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  • Page 1 ® HOME WORLDWIDE XL-6000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS ...on the purchase of this new Singer e Computer Sewing Machine. Your new sewing machine is the most innovative machine ever manufactured. Actually, it is two machines in one.., a full featured Standard Sewing Machine and an exclusive featured Embroidery Sewing Machine.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Please use following foot control: Sewing machine model number Used with foot controller number XL-6000 YC-425 (UL, CSA) "This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade winder than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
  • Page 5 Embroidery Machine is provided with editing function that combines or joins patterns. * Embroidery Machine is able to sew large area embroidery patterns. Embroidery machine can sew an embroidery pattern as large as 140mm x 240 mm [approximately 6" x 10" ]. Patterns may be sewn with builtqn designs or characters, Optional Sew-Ware Cards or Designs from Optional Professional Sew-Ware Software.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ........... 2 Straight stitch ............28,29 Introduction to Sewing machine ........3,4 Automatic back tacking (reverse stitching) ....29 Principal Parts ............... Changing sewing direction / Sewing overlapping seam Accessories ..............allowances / Starting sewing of heavy-weight fabric ..29 Free Arm Sewing ............
  • Page 7 How to Select Large (X-Y Feed) Patterns Helpful messages ..........101-109 (color coded orange) ..........53 Optional Accessories ......... 110-114 How to Select Small Decorative Patterns ...... 54 Professional Sew-Ware, Embroidery card, Balancing Machine with Trial Sewing Pattern ....54 Card Converter, Ruffler presser foot, How to Modify Patterns ..........

  • Page 8: Principal Parts

    _i_ii_ II _ii/_ii Needle Threading Lever Needle Clamp Buttonhole Lever Presser Foot Release Butten Presser Foot Screw Singer Needle (Style 2000_ Presser foot Holder Presser Foot Cover of Endless Bobbin Winder for Embroidery Needle Plate Bobbin Case Cover...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Cording foot Bobbin winder guide for embroidery thread Auxiliary spool pin and felt Seam ripper Exclusive screwdriver Bobbin Tweezers Quilt guide winder shaft Lint brush Eyelet punch Singer Needles * Standard foot (A) has been factory-attached at the time of delivery.

  • Page 10: Connecting Machine

    Connecting machine / Running machine / Operation switches iiill ii _i Push foot speed controller plug into lower receptacle at right Push power cord plug [1] into receptacle at right end of end of machine• machine. Plug [2] into electric outlet• NOTE: If LCD window is too bright or dark to see the stitch patterns, adjust LCD brightness control (see page 10).

  • Page 11: Functions Of Operation Keys

    Functions of operation keys / LCD screen adjustment Patterns shown on LCD screen can be easily selected and sewn. When this key is pressed, "Stitching procedure" is shown on LCD screen. !!!!ii i!¸¸7¸¸ ii ' ¸ _!iii!i i!!i !il i! iilili !iiiii iii!iiiii7 !ii_!iiiiiiii...

  • Page 12: Automatic Threading Of Standard Sewing Machine

    Automatic Threading of Standard Sewing Machine * Check to be sure that Face Plate Cover is closed. * Do not open Face Pate Cover while machine is engaged in threading. iiill ii _i ii_ii Face Plate Cover Holding thread with your right hand, thread machine head along groove with your left hand.

  • Page 13: Thread Exchanger (Standard Machine)

    Thread Exchanger (Standard Machine) Press rewind switch to automatically rewind thread. * When sewing embroidery, please see page 63,64. * Do not touch needle thread rewind device during rotation. * When the Thread Exchanger stops during re-winding, turn the power to the machine off, confirm the setting of the thread and then turn the power back on.

