Instruction Manual
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... SINGER or a service agent to break. 9. Never operate the appliance with the appliance. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in the instruction manual. 11. Never drop or insert any air openings blocked. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is DC 9V. Never place anything on cord...
... SINGER or a service agent to break. 9. Never operate the appliance with the appliance. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in the instruction manual. 11. Never drop or insert any air openings blocked. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is DC 9V. Never place anything on cord...
Instruction Manual
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...Connecting Machine to Power Source...6 Two Step Presser Foot Lifter/ 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...
...Connecting Machine to Power Source...6 Two Step Presser Foot Lifter/ 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...
Instruction Manual
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Presser foot pressure adjustment 1 9 3. Thread tension dial 2. Reverse sewing lever 11 3 5. Stitch length dial 13. Needle plate cover 8. Bobbin stopper 11. Pattern selector dial 8 14. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 5 13 9. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. One step buttonhole lever 14 15 2 Presser foot 4 12 7. Automatic threader 15. Three needle position dial 6 10. Thread cutter 6. Stitch width dial 7 12. Thread take-up lever 2 10 4.
Presser foot pressure adjustment 1 9 3. Thread tension dial 2. Reverse sewing lever 11 3 5. Stitch length dial 13. Needle plate cover 8. Bobbin stopper 11. Pattern selector dial 8 14. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 5 13 9. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. One step buttonhole lever 14 15 2 Presser foot 4 12 7. Automatic threader 15. Three needle position dial 6 10. Thread cutter 6. Stitch width dial 7 12. Thread take-up lever 2 10 4.
Instruction Manual
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... with this machine; Satin stitch foot s. Blind hem foot w. Non-stick foot f. Even feed / walking foot g. Seam ripper / brush k. Darning / embroidery foot z. Spool pin felt q. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. All purpose foot b. Zipper foot c. Buttonhole foot d. Button sewing foot e. Edge / quilting guide l. Spool holders (L & S) m. Bobbin (3x) n. L-screwdriver o. Auxiliary spool pin p. Overcasting foot t. Hemmer foot u. Cording foot v. Quilting / straight stitch foot x. Gathering foot y. Twin needle 1 Standard accessories a b c d 006918008...
... with this machine; Satin stitch foot s. Blind hem foot w. Non-stick foot f. Even feed / walking foot g. Seam ripper / brush k. Darning / embroidery foot z. Spool pin felt q. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. All purpose foot b. Zipper foot c. Buttonhole foot d. Button sewing foot e. Edge / quilting guide l. Spool holders (L & S) m. Bobbin (3x) n. L-screwdriver o. Auxiliary spool pin p. Overcasting foot t. Hemmer foot u. Cording foot v. Quilting / straight stitch foot x. Gathering foot y. Twin needle 1 Standard accessories a b c d 006918008...
Instruction Manual
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...7 8 9 10 12 Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4) - 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. EN Winding the Bobbin - Step on to the left (10) and remove. Trim thread close to right. (6) - Place thread and corresponding spool holder on foot control pedal. (8) - Hold thread end securily. (7) 1 - To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Thread bobbin as illustrated...
...7 8 9 10 12 Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4) - 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. EN Winding the Bobbin - Step on to the left (10) and remove. Trim thread close to right. (6) - Place thread and corresponding spool holder on foot control pedal. (8) - Hold thread end securily. (7) 1 - To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Thread bobbin as illustrated...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 switch to the right of the...
... 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 switch to the right of the...
Instruction Manual
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... of the take-up the spool pin. Trim thread to length with the thread coming off the power before threading. - Thread tension module by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - Pull about 6 - 8 inches of spool holder next to back. - For small thread spools, place small side of thread under the presser foot to be threaded from the back as this may cause the timing to the rear beyond the...
... of the take-up the spool pin. Trim thread to length with the thread coming off the power before threading. - Thread tension module by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - Pull about 6 - 8 inches of spool holder next to back. - For small thread spools, place small side of thread under the presser foot to be threaded from the back as this may cause the timing to the rear beyond the...
Instruction Manual
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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 EN Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.
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 EN Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.
Instruction Manual
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...stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the top of fabric. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. Please note: - A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is no single tension setting appropriate for straight stitch sewing. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing. C. D. C D 22 B. Thread tension too loose for strong seams. - A. For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be between "3" and "5". Lower thread tension 1 The bobbin tension has been set...
...stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the top of fabric. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. Please note: - A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is no single tension setting appropriate for straight stitch sewing. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing. C. D. C D 22 B. Thread tension too loose for strong seams. - A. For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be between "3" and "5". Lower thread tension 1 The bobbin tension has been set...
Instruction Manual
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... color, turn the stitch length dial to adjust the stitch length as desired. The pattern selector dial may be found on the pattern selector dial in the top of the stitch as desired for setting the stitch width & the stitch length dials can be turned in either direction. Three needle position dial c. Stitch width dial d. Use the stitch width dial (c) to Choose Your Pattern The diagram on this page display the stitch patterns available on the machine. Stitch length dial e. EN How to...
... color, turn the stitch length dial to adjust the stitch length as desired. The pattern selector dial may be found on the pattern selector dial in the top of the stitch as desired for setting the stitch width & the stitch length dials can be turned in either direction. Three needle position dial c. Stitch width dial d. Use the stitch width dial (c) to Choose Your Pattern The diagram on this page display the stitch patterns available on the machine. Stitch length dial e. EN How to...
