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... used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 10. Use this appliance only for its service agent or a similar qualified person in this manual. 3. Always use bent needles. 8. Do not use the proper needle plate. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Please turn all controls to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use outdoors. 13. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine...
... used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 10. Use this appliance only for its service agent or a similar qualified person in this manual. 3. Always use bent needles. 8. Do not use the proper needle plate. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Please turn all controls to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use outdoors. 13. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine...
Instruction Manual
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.../ Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure...8 Accessories...10 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...14 Threading the Upper Thread...16 Automatic Needle Threader ...18 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...20 Thread Tension ...22 Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern...24 Three 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...
.../ Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure...8 Accessories...10 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...14 Threading the Upper Thread...16 Automatic Needle Threader ...18 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...20 Thread Tension ...22 Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern...24 Three 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...
Instruction Manual
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Thread take-up lever 2 10 4. Reverse sewing lever 11 3 5. Needle plate cover 8. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 5 13 9. Stitch width dial 7 12. One step buttonhole lever 14 15 2 Presser foot pressure adjustment 1 9 3. Presser foot 4 12 7. Stitch length dial 13. Thread cutter 6. Pattern selector dial 8 14. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread tension dial 2. Three needle position dial 6 10. Bobbin stopper 11. Automatic threader 15.
Thread take-up lever 2 10 4. Reverse sewing lever 11 3 5. Needle plate cover 8. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 5 13 9. Stitch width dial 7 12. One step buttonhole lever 14 15 2 Presser foot pressure adjustment 1 9 3. Presser foot 4 12 7. Stitch length dial 13. Thread cutter 6. Pattern selector dial 8 14. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread tension dial 2. Three needle position dial 6 10. Bobbin stopper 11. Automatic threader 15.
Instruction Manual
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... 006916008 006917008 10 006016008 All purpose foot b. Buttonhole foot d. Clearance plate h. L-screwdriver o. Soft cover Optional accessories (2) (These 10 accessories are , however, available for purchase from your authorized retailer.) r. Hemmer foot u. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. Non-stick foot f. they are not supplied with this machine; Needles (#14 x 3) j. Blind hem foot w. Even feed / walking foot g. Darning / embroidery foot z. Auxiliary spool pin p. Quilting / straight stitch foot x. Spool holders (L & S) m. Zipper foot c.
... 006916008 006917008 10 006016008 All purpose foot b. Buttonhole foot d. Clearance plate h. L-screwdriver o. Soft cover Optional accessories (2) (These 10 accessories are , however, available for purchase from your authorized retailer.) r. Hemmer foot u. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. Non-stick foot f. they are not supplied with this machine; Needles (#14 x 3) j. Blind hem foot w. Even feed / walking foot g. Darning / embroidery foot z. Auxiliary spool pin p. Quilting / straight stitch foot x. Spool holders (L & S) m. Zipper foot c.
Instruction Manual
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...) and remove. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left 4 (sewing position). 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Place thread and corresponding spool holder on spindle. (5) - Push bobbin spindle to the bobbin & then continue winding until bobbin is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the handwheel turn. Trim thread close to right. (6) - Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is full. (9) 2 - EN Winding the Bobbin - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Step on foot control pedal. (8) - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder...
...) and remove. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left 4 (sewing position). 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Place thread and corresponding spool holder on spindle. (5) - Push bobbin spindle to the bobbin & then continue winding until bobbin is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the handwheel turn. Trim thread close to right. (6) - Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is full. (9) 2 - EN Winding the Bobbin - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Step on foot control pedal. (8) - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder...
Instruction Manual
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... the thread running counterclockwise direction (arrow). 3. B 3 14 A 2 C 4 Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread towards the right. 2. EN Inserting the Bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, raise the presser foot & make sure the needle is fully raised. 1. Remove the bobbin cover plate by pushing the small tab to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the tip of the plate and attach the bobbin cover plate. (C) Attention: Turn power...
