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Question posted by orchardcottage5520 on October 3rd, 2015

How Do I Adjust The Needle Position On The Singer 160 Limited Edition Sewing Mac

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on October 3rd, 2015 6:23 AM

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See page 38 of the 'Instruction Manual' here https://www.manualowl.com/p/Singer/The-SINGER-160/Manual/179365 - not 'Instruction Manual 1'

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Instruction Manual - Page 2

... use bent needles." 16. "Never operate the sewing machine with reduced physical...Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. ©2010 The Singer Company Limited or its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to fit in doubt please contact your retailer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment." 5. "This sewing machine should not use of the sewing machine...

Instruction Manual - Page 5

... OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 6 - 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Setting up your machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 10 - 11 Winding bobbin 12 - 13 Threading the bobbin thread 14 - 15 Threading the top thread 16 - 17 Using automatic needle threader 18 - 19 Needle, thread and fabric chart 20 - 21 Adjusting top thread tension 22 - 23 Changing...

Instruction Manual - Page 10

... 4. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be used for most decorative sewing. Blind hem foot 14. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your 7 Sewing machine is "system" of your sewing. Screwdriver (small) 12. Needles 2. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. When purchasing additional...

Instruction Manual - Page 12

...de la machine Conector de la máquina 2 1 Pin Butée Pasador 3 Power line cord Cordon Cordón de la linea eléctrica Foot control Rhéostat XL-550-P04...machine, or when changing needles or lights, etc., the machine must be operated either with a spool cap to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine...

Instruction Manual - Page 16

... you pull the thread. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. A Cutter Coupeur Cortador Groove Cannelure Surco B A 14 NOTE:..., pull the thread until it is snipped with cutter on the needle plate until it stops in the slot (B). Remove the bobbin cover...thread along the groove on the top left . 5. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to pull up sufficiently to the ...

Instruction Manual - Page 22

...;l 16/100 banda púrpula * Para los mejores resultados de costura, use a Singer Branded Needle. Corduroy Weight Flannel Gabardine Gingham Linen Muslin Wool Crepe Cotton-wrapped 2000 or 2020 Polyester ..., the same size and type of thread is a practical guide to it before a new sewing project. Tissus apprêtés Polyester-coton 2000 ou 202016/100 LOURDS Toile forte 100%polyester...

Instruction Manual - Page 24

...: A slight adjustment to remove the foot. 2. If, when you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when the upper thread appears slightly on top of the machine. You will need...the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with presser foot 'down'. Do this, however, only after you are sewing. Lower the presser foot lifter so that for straight stitch sewing. ADJUSTING TOP...

Instruction Manual - Page 26

At this point you may sew Straight Stitch. To select other patterns, push the pattern selection button to the ...LED Stitch length control Longueur de point Control longitud puntada Twin needle mode button Touche d'aiguille jumelée Boton de dos agujas Stitch width/needle position control Commande de largeur de point/position d'aiguille Control de ancho de puntada/posición de aguja ...

Instruction Manual - Page 28

... LED Indicator next to the Control will light in red beyond the potential adjustment range. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference. NOTES: 1. Twin needle mode button The width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated if it is available for straight stitch. Width setting...

Instruction Manual - Page 30

NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON 3 When the machine is set at the exact spot in reverse and stop position with LED lit. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON 5 Reverse sewing is used, the lever serves as a top speed limiter. 6 28 Push it again and it will be at its up -stop position with upper LED lamp lit. When foot control is...

Instruction Manual - Page 34

... the fabric, stop button F. Draw the fabric to change the needle position. 2. The numbers indicate distance from the needle at rear side) G. Start/stop the sewing machine. Power/light switch F G 2 H I . Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower...

Instruction Manual - Page 36

... the opening on the left side of the zipper foot. Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the zipper or to sew close to a cord. INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING Use the zipper foot to sew to the right or left of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with the Stitch Width Control...

Instruction Manual - Page 38

... 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 0 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.5 3.0 Center position Position centrale Aguja posicionada en el centro 36 S The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the...thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must ...fabric. Use a backing of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated. ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS :Presser foot - ...

Instruction Manual - Page 40

...under on fine fabrics or overcasting it does A not, adjust the guide (B) on the foot. Do this by hand until the needle swings fully to heavyweight fabrics. Regular blind stitch for soft...first manually adjust the length and width controls to sew blind hem. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric. Then adjust the guide on the Blind hem Foot (A) so that the needle just pierces...

Instruction Manual - Page 52

... :Thread tension control - Adjust width if required. S The stitches illustrated to make sure the needle clears both threads to the backside of continuous patterns. SEWING ON A BUTTON SETTINGS :Presser foot - Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) to the right are examples of the fabric and tie together. 50 Position your fabric and...

Instruction Manual - Page 76

...procedure is finalizing all the selections made during the installation set-up the Futura Software. 4. You are requested to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your large hoop. Finally you plan ... . If these steps are now ready to the highest position by clicking on your computer. Make sure the needle has been moved to use your computer and sewing machine. 1.

Instruction Manual - Page 78

...wish to re-adjust thread tension according to decrease the thread tension toward "0" and activate the "Speed limiter", by the software for embroidery to the first stitch of the machine. 76 This...once will move as it is already in Machine navigator, before sending the design to start /stop sewing and the needle stops at its highest position. LED indicator Témoin a diode ...

Instruction Manual - Page 102

... not threaded correctly. (see page 20 - 21). PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew. * Power switch is caught in hook. - Machine jams/knocks. * Thread is turned off.- Replace needle. (see page 52 - 55). Clean hook. (see page 24 - 27). 100 Adjust thread tension. (see page 52 - 55). * Buttonhole lever is too long for thread...

Instruction Manual - Page 104

... NOTE: Singer Brand Sewing Machine Oil is necessary to keep sewing machine and footcontroller clean. Remove two screws on the hook race as illustrated for sewing machine lubrication. 5. DO NOT use "all times. (1) 1. Cleaning the sewing machine and footcontroller After using, keep the essential parts clean at its highest position. 2 2. Raise the needle to its highest position and...

Instruction Manual - Page 106

... dust and lint before it is used after a long interval : It should be oiled before oiling. For best results always use SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil. Put one drop of oil other than Sewing Machine Oil will cause damage to the points indicated by arrows. 1 Face cover Plaque frontale Cubierta frontal Helpful Hints : For the...