Instruction Manual
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... when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in order to break. 9. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 16. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is fixed with the appliance. Never operate this manual. 3. Do not use the proper needle plate. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any other user servicing adjustments mentioned...
... when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in order to break. 9. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 16. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is fixed with the appliance. Never operate this manual. 3. Do not use the proper needle plate. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any other user servicing adjustments mentioned...
Instruction Manual
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... Needle Position Dial ...26 Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial ...28 Sewing Straight Stitch...30 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...32 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns ...34 Blind Hem ...36 Sew 1-step Buttonholes ...38 Left and Right Side Balance for Buttonhole ...40 Sewing on Buttons ...42 General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table ...44 Attaching the Presser Foot Shank ...46 Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart ...48 How To Drop Feed Dog ...51 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inserting & Changing Needle ...53 Changing the Bulb ...55 Troubleshooting Guide...
... Needle Position Dial ...26 Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial ...28 Sewing Straight Stitch...30 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...32 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns ...34 Blind Hem ...36 Sew 1-step Buttonholes ...38 Left and Right Side Balance for Buttonhole ...40 Sewing on Buttons ...42 General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table ...44 Attaching the Presser Foot Shank ...46 Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart ...48 How To Drop Feed Dog ...51 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inserting & Changing Needle ...53 Changing the Bulb ...55 Troubleshooting Guide...
Instruction Manual
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Reverse sewing lever 11 3 5. Bobbin stopper 11. Stitch length dial 13. Needle plate cover 8. Three needle position dial 6 10. Stitch width dial 7 12. Thread tension dial 2. Thread take-up lever 2 10 4. Presser foot 4 12 7. Pattern selector dial 8 14. Presser foot pressure adjustment 1 9 3. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 5 13 9. One step buttonhole lever 14 15 2 Automatic threader 15. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread cutter 6.
Reverse sewing lever 11 3 5. Bobbin stopper 11. Stitch length dial 13. Needle plate cover 8. Three needle position dial 6 10. Stitch width dial 7 12. Thread tension dial 2. Thread take-up lever 2 10 4. Presser foot 4 12 7. Pattern selector dial 8 14. Presser foot pressure adjustment 1 9 3. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 5 13 9. One step buttonhole lever 14 15 2 Automatic threader 15. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread cutter 6.
Instruction Manual
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Handwheel 20. Buttonhole stitch balance adjustment slot 18 21. Presser foot lifter 22 28. Horizontal spool pin 17. Bobbin winding spindle 16 18. Power cord 4 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 28 Power and light switch 19 22. Face plate 20 26. Drop feed control 29. Upper thread guide 25. Bobbin thread guide 24. Handle 21 27. Main plug socket 23. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 16. Hole for second spool pin 17 19. Foot speed control 30.
Handwheel 20. Buttonhole stitch balance adjustment slot 18 21. Presser foot lifter 22 28. Horizontal spool pin 17. Bobbin winding spindle 16 18. Power cord 4 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 28 Power and light switch 19 22. Face plate 20 26. Drop feed control 29. Upper thread guide 25. Bobbin thread guide 24. Handle 21 27. Main plug socket 23. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 16. Hole for second spool pin 17 19. Foot speed control 30.
Instruction Manual
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.... (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is wider than the other). Unplug power cord when machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade is not in doubt of electric shock, this plug is not in use . If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult...
.... (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is wider than the other). Unplug power cord when machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade is not in doubt of electric shock, this plug is not in use . If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult...
Instruction Manual
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...Zipper foot c. Edge/ quilting guide g. Spool pin felt m. they are not supplied with this machine; Even Feed foot w. Bobbin (3x) j. Cording foot r. Blind hem foot s. Pack of needles h. L-screwdriver k. Soft cover 1 Standard accessories a b c 006918008 e 006905008 006Q6A0150 f d 006914008 g h i j k l m Optional accessories (2) (These 10 accessories are , however, available for purchase from your authorized retailer.) n. Darning/ embroidery foot v. Satin stitch foot o. Overcasting foot p. Hemmer foot q. Gathering foot u. Seam ripper/ brush f. Twin...
