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Replace bulb with any air openings blocked. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any object into water. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this appliance from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in order to break. 9. The sound pressure level under...
Replace bulb with any air openings blocked. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any object into water. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this appliance from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in order to break. 9. The sound pressure level under...
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... Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin ...7 Inserting the Bobbin ...8 Thread Tension ...9 Threading the Upper Thread ...10 Raising the Bobbin Thread...11 Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern...12 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Sewing Straight Stitch ...14 Reverse Sewing/Removing the Work/Cutting the Thread...15 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns ...16 Blind Hem...17 Buttonholes ...18 Sewing on Buttons ...19 General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table ...20 Attaching the Presser Foot Shank...21 Needle/Fabric/Thread Chart...22 Darning Plate...23 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inserting...
... Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin ...7 Inserting the Bobbin ...8 Thread Tension ...9 Threading the Upper Thread ...10 Raising the Bobbin Thread...11 Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern...12 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Sewing Straight Stitch ...14 Reverse Sewing/Removing the Work/Cutting the Thread...15 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns ...16 Blind Hem...17 Buttonholes ...18 Sewing on Buttons ...19 General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table ...20 Attaching the Presser Foot Shank...21 Needle/Fabric/Thread Chart...22 Darning Plate...23 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inserting...
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GB Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Stitch length dial 4 10 10. Thread take-up lever 7 3. Presser foot 5. Reverse sewing lever 3 8. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 9 7. Needle plate 2 6. Pattern selector dial 5 6 2 Thread cutter 1 8 4. Thread tension dial 2. Bobbin stopper 9.
GB Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Stitch length dial 4 10 10. Thread take-up lever 7 3. Presser foot 5. Reverse sewing lever 3 8. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 9 7. Needle plate 2 6. Pattern selector dial 5 6 2 Thread cutter 1 8 4. Thread tension dial 2. Bobbin stopper 9.
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Handwheel 18 15. Upper thread guide 21 19. Bobbin thread guide 18. Handle 21. Foot speed control 15 23. Hole for second spool pin 12 14. Main plug socket 14 20 17. Presser foot lifter 22. GB Principal Parts of the Machine 11. Horizontal spool pin 12. Face plate 20. Power cord 16 22 23 3 Bobbin winding spindle 11 17 13. Power and light switch 13 19 16.
Handwheel 18 15. Upper thread guide 21 19. Bobbin thread guide 18. Handle 21. Foot speed control 15 23. Hole for second spool pin 12 14. Main plug socket 14 20 17. Presser foot lifter 22. GB Principal Parts of the Machine 11. Horizontal spool pin 12. Face plate 20. Power cord 16 22 23 3 Bobbin winding spindle 11 17 13. Power and light switch 13 19 16.
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..., reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade is not in use . GB Connecting Machine to Power Source Connect the machine to a power...
..., reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade is not in use . GB Connecting Machine to Power Source Connect the machine to a power...
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...h l p 006812008 t Bobbin (3x) j. Darning plate l. Quilting/ straight stitch foot n. Blind hem foot q. GB Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. Oil bottle h. they are not supplied with this machine; Button sewing foot e. Satin stitch foot r. Second spool pin t. Buttonhole foot d. Edge/ quilting guide k. Darning/ embroidery foot s. Pack of needles i. Spool holder 1 Standard accessories a b c 006806008 006905008 e f 006909008 g i j k Optional accessories (2) (These 8 accessories are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.) m. Seam ripper...
...h l p 006812008 t Bobbin (3x) j. Darning plate l. Quilting/ straight stitch foot n. Blind hem foot q. GB Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. Oil bottle h. they are not supplied with this machine; Button sewing foot e. Satin stitch foot r. Second spool pin t. Buttonhole foot d. Edge/ quilting guide k. Darning/ embroidery foot s. Pack of needles i. Spool holder 1 Standard accessories a b c 006806008 006905008 e f 006909008 g i j k Optional accessories (2) (These 8 accessories are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.) m. Seam ripper...
