Instruction Manual
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... the off ("O") position, then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 12. An appliance should be left unattended when plugged in order to avoid a hazard. 20. Use this sewing machine. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Never drop or insert any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. Never operate the appliance with same type rated 10 watts...
... the off ("O") position, then remove plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 12. An appliance should be left unattended when plugged in order to avoid a hazard. 20. Use this sewing machine. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Never drop or insert any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. Never operate the appliance with same type rated 10 watts...
Instruction Manual
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... Accessories ...16 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin ...18 Inserting the Bobbin ...20 Threading the Upper Thread ...22 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...24 Thread Tension...26 Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern ...28 Sewing Straight Stitch ...30 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread 32 Blind Hem ...34 Sew 4-step Buttonholes ...36 Sewing on Buttons ...38 Free Motion Darning, Stippling ...40 General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table...42 Attaching the Presser Foot Shank...44 Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart ...46 Darning Plate...49 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
... Accessories ...16 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin ...18 Inserting the Bobbin ...20 Threading the Upper Thread ...22 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...24 Thread Tension...26 Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern ...28 Sewing Straight Stitch ...30 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread 32 Blind Hem ...34 Sew 4-step Buttonholes ...36 Sewing on Buttons ...38 Free Motion Darning, Stippling ...40 General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table...42 Attaching the Presser Foot Shank...44 Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart ...46 Darning Plate...49 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Instruction Manual
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Face plate 5. Thread cutter 4. Needle plate 9 7. Thread guide 10. Bobbin stopper 3 11. Reverse sewing lever 4 11 5 6 7 9 Thread take-up lever 3. Presser foot 8 6. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 1 10 8. Pattern selector dial 2 9. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread tension dial 2.
Face plate 5. Thread cutter 4. Needle plate 9 7. Thread guide 10. Bobbin stopper 3 11. Reverse sewing lever 4 11 5 6 7 9 Thread take-up lever 3. Presser foot 8 6. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 1 10 8. Pattern selector dial 2 9. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread tension dial 2.
Instruction Manual
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Bobbin thread guide 19. Power cord 11 Main plug socket 18. Handwheel 16. Presser foot lifter 20. Foot speed control 21. Power and light switch 17. Spool pins 15. Bobbin winding spindle 14. Handle 13. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 12.
Bobbin thread guide 19. Power cord 11 Main plug socket 18. Handwheel 16. Presser foot lifter 20. Foot speed control 21. Power and light switch 17. Spool pins 15. Bobbin winding spindle 14. Handle 13. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 12.
Instruction Manual
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... fit in use . Polarized attachment plug b. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in use . If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of how to connect machine to power source. a. Conductor intended to be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not...
... fit in use . Polarized attachment plug b. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in use . If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of how to connect machine to power source. a. Conductor intended to be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not...
Instruction Manual
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Seam ripper/ brush g. Blind hem foot p. Satin stitch foot q. Spool pin felt (2x) h. Bobbin (3x) k. Hemmer foot o. Buttonhole foot d. they are not supplied with this machine; Pack of needles (3x) i. Edge/ quilting guide j. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) 1 a. Darning plate Optional accessories (2) 2 (These 6 accessories are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.) l. Darning/ Embroidery foot 16 Button sewing foot e. Quilting foot m. Overcasting foot n. All purpose foot b. L-screwdriver f. Zipper foot ...
Seam ripper/ brush g. Blind hem foot p. Satin stitch foot q. Spool pin felt (2x) h. Bobbin (3x) k. Hemmer foot o. Buttonhole foot d. they are not supplied with this machine; Pack of needles (3x) i. Edge/ quilting guide j. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) 1 a. Darning plate Optional accessories (2) 2 (These 6 accessories are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.) l. Darning/ Embroidery foot 16 Button sewing foot e. Quilting foot m. Overcasting foot n. All purpose foot b. L-screwdriver f. Zipper foot ...
