Instruction Manual
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... controller free from the accumulation of electric shock: Never leave unattended when plugged in this sewing machine is used or where oxygen is being used by an authorized service representative. 2SINGER is the exclusive trademark of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. Do not use the proper needle plate. or its Affiliates. ©2013...
... controller free from the accumulation of electric shock: Never leave unattended when plugged in this sewing machine is used or where oxygen is being used by an authorized service representative. 2SINGER is the exclusive trademark of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. Do not use the proper needle plate. or its Affiliates. ©2013...
Instruction Manual
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...OF THE G.SCROLL BUTTONS 24 APPLIQUE 62 STITCHES 98 H. REMOVING THE BOBBIN 28 B. REVERSE STITCHING 36 38 EYELET 74 MODEL 9980 8 C. ATTACHING THE EVEN-FEED FOOT 82 B. ATTACHING THE DARING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT 84 CONNECTING THE MACHINE18 BASTING 52 B. SPEED ... FOOT ..... 14 B. BASTING 52 ELASTIC STITCH SEWING ... 54 D. TOP COVER 22 K. TO DELETE PATTERN 90 F. INSERTING THE BOBBIN 30 THREADING THE MACHINE . 32 A. JOINING THE PIECES OF FABRIC .... 54 A. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY STARTING TO SEW 36 BOUND BUTTONHOLE ......... 72 INSTRUCTIONS 2 A. ...
...OF THE G.SCROLL BUTTONS 24 APPLIQUE 62 STITCHES 98 H. REMOVING THE BOBBIN 28 B. REVERSE STITCHING 36 38 EYELET 74 MODEL 9980 8 C. ATTACHING THE EVEN-FEED FOOT 82 B. ATTACHING THE DARING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT 84 CONNECTING THE MACHINE18 BASTING 52 B. SPEED ... FOOT ..... 14 B. BASTING 52 ELASTIC STITCH SEWING ... 54 D. TOP COVER 22 K. TO DELETE PATTERN 90 F. INSERTING THE BOBBIN 30 THREADING THE MACHINE . 32 A. JOINING THE PIECES OF FABRIC .... 54 A. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY STARTING TO SEW 36 BOUND BUTTONHOLE ......... 72 INSTRUCTIONS 2 A. ...
Instruction Manual
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... of this booklet for radio and television interference with the machine by children aged from light to this sewing machine when considered necessary without supervision. 4. Apague o desconecte la... máquina cuando se deje sin atención. 5. Then familiarize yourself with the International Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. 2. The wire which is suppressed for proper use of the CISPR. MODEL 9980...
... of this booklet for radio and television interference with the machine by children aged from light to this sewing machine when considered necessary without supervision. 4. Apague o desconecte la... máquina cuando se deje sin atención. 5. Then familiarize yourself with the International Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. 2. The wire which is suppressed for proper use of the CISPR. MODEL 9980...
Instruction Manual
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...) (A) 1 7 10 13 16 18 23 8 11 14 19 45 6 9 12 15 17 20 21 22 23 24 DUST COVER Cover the machine with Felt Washer 6. Rolled Hem Foot 15. Quilting Bar 18. Cording Foot 20. Even-feed Foot 23. Open Toe Foot 19. Buttonhole Foot (F) ...is in the accessory case. (See next page, [REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE]) 1. ACCESSORIES Accessories are provided in the machine) 3. Screw Driver 7. Button Sewing Foot 16. Straight Stitch / Patchwork Foot 21. Brush 5. Zipper Foot (E) 14. Needle Pack 2. 4 SINGER Class 15 bobbins ( 1 is not being used. 12 Satin Foot (B) 17. Thread Cap (On the...
...) (A) 1 7 10 13 16 18 23 8 11 14 19 45 6 9 12 15 17 20 21 22 23 24 DUST COVER Cover the machine with Felt Washer 6. Rolled Hem Foot 15. Quilting Bar 18. Cording Foot 20. Even-feed Foot 23. Open Toe Foot 19. Buttonhole Foot (F) ...is in the accessory case. (See next page, [REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE]) 1. ACCESSORIES Accessories are provided in the machine) 3. Screw Driver 7. Button Sewing Foot 16. Straight Stitch / Patchwork Foot 21. Brush 5. Zipper Foot (E) 14. Needle Pack 2. 4 SINGER Class 15 bobbins ( 1 is not being used. 12 Satin Foot (B) 17. Thread Cap (On the...
Instruction Manual
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...the presser foot release lever toward you . Remove the presser foot. 2. REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE A. B. To attach, push the table to the stitch you sew, or work you . 4. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Raise the presser foot lifter. 3. CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 1. Loosen the presser foot thumb ...screw and remove the presser foot holder. 3. Note: Your machines accessories are stored inside this drawer. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far as it to the left side of presser ...