...Zipper foot c. Edge/ quilting guide g. Spool pin felt m. they are not supplied with this machine; Even Feed foot w. Bobbin (3x) j. Cording foot r. Blind hem foot s. Pack of needles h. L-screwdriver k. Soft cover 1 Standard accessories a b c 006918008 e 006905008 006Q6A0150 f d 006914008 g h i j k l m Optional accessories (2) (These 10 accessories are , however, available for purchase from your authorized retailer.) n. Darning/ embroidery foot v. Satin stitch foot o. Overcasting foot p. Hemmer foot q. Gathering foot u. Seam ripper/ brush f. Twin...
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Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Hold thread end. (7) 1 - Push bobbin spindle to the left (10) and remove. Cut thread. (9) 2 - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal. (8) - Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the handwheel turn. Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to right. (6) - EN Winding the Bobbin - Step on spindle. (5) - To start sewing, push the...
Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Hold thread end. (7) 1 - Push bobbin spindle to the left (10) and remove. Cut thread. (9) 2 - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal. (8) - Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the handwheel turn. Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to right. (6) - EN Winding the Bobbin - Step on spindle. (5) - To start sewing, push the...
Instruction Manual
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... 1 downwards again. (6) - Place the spool of thread on the holder with built in thread cutter. (8) 5 16 2 3 4 6 7 8 Raise the presser foot to length with the thread coming off the power before threading. - Draw thread from right to descend. At the top of this process it is helpful to back. - Start by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - EN Threading the Upper Thread This is a simple operation but it is important...
... 1 downwards again. (6) - Place the spool of thread on the holder with built in thread cutter. (8) 5 16 2 3 4 6 7 8 Raise the presser foot to length with the thread coming off the power before threading. - Draw thread from right to descend. At the top of this process it is helpful to back. - Start by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - EN Threading the Upper Thread This is a simple operation but it is important...
Instruction Manual
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Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Extension Table. 1 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. (2) Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. (3) 2 3 20 EN Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.
Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Extension Table. 1 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. (2) Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. (3) 2 3 20 EN Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.
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... of fabric. Normal thread tension for all stitch functions, thread or fabric. - Thread tension too tight for zig zag and decorative sewing. D. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. Proper tension setting is usually only desirable for strong seams. - EN Thread Tension Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4". (1) To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. A B - Lower thread tension The bobbin tension has been set correctly at the factory, so you will be less than for straight stitch sewing. For all sewing will...
... of fabric. Normal thread tension for all stitch functions, thread or fabric. - Thread tension too tight for zig zag and decorative sewing. D. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. Proper tension setting is usually only desirable for strong seams. - EN Thread Tension Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4". (1) To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. A B - Lower thread tension The bobbin tension has been set correctly at the factory, so you will be less than for straight stitch sewing. For all sewing will...
Instruction Manual
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... sew these stretch patterns is on the machine. Stitch Length Dial e. Pattern Selector Dial ABCDE FGH I JK ABCDE FGH I JK S1 24 Stitches in the bottom row of the diagram are indicated on the Pattern Selector Dial in either direction. a b c d e a. The Pattern Selector Dial may be turned in blue. Three Needle Position Dial c. To select the patterns indicated with the gray color, turn the Pattern Selector Dial. (e) Use the Stitch Length Dial (d) to adjust the stitch length as desired. Use...
... sew these stretch patterns is on the machine. Stitch Length Dial e. Pattern Selector Dial ABCDE FGH I JK ABCDE FGH I JK S1 24 Stitches in the bottom row of the diagram are indicated on the Pattern Selector Dial in either direction. a b c d e a. The Pattern Selector Dial may be turned in blue. Three Needle Position Dial c. To select the patterns indicated with the gray color, turn the Pattern Selector Dial. (e) Use the Stitch Length Dial (d) to adjust the stitch length as desired. Use...
Instruction Manual
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... called satin stitches. (2) Function of stitch length dial for zigzag stitching is 6mm; Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread. 4 3 2 1 0.5 2 28 The length of the individual stitches will decrease as you move zigzag dial from "0" - The density of zig-zag stitches increase as the dial approaches "4". Use a shorter stitch length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. however, the width can be reduced on any patterns...
... called satin stitches. (2) Function of stitch length dial for zigzag stitching is 6mm; Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread. 4 3 2 1 0.5 2 28 The length of the individual stitches will decrease as you move zigzag dial from "0" - The density of zig-zag stitches increase as the dial approaches "4". Use a shorter stitch length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. however, the width can be reduced on any patterns...
