Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE Tension dial Face plate Operation buttons Thread cutter Buttonhole lever Auto needle threader Needle plate cover Sewing table and accessory box Hole for second spool pin Handwheel Main power switch Power cord socket Foot controller connector Bobbin winder spindle Speed limiting adjustment lever...
MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS A. Operation buttons 1. Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. 2. Reverse button Hold down this button to sew stitches in reverse or sew reinforcement stitches at a low speed. 3. Auto-lock button Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns and automatically stop.
MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS 7. Stitch length adjustment buttons Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch. 8. Twin needle button Press this button to fix the width range when using the twin needle to sew. 9. Mirror button Press this button to sew a reflection pattern.
PATTERN CHART The portions marked in gray (on the chart below) show the single unit of each stitch. Patterns Direct Patterns-10 A Group Patterns-100 B Group Patterns-100...
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on "O" when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts. Connecting the machine Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your electrical power.
WINDING THE BOBBIN Bobbin winding Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For larger spools of thread, place the large side of the spool holder toward the spool. For smaller spools of thread, place the small side of the spool holder toward the spool, or use the small spool holder.
WINDING THE BOBBIN Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder switch to the left "sewing position". When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right, which is the "bobbin winding position", the symbol "...
INSERTING THE BOBBIN Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle and presser foot must be fully raised. 1 Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. 1 Lift up the spool pin.
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THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 3 Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated. 4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the silver discs. 5. Then, down and around the check spring holder. 6.
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER Attention: Turn power switch to the off position ("O"). Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. 1 Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right.
DRAWING UP THE LOWER THREAD CUTTING THE THREAD 1 Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 2 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole.
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work.
To increase the sewing speed, slide the lever to the right, To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left. With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine.
THREAD TENSION - Basic thread tension setting is "4". To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To decrease the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important for good sewing. There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Attention: Turn power switch of off ("O") position when carrying out any of the operations shown below. Attaching the presser foot holder Raise the presser foot bar (a) by raising the presser foot lifter. Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
PRESSER FOOT CHART (The twin needle can be used for some stitches, offering more stitching options. For more information, go to the section: USING THE TWIN NEEDLE) PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc. All purpose foot (T) Inserting zippers Zipper foot (I) Buttonhole sewing,...
- Damaged points With the sewing table off the machine, the feed dogs adjustment lever can be seen on the base in back of the sewing machine. Sliding the lever to the " feed dog, for example during button sewing. If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the "...
OPERATION BUTTONS Needle up/down position button Auto-lock button Reverse button Start/stop button Start/stop button Reverse button The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning of sewing. The sewing speed will increase slowly until reaching the speed setting selected with the speed limiting adjustment lever.
OPERATION BUTTONS Auto-lock button Needle up/ down position button When Direct Patterns 1-4, and A Group Pattern 00 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically stop. The LCD screen will display the figure " the machine is stopped.
FUNCTION BUTTONS FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch width adjustment button Mode selection button Stitch width adjustment buttons Stitch length adjustment buttons Twin needle button Mirror button Elongation button When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen.
FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch length adjustment buttons MODE selection button Elongation button (see page 59) When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons.
FUNCTION BUTTONS Mirror button (see page 60) Twin needle button (see page 61) The Direct Patterns 1-9, A Group Patterns 00- 13, 28-99, and B Group Patterns 00-99 can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis by pressing the " "...
SELECTION BUTTONS Direct pattern selection and number buttons Edit button Memory button Clear button Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection Press the buttons to select the utility patterns shown beside the number button when the mode button is set at the Direct mode. Number buttons To select the desired pattern and press the number buttons .
SELECTION BUTTONS Edit button Memory button Clear button If you wish to modify any settings in the memory mode, use the stitch width " + " or " button to select the pattern to be modified, and press the " 0000 "...
Sewing corners Reverse Free arm Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs. 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/ down button once.
MORE FEATURES Installing the extension table Sewing on heavy fabrics * The Extension Table is an optional accessory. 1. Pull the sewing table and accessory box off by sliding it to the left. 2. Follow the arrow, and stretch the foot of the extension table.
NEEDLE POSITION AND STITCH LENGTH A-00 ZIGZAG STITCHES Changing the needle position These setting apply only to Group Pattern 00 position. When you press the " adjustment button, the needle position will be moved to the left. When you press the " + " of stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will be moved to the right.
STRETCH STITCHES Stretch stitches are strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Good for Stretch stitches easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch.
OVERCASTING STITCHES Using the overcasting foot 1 Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot. 2 Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot. Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with Direct Patterns 5 and 8 only. Do not set the stitch with narrower than "5.0", as it is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and width settings.
BLIND HEMS A-03 A-04 Reverse Reverse Overcasting side stitches Please Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. side Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise by hand until the needle swings fully to the left.
BUTTON SEWING Select the pattern 25 from the Group Patterns "A" to get the button sewing stitch. Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot. Move the drop feed lever to " the feed dogs. Position the work under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot.
BUTTONHOLE SEWING A-14 A-14 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-21 Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the same type of fabric. For light to medium weight fabrics A-14: For light or medium weight fabrics A-15: For light or medium weight...
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density. Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the centerline's mark is aligning with the center of the buttonhole foot. Lower the buttonhole lever, making sure it is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot, as illustrated.
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING A-14 A-14 A-16 A-17 A-15 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-21 6 Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. 7 Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any stitches on either side. Use a pin as a stopper at the bar tack so you do not cut too much.
BUTTONHOLE SEWING Making corded buttonholes When sewing corded buttonholes, hook a heavy thread or cord under the buttonhole foot. Please Note: It is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric. Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the gimp thread onto the back of the presser foot.
