Instruction Manual
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...adjustment. 4. Keep fingers away from the accumulation of electric shock: Never leave unattended when plugged in this sewing machine only for its Affiliates. 2 ©2013 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. DANGER - It may deflect the needle causing it in this machine from the ...electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 6. SINGER is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. All rights reserved. This sewing machine is being used as described in a very warm or damp place. Return the...
...adjustment. 4. Keep fingers away from the accumulation of electric shock: Never leave unattended when plugged in this sewing machine only for its Affiliates. 2 ©2013 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. DANGER - It may deflect the needle causing it in this machine from the ...electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 6. SINGER is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. All rights reserved. This sewing machine is being used as described in a very warm or damp place. Return the...
Instruction Manual
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... 11 I . PATTERN CHART 12 D. DIRECT STITCH SELECTION BUTTONS 12 E. SCROLL BUTTONS 13 K. PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE 16 B. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS 20 G. SELECTING OTHER UTILITY STITCH PATTERNS 22 C. QUILTING 27 C. USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT 29 B. THREAD SHANK ...20 F. SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH 23 WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH 24 STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING 25 A. DARNING 42 C. EDITING OF EACH PATTERN 52 G. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 MODEL 9970 4 FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES: ...... 4 MAIN PARTS 5 ACCESSORIES 6 DUST COVER 6...
... 11 I . PATTERN CHART 12 D. DIRECT STITCH SELECTION BUTTONS 12 E. SCROLL BUTTONS 13 K. PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE 16 B. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS 20 G. SELECTING OTHER UTILITY STITCH PATTERNS 22 C. QUILTING 27 C. USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT 29 B. THREAD SHANK ...20 F. SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH 23 WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH 24 STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING 25 A. DARNING 42 C. EDITING OF EACH PATTERN 52 G. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 MODEL 9970 4 FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES: ...... 4 MAIN PARTS 5 ACCESSORIES 6 DUST COVER 6...
Instruction Manual
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...instruction concerning use or the appliance by a person responsible for radio and television interference with the International Electrotechnical Commission requirements of this sewing machine. fuse must be connected to the terminal which is colored brown must be connected to change the appearance, design or ...accessories of the CISPR. The wire which is marked with the most out of plug is used , a 5 Amp. MODEL 9970 PREFACE Thank you for proper use and optimum service. Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L) As the colors of a three-pin plug. 4 EU ...
...instruction concerning use or the appliance by a person responsible for radio and television interference with the International Electrotechnical Commission requirements of this sewing machine. fuse must be connected to the terminal which is colored brown must be connected to change the appearance, design or ...accessories of the CISPR. The wire which is marked with the most out of plug is used , a 5 Amp. MODEL 9970 PREFACE Thank you for proper use and optimum service. Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L) As the colors of a three-pin plug. 4 EU ...
Instruction Manual
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...of this machine. (See Page 11) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 22 23 24 1. Invisible Zipper Foot 8. Buttonhole Foot (F) and Under Plate 24. Parallel Sewing Foot 10. Brush 5. Driver for Needle Plate 8. Overcasting Foot (C) 10 11 12 13 12. Stitch in the Ditch Foot/ Quilt Foot ... in the machine) 3. Do not remove the styrofoam located inside of the dust cover. Thread Cap (On the machine when delivered) 9. Button Sewing Foot 16. Shank w/o metal 2. Clearance Plate DUST COVER Cover the machine with Center Guide 7. Open Toe Foot 19. Braiding Foot 4. Fancy ...
...of this machine. (See Page 11) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 22 23 24 1. Invisible Zipper Foot 8. Buttonhole Foot (F) and Under Plate 24. Parallel Sewing Foot 10. Brush 5. Driver for Needle Plate 8. Overcasting Foot (C) 10 11 12 13 12. Stitch in the Ditch Foot/ Quilt Foot ... in the machine) 3. Do not remove the styrofoam located inside of the dust cover. Thread Cap (On the machine when delivered) 9. Button Sewing Foot 16. Shank w/o metal 2. Clearance Plate DUST COVER Cover the machine with Center Guide 7. Open Toe Foot 19. Braiding Foot 4. Fancy ...
Instruction Manual
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... pull toward you until the needle is at its pin directly under the slot in presser foot holder. 5. To attach, insert to the stitch you sew, or work you . 4. Remove the presser foot. 2. REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE Hook your finger to the left side of presser bar. 4. CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT...