Instruction Manual
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... thread. (8) - Hold thread end. (6) - Push bobbin spindle to 18 To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left (9) and remove. Push bobbin spindle to right. (5) - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal. (7) - Step on spindle. (4) - Pass the thread through the thread guide. (2) - Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. EN Winding the Bobbin - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension...
... thread. (8) - Hold thread end. (6) - Push bobbin spindle to 18 To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left (9) and remove. Push bobbin spindle to right. (5) - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal. (7) - Step on spindle. (4) - Pass the thread through the thread guide. (2) - Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. EN Winding the Bobbin - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension...
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... operation but it is strongly suggested you turn off the power before threading. - At the top of thread to the upper thread guide. (4) - Thread tension module by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle just slightly begins to back. - Pull about 6-8 inches of this process it is helpful to length with built in thread cutter. (8) 22 Start...
... operation but it is strongly suggested you turn off the power before threading. - At the top of thread to the upper thread guide. (4) - Thread tension module by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle just slightly begins to back. - Pull about 6-8 inches of this process it is helpful to length with built in thread cutter. (8) 22 Start...
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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 24
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 24
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... amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric. A. Turn dial to lower number. C. Correct thread tension is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread or fabric. - To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. D. For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be between "3" and "5". - Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. - Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Lower thread tension The bobbin tension has been set correctly at the...
... amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric. A. Turn dial to lower number. C. Correct thread tension is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread or fabric. - To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. D. For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be between "3" and "5". - Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. - Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Lower thread tension The bobbin tension has been set correctly at the...
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EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (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) 1 2 3 30
EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (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) 1 2 3 30
Instruction Manual
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... up lever to its highest position and the needle begins to cut. (3) 32 2 B 3 Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down to descend, raise the presser foot and remove work 1 behind the needle and presser foot. (2) Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Sew a few reverse stitches. EN Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B).
... up lever to its highest position and the needle begins to cut. (3) 32 2 B 3 Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down to descend, raise the presser foot and remove work 1 behind the needle and presser foot. (2) Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Sew a few reverse stitches. EN Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B).
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... fabric threads. (2) Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press. Begin sewing so the needle swings off the left . EN Blind Hem For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Place fabric 2 right side up the hem to the left edge of hem to the desired width and press. Tightening the tension slightly will produce a deeper scallop. 34 Lingerie Stitch : Turn up the hem to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing...
... fabric threads. (2) Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press. Begin sewing so the needle swings off the left . EN Blind Hem For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Place fabric 2 right side up the hem to the left edge of hem to the desired width and press. Tightening the tension slightly will produce a deeper scallop. 34 Lingerie Stitch : Turn up the hem to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing...
Instruction Manual
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... the needle is advisable to sew too many stitches in steps 1 and 3. Tips: - Lower the foot, so that marking on fabric (a). 3. Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better results. - EN Sew 4-step Buttonholes Prepare 1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. When moving from one step to obtain correct buttonhole length; mark buttonhole size on the buttonhole foot aligns with the Pattern Selector Dial. Use a stabilizer for stretch or knit fabrics...
... the needle is advisable to sew too many stitches in steps 1 and 3. Tips: - Lower the foot, so that marking on fabric (a). 3. Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better results. - EN Sew 4-step Buttonholes Prepare 1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. When moving from one step to obtain correct buttonhole length; mark buttonhole size on the buttonhole foot aligns with the Pattern Selector Dial. Use a stabilizer for stretch or knit fabrics...
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... button without hitting the button. Place the button in the desired position and lower the foot. Set the Pattern Selector Dial for the second zig-zag pattern (as shown), which should correspond to the back of the work forward and then sew through the front two holes first, push the work , then tie off manually. Turn the handwheel toward you to button sewing foot. (2) Position the work under the foot. EN Sewing on Buttons Install the darning plate. (1) Change...