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... place on foot control pedal. (8) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Push bobbin spindle to the left (10) and remove. 4 Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. Step on spindle. (5) - To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left (sewing position). 7 7 3 5 6 8 9 10 Wind thread counterclockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4) - Cut thread. (9) - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to...
... place on foot control pedal. (8) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Push bobbin spindle to the left (10) and remove. 4 Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. Step on spindle. (5) - To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left (sewing position). 7 7 3 5 6 8 9 10 Wind thread counterclockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4) - Cut thread. (9) - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to...
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... bobbin case by the hinged latch. (5) - Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3) 1 - Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger. (4) Leave a 6 inch tail of thread. - Insert it into the shuttle. (6) Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing 3 the bobbin. 6 8 a 2 4 5 GB Inserting the Bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Remove the extension table, then open the hinged cover...
... bobbin case by the hinged latch. (5) - Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3) 1 - Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger. (4) Leave a 6 inch tail of thread. - Insert it into the shuttle. (6) Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing 3 the bobbin. 6 8 a 2 4 5 GB Inserting the Bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Remove the extension table, then open the hinged cover...
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... inch or two. Thread tension too loose for zig zag and decorative sewing. Lower thread tension (2) To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by the thread. Turn dial to lower number. D. C. Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of tension is too loose, it does not unwind at all stitch functions, thread or fabric. - If the tension is no single tension setting appropriate for all...
... inch or two. Thread tension too loose for zig zag and decorative sewing. Lower thread tension (2) To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by the thread. Turn dial to lower number. D. C. Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of tension is too loose, it does not unwind at all stitch functions, thread or fabric. - If the tension is no single tension setting appropriate for all...
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... length with the thread coming off the power before threading. - Raise the presser foot to spool. (2) 8 7 - Thread tension module by leading thread down to the needle which should be threaded from front to back. - GB Threading the Upper Thread This is a simple operation but it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide. - Draw thread from right to left channel. (5) During this movement pass thread from spool through the upper thread guide (3) and pull thread...
... length with the thread coming off the power before threading. - Raise the presser foot to spool. (2) 8 7 - Thread tension module by leading thread down to the needle which should be threaded from front to back. - GB Threading the Upper Thread This is a simple operation but it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide. - Draw thread from right to left channel. (5) During this movement pass thread from spool through the upper thread guide (3) and pull thread...
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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 11 Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. GB 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 11 Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. GB Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
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... setting of stitch length dial approaches "0". Neat zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (4) 0.5 1 2 3 4 1 2 0.5 1 2 3 4 3 4 13 The length of the individual stitches will increase as the dial approaches "0". Function of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching Turn the Pattern Selector Dial to the straight stitch setting. (1) Turn the Stitch Length Dial, and the length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approaches "4". (2) Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread. Use...
... setting of stitch length dial approaches "0". Neat zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (4) 0.5 1 2 3 4 1 2 0.5 1 2 3 4 3 4 13 The length of the individual stitches will increase as the dial approaches "0". Function of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching Turn the Pattern Selector Dial to the straight stitch setting. (1) Turn the Stitch Length Dial, and the length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approaches "4". (2) Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread. Use...
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GB Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch in either center or right needle position. (1) 1 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 start sewing. (3) 2 3 14
GB Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch in either center or right needle position. (1) 1 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 start sewing. (3) 2 3 14
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... thread take up lever to its highest position, and continue turning until the needle just slightly begins to the side of a seam, press down to cut. (3) 3 15 GB Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Sew a few reverse stitches. Raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and 1 2 presser foot. (2) Cutting the Thread B Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot...
... thread take up lever to its highest position, and continue turning until the needle just slightly begins to the side of a seam, press down to cut. (3) 3 15 GB Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Sew a few reverse stitches. Raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and 1 2 presser foot. (2) Cutting the Thread B Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot...
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To select these stitches, turn the Stitch Length Dial to the indicator marked "S1". GB Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The Stretch Stitch Patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch Set the Pattern Selector Dial to " ". Though there are several stretch patterns, here are indicated with a blue color on the Pattern Selector Dial. Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. 1 Ric Rac Set the Pattern Selector Dial to the...