... pull toward you until the needle is at its pin directly under the slot in presser foot holder. 5. To attach, insert to the stitch you sew, or work you . 4. Remove the presser foot. 2. REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE Hook your finger to the left side of presser bar. 4. CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT...
Instruction Manual
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.... Push foot controller plug into the terminal box. 3. Connect the power line cord to the machine by pulling on the power switch. 5. The machine will sew. Be sure not to place anything on . 6. CONNECTING THE MACHINE DANGER: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. A lamp...
.... Push foot controller plug into the terminal box. 3. Connect the power line cord to the machine by pulling on the power switch. 5. The machine will sew. Be sure not to place anything on . 6. CONNECTING THE MACHINE DANGER: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. A lamp...
Instruction Manual
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... NEEDLE UP-DOWN / SLOW BUTTON Pressing this button limits the maximum speed. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER The presser foot is not in reverse at start of sewing. Red Light "ON" Presser foot is lifed up to up or from up or down position or buttonhole lever is stopped, will...button is pressed. D. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON The machine will return. Note: When the foot controller is connected, machine will sew in reverse while this button again, the speed will continue to sew or bobbin winding. START/STOP BUTTON The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will not...
... NEEDLE UP-DOWN / SLOW BUTTON Pressing this button limits the maximum speed. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER The presser foot is not in reverse at start of sewing. Red Light "ON" Presser foot is lifed up to up or from up or down position or buttonhole lever is stopped, will...button is pressed. D. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON The machine will return. Note: When the foot controller is connected, machine will sew in reverse while this button again, the speed will continue to sew or bobbin winding. START/STOP BUTTON The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will not...
Instruction Manual
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...Pull fabric and cut both threads automatically. I. THREAD CUTTER BUTTON Press this position. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and threads backward after sewing to front. 3. For darning or free motion embroidery or whenever fabric is to move the lever to the right. J. Remove the extension ...cut the upper and bobbin threads. G.DROP FEED LEVER The feed dogs project up the right side of extra wide table. 3. For most sewing, the lever should always turn hand wheel toward you need to their highest position. Set the machine and extra wide table on a stable ...
...Pull fabric and cut both threads automatically. I. THREAD CUTTER BUTTON Press this position. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and threads backward after sewing to front. 3. For darning or free motion embroidery or whenever fabric is to move the lever to the right. J. Remove the extension ...cut the upper and bobbin threads. G.DROP FEED LEVER The feed dogs project up the right side of extra wide table. 3. For most sewing, the lever should always turn hand wheel toward you need to their highest position. Set the machine and extra wide table on a stable ...
Instruction Manual
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...stitch with a locking stitch. Turn off the single beep only. This function turns off the power switch. 2. J. TACK BUTTON UTILITY STITCH SEWING By pressing this button, you can return to preset setting by pressing these buttons. Turn on the power switch while pressing the EDIT button and... the function F1 button. 3. CLEAR BUTTON UTILITY STITCH SEWING If you changed the setting (mirror/reverse, elongation, stitch width, length and thread tension) of utility stitch pattern, you can delete one ...
...stitch with a locking stitch. Turn off the single beep only. This function turns off the power switch. 2. J. TACK BUTTON UTILITY STITCH SEWING By pressing this button, you can return to preset setting by pressing these buttons. Turn on the power switch while pressing the EDIT button and... the function F1 button. 3. CLEAR BUTTON UTILITY STITCH SEWING If you changed the setting (mirror/reverse, elongation, stitch width, length and thread tension) of utility stitch pattern, you can delete one ...
Instruction Manual
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... or no fabric in damage. 2. Do not use the thread cutter located on . CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Lightly guide the fabric while sewing. A. Do not press the thread cutter button when there is no need to cut the threads. Check the presser foot (General Purpose Presser Foot...2. In this case, use the thread cutter button when cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other speciality threads. Refer to stop sewing or release the foot controller pedal. 5. Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not pull or push the fabric. Hold back both threads and ...
... or no fabric in damage. 2. Do not use the thread cutter located on . CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Lightly guide the fabric while sewing. A. Do not press the thread cutter button when there is no need to cut the threads. Check the presser foot (General Purpose Presser Foot...2. In this case, use the thread cutter button when cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other speciality threads. Refer to stop sewing or release the foot controller pedal. 5. Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not pull or push the fabric. Hold back both threads and ...
Instruction Manual
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... the fabric in reverse stitch. Release the reverse button and press the start to cancel this function, press the tack button again. Start to sew these stitches. If you reach the end of seam, press and hold the reverse button. Press and hold reverse button and... sew 4-5 reverse stitches. C. Tack mark " " will disappear. 19 B. REVERSE STITCHING Reverse stitching is to forward sewing. 4. Machine will change to be used for reinforcing the ends of the stitch. This function can ...
