Instruction Manual
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... fully in accordance with any way. "DANGER- Replace bulb with EEC Directive 2004/108/EC covering the electromagnetic compatibility. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all instructions before using and before carrying out any opening." 8. "Attention the following ." To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth." 7. "Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered." 10...
... fully in accordance with any way. "DANGER- Replace bulb with EEC Directive 2004/108/EC covering the electromagnetic compatibility. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from all instructions before using and before carrying out any opening." 8. "Attention the following ." To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth." 7. "Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered." 10...
Instruction Manual
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...Thread spool pin 23. Spool disc 24. Stitch length dial 26. Upper looper 33. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE IDENTIFICATION CHART 1 1. Sewing light 4. Standard foot 8. Thread guide pole 4 11. Foot release lever 22. Right needle thread tension control 5 13. Thread cutter lever 17. Needle plate 2 7. Cutter release knob 32. Cord guide 2. Left needle thread tension control 12. Lower looper thread tension control 6 14. Two thread convertor instruction 8 18. Differential feed control dial 25. Power/light switch 29. Moving cutter 31. Lower...
...Thread spool pin 23. Spool disc 24. Stitch length dial 26. Upper looper 33. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE IDENTIFICATION CHART 1 1. Sewing light 4. Standard foot 8. Thread guide pole 4 11. Foot release lever 22. Right needle thread tension control 5 13. Thread cutter lever 17. Needle plate 2 7. Cutter release knob 32. Cord guide 2. Left needle thread tension control 12. Lower looper thread tension control 6 14. Two thread convertor instruction 8 18. Differential feed control dial 25. Power/light switch 29. Moving cutter 31. Lower...
Instruction Manual
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When leaving the machine unattended or servicing the machine, remove the power cord plug from the power supply outlet. 4. Illustration * I : Plug connector socket * II : Power/light switch * III : Release lever * IV: Working table * V : Front cover 10 OPENING WORKING TABLE To open working table, pull the release lever toward you to open front cover, pull it to power supply outlet. 3. OPENING FRONT COVER To open . SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE 1. Pull the cover toward you . 5. POWER/ LIGHT SWITCH Your machine will not operate unless the power/light switch is...
When leaving the machine unattended or servicing the machine, remove the power cord plug from the power supply outlet. 4. Illustration * I : Plug connector socket * II : Power/light switch * III : Release lever * IV: Working table * V : Front cover 10 OPENING WORKING TABLE To open working table, pull the release lever toward you to open front cover, pull it to power supply outlet. 3. OPENING FRONT COVER To open . SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE 1. Pull the cover toward you . 5. POWER/ LIGHT SWITCH Your machine will not operate unless the power/light switch is...
Instruction Manual
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... fabric is cut and sewn consistently. Lower the presser foot lever and push foot release lever so that the foot holder snaps on the needle plate aligning needle holes. 3. CHANGING NEEDLE Raise needle bar to remove the needle, and place new needle with flat side away from you , but leave presser foot down the lever as it will go, and tighten screw. Illustration * I *III *II Raise presser foot lever. 1. THREAD CUTTER Thread cutter is in needle plate. Loosen needle clamp screw to its highest point by pushing down . CHANGING PRESSER FEET...
... fabric is cut and sewn consistently. Lower the presser foot lever and push foot release lever so that the foot holder snaps on the needle plate aligning needle holes. 3. CHANGING NEEDLE Raise needle bar to remove the needle, and place new needle with flat side away from you , but leave presser foot down the lever as it will go, and tighten screw. Illustration * I *III *II Raise presser foot lever. 1. THREAD CUTTER Thread cutter is in needle plate. Loosen needle clamp screw to its highest point by pushing down . CHANGING PRESSER FEET...
Instruction Manual
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... types de tissus. NOTE : K eep in mind that the lower and upper loopers will use about twice the amount of fabric. When purchasing thread for sewing, especially if it is very useful for different types of thread as the needles....light weight fabrics * Synthetic threads are recommended for your project. 18 TABLEAU DES FILS ET MATIERES Utiliser SINGER Cat. NOTE : G arder en mémoire que les boucleurs inférieur et supérieur consomment près du double de fil que les aiguilles. Polyester thread, for example, is an unusual color, you should buy sufficient thread...
... types de tissus. NOTE : K eep in mind that the lower and upper loopers will use about twice the amount of fabric. When purchasing thread for sewing, especially if it is very useful for different types of thread as the needles....light weight fabrics * Synthetic threads are recommended for your project. 18 TABLEAU DES FILS ET MATIERES Utiliser SINGER Cat. NOTE : G arder en mémoire que les boucleurs inférieur et supérieur consomment près du double de fil que les aiguilles. Polyester thread, for example, is an unusual color, you should buy sufficient thread...