BAR TACK STITCH A-22 1 Select pattern 22 of "A" to get the bar tack stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. 2 Pull the button holder to the rear. Set the button guide plate on the buttonhole foot to the desired length.
EYELET STITCH A-23 A-24 A-23: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc A-24: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc 1 Select pattern 23 or 24 from the Group Patterns "A" to get the eyelet stitch. Attach presser the foot "A". 2 Press the "...
DARNING STITCH A-26 A-27 Stop Stop Start Start 1 Select pattern 26 or 27 from the Group Patterns "A" to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. 2 B a s t e t h e u p p e r f a b r i c a n d t h e reinforcement fabric together.
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DARNING STITCH 5 Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever. Please Note: When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size.
ZIPPER INSERTION Inserting a centered zipper 2 inch Attention: Zipper foot should be used with machine set for straight stitch in center needle position. It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns. 1 Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
ZIPPER INSERTION Inserting a lapped zipper 1 Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 2 Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3mm (1/8 inch) fold. 3 Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.
NARROW HEMMING * The Rolled hem foot is an optional accessory. 1 Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric. 2 Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot.
CORDING Sew over one, two or three strands of cord to embellish fabrics. Pearl cotton, embroidery floss or fine wool yarn can be used for cording. Single cording Triple cording A-10 A-43 * The Cording foot is an optional accessory. Mark the design on the fabric.
EDGE/QUILTING GUIDE * The quilting foot is an optional accessory. Insert the edge/quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire. Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching.
GATHERING * The Gathering foot is an optional accessory. Gathered fabric Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gathering foot. Place fabric to be gathered under the presser foot. Sew a row of stitching. automatically cause the fabric to gather. Adjust the upper thread tension dial to achieve the amount of fullness desired.
SMOCKING A-09 A-10 1 Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm (3/8") apart, across the area. It may be helpful to reduce the needle thread tension slightly, so that the bobbin thread may be drawn later to gather the fabric. 2 Knot the threads along one edge.
FREE MOTION SEWING Darning Please Note: Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric. * The Darning foot is an optional accessory.
FREE MOTION SEWING Embroidery Monogramming * Embroidery hoop is not included with the machine. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. When sewing, make sure to maintain a constant speed.
It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard, regular foot on your machine. Your sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on a wide range of fabrics from delicate chiffons to multiple layers of denim.
FAGOTING A-08 A-06 DECORATIVE TOPSTITCHING A-08 A-86 1 Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. Thin paper Basting 2 Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing.
SCALLOP STITCH Scallop hem A-12 Wrong side of fabric Scallop edging A-13 A-35 1 Fold the fabric, right sides together. Sew along the folded edge, as illustrated. 2 Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an allowance of 3mm (1/8 inch) for seaming. Notch the allowance.
ELONGATION A-28 A-29 A-30 A-31 A-32 A-33 A-34 A-40 A-41 A-42 A-43 A-44 A-45 A-46 A-35 A-36 A-37 A-38 A-39 A-47 A-48 A-49 A-50 A-51 1 The stitches shown in the diagram above can be elongated up to five times the normal length by pressing the elongation button.
MIRROR IMAGE Please Note: - The Direct Patterns " - Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns. " and A Group Patterns 14 -27 1 Select the pattern. 2 Pressing the mirror button. 3 The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging of the pattern appears.
Please Note: When using twin needles, use the " T " presser foot regardless of what kind of sewing will be carried out. 1 Insert the twin needle. Attention: Use a SINGER style 2025 twin needle. For more information, go to www.singer.com. Use of any other type of twin needle may possibly bend the needle or damage the machine.
Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns such as names, which may be used frequently.
MEMORY Adding patterns or letters 5 Press the desired pattern number. (e.g. 60) 6 The selected pattern displays on the LCD screen. 7 Repeat step 5, 6 for more patterns to be stored in the memory. Please Note: When the memory the full with 20 units of patterns, the machine will beep to signal it.
MEMORY Editing patterns EDIT EDIT Clearing patterns or letters 1 Use the stitch width adjustment button to select the pattern that you wish to edit while in the memory mode. 2 Press the " " button to edit the pattern. The stitch length, stitch width, Elongation, Mirror, and Auto-lock of the patterns can be adjusted manually.
" or " + " buttons. 4 Press on the foot control or press the start/stop button to start the sewing machine. 5 The screen shows the current sewing pattern. 6 Press the " " button to leave memory mode and...
WARNING FUNCTIONS Warning animation message display Instruction animation message display The sewing machine is experiencing a problem The animation message means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle cannot move. Please look through the "Trouble shooting guide" on page 73 or 74 to find the solution.
"Trouble shooting guide" on pages 71 & 72 for solutions. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew. Please Note: If the problem is not resolved, please contact SINGER at www.singer.com. Attention: During the sewing, if the thread get jammed inside the hook stopping the needle from moving and you continue pressing the foot control, the security switch will stop the machine completely.
BUZZER SOUND 1 Press on the " power switch. 2 You can select the mode by pressing the stitch width " + " or " desired mode sound on " " 3 Pressing the " sound setting mark will appear on the LCD screen when you have set it.
Cleaning the sewing machine surface If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a dry cloth.
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MAINTENANCE 3 Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot holder. Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. Remove the screw holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. 4 Lift up the bobbin case and remove it. 5 Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact Singer at www.singer.com Problem 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 2.The thread tension is too tight. 3.The thread is too thick for the needle.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause 1.The needle thread tension is too tight. 2.The needle thread is not threaded correctly. Seam puckering 3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. 4.Shorten stitch length is too long for the fabric. 1.The correct presser foot is not used.
STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Width (mm) Length (mm) Functions Presser Stitch Pattern Auto-lock Elongation Mirror/ Foot Reverse Presser foot Twin needle Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitches : Adjustments can be made.
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