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Question posted by DJkimbar on August 15th, 2014

Singer 5500 What Is Zigzag Presser Foot For

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Instruction Manual - Page 2

... as a toy. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord." 13. Close attention is necessary when this manual." 4. "DANGER--To reduce the risk of the sewing machine and foot control free from all instructions before cleaning." "WARNING- "Do not allow to avoid a hazard." 6. Special care is used as contained in . "Switch off ("0") position...
Instruction Manual - Page 3

... of injury, switch off ("0") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. This appliance complies with this sewing machine. SINGER, is the exclusive trademark of the appliance before servicing. "Do not use , or equivalent." "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This product is intended...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

... 29 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING Zigzag stitching 40 MACHINE Adjusting stitch width and length Machine identification 9-10 Multi-stitch zigzag, Shell stitch--------- 41-42 Satin stitch, Placement of patterns Accessories 11 Sewing on a button 43 Setting up your machine 12 Blindhem stitch 44-45 Spool pins, Presser foot lifter 13 Darning plate , Converting to free...
Instruction Manual - Page 11

... winder stop 6 9. Power/light switch 12 15. Bobbin winder shaft 8. Horizontal spool pin 11 13. PRINCIPALES PARTES DE LA MAQUINA MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1 1. Removable extension table 4 / Accessory box 5 7. Reverse stitch button 11. Needle clamp screw 21 30. Needle 16 25. Presser foot lifter 20. Presser foot 31. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1.
Instruction Manual - Page 61

... page 56 - 57). Fabric does not move. * Presser foot is not lowered when sewing buttonhole. - Lower presser foot. * Stitch length is not threaded correctly (see page 16 - 17). * Lint accumulates in bobbin case or hook. - Clean hook (see page 15). Bobbin thread breaks. * Bobbin case is too short - Machine jams/knocks. * Thread is being pulled or...
Instruction Manual 3 - Page 2

...insert any object into water. "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" "When using this sewing machine." "This sewing machine should always be left unattended when plugged in this manual. To reduce ...remove plug from the accumulation of the sewing machine and foot control free from outlet." 11. "Do not unplug by the manufacturer as this sewing machine is not intended for its service agent...
Instruction Manual 3 - Page 3

... is the exclusive trademark of The Singer Company Limited S.à r.l. It may deflect the needle causing it to the manufacture or service agent to break." 17. "Switch the sewing machine off before servicing. If in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. All rights reserved...
Instruction Manual 3 - Page 8

... bobbin thread tension, Changing presser foot 28 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING Zigzag stitching 40 MACHINE Adjusting stitch width and length Machine identification 9-10 Multi-stitch zigzag, Shell stitch--------- 41-42 Satin stitch, Placement of patterns Accessories 11 Sewing on a button 43 Setting up your machine 12 Blindhem stitch 44-45 Spool pins, Presser foot lifter 13 Darning plate...
Instruction Manual 3 - Page 11

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1. Thread guide 18. Automatic needle threader 22. Presser foot 31. Instruction manual 24 25 32 34 7 8 9 10 17 18 19 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 9 PRINCIPALES PARTES DE LA MAQUINA MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1 1. Thread tension control 4. Handle 12. Presser foot screw 24. Foot release lever 29. Power line cord 33. Bobbin winder stop 6 ...
Instruction Manual 3 - Page 61

... -18). * Thread is caught in hook. - Fabric does not move. * Presser foot is damaged. - Replace needle (see page 23). * Machine is not threaded correctly (see page 56 - 57). * Needle is not lowered...23). * Needle size is too tight. - Machine jams/knocks. * Thread is caught in hook. - Needle breaks. * Fabric is not lowered when sewing buttonhole. - Remove lint (see page 23). Raise...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 3

... may be difficult at settings under "2". To position and re move thick fabrics, buttons, etc To position and re move normal For sewing foot tia To adjust upper thread tension. I 1 Not feeding. _________ 1, NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS To change pressure of the presser foot. turn weakerj_stronger Raise foot when ad justing the dial. To...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 7

Lower the presser foot lifter when sliding in the arrow direction. Slide the compartment in the compartment. Take out the extension table. Packing the machine - extension table - Make sure that the hooks of the above procedure. Step-i hook tooth Step-2 Place the machine on the table and unlatch clasps on both sides by pressing them...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 24

... the finish. 22 for reinforcemert at Never pull too hard on it is fed. Lower the presser foot. To reinforce the seam, sew reverse stitches to the edge of about 1cm (0.4") inside the edge. For a short stitch, turn the dial clockwise. Step-3 Step-4 Guide the fabric by turning ...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 28

...upper thread tension a little more than when sewing with the straight stitch. Correct tension wrong side . To reinforce the seam, set the machine for zigzag stitch For better appearance, the upper thread ...wrong side of the fabric. Lower the presser foot. Thread tension for the straight stitch and sew in the wrong sice of the seam. How to sew Step-i Step-2 t cm (O4") Place...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 29

W1thmuIttpIe zigzag ntkir * Weaken the pressure of the presser foot for seaming elastic materials. Eastc Sewna Excellent for very elastic materials. 27 Straight stitch Machine setting Good for etc With smaI1 zigzag stitch Machine setting f, materials, 7-
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 31

Overcasting It is used for the settlement of threads Step-2 cloth gide II to Sew j Step-i ends of margins to seam or to cut. ástitc II I Fineor thick materials which do not fray easily.
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 36

... centre of the presser foot and sew over it. Step-4 (1) Turn the handwheel until the needle comes up above the right hole. Draw the thread ends through to the wrong side and tie a knot. With the specially designed two-step foot lifter, even thick buttons can be sewn easily. Machine setting Set the zigzag width at...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 41

... guiding the hoop back and forth by hand. Turn the fabric 90° and sew in the center. Stretch the fabric on the hoop with the worn -out part.... 39 (5) Darrnng 1...Using a hoop Step-i Step-2 Step-3 To attach darning foot, see p.8. Hold the hoop correctly as shown. Making stitches closely spaced gives a better finish. * Be sure the presser foot is lowered. Place the upper thread under the...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 46

of fabhc / With zigzag stitch Lower the presser foot and continue to sew. * By lifting up the edge of the fabric a fabric without little, the sliding it Machine setting How to sew Sew with in the straight same stitch. Step-4 \ lift up the foot easily feeds edge the out. way as the roll hemming * Do not do roll fabrics...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 56

... a clear the stitch previous border when one. the zigzag width to Step-4 To finish sew 5-6 filling, set stitches. of the design by turning the holding the handupper Sew 5-6 to make a stitches knot. line, filling Both... ulttiogtwhhtelayr.ldowyeoruthwrehailde by moving the * Fill with the zigzag width at 0 * Be sure the presser foot lifter is lowered.

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