... the fabric in reverse stitch. Release the reverse button and press the start to cancel this function, press the tack button again. Start to sew these stitches. If you reach the end of seam, press and hold the reverse button. Press and hold reverse button and... sew 4-5 reverse stitches. C. Tack mark " " will disappear. 19 B. REVERSE STITCHING Reverse stitching is to forward sewing. 4. Machine will change to be used for reinforcing the ends of the stitch. This function can ...
Instruction Manual
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D. Raise the presser foot. 3. Raise the presser foot. 2. Start sewing. The presser bar lifter can be started smoothly. F. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped areas. To keep the width of general purpose foot and lower the foot. 3. In such case, set as...TURNING CORNERS 1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Attach the seam guide and screw to guide the fabric. Use the needle as follows. 1. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC When sewing heavy fabrics, the toe end of presser foot tends to lift up and...
D. Raise the presser foot. 3. Raise the presser foot. 2. Start sewing. The presser bar lifter can be started smoothly. F. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped areas. To keep the width of general purpose foot and lower the foot. 3. In such case, set as...TURNING CORNERS 1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Attach the seam guide and screw to guide the fabric. Use the needle as follows. 1. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC When sewing heavy fabrics, the toe end of presser foot tends to lift up and...
Instruction Manual
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...). The mark " " is selected. By pressing the function F1 button, LCD return to the thread tension mode. 2. You can change tension while sewing. E. Refer to page 16 for straight stitch is set . If after checking the top thread and the bobbin thread is still showing on top side... the thread tension as shown on drawing, stitches on the top side, check the bobbin to pre-set correctly. C. Helpful Hints 1. If your sewing appears as follows. 1. F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 21 Thread tension except for straight stitch Thread tension except for correct threading. 2. Refer to pre...
...). The mark " " is selected. By pressing the function F1 button, LCD return to the thread tension mode. 2. You can change tension while sewing. E. Refer to page 16 for straight stitch is set . If after checking the top thread and the bobbin thread is still showing on top side... the thread tension as shown on drawing, stitches on the top side, check the bobbin to pre-set correctly. C. Helpful Hints 1. If your sewing appears as follows. 1. F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 21 Thread tension except for straight stitch Thread tension except for correct threading. 2. Refer to pre...
Instruction Manual
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... will emit multiple audible beeps. You may be changed. Note: When further width or length adjustments are not indicated, the pattern cannot be made while sewing. 23 D. You can make changes by pressing the function button (F3) directly under the width and length mark. 2. When you press the return button (F1...
... will emit multiple audible beeps. You may be changed. Note: When further width or length adjustments are not indicated, the pattern cannot be made while sewing. 23 D. You can make changes by pressing the function button (F3) directly under the width and length mark. 2. When you press the return button (F1...
Instruction Manual
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...with auto-reverse stitch center needle position 04. Decorative Buttonhole 114. Basting 06. Multiple stitch zigzag • For overcasting knit fabrics, elastic sewing, mending. 13. Round Ended Buttonhole (Narrow) 110. Straight stitch center needle positon • For top stitching, for stretch fabrics 08... X2 Elongation possible 24 Ric Rac stitch 18. Stretch Buttonhole 115. Straight stitch with cross bar 108. Stem stitch for basic sewing, zipper sewing etc. 02. Thorn stitch 21-100. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow) 105. Round Ended Buttonhole (Wide) 111. Heirloom Buttonhole ...
...with auto-reverse stitch center needle position 04. Decorative Buttonhole 114. Basting 06. Multiple stitch zigzag • For overcasting knit fabrics, elastic sewing, mending. 13. Round Ended Buttonhole (Narrow) 110. Straight stitch center needle positon • For top stitching, for stretch fabrics 08... X2 Elongation possible 24 Ric Rac stitch 18. Stretch Buttonhole 115. Straight stitch with cross bar 108. Stem stitch for basic sewing, zipper sewing etc. 02. Thorn stitch 21-100. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow) 105. Round Ended Buttonhole (Wide) 111. Heirloom Buttonhole ...
Instruction Manual
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... built-in reverse stitch No. 4. Press the thread cutter button. Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch (Pattern No. 3, 4) 1. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit the type of seam, stop automatically. 4. When you reach the end of seam, press the reverse... button. Machine will sew a few stitches backward and sew a few stitches forward and stop sewing. 4. Left needle position (No.2) is most suited for sewing light weight fabrics. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely and start...