... button without hitting the button. Place the button in the desired position and lower the foot. Set the Pattern Selector Dial for the second zig-zag pattern (as shown), which should correspond to the back of the work forward and then sew through the front two holes first, push the work , then tie off manually. Turn the handwheel toward you to button sewing foot. (2) Position the work under the foot. EN Sewing on Buttons Install the darning plate. (1) Change...
Instruction Manual
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... your machine. (1) Darning: Install the darning plate. (2) Remove the presser foot shank. (3) Attach the darning/ embroidery foot to the presser foot bar. Using the optional darning/ embroidery foot will help guide you as you sew, in a meandering fashion to create small curving lines to hold layers of the hole (to secure the threads). (5) First row: Always work by the operator. a b c 5 3 4 40 It is controlled by 90° and sew over previous stitching. EN Free Motion Darning, Stippling * The darning/ embroidery foot is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed...
... your machine. (1) Darning: Install the darning plate. (2) Remove the presser foot shank. (3) Attach the darning/ embroidery foot to the presser foot bar. Using the optional darning/ embroidery foot will help guide you as you sew, in a meandering fashion to create small curving lines to hold layers of the hole (to secure the threads). (5) First row: Always work by the operator. a b c 5 3 4 40 It is controlled by 90° and sew over previous stitching. EN Free Motion Darning, Stippling * The darning/ embroidery foot is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed...
Instruction Manual
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...(c) is directly above operations! b Attaching the edge/ quilting guide 1 Attach the edge/ quilting guide (g) in the slot as needed for hems, pleats, quilting, etc. (4) Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the above the pin (d). (2) The presser foot (f) will engage automatically. EN Attaching the Presser Foot Shank Raise the presser foot bar (a) with the presser foot lifter. e 3 44 a e b d 2 c f g 4 Attach the presser foot shank (b) as illustrated. (1) a Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot shank (b) using the presser foot...
...(c) is directly above operations! b Attaching the edge/ quilting guide 1 Attach the edge/ quilting guide (g) in the slot as needed for hems, pleats, quilting, etc. (4) Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the above the pin (d). (2) The presser foot (f) will engage automatically. EN Attaching the Presser Foot Shank Raise the presser foot bar (a) with the presser foot lifter. e 3 44 a e b d 2 c f g 4 Attach the presser foot shank (b) as illustrated. (1) a Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot shank (b) using the presser foot...
Instruction Manual
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... skipped stitches. 46 quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to 18 (110). NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. Also sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. For best sewing results always use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for best Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and results. EN Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11...
... skipped stitches. 46 quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to 18 (110). NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. Also sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. For best sewing results always use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for best Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and results. EN Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11...
Instruction Manual
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darning or free-hand embroidery), the darning plate must be used. Install the darning plate as an optional accessory from authorized SINGER® retailers. (See page 16 for part number of work, (e.g. For normal sewing, remove the darning plate. EN Darning Plate For certain types of darning/embroidery foot) 49 For free-motion sewing it is recommended to use a darning/embroidery foot, available as illustrated.
darning or free-hand embroidery), the darning plate must be used. Install the darning plate as an optional accessory from authorized SINGER® retailers. (See page 16 for part number of work, (e.g. For normal sewing, remove the darning plate. EN Darning Plate For certain types of darning/embroidery foot) 49 For free-motion sewing it is recommended to use a darning/embroidery foot, available as illustrated.
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...the thread tension. (lower number) 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4. Remove bobbin case, thread and insert correctly. 3. Clean the hook and feed dog as illustrated. 3. The bobbin case is caught in the hook. 55 Correction 1. The needle size must suit the fabric and thread. 4. Lower thread breaks 1. Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, uneven feed 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. 2. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4. Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let...
...the thread tension. (lower number) 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4. Remove bobbin case, thread and insert correctly. 3. Clean the hook and feed dog as illustrated. 3. The bobbin case is caught in the hook. 55 Correction 1. The needle size must suit the fabric and thread. 4. Lower thread breaks 1. Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, uneven feed 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. 2. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4. Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let...
