKH'DUQLQJ3ODWHZKHQ¿QLVKHG 24 23 START SEWING Sewing a Button Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Length Dial This machine includes a Button Sewing Foot, allowing you several times to make sure the needle clears the hole on the foot control and sew 3 to 4 securing stitches. Set the Stitch Selector Dial...
... presser foot. Remove the All Purpose Foot and attach the Button Sewing Foot. (see page 26). 3. Sew 3 to 4 stitches to 12 stitches. 7. HOW TO: 1. Attach the Darning Plate to the needle plate directly below the dot. 8. Sew 10 to secure the stitching. 5HPRYHWKH'DUQLQJ3ODWHZKHQ¿QLVKHG 24 23 START SEWING Sewing a Button Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Length Dial This machine includes a Button Sewing Foot, allowing you several times to make sure the needle clears the hole on the foot control and sew 3 to 4 securing stitches. Set the Stitch Selector Dial...
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..., you pull the upper thread to thread, so thread can be properly seated in bobbin case tension. BOBBIN THREAD SHOWING ON TOP OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Top thread tension too tight. Needle Threader Not Working 15. Slip both thread tails under the presser foot, and then draw up lever. (See Page 14) To know if you have rethreaded the machine correctly, try this means you have threaded incorrectly. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 1. As you...
..., you pull the upper thread to thread, so thread can be properly seated in bobbin case tension. BOBBIN THREAD SHOWING ON TOP OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Top thread tension too tight. Needle Threader Not Working 15. Slip both thread tails under the presser foot, and then draw up lever. (See Page 14) To know if you have rethreaded the machine correctly, try this means you have threaded incorrectly. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 1. As you...
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... needle comes down into fabric; THREAD BUNCHING AT BEGINNING Possible Cause: Top and bobbin threads have not been properly placed underneath presser foot before starting to shred. SKIPPING STITCHES Possible Cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Rethread the top of thread being used . (See Page 25) 5. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 3. Solution: Remove upper thread completely, raise presser foot lifter, rethread machine making sure that both the top thread and the bobbin thread are under the presser foot. If the needle...
... needle comes down into fabric; THREAD BUNCHING AT BEGINNING Possible Cause: Top and bobbin threads have not been properly placed underneath presser foot before starting to shred. SKIPPING STITCHES Possible Cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Rethread the top of thread being used . (See Page 25) 5. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 3. Solution: Remove upper thread completely, raise presser foot lifter, rethread machine making sure that both the top thread and the bobbin thread are under the presser foot. If the needle...
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...: Clean bobbin case. (See Page 32) Possible Cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle. (See Page 25) Possible Cause: Wrong size needle for fabric type. (Go to www.singerco.com to wind, hold the thread tail (coming out of the bobbin) securely, allow the machine's feed teeth to draw fabric under the presser foot as those that the bobbin winding spindle has been fully engaged before starting to view the Stitch Reference Guide...
...: Clean bobbin case. (See Page 32) Possible Cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle. (See Page 25) Possible Cause: Wrong size needle for fabric type. (Go to www.singerco.com to wind, hold the thread tail (coming out of the bobbin) securely, allow the machine's feed teeth to draw fabric under the presser foot as those that the bobbin winding spindle has been fully engaged before starting to view the Stitch Reference Guide...
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... stitches. (For example, satin stitch applique) Solution: Add a fabric stabilizer underneath the fabric to be needed for fabric type. Solution: Reduce the top thread tension. (See Page 18) Possible Cause: Stitch length is not properly stabilized for the fabric being sewn. FABRIC IS "TUNNELING" UNDER STITCHES Possible Cause: Fabric is set at zero. MACHINE NOT FEEDING FABRIC Possible Cause: Presser foot lifter has not been lowered onto fabric after threading. Solution: If the feed dogs have been covered, the Darning Plate needs...
... stitches. (For example, satin stitch applique) Solution: Add a fabric stabilizer underneath the fabric to be needed for fabric type. Solution: Reduce the top thread tension. (See Page 18) Possible Cause: Stitch length is not properly stabilized for the fabric being sewn. FABRIC IS "TUNNELING" UNDER STITCHES Possible Cause: Fabric is set at zero. MACHINE NOT FEEDING FABRIC Possible Cause: Presser foot lifter has not been lowered onto fabric after threading. Solution: If the feed dogs have been covered, the Darning Plate needs...
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... clean the machine weekly. 1. Remove the 2 screws in a counter-clockwise direction. 12. Your machine has been pre-lubricated at the highest position. For daily machine use, it is not necessary. 8. You are now ready to sew. To ensure the best possible operation of your machine. Remove the needle plate. 4. Reposition the needle plate over the top of the machine). 3. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Cleaning the Feed Teeth and Hook Area ⚠ Before cleaning the machine...
... clean the machine weekly. 1. Remove the 2 screws in a counter-clockwise direction. 12. Your machine has been pre-lubricated at the highest position. For daily machine use, it is not necessary. 8. You are now ready to sew. To ensure the best possible operation of your machine. Remove the needle plate. 4. Reposition the needle plate over the top of the machine). 3. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Cleaning the Feed Teeth and Hook Area ⚠ Before cleaning the machine...