  • Page 14: Automatic Wind-In-Place Bobbin Winding

    Automatic Wind-In-Place bobbin winding • Automatic bobbin winding using needle thread (Standard Sewing Machine) Be sure to turn off the power switch before installing a bobbin. Bobbin to be used * Be sure to use special bobbin illustrated above. Standard bobbins cannot perform Wind-In-Place bobbin winding.
  • Page 15 Tensing thread, pass it under presser foot. Lower presser foot. Pull thread into thread end retaining Press pictogram Return drop feed lever to spring. shown on LCD screen. left side. Retaining Spring winding, bobbin thread IThrea0En0 1 ¸ is automatically cut. Then, remove remaining thread from...

  • Page 16: Trial Sewing

    Trial Sewing! * Check to be sure that sewing machine is correctly threaded. (If the machine is not correctly threaded, it will not operate.) Pull both the needle thread and bobbin thread through and under the presser foot and to the back of the machine.
  • Page 17 Both needle thread and bobbin thread are trimmed. Now, you can _i! ii Needle moves until its Press Thread Trimming take out your finished Button. * upper position is reached. Raise presser foot lifter. fabric. Cut thick thread or special- purpose thread with a pair //_-er automatic thread...

  • Page 18: How To Select Utility Patterns (Color Coded Green)

    How to select Utility Patterns (color coded green) * Utility patterns are provided on four different screens. * A light touch on welcome screen will automatically select straight stitching with left stitch base line. This is the stitch pattern that is usually used for straight stitch sewing. * To select another pattern, lightly touch pictogram corresponding to pattern.
  • Page 19 i i_ Second screen Fourth screen Third screen --_- -_ ..tubular material sewing oi trousers or sleeves. They also may be used for \..._ attaching patches, emblems or pockets. Buttonholing _3" r- Straight stitch Zigzag stitch emblem attaching darning _"...

  • Page 20: Changing Presser Feet

    Changing Presser Feet Be sure to turn off the power switch before replacing presser foot• Raise Presser Foot Lifter. Lower Presser Foot Lifter, and foot will snap Marker line } Align presser foot pin Presser feet are stored in Auxiliary Bed. Types of Feed and Their Application Select presser foot that matches stitch _attern to be sewnt...

  • Page 21: How To Adjust Stitch Length (Manually)

    How to adjust stitch length (manually) Sewing machine is designed to automatically select an optimum stitch length once a pattern is selected. Stitch Length, Width and Tension show auto- matically on the 4 Utility Screens. For all other screens, stitch length, width and tension will be shown on a "pop-up"...

  • Page 22: How To Change Zigzag Width Or Needle Position

    How to change Zigzag Width or Needle Position 1. Zigzag width Stitch Length, Width and Tension show auto- matically on the 4 Utility Screens. For all other screens, stitch length, width and tension will be shown on a "'pop-up" screen accessed by Example of zigzag stitching iiill ii _i pressing _...

  • Page 23: How To Adjust Thread Tension (Manually)

    How to adjust thread tension (manually) The sewing machine has an automatic computer controlled thread metering system that calculates and delivers the precise amount of thread for each needle penetration to create the optimum appearance of each stitch. An override control is available to allow for individual modification for specialized effects. To change thread tension for special-purpose stitching style, follow procedure described below:...

  • Page 24: How To Use _L

    How to use _l (1) Stitching procedure _iii_i_ _ ii_ * Your Computerized sewing machine shows basic operations (stitching procedure, use of sewing machine, tips and problems) under the Advise Section of the LCD Screen. This allows a quick way of finding information without the necessity of referring to the Instruction Manual.
  • Page 25 Stitching style indication symbols and number of screens 9 screens Running Quilt stitch 1 screen Pin tuck 2 screens Eyelet buttonholing Gathering 3 screens Shirring 3 screens Invisible zipper setting 1 screen 9 screens Eyelet buttonholing Decorative Top Stitch 1 screen Setting zipper 9 screens Eyelet buttonholing...
  • Page 26 How to use _ 2) Use of sewing machine Example: When you want to know how to perform "automatic needle threading": Automatic Threading iii_i _i _ Press advice _ key. Press pictogram. Press pictogram. Screen _i iii _ i ! _i * A press on pictogram will return to previous screen.
  • Page 27 How to use _]] (3) Tips Example: When you want to know "how to cure looping or poor stitching." Pressadvice_]key. Press _ pictogram. Press _lpict°gram" ++ ++ +++++ !iiiiii IIII _ * In the case where there are two or more explanation screen, press pictogram to see the next "page"...

