Singer 2277 Quick Start Manual

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start guide
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OPERATING THE MACHINE
FOOT CONTROL
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The foot control operates just as the gas
pedal does in a car – the more pressure
applied to the pedal, the faster the sewing
machine will go. Practice speed control and
coordination.
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If the foot control slips on the floor, apply
hook-&-loop tape on carpeting, or use a
non-slip pad on hard floor surfaces.
FEED DOGS
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The feed dogs move the fabric under the presser foot and control the stitch
length by how far the fabric moves each stitch. Let the feed dogs move the
fabric; do not push or pull the fabric while stitching, as it may bend or break the
needle.
MAINTAINING THE MACHINE
CLEANING & LUBRICATION
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To keep the sewing machine running smoothly, clean and lubricate it with
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Singer Sewing Machine Oil.
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H ave the sewing machine serviced at regular intervals at a Singer
service center.
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B efore cleaning or lubricating any sewing machine, unplug it and fully raise
the needle.
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Singer Models 2277, 3232
TO CLEAN: Open hinged front cover. Remove needle plate. Softly brush or vacuum
feed dogs & bobbin area to remove lint.
TO LUBRICATE: In bobbin area, snap the 2 retaining arms outward. Remove metal
ring in front of bobbin. Remove hook – the metal part onto which the bobbin slides.
Clean with a soft cloth. Put 1-2 drops of Singer
bobbin area. Replace bobbin holder & outer metal ring; turn handwheel as needed.
Snap retaining arms inward. Insert bobbin case & bobbin. Replace needle plate.
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TO CLEAN: Remove bobbin cover plate. Loosen screws & remove needle plate.
Remove bobbin case. Softly brush or vacuum feed dogs & bobbin area to remove lint.
To lubricate: Remove bobbin case. Put 1 drop of Singer
SEW SMART TIP
center of bobbin area & on hook race. Replace bobbin case. Raise needle to the
If it is difficult to feel
highest position. Slide needle plate into position. Tighten screws.
the pressure on the
foot control pedal, ®
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try it barefoot. TO CLEAN: Disconnect the power line from the wall receptacle. Remove free arm
cloth plate from machine. Open looper cover door. Remove throat plate from
feed dog area. Using a small cleaning brush, remove lint from the looper and feed
dog areas. For superior cleaning, use a can of compressed air to remove lint from
these areas.
TO LUBRICATE: Disconnect the power
line from the wall receptacle. Open looper
cover door. Lubricate all moving parts of the
loopers with 1-2 drops of Singer
Machine Oil. Close looper cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Keep User's Manual handy; refer to it
often. It shows how to thread, operate &
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maintain the sewing machine.
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Become familiar with sewing machine
parts to understand directions &
communicate problems.
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Plug the machine into a power surge protector strip.
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Don't force the machine if it stops moving, sounds wrong, or stitches incorrectly.
Stop sewing to find the cause. It can be as simple as rethreading.
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Turn off the power or unplug the machine when not in use, especially if children
are in the house.
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Sewing Machine Oil in center of
Please read and follow all manufacturers' instructions for all tools and
materials used. Provide adult supervision if children participate in this
project. #266-7051
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