To select these stitches, turn the Stitch Length Dial to the indicator marked "S1". GB Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The Stretch Stitch Patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch Set the Pattern Selector Dial to " ". Though there are several stretch patterns, here are indicated with a blue color on the Pattern Selector Dial. Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. 1 Ric Rac Set the Pattern Selector Dial to the...
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Note: To make sure the machine settings are normally sewn with a longer stitch length setting. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Blind hems, however, are appropriate for part number) 17 Blind hem for firm fabrics. Start to sew slowly on the diagram at the right. Sew a test first to the right side of the folded fabric. Set the Stitch Length Dial with the top edge of the fabric with the range shown on the fold, making sure the needle 1 touches slightly...
Note: To make sure the machine settings are normally sewn with a longer stitch length setting. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Blind hems, however, are appropriate for part number) 17 Blind hem for firm fabrics. Start to sew slowly on the diagram at the right. Sew a test first to the right side of the folded fabric. Set the Stitch Length Dial with the top edge of the fabric with the range shown on the fold, making sure the needle 1 touches slightly...
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... the buttonhole foot. Lower the foot, so that marking on the buttonhole foot aligns with starting marking on the fabric aligns with the Pattern Selector Dial. Use a stabilizer for bar tacks; Adjust the Stitch Length Dial in steps 2 and 4. Place fabric under the foot, so that the buttonhole center line marked on fabric. GB Buttonholes Prepare 1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. Tips: - The zig-zag should sew over the heavy thread or cord. (A) 18...
... the buttonhole foot. Lower the foot, so that marking on the buttonhole foot aligns with starting marking on the fabric aligns with the Pattern Selector Dial. Use a stabilizer for bar tacks; Adjust the Stitch Length Dial in steps 2 and 4. Place fabric under the foot, so that the buttonhole center line marked on fabric. GB Buttonholes Prepare 1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. Tips: - The zig-zag should sew over the heavy thread or cord. (A) 18...
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... and the left hole of the 1 2 button and sew. (4) For buttons with about 10 stitches. GB Sewing on Buttons Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to button sewing foot. (2) Position the work forward and then sew through the back two holes. 3 4 19 Slowly sew on top of the button without hitting the button. Set the Pattern Selector Dial on " " and sew a few securing stitches. (3) If a shank is required, place a darning needle on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front...
... and the left hole of the 1 2 button and sew. (4) For buttons with about 10 stitches. GB Sewing on Buttons Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to button sewing foot. (2) Position the work forward and then sew through the back two holes. 3 4 19 Slowly sew on top of the button without hitting the button. Set the Pattern Selector Dial on " " and sew a few securing stitches. (3) If a shank is required, place a darning needle on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front...
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...;, swimsuit fabric, elastic. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. Not recommended for double knits. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note : 1. THREAD Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester. 11-14 (80-90) 14 (90) 16 (100) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, Most threads sold are medium size and suitable double knits...
...;, swimsuit fabric, elastic. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. Not recommended for double knits. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note : 1. THREAD Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester. 11-14 (80-90) 14 (90) 16 (100) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, Most threads sold are medium size and suitable double knits...
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...attached correctly. 1. Correct the thread tension. 1. Poor quality thread. 2. Select a better quality thread. 2. Clean the hook and feed dog as described. 26 Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. The needle is too tight. 1. Lubricate as described. 3. Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel. 6. The lower thread tension is damaged. 4. Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the hook or needle bar. 2. Insert a new needle. 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4. The bobbin case is incorrectly adjusted. 3. Thread the bobbin...
...attached correctly. 1. Correct the thread tension. 1. Poor quality thread. 2. Select a better quality thread. 2. Clean the hook and feed dog as described. 26 Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. The needle is too tight. 1. Lubricate as described. 3. Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel. 6. The lower thread tension is damaged. 4. Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the hook or needle bar. 2. Insert a new needle. 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4. The bobbin case is incorrectly adjusted. 3. Thread the bobbin...