  • Page 28: Fabric, Thread And Needletable

    Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin. Note: Singer strongly Sewing and Needle Durability. recommends the use of Singer Needles Type 2000 and 2001. These are Platinum Quality Needles with Special Features to improve Automatic Threading, How to Remove and Insert Needles...

  • Page 29: Straight Stitch

    Straight stitch Presser foot to Stitch pattern to be selected be selected i?_i_ :;i_ii i lili¸¸ !iiiii i;!i_! ¸ _ ii",.i?: Seam Guides Standard presser foot (A) Needle plate Straight stitch is basic stitching style. Select needle and thread that matches fabric to be used. Left needle position Automatic)

  • Page 30: Automatic Back Tacking (Reverse Stitching)

    -- Automatic back tacking ( reverse stitching ) Select first stitch pattern to Example: *Automatic back tacking can be reset i'_1 Straight stitch in three different procedures: be sewn. Press pictogram. Sewing machine will sew three reverse _(1) Re,press _ pictograml stitches (back tack stitches) both at beginning and end of seam, perform thread trimming of...

  • Page 31: Free Arm Sewing

    Free Arm Sewing Free arm sewing capability is very useful for sewing circular fabrics such as cuffs, attaching facing to armhole of sleeveless garment, sewing lower sleeve edge and sewing bottom of trousers. Collar sewing Setting in /_/! _/sleeves ,_ / Cuff sew, "_/_ _ I \ fTopstitching...

  • Page 32: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag stitch Stitch pattern to Presser foot to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) !iill Automatic back tacking Select a stitch pattern to be sewn and press pictogram. For overcasting Place fabric at sewing starting position and start machine. For applique t.

  • Page 33: Overcasting

    Overcasting Presser foot to Stitch pattern to be selected be selected (_t_1i_ Standard presser foot (A) There are 4 Overcasting Stitches that can be used This stitch style is used Overcasting for overcasting. to prevent cut edge of foot (C) material from fraying.

  • Page 34: Basting Stitch

    Basting stitch Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) The Basting Stitch is used to temporarily secure fabric. Select Basting Stitch. Holding both needle thread and bobbin thread together, draw them under the presser foot and towards the back of to 5-10-15-20 mm stitch the sewing machine.

  • Page 35: Blindstitching

    Blindstitching Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Blindstitching foot (D) The Blindhem Stitch provides an easy and durable way to finish hems on skirts, dresses and pants. It is also useful for Home Decoration with Curtains and Draperies. The Blindhem Pattern "D"...

  • Page 36: Automatic Buttonholes

    Automatic buttonholes Double bartacking / eyelet buttonholing Presser foot to be Stitch pattern to be selected selecte_ Buttonhole foot (E) These stitch patterns are used for sewing small buttonholes on light-weight fabric These stitch patterns are used for sewing (e.g., shirts and blouses). large buttonholes on light-weight fabric (e.g., shirts and blouses).
  • Page 37 Sequence of automatic buttonholing Bartacking * Machine __ _ stops at this _, _ :_ _ automatically Machine automatically stops at this position Bartacking Cross-over stitch After completion of buttonhole, trim the threads. Begin sewing. Open buttonhole using a seam ripper. ._i.

  • Page 38: Purl Stitch

    Automatic buttonholes Purl stitch Presser foot to be Stitch pattern to selected be selected Same as the double bartacking/eyelet buttonholing Needle thread and bobbin thread interlace with each other on right side of fabric to create a finished appearance that resembles a hand-sewn buttonhole. Sequence of buttonholing is same as standard buttonholes.