Instruction Manual
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... presser foot. NOTE: Thread tension is released when the presser foot is up. Pull about 4" (10 cm) of Lower Looper-Upper Looper-Needle. Pass the thread through thread guide as illustrated. 2. 2. Feed the thread through tension slot. Threading must be carried out in the sequence of extra thread above the needle plate and behind the presser foot. 20 THREADING LOWER LOOPER 1. This will prevent tangling. STARTING TO SEW THREADING YOUR MACHINE Wrong threading may cause skipped stitches, breaking threads, or other problems...
... presser foot. NOTE: Thread tension is released when the presser foot is up. Pull about 4" (10 cm) of Lower Looper-Upper Looper-Needle. Pass the thread through thread guide as illustrated. 2. 2. Feed the thread through tension slot. Threading must be carried out in the sequence of extra thread above the needle plate and behind the presser foot. 20 THREADING LOWER LOOPER 1. This will prevent tangling. STARTING TO SEW THREADING YOUR MACHINE Wrong threading may cause skipped stitches, breaking threads, or other problems...
Instruction Manual
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... position, and pull the thread leaving about 4" (10 cm) clear. 2. Set the needle threader ensuring the hooking fork enters into hooking fork and pull the thread with the needle threader in one hand. 4. Then release the hand which is pulling the thread. 6. Feed the thread through the thread guide of the machine. Raise the presser foot. Hold the thread with your other hand. 5. Take the needle threader off the needle clamp. 7. Move the needle threader...
... position, and pull the thread leaving about 4" (10 cm) clear. 2. Set the needle threader ensuring the hooking fork enters into hooking fork and pull the thread with the needle threader in one hand. 4. Then release the hand which is pulling the thread. 6. Feed the thread through the thread guide of the machine. Raise the presser foot. Hold the thread with your other hand. 5. Take the needle threader off the needle clamp. 7. Move the needle threader...
Instruction Manual
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Lower needle bar to cut ends thread from new spools as illustrated. 28 Draw the thread near the spools. Cut off existing threads near the thread cutter on the needle plate and push the thread cutter lever. Raise presser foot. 3. Tie the cut the thread as illustrated (seamen's knot). 2. HELPFUL HINTS REPLACING THREAD SPOOLS When replacing thread spools, the following steps may make needle threading difficult. Carefully pull the existing threads until the connecting knots pass through needle eye and looper eyes...
Lower needle bar to cut ends thread from new spools as illustrated. 28 Draw the thread near the spools. Cut off existing threads near the thread cutter on the needle plate and push the thread cutter lever. Raise presser foot. 3. Tie the cut the thread as illustrated (seamen's knot). 2. HELPFUL HINTS REPLACING THREAD SPOOLS When replacing thread spools, the following steps may make needle threading difficult. Carefully pull the existing threads until the connecting knots pass through needle eye and looper eyes...
Instruction Manual
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... the left, lower the presser foot. At the fabric end, continue running the machine at low speed and feed in the following order: 1. Check thread tensions by pushing thread cutter lever down on a scarp of fabric. 4. Cut thread by test sewing on most fabrics except bulky materials.) Guide the fabric gently as machine automatically feeds the material. 3. TESTING STITCH OVERLOCK STITCHES After threading is completed, use scissors. 30 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Start the machine at a low speed, gently pulling...
... the left, lower the presser foot. At the fabric end, continue running the machine at low speed and feed in the following order: 1. Check thread tensions by pushing thread cutter lever down on a scarp of fabric. 4. Cut thread by test sewing on most fabrics except bulky materials.) Guide the fabric gently as machine automatically feeds the material. 3. TESTING STITCH OVERLOCK STITCHES After threading is completed, use scissors. 30 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Start the machine at a low speed, gently pulling...
Instruction Manual
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... seam 54 - 55 Narrow hem Rolled hem Picot stitch 38 - 39 Super stretch 36 -37 36 - 37, 40 Rolled hem 54 - 55 36 - 37 38 - 39 NOTE: A little fine tuning will improve your stitching in the needle bar (see page 16). Turn overedge cutting width dial to use heavy thread. 32 4. Reduce the tension when you make adjustments: 1. SETTING CHART Number of scrap you sew light or heavy weight fabric...
... seam 54 - 55 Narrow hem Rolled hem Picot stitch 38 - 39 Super stretch 36 -37 36 - 37, 40 Rolled hem 54 - 55 36 - 37 38 - 39 NOTE: A little fine tuning will improve your stitching in the needle bar (see page 16). Turn overedge cutting width dial to use heavy thread. 32 4. Reduce the tension when you make adjustments: 1. SETTING CHART Number of scrap you sew light or heavy weight fabric...
Instruction Manual
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... needle. Please remove the unused needle and place it into the upper looper hole. By threading the RIGHT needle only, a seam allowance width of 0.24 inches (6 mm) will be produced. Remove the right needle and use , first open the front cover and working table and raise needle to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards you slide the tail end in first, then put the hook...