... the thread running counterclockwise direction (arrow). 3. B 3 14 A 2 C 4 Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread towards the right. 2. EN Inserting the Bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, raise the presser foot & make sure the needle is fully raised. 1. Remove the bobbin cover plate by pushing the small tab to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the tip of the plate and attach the bobbin cover plate. (C) Attention: Turn power...
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... and place appropriate spool holder next to left through pre-tension spring as this movement pass thread from spool through the upper thread guide (3) and pulling thread through the slotted eye of thread on the holder with built-in thread cutter. (8) * Never turn the handwheel away from you ). 5 16 2 3 4 6 7 8 Trim thread to release the tension discs. You must raise the presser foot to length with the thread coming off the power before threading. -
... and place appropriate spool holder next to left through pre-tension spring as this movement pass thread from spool through the upper thread guide (3) and pulling thread through the slotted eye of thread on the holder with built-in thread cutter. (8) * Never turn the handwheel away from you ). 5 16 2 3 4 6 7 8 Trim thread to release the tension discs. You must raise the presser foot to length with the thread coming off the power before threading. -
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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 Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. EN Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
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 Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. EN Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
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... correctly. C D 22 B. Correct thread tension is no single tension setting appropriate for all sewing will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. EN Thread Tension Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4". (1) To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. Thread tension too loose for zig zag and decorative sewing. C. Turn dial to lower number. D. Please note: - A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and...
... correctly. C D 22 B. Correct thread tension is no single tension setting appropriate for all sewing will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. EN Thread Tension Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4". (1) To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. Thread tension too loose for zig zag and decorative sewing. C. Turn dial to lower number. D. Please note: - A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and...
Instruction Manual
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... the pattern selector dial in either direction. The pattern selector dial may be found on the machine. Stitch length dial e. Three needle position dial c. To select the patterns indicated with the stitch width dial. To obtain the other patterns, turn the stitch length dial to "S1" or "S2", select the pattern desired with pattern selector dial, and adjust the stitch width with the gray color, turn the pattern selector dial. (e) Use the stitch length dial (d) to adjust the stitch length as desired. a.Reverse sewing lever b. EN...
... the pattern selector dial in either direction. The pattern selector dial may be found on the machine. Stitch length dial e. Three needle position dial c. To select the patterns indicated with the stitch width dial. To obtain the other patterns, turn the stitch length dial to "S1" or "S2", select the pattern desired with pattern selector dial, and adjust the stitch width with the gray color, turn the pattern selector dial. (e) Use the stitch length dial (d) to adjust the stitch length as desired. a.Reverse sewing lever b. EN...
Instruction Manual
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... straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the pattern selector dial to 4 (longest). 2 28 4 3 2 1 0.5 Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread. - When the dial is between 2 and 3. - For basting purposes, set to 0, you can alter the width from 1mm to 6. Standard zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "3" or below. (2) Dense zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (2) 1 Function of the individual stitches will be. Use a shorter stitch length...
... straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the pattern selector dial to 4 (longest). 2 28 4 3 2 1 0.5 Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread. - When the dial is between 2 and 3. - For basting purposes, set to 0, you can alter the width from 1mm to 6. Standard zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "3" or below. (2) Dense zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (2) 1 Function of the individual stitches will be. Use a shorter stitch length...
Instruction Manual
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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 between 2 and 3. EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Set the stitch length to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 30
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 between 2 and 3. EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Set the stitch length to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 30
Instruction Manual
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... threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Guide the threads 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. EN Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). 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...
... threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Guide the threads 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. EN Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). 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...
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... dial to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. Though there are several stretch patterns, here are indicated with blue and red colors on the pattern selector dial. Used to add triple reinforcement to between "3" and "6". Set the stitch length dial to "1". Ric rac stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, poplin, duck, etc. To select these stitches, turn the stitch length dial...
... dial to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. Though there are several stretch patterns, here are indicated with blue and red colors on the pattern selector dial. Used to add triple reinforcement to between "3" and "6". Set the stitch length dial to "1". Ric rac stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, poplin, duck, etc. To select these stitches, turn the stitch length dial...