  • Page 39: Barracking

    Bartacking Presser foot to be Stitch pattern to selected be selected uttonhole foot (E) Bartacking is used to reinforce part of seam that is likely to ravel. Example of appl_ * Bartacking length is determined by pressing reverse stitch button. Maximum number of bartacking stitches is 20.

  • Page 40: Setting Zipper To Side Placket Of Garment

    Setting zipper to side placket of garment Stitch pattern to Presser foot to be be selected selected Zipper foot (B) Zipper (Right side) This stitch pattern is used for finishing opening of skirts, slacks and one- piece dresses. Slider Example: Skirt : Be sure to insert zipper with straight stitches using center stitch base line.

  • Page 41: Center Zipper Insertion

    Center zipper insertion Presser foot to be Stitch pattern to selected be selected _i i _i i ii!;_i:_i Zipper foot (B) This stitch pattern represents zipper inserting method that is used for center front or center back of garments, bags, cushions and various kinds of covers. with straight stitches using _,i_: Be sure to insert zipper...

  • Page 42: Zipper Insertion For Small Articles

    Zipper insertion for small articles Stitch pattern to Presser foot to be be selected selected Zipper foot (B) With this stitch pattern, zipper tape appears outside. This zipper setting method is used for crafts and bags. : Be sure to insert zipper with straight stitches using center stitch base line.

  • Page 43: Heirloom Sewing (Using Wing Needle)

    Heirloom Sewing (Using Optional wing needle) Caution Make sure power/light switch is Presser foot to Stitch pattern to be selected be selected off before inserting needle. Decorative stitch foot (T) IMPORTANT Automatic needle threader Recommended Heirloom Use correct presser foot. cannot be used.

  • Page 44: Shirring And Gathering

    Shirring and gathering Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) as or waistbands Shirring: For sleeve ca Gathering: For sleeve cuff or yoke. Thread length at beginning and end shall be approxi- Draw bobbin thread of seam Decrease needle mately 5 cm.

  • Page 45: Flat Fell Seams

    Flat Fell Seams Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) This stitch pattern is used to finish fabric edges neatly with increased durability. Fold wider seam allow- With right sides together, Open fabrics at seamline ance around the narrow align edges of two pieces...

  • Page 46: Quilting

    Quilting Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) Two piles of fabric are stitched together with batting placed between layers. Sew a row of stitching on the fabric. Place the quilt guide on the first row of stitching and use Insert quilt guide into hole in it as a guide to stitch subsequent rows.

  • Page 47: Patch Work

    Patch work Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) With pattern stitches, fabrics can be joined together. This stitch technique is useful to join small pieces of fabric to make small articles or interior ornaments. Overlapping patch Open patch...

  • Page 48: Button Sewing Foot

    Button Sewing Foot Presser foot to Stitch pattern to be selected be selected Button sewing foot The Zigzag stitch is used to attach both 2 and 4-hole buttons. The button-sewing foot must be attached when sewing a button. Attach button-sewing foot. Lower feed dogs.

  • Page 49: Manual Buttonholes

    Manual buttonholes Presser foot to Stitch pattern to be selected be selected Transparent Buttonhole foot (I) * Automatic foot can make buttonholes up to 11/2: use transparent foot to create larger buttonholes. * To make ribbon casings Other uses for Transparent foot I. * For french machine-sewing: mock whip and roll, pin-tucking and entredeux, are better controlled because there is a groove in buttom of foot.

  • Page 50: Rolled Hemming

    Rolled Hemming Presser foot to Stitch pattern to be selected be selected Rolled hemming foot (F) Rolled hemming is an edge finishing technique that rolls the fabric edge. It is used for finishing bottoms of shirts and blouses or finishing edges of frills or handkerchiefs.

  • Page 51: Attaching Cords

    Attaching Cords Presser foot to Stitch pattern to be selected be selected For one cord For three (Manual zigzag cords Cording foot (H) stitch width 1.0~2.0) * Gathering and shirring Place pearl cotton into center of foot and zig-zag over it. Secure one end of pearl cotton and pull other end to gather.

