Instruction Manual
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... any opening. 6. Be sure not to break. 14. SINGER is being used by or near children. 2. This sewing machine is not intended for use bent needles. 13. Read all moving parts. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use outdoors. 7. Do not operate where...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Servicing should always be followed, including the following. or its Affiliates. 2 ©2013 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. INSTRUCTION MANUAL This sewing machine is intended for household use the proper needle plate. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using . DANGER - To reduce...
... any opening. 6. Be sure not to break. 14. SINGER is being used by or near children. 2. This sewing machine is not intended for use bent needles. 13. Read all moving parts. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use outdoors. 7. Do not operate where...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Servicing should always be followed, including the following. or its Affiliates. 2 ©2013 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. INSTRUCTION MANUAL This sewing machine is intended for household use the proper needle plate. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using . DANGER - To reduce...
Instruction Manual
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...11 G. HAND WHEEL 11 EXTRA WIDE TABLE 11 CONTROL PANEL 12 A. INSERTING THE BOBBIN 15 THREADING THE MACHINE 16 A. AUTO TACK STITCH 19 D. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS 20 G. MIRROR/REVERSE STITCH 22 D. SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH 23 WHERE TO ...EDIT BUTTON 12 I . SCROLL BUTTONS 13 K. PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE 16 B. SINGLE CORDING 40 B. ATTACHING THE EVEN-FEED FOOT 41 B. SHIFTING THE CURSOR 51 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...
...11 G. HAND WHEEL 11 EXTRA WIDE TABLE 11 CONTROL PANEL 12 A. INSERTING THE BOBBIN 15 THREADING THE MACHINE 16 A. AUTO TACK STITCH 19 D. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS 20 G. MIRROR/REVERSE STITCH 22 D. SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH 23 WHERE TO ...EDIT BUTTON 12 I . SCROLL BUTTONS 13 K. PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE 16 B. SINGLE CORDING 40 B. ATTACHING THE EVEN-FEED FOOT 41 B. SHIFTING THE CURSOR 51 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...
Instruction Manual
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... CISPR. FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES: This product is not intended for use and optimum service. The wires in sewing from light to this sewing machine. Fuse must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the colored markings identifying the terminals in the mains ... in accordance with letter L or colored red. EU only 1. MODEL 9970 PREFACE Thank you for your sewing machine, read the entire instruction manual before attempting to operate the machine. To get the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to ensure that you are colored ...
... CISPR. FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES: This product is not intended for use and optimum service. The wires in sewing from light to this sewing machine. Fuse must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the colored markings identifying the terminals in the mains ... in accordance with letter L or colored red. EU only 1. MODEL 9970 PREFACE Thank you for your sewing machine, read the entire instruction manual before attempting to operate the machine. To get the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to ensure that you are colored ...
Instruction Manual
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... 5 6 9 7. Small Thread Cap 10. Straight Stitch / Patch Quilting Foot 21. Buttonhole Foot (F) and Under Plate 24. General Purpose Foot (On machine when delivered) (A) • An Extra Wide Table is in the Ditch Foot/ Quilt Foot with Felt Washer 6. Braiding Foot 4. Clear Seam Guide Foot ... case. (See next page, [REMOVABLE EXTENSION 7 TABLE]) 1. Seam Ripper 8 4. Overcasting Foot (C) 10 11 12 13 12. Button Sewing Foot 16. Edge Joining Foot 11. Quilting Bar 18. Cording Foot 20. Adjustable Bias Binder 3. Braiding Guide 5. Do not remove the styrofoam...
... 5 6 9 7. Small Thread Cap 10. Straight Stitch / Patch Quilting Foot 21. Buttonhole Foot (F) and Under Plate 24. General Purpose Foot (On machine when delivered) (A) • An Extra Wide Table is in the Ditch Foot/ Quilt Foot with Felt Washer 6. Braiding Foot 4. Clear Seam Guide Foot ... case. (See next page, [REMOVABLE EXTENSION 7 TABLE]) 1. Seam Ripper 8 4. Overcasting Foot (C) 10 11 12 13 12. Button Sewing Foot 16. Edge Joining Foot 11. Quilting Bar 18. Cording Foot 20. Adjustable Bias Binder 3. Braiding Guide 5. Do not remove the styrofoam...