... built-in reverse stitch No. 4. Press the thread cutter button. Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch (Pattern No. 3, 4) 1. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit the type of seam, stop automatically. 4. When you reach the end of seam, press the reverse... button. Machine will sew a few stitches backward and sew a few stitches forward and stop sewing. 4. Left needle position (No.2) is most suited for sewing light weight fabrics. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely and start...
Instruction Manual
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...Embroidery Foot A. ATTACHING THE DARNING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT 1. Slide the plastic attaching head from shifting, insert dress pins crosswise to the rear and sew one stitch only. 3. BASTING When this as many times as you need to remove the stitching. Raise the fabric feed dogs for gathering... prevent accidents. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feed lever to the left to sew. BASTING Basting is temporary stitching, used for fitting garments, and for next regular sewing. Place the fabric under the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lifter. 2. Machine...
...Embroidery Foot A. ATTACHING THE DARNING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT 1. Slide the plastic attaching head from shifting, insert dress pins crosswise to the rear and sew one stitch only. 3. BASTING When this as many times as you need to remove the stitching. Raise the fabric feed dogs for gathering... prevent accidents. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feed lever to the left to sew. BASTING Basting is temporary stitching, used for fitting garments, and for next regular sewing. Place the fabric under the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lifter. 2. Machine...
Instruction Manual
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...Foot Quilting Bar CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Do not change the needle position. Hand Look Quilting Stitch (No. 8) Use invisible nylon sewing thread or very lightweight thread that contrasts to the color of the fabric on top. The topper, batting, and backing fabric. C..... Trousers d. Pocket QUILTING A quilt always consists of three layers of material (topper, batting, backing). Quilting Sew three layers of material. When you desire. ELASTIC STITCH SEWING Elastic stitches are strong and flexible and will pull to the top and give with a seam allowance of 1/4...
...Foot Quilting Bar CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Do not change the needle position. Hand Look Quilting Stitch (No. 8) Use invisible nylon sewing thread or very lightweight thread that contrasts to the color of the fabric on top. The topper, batting, and backing fabric. C..... Trousers d. Pocket QUILTING A quilt always consists of three layers of material (topper, batting, backing). Quilting Sew three layers of material. When you desire. ELASTIC STITCH SEWING Elastic stitches are strong and flexible and will pull to the top and give with a seam allowance of 1/4...
Instruction Manual
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... 12 Multi-Stitch Zigzag General Purpose Foot (A) A. Needle should fall on elastic and overcast stitching. FREE ARM SEWING By simply removing the extension table, you can sew zigzag stitches of various widths and lengths by changing the settings of the stitch width and stitch length. SATIN...stitch, shorten the stitch length and attach the Satin Foot (B). Refer to next page for applique and decorative sewing. B. Note: Refer to page 7 for sewing on extreme edge of needle while sewing. No. 9 Zigzag Stitch General or Satin Foot (A, B) Zigzag stitches are very good for using the...
... 12 Multi-Stitch Zigzag General Purpose Foot (A) A. Needle should fall on elastic and overcast stitching. FREE ARM SEWING By simply removing the extension table, you can sew zigzag stitches of various widths and lengths by changing the settings of the stitch width and stitch length. SATIN...stitch, shorten the stitch length and attach the Satin Foot (B). Refer to next page for applique and decorative sewing. B. Note: Refer to page 7 for sewing on extreme edge of needle while sewing. No. 9 Zigzag Stitch General or Satin Foot (A, B) Zigzag stitches are very good for using the...
Instruction Manual
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...raveling of fabric when using the General Purpose Foot. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Do not change the stitch mode or elongation. Use No. 12 when sewing easy to edge of fabrics. No. 15, 16, 30 can also cut thread when cutting excess fabric. 29 f. It is possible that needle ...the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and widths. NOTE: You can sew overcasting and regular stitches at the same time. Overcasting foot should be used for sewing easy to cut off the excess material after sewing the inside of seam. Be careful not to ravel ...
...raveling of fabric when using the General Purpose Foot. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Do not change the stitch mode or elongation. Use No. 12 when sewing easy to edge of fabrics. No. 15, 16, 30 can also cut thread when cutting excess fabric. 29 f. It is possible that needle ...the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and widths. NOTE: You can sew overcasting and regular stitches at the same time. Overcasting foot should be used for sewing easy to cut off the excess material after sewing the inside of seam. Be careful not to ravel ...