  • Page 52: Twin Needle Sewing

    NOTE: * Automatic needle threader and automatic thread cutter cannot be used. • Two colors sewing cannot be performed with twinneedle sewing. IMPORTANT: Use only Singer branded twin needle style #2025. • With machine turned off, insert twin needle into needle clamp.
  • Page 53 Press Press Press Press Press _ Press Press Used to vertically invert a pattern used for Press Press continuous pattern sewing. Used to mirror a pattern used for continuous pattern sewing. This pictogram is used to select straight stitch with left stitch base. (Also used to return to Utility Pattern Screen.) Used to activate additional Pattern Groups and Alphabet / Numerics Screens.

  • Page 54: How To Select Large (X-Y Feed) Patterns (Color Coded Orange)

    How to Select Large (X-Y Feed) Patterns (color coded orange) Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Press to select a desired pattern. Decorative stitch foot (T) For best results always use a stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric and always conduct a trial sew first.

  • Page 55: How To Select Small Decorative Patterns

    How to Select Small Decorative Patterns 7 Press Press Press Press Some Patterns may need to be balanced depending on the thickness and texture of the fabric. Additionally, the type of interfacing/stabilizer and thread being used may also effect the balance and appearance of a pattern. It is recommended that a test sample be sewn using the same fabric, interfacing/stablizer and thread before sewing on the final garment.

  • Page 56: How To Modify Patterns

    How to Modify Patterns Pattern next to this line can be edited, deleted or modified. To add a new pattern between two existing patterns, move cursor to pattern Presser foot to inserting position using pictogram and select pattern to be added. be selected Automatic tie off &...

  • Page 57: How To Select And Sew Patterns

    Select a pattern by gently pressing the desired pattern Place fabric under presser 1 on screen. foot and start machine. How to cut cross-over stitch ' li Machine will automatically stop when pattern or memorized sequence of patterns is completed. 1.

  • Page 58: How To Select Alphabet Patterns (Color Coded Blue)

    How to Select Alphabet Patterns (Color coded blue) Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected I Press _d_h picto. Press pictegram Decorative stitch foot (T) Press Press_ Press Press Press picto Press Press Press Press Press picto 14 Press 15 Press 13 Press _...
  • Page 59 Press Press _'27] Press Press ? Press _; picto Press Press _l Press _/ Press Example: Combination Pattern and Alphabet "Letters surrounded with dotted box have reduced spacing and are used to reduce the spacing between Enlarge Size Pictogram kern combinations such as AW." One half Space Full Space Picto- Reduce Size Pictogram...

  • Page 60: Saving / Clearing / Opening Patterns

    Saving / Clearing / Opening patterns When a pattern is shown on upper part of LCD screen, it will be stored in (as many as 120 different patterns). Howev- er, they will be automaticatty cleared by turning power off. If you want to save pattern, press '_I1 Key.
  • Page 61 Press which a pattern to be pictogram. pictogram. Press Press _key. Press opened is stored. Press which a pattern to be ram, pictogram. Press Press _ key. Press deleted is stored. Press pictogram, and screen will return to previous one.

  • Page 62: Preparation For Embroidery

    Preparation for Embroidery The Embroidery Side of your Computer Sewing Machine contains numerous embroidery patterns and characters stored in memory. In addition, Sew- Ware embroidery cards (separately available) may be used for embroidery. We hope you will enjoy embroidery with these patterns. The following information relates to the process you need to fully understand to convert your Standard Sewing Machine to an Automatic Embroi-...
  • Page 63 Caution: Do not attach Embroidery Unit by holding the carrage. Slide Embroidery Unit over machine arm. Press lever to rightmost position Remove Auxiliary Bed. until it clicks. Turn power off. 3arriage Place Computer Sewing Machine on a sturdy level surface. Attach Embroidery Unit by sliding it into place.