... needle. Please remove the unused needle and place it into the upper looper hole. By threading the RIGHT needle only, a seam allowance width of 0.24 inches (6 mm) will be produced. Remove the right needle and use , first open the front cover and working table and raise needle to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards you slide the tail end in first, then put the hook...
Instruction Manual
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.... Keep it is inserted completely as georgette, crepe, crepe de chine, silk etc. Set the machine according to the Setting Chart on fine scarf-like fabrics. RECOMMENDED THREAD Thread for ideal seams. 2. These hems are ideal for use on light weight fabrics such as illustrated in the accessory bag. 4. Open the front cover and working table. 3. Please use the recommended threads below for needle Upper looper Lower looper Narrow overlock edge with Three...
.... Keep it is inserted completely as georgette, crepe, crepe de chine, silk etc. Set the machine according to the Setting Chart on fine scarf-like fabrics. RECOMMENDED THREAD Thread for ideal seams. 2. These hems are ideal for use on light weight fabrics such as illustrated in the accessory bag. 4. Open the front cover and working table. 3. Please use the recommended threads below for needle Upper looper Lower looper Narrow overlock edge with Three...
Instruction Manual
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... lower looper thread tension and/ or decrease tension and/or decrease lower looper tension. Under side Upper looper thread pulled Lower looper thread pulled to to a lower number gives a looser thread tension. top side. upper looper tension. Under side Lower looper thread Lower looper thread Decrease tension Needle thread Top side Fig. 1 Needle thread Top side Decrease needle tension. ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS Turning thread tension control dial to top side. FOUR-THREAD USE Just right. Under side Needle thread pulled to a higher number gives a tighter thread tension...
... lower looper thread tension and/ or decrease tension and/or decrease lower looper tension. Under side Upper looper thread pulled Lower looper thread pulled to to a lower number gives a looser thread tension. top side. upper looper tension. Under side Lower looper thread Lower looper thread Decrease tension Needle thread Top side Fig. 1 Needle thread Top side Decrease needle tension. ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS Turning thread tension control dial to top side. FOUR-THREAD USE Just right. Under side Needle thread pulled to a higher number gives a tighter thread tension...
Instruction Manual
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...TYPE OF FEEDING Waver-free seams, Gathering Positive differential feed SETTING 1-2 FEED RATIO REAR: FRONT No differential feed Neutral feed 1 Pucker-free seams Negative differential feed 0.7-1 FOOT PRESSURE REGULATOR Presser foot pressure has been correctly set the dial on this machine. Illustration * I : Differential feed control dial * II : Increase *III : Decrease *IV : Tighten * V : Loosen *VI : Cutter release mechanism screw. 48 The adjustment can be sewn on 1. If adjustment is set at the factory, so you tighten the screw as illustrated when sewing with light...
...TYPE OF FEEDING Waver-free seams, Gathering Positive differential feed SETTING 1-2 FEED RATIO REAR: FRONT No differential feed Neutral feed 1 Pucker-free seams Negative differential feed 0.7-1 FOOT PRESSURE REGULATOR Presser foot pressure has been correctly set the dial on this machine. Illustration * I : Differential feed control dial * II : Increase *III : Decrease *IV : Tighten * V : Loosen *VI : Cutter release mechanism screw. 48 The adjustment can be sewn on 1. If adjustment is set at the factory, so you tighten the screw as illustrated when sewing with light...
Instruction Manual
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... shirring elastic at a slow speed, making knitted garments. FOR MAKING WAVY EDGES OR HEMS, (Fig. 4) pass heavy monofilament thread through either the front or rear hole in the presser foot. Insert the cord through the rear hole in the presser foot. FOR JOINING SHOULDERS OR SLEEVES, pass the cord through the left needle thread guide (3). CORDED OVERLOCK Corded overlock can use a Rolled Hem. (See pages 38-39). REMOVING STITCHES FROM SEWN FABRIC To remove stitches already sewn, snip off needle thread...
... shirring elastic at a slow speed, making knitted garments. FOR MAKING WAVY EDGES OR HEMS, (Fig. 4) pass heavy monofilament thread through either the front or rear hole in the presser foot. Insert the cord through the rear hole in the presser foot. FOR JOINING SHOULDERS OR SLEEVES, pass the cord through the left needle thread guide (3). CORDED OVERLOCK Corded overlock can use a Rolled Hem. (See pages 38-39). REMOVING STITCHES FROM SEWN FABRIC To remove stitches already sewn, snip off needle thread...