Instruction Manual
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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT The presser foot must be changed according to the stitch you sew, or work you change the presser foot. A. Remove the presser foot. 2. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far as it to the .... Place desired foot with its highest point. 2. REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT HOLDER When attaching presser feet that have their own shank, or when cleaning the machine, you . 4. B. Turn the hand wheel toward you should remove the presser foot holder. 1. Tighten the thumb screw. 7 Raise the presser foot lifter...
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT The presser foot must be changed according to the stitch you sew, or work you change the presser foot. A. Remove the presser foot. 2. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far as it to the .... Place desired foot with its highest point. 2. REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT HOLDER When attaching presser feet that have their own shank, or when cleaning the machine, you . 4. B. Turn the hand wheel toward you should remove the presser foot holder. 1. Tighten the thumb screw. 7 Raise the presser foot lifter...
Instruction Manual
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...on . 6. Use only foot controller provided with care and avoid dropping it . 3. Handle the foot controller with this machine from outlet. Be sure not to the machine. 2. The machine will permit control of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to install the proper outlet. Connect the power line ... the terminal box. 3. Place foot controller at your foot. CONNECTING THE MACHINE DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is released. WARNING: To reduce the risk of start /stop button will sew. Connect the power line plug to fit in the outlet, reverse the ...
...on . 6. Use only foot controller provided with care and avoid dropping it . 3. Handle the foot controller with this machine from outlet. Be sure not to the machine. 2. The machine will permit control of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to install the proper outlet. Connect the power line ... the terminal box. 3. Place foot controller at your foot. CONNECTING THE MACHINE DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is released. WARNING: To reduce the risk of start /stop button will sew. Connect the power line plug to fit in the outlet, reverse the ...
Instruction Manual
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.... C. Pressing this button again, the speed will rotate slowly at low speed while this button is pressed and stop button is pressed and will sew in down . E. The machine will return. MONITOR LAMP Green Light "ON" Ready to down position or buttonhole lever is not lowered. If the red light is on..., the machine will not start even when start of sewing. Note: When the foot controller is slid to up or from up or down to the left. Note: When the foot controller...
.... C. Pressing this button again, the speed will rotate slowly at low speed while this button is pressed and stop button is pressed and will sew in down . E. The machine will return. MONITOR LAMP Green Light "ON" Ready to down position or buttonhole lever is not lowered. If the red light is on..., the machine will not start even when start of sewing. Note: When the foot controller is slid to up or from up or down to the left. Note: When the foot controller...
Instruction Manual
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... when cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other speciality threads. In this case, use this button when there is to be in the machine or no fabric in this cutter if the thread cutter button is to the right. 11 For darning or free motion embroidery or whenever fabric... cut both threads automatically. G.DROP FEED LEVER The feed dogs project up the two legs of cover. Their function is not used. 1. For most sewing, the lever should always turn hand wheel toward you need to cut threads. TOP COVER To open the top cover, lift up the right side ...
... when cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other speciality threads. In this case, use this button when there is to be in the machine or no fabric in this cutter if the thread cutter button is to the right. 11 For darning or free motion embroidery or whenever fabric... cut both threads automatically. G.DROP FEED LEVER The feed dogs project up the two legs of cover. Their function is not used. 1. For most sewing, the lever should always turn hand wheel toward you need to cut threads. TOP COVER To open the top cover, lift up the right side ...
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...THE AUDIBLE BEEP You can delete one combined stitch pattern or all stitch patterns. K.CURSOR BUTTONS When decorative & letter stitch sewing, you can operate the machine without the audible beep. 1. TWIN NEEDLE BUTTON If you attach the twin needle, press this button, you can return to... preset setting by pressing these buttons. DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH SEWING By pressing this button. L. M. This function is kept off until the machine is pressed at the end of utility stitch pattern, you changed the setting (mirror/reverse, elongation, ...
...THE AUDIBLE BEEP You can delete one combined stitch pattern or all stitch patterns. K.CURSOR BUTTONS When decorative & letter stitch sewing, you can operate the machine without the audible beep. 1. TWIN NEEDLE BUTTON If you attach the twin needle, press this button, you can return to... preset setting by pressing these buttons. DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH SEWING By pressing this button. L. M. This function is kept off until the machine is pressed at the end of utility stitch pattern, you changed the setting (mirror/reverse, elongation, ...
Instruction Manual
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... SEAM 1. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot. 3. Keep holding threads after sewing a few stitches. When you can regulate the sewing speed by sliding the speed control button. Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not pull or push the fabric. You can reduce the... stop button or press the foot controller pedal. Do not press the thread cutter button when there is required around the needle. STARTING TO SEW The machine will be set to page 7 for changing the presser foot. 2. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the fabric. A. CAUTION: To...