  • Page 64: Thread Exchanger (Embroidery Machine)

    Thread Exchanger (Embroidery Machine) Install Thread Exchanger. Install Thread Spools, In case of normal Large ° Lever. thread spool inner ca_ Place thread so thread wraps Place thread so thread Place thread so thread wraps around spool in a clockwise around spool in a clockwise wraps around spool in a clockwise direction...
  • Page 65 7 Press key. Lower presser foot lifter. Press pictogram. Place next color (step) thread on Right Spool "B'. Stage thread through Step 5 (including cutting the thread with Thread Cutter Blade.) * Align mark on handwheel with mark on machine head. If you want to stop rewinding manually press...

  • Page 66: Endless Automatic Bobbin Winding For Embroidery

    Endless Automatic Bobbin winding for embroidery • Automatic winding of bobbin with exclusive embroidery thread * Be sure to use bobbin Bobbin to be used illustrated. If not, machine cannot perform Endless automatic bobbin winding. * Use Bobbin Fill Thread of 90 - 100 weight.
  • Page 67 Install Bobbin Winder Guide. Pass thread along groove. * Intially place Guide from its far side. Follow the Threading Track arround all the turns and *Press front of guide until it clicks in thread points [1] though [5]. At numbered positions 1 place.

  • Page 68: How To Select Floral Embroidery Patterns (Color Coded Green)

    How to Select Floral Embroidery Patterns (color coded green) Touch Welcome screen. pictogram. : Used to cancel pattern selected• : Used to check patterns when number of patterns you have selected exceed_ the number of those can be shown on single screen [NOte: when the stitch Pattern pictogram ,_ _...

  • Page 69: How To Select Large Floral Monogram (Color Coded Rose)

    Press Press Pattern Selection screen. Press Press Press _ I_ Press key, and screen will appear as illustrated in step How to Select Large Floral Monogram (color coded rose) Example) 1. Select Alphabets. 2. Select Flowers. Press Press Press Press Press Press key, and screen will...

  • Page 70: How To Select Letter And Number Patterns (Color Coded Blue)

    How to Select Letter and Number Patterns (color coded blue) Press Press Press Press Press Press Press and screen will appear as illustrated in step 34. Press Press Press Press _ and screen will appear illustrated in Step 39. Press Press Press Press...
  • Page 71 * Various kinds of optional Sew-Ware Embroidery Cards are available for the machine. Contact your Certified Singer Dealer for more information.

  • Page 72: How To Sew Embroidery

    114 mm (width) I x 55 mm (width', mm (width) Bobbin fill thread Used for small Application Used for single Singer Brand Sewing Machine Needles embroideries Type of needle Used for large embroidery 3atterns, etc. Size #11/80 or Size #14/90. such as a...
  • Page 73 Pressing far side of embroidery frame Fit the edge of frame in with fingers, push frame into slot Fully raise embroidery presser foot corresponding groove in located on embroidery unit until and place embroidery frame under it. embroidery frame holder. frame clicks into place.

  • Page 74: Basic Embroidering Trial Sewing

    Basic Embroidering Trial Sewing Note: As preparation for this Trial Sewing Example, install stabilized fabric in Medium Embroidery Frame and install frame on Embroidery Unit. Please note the sequence for this exercise has you operate the Thread Exchanger Semi-Automatically. Thread machine with first color thread.
  • Page 75 Embroidering sequence Refer to instructions for thread Exchanger on Pages 63 and 64. Rewind Color Step 1 thread and use Semi- Automatic method of threading to change thread to 2nd color thread. Start machine. For 3rd to 6th color threads, repeat Step 10. Finally, machine will sew portion 6 of selected embroidery pattern and...