Instruction Manual
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..." position. A Unfold the fabric, pull the ends of the threads to be used for a number of decorative applications such as decorative top stitching, flatlock seams, pin-tucking or making lengths of threads to normal overlocking, which is fully described in and turning it carefully with both hands. (See pages 58-59) NOTE: *If you use the blind hem foot, decorative stitches are easy. **Reduce the upper looper tension when...
..." position. A Unfold the fabric, pull the ends of the threads to be used for a number of decorative applications such as decorative top stitching, flatlock seams, pin-tucking or making lengths of threads to normal overlocking, which is fully described in and turning it carefully with both hands. (See pages 58-59) NOTE: *If you use the blind hem foot, decorative stitches are easy. **Reduce the upper looper tension when...
Instruction Manual
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... YOUR MACHINE REPLACING THE CUTTER Replace the Moving cutter if it with the screw. FIRST REMOVE THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE POWER SUPPLY OUTLET. CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB Disconnect from power supply before removing face cover. Remove the stitch finger. 1. Ensure that fabric edge is made of a special hard alloy material. Insert the new bulb, push up the bulb slightly and turn clockwise. In this position, set the replacement cutter in your accessories. * I : Screw * II : Stitch finger * III : Moving cutter * IV : Cutter...
... YOUR MACHINE REPLACING THE CUTTER Replace the Moving cutter if it with the screw. FIRST REMOVE THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE POWER SUPPLY OUTLET. CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB Disconnect from power supply before removing face cover. Remove the stitch finger. 1. Ensure that fabric edge is made of a special hard alloy material. Insert the new bulb, push up the bulb slightly and turn clockwise. In this position, set the replacement cutter in your accessories. * I : Screw * II : Stitch finger * III : Moving cutter * IV : Cutter...
Instruction Manual
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... and ling that has accumulated. 2. Cleaning the serger and foot control Keep the serger and foot control clean. Apply a few drops of oil to remove dust from the machine and foot control. CLEANING AND OILING To keep the machine running smoothly, keep it clean and lubricated at all times. Use dry rags to the points indicated by arrows. ALWAYS USE A GOOD QUALITY SEWING MACHINE OIL. 3. Open the front cover and working table. Illustration * I : Top cover screw * II : Top cover * III : Brush * IV...
... and ling that has accumulated. 2. Cleaning the serger and foot control Keep the serger and foot control clean. Apply a few drops of oil to remove dust from the machine and foot control. CLEANING AND OILING To keep the machine running smoothly, keep it clean and lubricated at all times. Use dry rags to the points indicated by arrows. ALWAYS USE A GOOD QUALITY SEWING MACHINE OIL. 3. Open the front cover and working table. Illustration * I : Top cover screw * II : Top cover * III : Brush * IV...
Instruction Manual
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... Differential feed is set incorrectly Skipping Stitches Breaking Threads Incorrect size Needle Improper threading Bent or blunt needle Incorrect setting of Needle Loose presser foot Bent or blunt needle Thread tension (s) too tight Incorrect setting of Needle Thread Spool tangled Thread guide pole not extended CORRECTION Reset thread tension (s) Insert correct size needle for thread and fabric Re-insert or replace needle Reset Needle Re-thread machine Re-insert or replace needle Reset thread tension (s) Reset Needle Reset spool properly Fully extend thread guide pole PROBLEME Points...
... Differential feed is set incorrectly Skipping Stitches Breaking Threads Incorrect size Needle Improper threading Bent or blunt needle Incorrect setting of Needle Loose presser foot Bent or blunt needle Thread tension (s) too tight Incorrect setting of Needle Thread Spool tangled Thread guide pole not extended CORRECTION Reset thread tension (s) Insert correct size needle for thread and fabric Re-insert or replace needle Reset Needle Re-thread machine Re-insert or replace needle Reset thread tension (s) Reset Needle Reset spool properly Fully extend thread guide pole PROBLEME Points...
Instruction Manual
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... fabric. • Pull flat lock open. 64 Set tensions as for left needle only. Close front covers. • Raise the needle to it 's highest position. • Place pearls in straight seams. Use for a 3-thread flat lock, left needle (remove right needle) 3-thread overlock. Replace with piping extending beyond the seam line, toward the garment. Place piping between seam edges with Pearl foot. • Remove stitch finger as follows: Left needle: 4 Upper looper: 1 - 2 Lower looper: 7 - 8 SEW: • Remove Standard presser foot. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PIPING FOOT...
... fabric. • Pull flat lock open. 64 Set tensions as for left needle only. Close front covers. • Raise the needle to it 's highest position. • Place pearls in straight seams. Use for a 3-thread flat lock, left needle (remove right needle) 3-thread overlock. Replace with piping extending beyond the seam line, toward the garment. Place piping between seam edges with Pearl foot. • Remove stitch finger as follows: Left needle: 4 Upper looper: 1 - 2 Lower looper: 7 - 8 SEW: • Remove Standard presser foot. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PIPING FOOT...