...the presser foot release lever toward you . Remove the presser foot. 2. REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE A. B. To attach, push the table to the stitch you sew, or work you . 4. CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Raise the presser foot lifter. 3. CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 1. Loosen the presser foot thumb ...screw and remove the presser foot holder. 3. Note: Your machines accessories are stored inside this drawer. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far as it to the left side of presser ...
Instruction Manual
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...Turn off the power switch. (symbol O) 2. Handle the foot controller with this machine. (Type 4C-337B) 18 Be sure not to place anything on the floor....jack on cord. Connect the power line cord to the machine by pulling on machine. 3. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the ...you press the foot controller, the faster the machine will permit control of electric shock, this machine from outlet. Turn on the power switch. 5....cord. 1. CONNECTING THE MACHINE DANGER: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The machine will stop button will ...
...Turn off the power switch. (symbol O) 2. Handle the foot controller with this machine. (Type 4C-337B) 18 Be sure not to place anything on the floor....jack on cord. Connect the power line cord to the machine by pulling on machine. 3. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the ...you press the foot controller, the faster the machine will permit control of electric shock, this machine from outlet. Turn on the power switch. 5....cord. 1. CONNECTING THE MACHINE DANGER: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The machine will stop button will ...
Instruction Manual
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... start even when start/stop button is connected, start of sewing. Note: When the foot controller is connected, machine will sew in reverse at start /stop . (Upper thread sensor) B. When released, machine will return. Pressing this button when the machine is lifted. (Except for bobbin winding) 20 If the...up or from up or down . MONITOR LAMP Green Light "ON" Ready to the left. C. While sewing, by this button limits the maximum speed. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON The machine will start running when start when the presser foot is stopped, will stop button is not lowered. Note:...
... start even when start/stop button is connected, start of sewing. Note: When the foot controller is connected, machine will sew in reverse at start /stop . (Upper thread sensor) B. When released, machine will return. Pressing this button when the machine is lifted. (Except for bobbin winding) 20 If the...up or from up or down . MONITOR LAMP Green Light "ON" Ready to the left. C. While sewing, by this button limits the maximum speed. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON The machine will start running when start when the presser foot is stopped, will stop button is not lowered. Note:...
Instruction Manual
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...weight of the cover. Do not press this position. The thread may tangle, resulting in the machine or no need to resume sewing with a twin needle or a hemstitching (wing) needle. Note: After sewing with the feed dogs lowered, push the Drop Feed Lever back to the right to cut threads.... thread cutter button is determined by hand, move the fabric being sewn. The machine will cut the upper and bobbin threads. CAUTION 1. Do not use the thread cutter (H). 3. In this button after sewing. 2. For ordinary sewing, move the lever to move the lever to the left side of fabric. ...
...weight of the cover. Do not press this position. The thread may tangle, resulting in the machine or no need to resume sewing with a twin needle or a hemstitching (wing) needle. Note: After sewing with the feed dogs lowered, push the Drop Feed Lever back to the right to cut threads.... thread cutter button is determined by hand, move the fabric being sewn. The machine will cut the upper and bobbin threads. CAUTION 1. Do not use the thread cutter (H). 3. In this button after sewing. 2. For ordinary sewing, move the lever to move the lever to the left side of fabric. ...
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... AND SETTING OF UTILITY STITCHES, SEE PAGE 44. DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH BUTTON By pressing this chart. FUNCTION BUTTONS Functions of this machine are changed . F. H.CURSOR BUTTONS When decorative & letter stitch sewing, you can change the setting of the top cover. B. FOR SELECTING AND SETTING OF DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH, SEE PAGE 88. LCD...may select a utility stitch pattern. These patterns and letters are separated: Utility stitches and Decorative & Letter stitches. CONTROL PANEL When you turn on the power, machine will be changed by pressing these buttons.
... AND SETTING OF UTILITY STITCHES, SEE PAGE 44. DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH BUTTON By pressing this chart. FUNCTION BUTTONS Functions of this machine are changed . F. H.CURSOR BUTTONS When decorative & letter stitch sewing, you can change the setting of the top cover. B. FOR SELECTING AND SETTING OF DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH, SEE PAGE 88. LCD...may select a utility stitch pattern. These patterns and letters are separated: Utility stitches and Decorative & Letter stitches. CONTROL PANEL When you turn on the power, machine will be changed by pressing these buttons.
Instruction Manual
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If you want to sew without drawing up the bobbin thread, see page 34. NOTE: This machine can start to draw up the bobbin thread. Pull thread along the groove up and then down until it clicks into the holes in this machine. 30 Replace the bobbin cover. Set the left tabs into place.... NOTE: Be sure to cut the thread. 4. Pull thread to the right to use only SINGER Class 15 bobbins in needle plate and push the right side of...