  • Page 76: Complete Sequence Of Embroidery

    Complete Sequence of Embroidery Attach embroidery Turn power off. foot (J). Install Embroidery Unit. Turn power on. Carriage Select a desired Touch LCD screen. Press Set Endless Bobbin. pattern. * See pages 65 and 66 for description of Endless Automatic Bobbin Winding.
  • Page 77 At this point before sewing the Pattern or Combination of Patterns, the Screen Layout can be edited. Raise embroidery presser foot. Install embroidery frame with stabilized fabric. Thread Sewing Machine. Start machine. Lower embroidery foot. *Refer to pages 63 and 64 for description of automatic threading of sewing machine.

  • Page 78: Moving And Confirming Location Of Patterns And Letters

    Moving and Confirming location of patterns and letters Press selected Direction Arrow After completion of location changing, Press press pictogram. Pictogram. Press pictogram. Hold Arrow to increase moving speed. This will automatically * Pressing will return to center position. take you to the Editing Menu Screen.

  • Page 79: Rotating

    Rotating/changing size of patterns and letters com- of numeric binations Press pictograms to establish angle of rotation. Press pictogram. Press _ pictogram Every press on key will * If pattern is located near the increase angle. edge of embroidery frame, Example:To obtain 090"...

  • Page 80: Mirror Imaging And Horizontal

    Mirror Imaging and Horizontal/Vertical Orientation Press Press pictogram, tat on of the screen tse f Press Press pictogram. Press pictogram. Press pictogram.

  • Page 81: Changing Space And Interval Between Letters And Dividing Letters

    Changing space and interval between letters and dividing letters The space between "kern letters" stored in memory of machine can be decreased within embroidery frame. To decrease space between "Kern Letters" Select first letter of Select second letter 3 o, Kern Combination.

  • Page 82: Combination Sewing: Combining Patterns And Letters

    Combination Sewing: combining patterns and letters Example) SINGER Press Select pansy pattern Change location of 1 of. pictogram. Press pattern. Press pictogram. Press pictogram. Select a desired word. Press Press arrow ( ) in repetition until letter screen appears. When you press...
  • Page 83 Install embroidery frame designated on screen. Then, press Start sewing machine. The pattern and letters will be embroidered following the order of selection. In When machine has sewn all this case, the pattern will 6 color steps of the pattern it i_be embroidered first.

  • Page 84: Multiple Hoop Embroidery [Example 1]

    Multiple Hoop Embroidery [Example 1] * This embroidering method is used to divide embroider letterns that stretch beyond a single embroidery frame into several parts and sew them precisely matching one group of letters to the other. Example) To embroider a string of letters laid out on upper part of LCD screen pictogram.
  • Page 85 4. Checking needle entry points by operating LCD screen, 1. With Fabric Marker 3. Install fabric in 2. Draw a horizontal (X axis) line at right specify needle entry points "a" draw a vertical (Y axis) angles to vertical line within sewing range embroidery frame.
  • Page 86 Press needle position _3. Specifying point !!€'_ direction arrows so that Once needle entry point needle point is directly above Touch screen at far left is correctly specified on Turn handwheel to check X axis horizontal line. For X axis horizontal line, point along X-axis each needle entry point, be that needle is positioned...
  • Page 87 _ Preparation of fabric 2. Press the LCD Screen to 1. Change position of embroidery frame. position the frame and the needle entry points "d" and "e" on the Y axis Vertical line and "f" on the X axis horizontal line.
  • Page 88 Press needle position _& Specifying POint i'£!_ direction arrows so that Once needle entry point needle point is directly above Touch screen at far left is correctly specified on X axis horizontal line. For Turn handwheel to check X axis line horizontal point along X axis each needle entry point, be horizontal line.
  • Page 89 To embroider the next section of Multiple Hoop Letter Text. Press Press subsequent 21 _t_?_:_ ] Press pictogram. Press pictogram. letters. Designate location of letter text to be sewn Press_ pictogram. Press _ arrow. Press pictogram. next. ,,,o Press key. Press the clown arrow to position the on-screen frame...
  • Page 90 1. Chant 2. Press the LCD Screen to of embroidery position the frame and frame. establish the needle entry points "g" and "h" on the Y axis Vertical line and "i" on the Draw a horizontal X axis horizontal line. line at right angles to vertical line according to the...
  • Page 91 Press needle position direction _31 Specifying point !!i,_ arrows so that needle point is Once needle entry point directly above X axis horizontal is correctly specified on Touch screen at far left Turn handwheel to check line. For each needle entry X axis horizomtal line, point along X axis point, be sure to turn handwheel...

