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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

C5600 / C5605 / C5630 / C5635

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL C5600 / C5605 / C5630 / C5635...
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.
Page 3 • If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. • The machine must only be used with foot control of type JF-1000 manufactured by Jaguar International Corporation or YC-485EC manufactured by Taiwan Yamamoto Electric Corp.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........1 Double Overlock Stitch ..........23 Intended Use ..............1 Ladder Stitch ..............23 More Decorative Stitches & Machine Overview ............1 Ideas For Decorative Machine Stitching ....... 24 Needle Area Overview ............ 2 Darning and Mending ........... 24 Top of Machine ...............
Page 5: Introduction
Intended Use Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial or commercial use. Additional assistance, by region, may be found online at www.singer.com. Machine Overview 1. Accessory Tray / Free Arm — Provides a flat surface 6.
Page 6: Needle Area Overview
Needle Area Overview 1. Needle Plate — provides a flat area around presser foot for sewing. Guidelines indicate various seam allowances used to guide fabric while sewing. 2. Feed Teeth — feed the fabric under the presser foot when sewing. 3.
Page 7: Overview Accessories
Overview Accessories Bobbin x4 — Only use the type of metal bobbins delivered with your machine (SINGER® Class 15 met- al bobbins). One of the bobbins is inserted in the machine upon delivery. Felt Pad x2 — Used to cushion the spool of thread when using the Auxiliary Spool Pin.
Page 8: Presser Feet
The foot sits on top of the button, with the opening positioned around the holes. Optional Accessories Additional optional accessories are available for your machine. Check with your authorized SINGER® retailer or singer.com for more information. 4 – I ntroduction 4 ...
Page 9: Stitch Overview
Stitch Overview Choosing Utility and Decorative Stitch Patterns The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing. When sewing, use a thread tension between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary. Application Straight Stitch The basic stitch used for sewing.
Page 10 Application Buttonhole Sew buttonholes on home decór, garments, crafts and more. Rounded Bart- For light weight fabrics. ack Buttonhole Rounded Bart- For light weight fabrics. ack Buttonhole, Reinforced Keyhole But- Square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc. tonhole Keyhole Button- Square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.
Page 11: Preparations
PREPARATIONS Unpacking the Machine 1. Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the machine out of the box, and remove the packaging. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Wipe off the machine with a dry cloth to remove any lint and/or excess oil around the needle area. Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature.
Page 12: Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray
Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray Store presser feet, bobbins, needles and other accessories in the PUSH accessory tray so that they are easily accessible. Keep the accessory tray on the machine to provide a larger, flat work surface. Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems.
Page 13: Spool Pin
Spool Pin Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an Auxiliary Spool Pin. The spool pins are designed for various types of thread. The main spool pin is used in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and the Auxiliary Spool Pin in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).
Page 14: Wind The Bobbin
Wind the Bobbin 1. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap After a few turns, take your foot off the foot control to firmly against the spool. stop winding. Cut the excess thread tail above the bobbin, making sure to trim it close to the bobbin.
Page 15: Inserting Bobbin Into Bobbin Case
Inserting Bobbin Into Bobbin Case 1. Hold the bobbin in your right hand with the thread running clockwise, while holding the case in your left hand. 2. Insert the bobbin into the case with about 4” (10 cm) of thread showing outside of the case. 3.
Page 16: Thread The Machine
Thread the Machine Important! Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. This is very important to help ensure that the machine is correctly threaded. Not doing so can result in poor stitch quality when you start to sew.
Page 17: Needle Threader
Needle Threader The built-in needle threader allows you to thread the needle quickly and easily. The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-in needle threader. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is in its highest position. It is also recommended that you lower the presser foot.
Page 18: Important Needle Information
Important Needle Information Change the needle often. As a general rule, needles should be changed every 6-8 hours of actual stitch- ing time. Always use a straight needle with a sharp point and make sure the point is not bent or damaged (A). A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or snapping of the thread.
Page 19: Thread Tension
Thread Tension To set the thread tension, turn the dial on the machine. Depend- ing on the fabric, thread, etc, the tension may need to be adjust- ed. For the best stitch appearance and durability, make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. For general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two layers of fabric (A).
Page 20: Operating Your Machine