If you want to sew without drawing up the bobbin thread, see page 34. NOTE: This machine can start to draw up the bobbin thread. Pull thread along the groove up and then down until it clicks into the holes in this machine. 30 Replace the bobbin cover. Set the left tabs into place.... NOTE: Be sure to cut the thread. 4. Pull thread to the right to use only SINGER Class 15 bobbins in needle plate and push the right side of...
Instruction Manual
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... while machine is not so, raise needle by pressing needle up/down button twice from all moving parts. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through the needle eye. Draw thread into the bobbin holder and pass thread as it is operating. If you want to start to sew without... threader will go . But do not cut the thread. 2. Pull thread out about 10 cm toward the right. 4. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD This machine can start sewing with longer bobbin thread, draw up in a loop. 5. Bobbin thread will turn and pass thread through the needle eye. 5. Lower the presser foot. ...
... while machine is not so, raise needle by pressing needle up/down button twice from all moving parts. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through the needle eye. Draw thread into the bobbin holder and pass thread as it is operating. If you want to start to sew without... threader will go . But do not cut the thread. 2. Pull thread out about 10 cm toward the right. 4. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD This machine can start sewing with longer bobbin thread, draw up in a loop. 5. Bobbin thread will turn and pass thread through the needle eye. 5. Lower the presser foot. ...
Instruction Manual
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...to cut the threads. Press the thread cutter button. 6. Do not use the thread cutter button when sewing with a twin needle or a hemstitching (wing) needle. 36 Also, you reach end of the machine. (See page 22) 3. Do not press the thread cutter button when there is required around the...presser foot lifter and remove the fabric. In this case, use the thread cutter located on . STARTING TO SEW The machine will stop button or press the foot controller pedal. Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not pull or push the fabric. Check the presser foot (General Purpose Presser Foot...
...to cut the threads. Press the thread cutter button. 6. Do not use the thread cutter button when sewing with a twin needle or a hemstitching (wing) needle. 36 Also, you reach end of the machine. (See page 22) 3. Do not press the thread cutter button when there is required around the...presser foot lifter and remove the fabric. In this case, use the thread cutter located on . STARTING TO SEW The machine will stop button or press the foot controller pedal. Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not pull or push the fabric. Check the presser foot (General Purpose Presser Foot...
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... and stop button (or press the pedal). Machine will appear on the LCD. 2. See page 50 to sew. Machine will disappear. If you reach the end of the stitch. Press the Function (F2) button. B. REVERSE STITCHING Reverse stitching is to forward sewing. 4. Place the fabric in reverse stitch. Sew 4-5 reverse stitch. 3. Note: The pattern No...
... and stop button (or press the pedal). Machine will appear on the LCD. 2. See page 50 to sew. Machine will disappear. If you reach the end of the stitch. Press the Function (F2) button. B. REVERSE STITCHING Reverse stitching is to forward sewing. 4. Place the fabric in reverse stitch. Sew 4-5 reverse stitch. 3. Note: The pattern No...
Instruction Manual
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...of the presser foot tends to lift up, making it difficult to start sewing. TURNING CORNERS 1. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Raise the presser foot. 2. The presser bar lifter can now feed smoothly. The machine will stop the needle into the presser foot holder, the fabric can ...fabric. 4. Seam Guide Use the seam guide to the needle plate. 40 SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped areas. Stop the machine when you reach a corner. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC When sewing heavy or thick fabrics, the toe end of seam allowance, guide fabric ...
...of the presser foot tends to lift up, making it difficult to start sewing. TURNING CORNERS 1. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Raise the presser foot. 2. The presser bar lifter can now feed smoothly. The machine will stop the needle into the presser foot holder, the fabric can ...fabric. 4. Seam Guide Use the seam guide to the needle plate. 40 SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped areas. Stop the machine when you reach a corner. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC When sewing heavy or thick fabrics, the toe end of seam allowance, guide fabric ...
Instruction Manual
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...appear slightly on the bottom side of fabric are good but bottom side looks very loopy, it is not threaded correctly. If your sewing appears as follows. 1. B. Press the function F5 button directly under the tension mark. If after checking the top thread and ...lock approximately in the illustration, stitches on the top side of fabric. Refer to page 30 for example, when doing decorative sewing. THREAD TENSION This machine adjusts the thread tension automatically when pattern is decreased. By pressing the function F1 button, LCD return to the thread tension mode...
...appear slightly on the bottom side of fabric are good but bottom side looks very loopy, it is not threaded correctly. If your sewing appears as follows. 1. B. Press the function F5 button directly under the tension mark. If after checking the top thread and ...lock approximately in the illustration, stitches on the top side of fabric. Refer to page 30 for example, when doing decorative sewing. THREAD TENSION This machine adjusts the thread tension automatically when pattern is decreased. By pressing the function F1 button, LCD return to the thread tension mode...