Instruction Manual
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EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 30
EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 30
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Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and presser 1 2 foot. (2) Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to cut. (3) 32 B 3 EN Reverse Sewing To...
Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and presser 1 2 foot. (2) Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to cut. (3) 32 B 3 EN Reverse Sewing To...
Instruction Manual
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.... Used to add triple reinforcement to the desired pattern. To select these stitches, turn the Stitch Length Dial to the indicator marked "S1". Ric Rac (2) Set the Pattern Selector Dial to between "3" and "6". EN Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The Stretch Stitch Patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch (1) Set the Pattern Selector Dial to " ". M 1 M 2 34 Adjust the Stitch Width Dial to " ". Then, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards...
.... Used to add triple reinforcement to the desired pattern. To select these stitches, turn the Stitch Length Dial to the indicator marked "S1". Ric Rac (2) Set the Pattern Selector Dial to between "3" and "6". EN Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The Stretch Stitch Patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch (1) Set the Pattern Selector Dial to " ". M 1 M 2 34 Adjust the Stitch Width Dial to " ". Then, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards...
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... right side of the fabric with a longer stitch length setting. Set the Stitch Width Dial at the right. Generally, a narrower stitch is used for the fabric. Sew a test first to the desired width and press. Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. (See page 10 for firm fabrics. EN Blind Hem For hems on the diagram at a setting appropriate for stretch fabrics. Blind hems, however, are appropriate...
... right side of the fabric with a longer stitch length setting. Set the Stitch Width Dial at the right. Generally, a narrower stitch is used for the fabric. Sew a test first to the desired width and press. Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. (See page 10 for firm fabrics. EN Blind Hem For hems on the diagram at a setting appropriate for stretch fabrics. Blind hems, however, are appropriate...
Instruction Manual
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Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the marks on the fabric (A). (The front bar tack will overcast the cord. 1. Open the button plate and insert the button (B). 5. While lightly holding the upper thread, start sewing. *Set the stitch width to the front of the gimp thread. 4. Set stitch length dial to " ". Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. EN Sew 1-step Buttonholes Buttonhole sewing is sewn the legs will be adjusted according to " ". Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selector dial to E remove any slack...
Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the marks on the fabric (A). (The front bar tack will overcast the cord. 1. Open the button plate and insert the button (B). 5. While lightly holding the upper thread, start sewing. *Set the stitch width to the front of the gimp thread. 4. Set stitch length dial to " ". Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. EN Sew 1-step Buttonholes Buttonhole sewing is sewn the legs will be adjusted according to " ". Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selector dial to E remove any slack...
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... drop feed control to right side to lower the feed dogs. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to "0". For buttons with about 10 stitches. LR Place the button and fabric under the Button Sewing foot, as needed, according to finish. 1 If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button. Set the machine for straight a 2 ba b stitch again, then sew a few securing stitches to the distance between the holes of the button and sew. Raise the needle...
... drop feed control to right side to lower the feed dogs. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to "0". For buttons with about 10 stitches. LR Place the button and fabric under the Button Sewing foot, as needed, according to finish. 1 If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button. Set the machine for straight a 2 ba b stitch again, then sew a few securing stitches to the distance between the holes of the button and sew. Raise the needle...
Instruction Manual
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... use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for best Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to thread size and weight of fabric. EN Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11 (70-80) FABRICS Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. for double knits. leathers and vinyls. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER...
... use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for best Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to thread size and weight of fabric. EN Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11 (70-80) FABRICS Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. for double knits. leathers and vinyls. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER...
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...The bobbin case is attached. 1. The machine is too tight. Reduce the thread tension. (lower number) 3. Check both bobbin and bobbin case. 3. Select a better quality thread. 2. Clean the hook and feed dog as described. 1. EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Upper thread breaks Cause 1. The lower thread tension is noisy The machine jams 1. Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel. 6. Remove and reinsert needle. (flat side towards the back) 5. The needle size must suit the fabric and thread. 4. Correct the thread tension. 1. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn...
...The bobbin case is attached. 1. The machine is too tight. Reduce the thread tension. (lower number) 3. Check both bobbin and bobbin case. 3. Select a better quality thread. 2. Clean the hook and feed dog as described. 1. EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Upper thread breaks Cause 1. The lower thread tension is noisy The machine jams 1. Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel. 6. Remove and reinsert needle. (flat side towards the back) 5. The needle size must suit the fabric and thread. 4. Correct the thread tension. 1. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn...