... SEAM 1. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot. 3. Keep holding threads after sewing a few stitches. When you can regulate the sewing speed by sliding the speed control button. Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not pull or push the fabric. You can reduce the... stop button or press the foot controller pedal. Do not press the thread cutter button when there is required around the needle. STARTING TO SEW The machine will be set to page 7 for changing the presser foot. 2. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the fabric. A. CAUTION: To...
Instruction Manual
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...the reverse button once. Press the Tack button. Start to forward sewing. 4. Sew 4-5 reverse stitch. 3. C. Machine will disappear. 19 Machine will sew tacking stitches automatically and then start / stop automatically. 4. When you want to sew these stitches. Machine will appear on the LCD. 2. B. If you reach the ...end of the seams. 1. AUTO TACK STITCH You may sew tack stitches at the beginning and end of seam, press and ...
...the reverse button once. Press the Tack button. Start to forward sewing. 4. Sew 4-5 reverse stitch. 3. C. Machine will disappear. 19 Machine will sew tacking stitches automatically and then start / stop automatically. 4. When you want to sew these stitches. Machine will appear on the LCD. 2. B. If you reach the ...end of the seams. 1. AUTO TACK STITCH You may sew tack stitches at the beginning and end of seam, press and ...
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... The presser bar lifter can be fed smoothly. D. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped areas. Attach the seam guide and screw to lift up and sewing cannot be started smoothly. The machine will be raised one step higher for placing heavy materials... under the presser foot easily. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC When sewing heavy fabrics, the toe end of presser foot tends to the needle...
... The presser bar lifter can be fed smoothly. D. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped areas. Attach the seam guide and screw to lift up and sewing cannot be started smoothly. The machine will be raised one step higher for placing heavy materials... under the presser foot easily. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC When sewing heavy fabrics, the toe end of presser foot tends to the needle...
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...fabric. Preset thread tension Upper and bobbin thread will appear on the top side, check the bobbin to a slightly weaker tension than when sewing straight stitch. Helpful Hints 1. If after checking the top thread and the bobbin thread is set correctly. F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 ...21 If your sewing appears as follows. 1. Refer to the previous mode (Stitch information mode). THREAD TENSION This machine adjusts the thread tension automatically when pattern is decreased. To decrease the upper thread tension, ...
...fabric. Preset thread tension Upper and bobbin thread will appear on the top side, check the bobbin to a slightly weaker tension than when sewing straight stitch. Helpful Hints 1. If after checking the top thread and the bobbin thread is set correctly. F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 ...21 If your sewing appears as follows. 1. Refer to the previous mode (Stitch information mode). THREAD TENSION This machine adjusts the thread tension automatically when pattern is decreased. To decrease the upper thread tension, ...
Instruction Manual
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.... For shorter length, press function button F4 (-). SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH Machine will be made while sewing. 23 For wider width, press function button F3 (+). When you pressed clear "C" button, machine will return to regular length (also mirror/reverse will change to the left, ...button F5 (+). If the width, length or number icons are not possible, machine will return to the right, press funtion button F3. Adjustments to regular stitch.) E. When you pressed clear "C" button, machine will emit multiple audible beeps. ELONGATION Some patterns may be elongated if the ...
.... For shorter length, press function button F4 (-). SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH Machine will be made while sewing. 23 For wider width, press function button F3 (+). When you pressed clear "C" button, machine will return to regular length (also mirror/reverse will change to the left, ...button F5 (+). If the width, length or number icons are not possible, machine will return to the right, press funtion button F3. Adjustments to regular stitch.) E. When you pressed clear "C" button, machine will emit multiple audible beeps. ELONGATION Some patterns may be elongated if the ...
Instruction Manual
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...2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely and start sewing. 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. When you reach the end of fabric ...Center needle Position No. 2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely and start sewing. Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew 4-5 stitches backward and continue sewing forward. 3. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit the type of seam, press the reverse...
...2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely and start sewing. 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. When you reach the end of fabric ...Center needle Position No. 2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely and start sewing. Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew 4-5 stitches backward and continue sewing forward. 3. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit the type of seam, press the reverse...