Instruction Manual
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... pattern by pressing the function button (F4) directly under the elongation icon. LCD will indicate previous mode (Stitch Information mode). SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH C Machine will set stitch width and length will emit multiple audible beeps. For wider width, press function button F3 (+). When you press the return button (F1... will change to the patterns may be changed. For shorter length, press function button F4 (-). a. a. If the width, length or number icons are not possible, machine will be made while sewing. 46 ii.
... pattern by pressing the function button (F4) directly under the elongation icon. LCD will indicate previous mode (Stitch Information mode). SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH C Machine will set stitch width and length will emit multiple audible beeps. For wider width, press function button F3 (+). When you press the return button (F1... will change to the patterns may be changed. For shorter length, press function button F4 (-). a. a. If the width, length or number icons are not possible, machine will be made while sewing. 46 ii.
Instruction Manual
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...B. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing. Machine will sew a few stitches backward and sew a few stitches forward and stop sewing. 4. No. 1. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing. Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it . 2. Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew 4-5 stitches backward and continue sewing forward. 3. Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch...Press the thread cutter button. 50 Center needle with built-in reverse stitch No. 4. Center needle position No. 2. Place hand lightly on the fabric while sewing. 3.
...B. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing. Machine will sew a few stitches backward and sew a few stitches forward and stop sewing. 4. No. 1. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing. Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it . 2. Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew 4-5 stitches backward and continue sewing forward. 3. Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch...Press the thread cutter button. 50 Center needle with built-in reverse stitch No. 4. Center needle position No. 2. Place hand lightly on the fabric while sewing. 3.
Instruction Manual
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...presser foot and presser foot holder to the left to the rear and sew one stitch only. 3. Be sure the needle does not hit the pins while sewing. 52 No. 5 Basting Stitch Darning/Embroidery Foot A. Lower the feed ...dogs by moving the drop feed lever to resume regular sewing. Slide the plastic attaching head from shifting, insert dress pins crosswise to finish the row of ... loosely and start to remove the stitching. Pull the bobbin thread to sew. ATTACHING THE DARNING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT 1. B. Machine will be reduced automatically. 1.
...presser foot and presser foot holder to the left to the rear and sew one stitch only. 3. Be sure the needle does not hit the pins while sewing. 52 No. 5 Basting Stitch Darning/Embroidery Foot A. Lower the feed ...dogs by moving the drop feed lever to resume regular sewing. Slide the plastic attaching head from shifting, insert dress pins crosswise to finish the row of ... loosely and start to remove the stitching. Pull the bobbin thread to sew. ATTACHING THE DARNING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT 1. B. Machine will be reduced automatically. 1.
Instruction Manual
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... over the pin or needle. THREAD SHANK Buttons on coats and jackets should have a thread shank to hold the button securely. 3. Insert a straight pin or sewing machine needle under the center slit of presser foot and lower foot to make sure the swing of the needle clears the holes of the fabric... thread to the left hole of the button and wind the thread around the stitches. Make sure that the needle enters the left . 2. Note: To sew a 4-hole button, follow the procedure above for the first two holes. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle does not hit the button during...
... over the pin or needle. THREAD SHANK Buttons on coats and jackets should have a thread shank to hold the button securely. 3. Insert a straight pin or sewing machine needle under the center slit of presser foot and lower foot to make sure the swing of the needle clears the holes of the fabric... thread to the left hole of the button and wind the thread around the stitches. Make sure that the needle enters the left . 2. Note: To sew a 4-hole button, follow the procedure above for the first two holes. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle does not hit the button during...
Instruction Manual
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...by using the cursor buttons. (Arrow icon will disappear) 96 Machine will start sewing again, machine will stop automatically after sewing selected patterns. TO SEW PATTERN FROM BEGINNING a. Single sewing You can continue sewing by selecting the pattern No. 35. You can combine the tack...start from highlighted pattern. You must shift the cursor to the pattern where you want to start sewing. (When the "I . b. H.SEWING THE SELECTED PATTERNS a. Machine will start sewing. I " mark cursor is interrupted. When you combined the tack stitch or letter stitch at the...
...by using the cursor buttons. (Arrow icon will disappear) 96 Machine will start sewing again, machine will stop automatically after sewing selected patterns. TO SEW PATTERN FROM BEGINNING a. Single sewing You can continue sewing by selecting the pattern No. 35. You can combine the tack...start from highlighted pattern. You must shift the cursor to the pattern where you want to start sewing. (When the "I . b. H.SEWING THE SELECTED PATTERNS a. Machine will start sewing. I " mark cursor is interrupted. When you combined the tack stitch or letter stitch at the...