OPERATING YOUR MACHINE Machine Operation Controls Reverse Button The Reverse Button has two different functions, depending on what stitch has been selected. Utility Stitches (stitch no. 00,03) Press and hold the Reverse button to sew in reverse. Release it to resume sewing forward. The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse button is pressed.
Page 21: Stitch Number Selection Buttons
Stitch Number Selection Buttons When the machine is turned on, straight stitch is selected and pop-up screen for individual preference settings appears on the display. To select stitch patterns, use left button for stitch number selection to select left digit and right button to select the right digit referring to stitch number reference guide.
Page 22: Helpful Messages
Helpful Messages If an incorrect operation is made, a helpful message will be displayed. When a helpful message is displayed, fix the problem following the instructions below. Bobbin winder is moved to right (operating position) during sewing. — Check bobbin winder and move it to left. Buttonhole lever is not lowered or raised.
Page 23: Sewing
SEWING Sewing Next to each stitch or sewing technique described in this sec- tion of the manual is a chart showing the recommended settings and presser foot. See sample of the chart to the right. The recommended settings are also shown on the display, but might need adjustment to fit a special technique.
Page 24: Change Sewing Direction
Change Sewing Direction To change sewing direction, stop the machine with the needle down. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the new direction. Finish Sewing Press and hold the Reverse button and sew a few stitches in reverse when you reach the end of the seam.
Page 25: Zigzag Stitching
Zigzag Stitching The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread should not appear on the top of the fabric. If bobbin thread is pulling to the top or you are experiencing puckering, slightly reduce the tension with the Thread Tension Control.
Page 26: Overedge Stitch
Overedge Stitch This is the same type stitch used by the garment industry in making sportswear - it forms and finishes the seam in one oper- ation. It’s very effective for use in repairing raw or worn seams 3–5 of garments. Set up for overedge stitch Tip: You can also use an Overcasting Foot, if desired.
Page 27: Shell Stitch
Shell Stitch Turn under the raw edge and press. Place the fabric right side up so that the zigzag part of the stitch sews just over the folded 3–5 edge, pulling the fabric in to form a shell hem. Trim away ex- cess fabric from the backside, close to the stitching line.
Page 28: More Decorative Stitches & Ideas For Decorative Machine Stitching
More Decorative Stitches & Ideas For Decorative Machine Stitching You should carry out a test sewing on an extra piece of the fabric being sewn to check the decorative pattern to be used. Before starting to sew, check that there is enough thread wound onto the bobbin to ensure that the thread will not run out during sewing.
Page 29: One-Step Buttonhole
One-Step Buttonhole Sew buttonholes perfectly sized for your button. The fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn. 3–5 3–5 1. Mark the start position of the buttonhole on the fabric (A). Set up for buttonhole 2.
Page 30: Sew Zippers
Sew Zippers The Zipper Foot can be attached on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the foot in the left 2.0–3.0 3–5 presser foot position (A).
Page 31: Hand-Look Quilt Stitch
Hand-Look Quilt Stitch Simulate the look of hand sewn quilting with the Hand-look Quilting stitch. Thread the needle with either transparent thread or with a thread that blends with the color of the top of the fab- ric. Thread the bobbin with a thread color that coordinates or 2.0–3.0 6–9 contrasts with the top of the fabric, depending on the look you...
Page 32: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Machine To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the socket-outlet. Cleaning the Feed Teeth and Shuttle Area Raise the needle and turn off the machine.
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Clean bobbin holder. Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 metal bobbins) – don’t substitute. Bobbin Thread Showing on Top of Fabric Possible cause: Top thread too tight.
Page 34 Make sure power cord/foot control are correctly seated in machine and power supply. Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 metal bob- bins)– don’t substitute. Needles Breaking Possible cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle.
Page 35 Possible cause: Wrong size needle for fabric. Solution: Insert appropriate needle for fabric type. Possible cause: Machine not threaded correctly. Solution: Rethread the machine completely. Possible cause: “Pushing” or “pulling” fabric. Solution: Don’t manually push/pull fabric in order to sew, but allow the machine’s feed teeth to draw fabric under the presser foot as you guide it.
Page 36: Technical Specification
Possible cause: Stabilizer may be needed for technique. Solution: Place stabilizer underneath fabric. Upper Thread Breaking Possible cause: Thread path obstructed Solution: Check if thread is caught on thread spool (rough spots on the spool itself) or behind spool pin or spool cap (if the thread has fallen behind the spool cap and therefore cannot feed freely through the machine path).
Page 37 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SINGER, and the Cameo “S” Design, are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in ac- cordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electron- ic products.

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