Instruction Manual
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... screw. 4. No. 5 Basting Stitch Darning/Embroidery Foot A. Place the fabric under the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lifter. 2. Machine will be reduced automatically. 1. Pull the fabric required amount to right so that it is temporary stitching, used for fitting garments, and for next ...presser bar. 5. ATTACHING THE DARNING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT 1. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feed lever to the left to the rear and sew one stitch only. 3. Remove the presser foot and holder. (See page 7) 3. Raise the fabric feed dogs for gathering and marking fabric. CAUTION:...
... screw. 4. No. 5 Basting Stitch Darning/Embroidery Foot A. Place the fabric under the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lifter. 2. Machine will be reduced automatically. 1. Pull the fabric required amount to right so that it is temporary stitching, used for fitting garments, and for next ...presser bar. 5. ATTACHING THE DARNING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT 1. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feed lever to the left to the rear and sew one stitch only. 3. Remove the presser foot and holder. (See page 7) 3. Raise the fabric feed dogs for gathering and marking fabric. CAUTION:...
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...Stitching Used for Removing The Extension Table. 28 Note: Refer to page 7 for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. SATIN STITCHING To sew a satin stitch, shorten the stitch length and attach the Satin Foot (B). Needle should fall on elastic and overcast stitching. Refer to next...(A, B) Zigzag stitches are very good for overcasting. FREE ARM SEWING By simply removing the extension table, you can sew zigzag stitches of various widths and lengths by changing the settings of needle while sewing. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING Your machine can access the free arm, making it easier to stitch hard...
...Stitching Used for Removing The Extension Table. 28 Note: Refer to page 7 for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. SATIN STITCHING To sew a satin stitch, shorten the stitch length and attach the Satin Foot (B). Needle should fall on elastic and overcast stitching. Refer to next...(A, B) Zigzag stitches are very good for overcasting. FREE ARM SEWING By simply removing the extension table, you can sew zigzag stitches of various widths and lengths by changing the settings of needle while sewing. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING Your machine can access the free arm, making it easier to stitch hard...
Instruction Manual
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...hand wheel by moving the drop feed lever to make them together. 8. You may break. 5. Make sure that the needle enters the left . 2. Sew approximately 10 stitches at slow speed. 6. Raise the foot and cut the threads remaining about 4" (10 cm) long. 7. Thread Shank Buttons on coats ... button, follow the procedure above for the first two holes. Insert a straight pin or sewing machine needle under the center slit of fabric. Attach the button sewing foot. After sewing, move fabric to adjust the stitch width again. Pull the end of presser foot and lower foot to the right. Pull ...
...hand wheel by moving the drop feed lever to make them together. 8. You may break. 5. Make sure that the needle enters the left . 2. Sew approximately 10 stitches at slow speed. 6. Raise the foot and cut the threads remaining about 4" (10 cm) long. 7. Thread Shank Buttons on coats ... button, follow the procedure above for the first two holes. Insert a straight pin or sewing machine needle under the center slit of fabric. Attach the button sewing foot. After sewing, move fabric to adjust the stitch width again. Pull the end of presser foot and lower foot to the right. Pull ...
Instruction Manual
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... in the Gathering Foot's slot. 4. Set the machine to Straight Stitch. 4. Set the machine to Straight Stitch. 5. Tighten the side screw securely to be gathered under the presser foot. 3. Snap on a scrap of the foot while your sewing machine stitches them in the bobbin. 2. Make sure that... is used to sew. 4. It works best with invisible thread on top and allpurpose sewing thread in place. Use the Fancy Trim Foot to gather. 6. The...
... in the Gathering Foot's slot. 4. Set the machine to Straight Stitch. 4. Set the machine to Straight Stitch. 5. Tighten the side screw securely to be gathered under the presser foot. 3. Snap on a scrap of the foot while your sewing machine stitches them in the bobbin. 2. Make sure that... is used to sew. 4. It works best with invisible thread on top and allpurpose sewing thread in place. Use the Fancy Trim Foot to gather. 6. The...
Instruction Manual
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... you want to " ", In this time, when you stop automatically after sewing selected patterns. TO SEW PATTERN FROM BEGINNING a. Repeat sewing The pattern combination will stop sewing at the end of selected patterns, and If you stopped sewing at the middle of pattern, machine will sew repeatedly without combining the tack stitch at selecting mode. This mark...
... you want to " ", In this time, when you stop automatically after sewing selected patterns. TO SEW PATTERN FROM BEGINNING a. Repeat sewing The pattern combination will stop sewing at the end of selected patterns, and If you stopped sewing at the middle of pattern, machine will sew repeatedly without combining the tack stitch at selecting mode. This mark...