Instruction Manual
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... weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. The length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approached "0". Turn the stitch length dial, and the length of the individual stitches will increase as the setting of the stitch length dial approaches "0". The density of zig zag or decorative stitches increases as the dial approaches "4". The standard setting for when straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the pattern selector dial to the straight stitch setting. The smaller the number...
... weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. The length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approached "0". Turn the stitch length dial, and the length of the individual stitches will increase as the setting of the stitch length dial approaches "0". The density of zig zag or decorative stitches increases as the dial approaches "4". The standard setting for when straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the pattern selector dial to the straight stitch setting. The smaller the number...
Instruction Manual
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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 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.
Instruction Manual
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... and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down 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. Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise...
... and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down 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. Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise...
Instruction Manual
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... the pattern selector dial. EN Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The stretch stitch patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch (1) Set the pattern selector dial to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. To select these stitches, turn the stitch length dial to the desired pattern. Ric Rac (2) Set the pattern selector dial to "S1" or "S2". Set the stitch length dial to " ". Adjust the stitch width dial to "1". Set the stitch width dial to between "3" and "6". Then, turn the pattern selector dial to...
... the pattern selector dial. EN Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The stretch stitch patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch (1) Set the pattern selector dial to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. To select these stitches, turn the stitch length dial to the desired pattern. Ric Rac (2) Set the pattern selector dial to "S1" or "S2". Set the stitch length dial to " ". Adjust the stitch width dial to "1". Set the stitch width dial to between "3" and "6". Then, turn the pattern selector dial to...
Instruction Manual
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... right side of the fabric with a longer stitch length setting. Blind hem for the weight/type of the folded fabric. Start to sew slowly along the fold, so that the needle drops through the edge of the fold. (2) Unfold the fabric when hemming is used for firm fabrics. Sew a test first to the desired width and press. M Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the diagram at a setting appropriate for stretch fabrics.
... right side of the fabric with a longer stitch length setting. Blind hem for the weight/type of the folded fabric. Start to sew slowly along the fold, so that the needle drops through the edge of the fold. (2) Unfold the fabric when hemming is used for firm fabrics. Sew a test first to the desired width and press. M Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the diagram at a setting appropriate for stretch fabrics.
Instruction Manual
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... foot (b).) 4. Set stitch length dial to " ". 2. Lower the buttonhole lever and gently push it back (C). 6. a b A PUSH B C Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (E) When sewing buttonholes on the fabric. 2. When the buttonhole is completed, gently pull the heavy thread to the front of the gimp thread. 4. Mark the position of the buttonhole on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under & to E remove any slack, then trim off the excess. 38 3 4 2 1 D Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selector dial...
... foot (b).) 4. Set stitch length dial to " ". 2. Lower the buttonhole lever and gently push it back (C). 6. a b A PUSH B C Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (E) When sewing buttonholes on the fabric. 2. When the buttonhole is completed, gently pull the heavy thread to the front of the gimp thread. 4. Mark the position of the buttonhole on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under & to E remove any slack, then trim off the excess. 38 3 4 2 1 D Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selector dial...
Instruction Manual
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... lower the feed dogs. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to number "3" - Turn the handwheel to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the fabric. Raise the needle out of the button. "6". Set the machine for straight a 2 ba b stitch again, then sew a few securing stitches to the distance between the holes of the button and sew. Slowly sew on top of the button. Set the machine for zig-zag stitch, then set...
... lower the feed dogs. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to number "3" - Turn the handwheel to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the fabric. Raise the needle out of the button. "6". Set the machine for straight a 2 ba b stitch again, then sew a few securing stitches to the distance between the holes of the button and sew. Slowly sew on top of the button. Set the machine for zig-zag stitch, then set...
Instruction Manual
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... sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to 18 (110). Set stitch length to thread size and weight of fabric. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. SINGER® 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to medium). 18 (110) Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some Heavy duty thread in the bobbin. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves...
... sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to 18 (110). Set stitch length to thread size and weight of fabric. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. SINGER® 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to medium). 18 (110) Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some Heavy duty thread in the bobbin. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves...
Instruction Manual
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... illustrated as it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always use SINGER® needles. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after an average of 16 hours of the shaft should be in perfect condition. (2) Problems can occur with: A. Bent needles B. EN Inserting & Changing Needles Change the needle regularly, especially if it will go. Blunt needles Replace your needle after inserting the new needle. (1) B.
... illustrated as it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always use SINGER® needles. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after an average of 16 hours of the shaft should be in perfect condition. (2) Problems can occur with: A. Bent needles B. EN Inserting & Changing Needles Change the needle regularly, especially if it will go. Blunt needles Replace your needle after inserting the new needle. (1) B.
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... thread and fabric. 4. Clean the hook and feed dog as illustrated. 3. The needle is wrong. 4. The needle is not correctly threaded. 2. The machine is damaged. 2. The bobbin case is not attached correctly. 1. Rethread the machine. 2. Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel. 6. EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Cause 1. Insert the needle correctly. (flat side towards the back) 3. Check both bobbin and bobbin case. 1. Insert a new needle. 3. Poor quality thread. 2. Correct the thread tension. 1. Replace the needle...
... thread and fabric. 4. Clean the hook and feed dog as illustrated. 3. The needle is wrong. 4. The needle is not correctly threaded. 2. The machine is damaged. 2. The bobbin case is not attached correctly. 1. Rethread the machine. 2. Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel. 6. EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Cause 1. Insert the needle correctly. (flat side towards the back) 3. Check both bobbin and bobbin case. 1. Insert a new needle. 3. Poor quality thread. 2. Correct the thread tension. 1. Replace the needle...