Instruction Manual
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..., etc. Blind hem for firm fabrics. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. 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 the weight/type of fabric being sewn, within the range shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the page. M Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the diagram at a setting appropriate for part number) 36 Sew a test first...
..., etc. Blind hem for firm fabrics. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. 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 the weight/type of fabric being sewn, within the range shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the page. M Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the diagram at a setting appropriate for part number) 36 Sew a test first...
Instruction Manual
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... the position of the gimp thread. 4. Open the button plate and insert the button (B). 5. EN Sew 1-step Buttonholes Buttonhole sewing is done in the order (D). 8. Stabilizer should alsways be adjusted according to be used when making buttonholes. Set the stitch width at "6". It is strongly suggested to match the diameter of the buttonhole on the fabric (A). (The front bar tack will overcast the cord. 1. Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Sew a test first to " ". While lightly...
... the position of the gimp thread. 4. Open the button plate and insert the button (B). 5. EN Sew 1-step Buttonholes Buttonhole sewing is done in the order (D). 8. Stabilizer should alsways be adjusted according to be used when making buttonholes. Set the stitch width at "6". It is strongly suggested to match the diameter of the buttonhole on the fabric (A). (The front bar tack will overcast the cord. 1. Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Sew a test first to " ". While lightly...
Instruction Manual
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... the button. Adjust the stitch width, as illustrated in (3). LR Place the button and fabric under the Button Sewing foot, as needed, according to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button and sew. Set the machine for straight a 2 ba b stitch again, then sew a few securing stitches to finish. 1 If a shank is required, place a darning needle on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work forward...
... the button. Adjust the stitch width, as illustrated in (3). LR Place the button and fabric under the Button Sewing foot, as needed, according to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button and sew. Set the machine for straight a 2 ba b stitch again, then sew a few securing stitches to finish. 1 If a shank is required, place a darning needle on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work forward...
Instruction Manual
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..., shirt & blouse fabrics. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 54 Set stitch length to 18 (110). SINGER® 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to thread size and weight of fabric. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note : 1. For best sewing results always use the same thread in the upper tension and in the upper tension, all purpose and...
..., shirt & blouse fabrics. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 54 Set stitch length to 18 (110). SINGER® 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to thread size and weight of fabric. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note : 1. For best sewing results always use the same thread in the upper tension and in the upper tension, all purpose and...
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... in perfect condition. (2) Problems can occur with: A. Insert the needle as illustrated as it is showing signs of sewing for better quality stitching. 2 59 D A B C B A C Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after an average of 16 hours of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always use SINGER® needles. Damaged points C. Blunt needles Replace your needle after inserting the new needle. (1) B. EN Inserting & Changing Needles Change the needle regularly, especially if...
... in perfect condition. (2) Problems can occur with: A. Insert the needle as illustrated as it is showing signs of sewing for better quality stitching. 2 59 D A B C B A C Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after an average of 16 hours of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always use SINGER® needles. Damaged points C. Blunt needles Replace your needle after inserting the new needle. (1) B. EN Inserting & Changing Needles Change the needle regularly, especially if...
Instruction Manual
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... a finer needle. 2. Loosen the thread tension. 1. Clean the hook and feed dog as illustrated. 3. EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Cause 1. The machine is wrong. 4. The thread tension is wound around the spool holder pin. 6. The thread is too tight. 3. The needle is threaded wrong. The bobbin case is damaged. 1. Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, uneven feed 1. The needle is damaged. 3. The needle is not inserted correctly. 2. The wrong size needle has been used. 4. The foot is not...
... a finer needle. 2. Loosen the thread tension. 1. Clean the hook and feed dog as illustrated. 3. EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Cause 1. The machine is wrong. 4. The thread tension is wound around the spool holder pin. 6. The thread is too tight. 3. The needle is threaded wrong. The bobbin case is damaged. 1. Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, uneven feed 1. The needle is damaged. 3. The needle is not inserted correctly. 2. The wrong size needle has been used. 4. The foot is not...