  • Page 92: Multiple Hoop Embroidery [Example2]

    Multiple Hoop Embroidery [Example2] Multiple hoop embroidery may also be easily sewn by joining 4 or more adjacent hoopings. The following instructions and example illustrates how to bring together all the elements to create a 250 x 450 mm design. The particular example uses built- in Floral Designs and built-in lettering.
  • Page 93 Designate location Insert and position of pattern to be 10 sewn "Flower Power" Text first. * Follow the sequence offered by the on-screen helpful messages and pictograms. It is important to hoop the fabric per the LCD Screen and to carefully define the Y and X axis lines so all portions of the design align.

  • Page 94: Continuous Embroidery

    Continuous Embroidery The Continuous Embroidery Package consists of Continuous Embroidery frame and Continuous Embroidery card. For most successful operation: Please read all instructions in the instruction manual and this instruction sheet before using. Name of parts. Continuous Embroidery frame #5006 Continuous Embroidery card...

  • Page 95: Continuous Embroidery

    5 Start sewing. Connecting the patterns. Lower presser foot and press start button. At the end of the 1st pattern, the machine will sew a " V " mark. 2nd unit of pattern is aligned with _;_.!_._ the lower end of the "V " mark. "_)Aij:', Turn handwheel...

  • Page 96: Zooming (On Screen Enlargement) Function

    Zooming (On-Screen Enlargement) function This is an on-screen function that is used to visually enlarge patterns and lettters for easy positioning and placement of combination and multiple hoop designs. Embroidery Patterns can be overlapped or precisely joined using the Zoom function. * This is a visual on-screen function and will not increase the sewn size of the embroidery.

  • Page 97: Power Fail And Temporarily Saving Patterns And Letters

    Power Fail and Temporarily saving patterns and letters If there is a power failure or you turn off power to machine during selecting/editing/sewing of embroidery your pattern will be saved for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. After that time the screen will be restored to the initial screen. However, if you need to take a break from your sewing or plan to be away for an extended timeframe, you can save the exact position of your sewing.

  • Page 98: Storing Combined Patterns Or Letters In Memory

    Storing combined patterns or letters in memory key. How to use * There are 32 Pattern Cases within which you can store data. * Data on as many as 120 different patterns can be "stored in" and "taken out from" each pattern case. * Maximum number of patterns that can be stored in pattern cases may be less than 120 and maximum number of pattern cases that can be used may vary according to amount of data contained in each pattern.
  • Page 99 * Do not turn off power to machine while message "Under deleting" appears on LCD screen. Press which a pattern to be Press _ key. Press pictogram. Press deleted is stored. _INGER * Data cannot be taken out from pattern case on layout screen. Take it out on selection screen.

  • Page 100: If Thread Breaks During Embroidery

    If thread breaks during embroidery pictos to return needle several stitches Stop machine and raise needle pictogram. Press before needle breakage point. and embroidery foot. When needle thread has broken, re-thread sewing machine. When bobbin thread has broken, follow steps described below: [1] Cut needle thread and remove embroidery frame from machine.
  • Page 101 Press The screen will return Press pictogram. Press pictogram. tothe previous screen. * The embroidery frame will Lower the embroidery foot and start the move to bring the needle to machine. the starting position of the current pattern. Check to be sure that threads have been trimmed.

  • Page 102: Helpful Messages

    Helpful messages Messages are given on LCD screen in the case where a faulty operation is done. Take a corrective measure according to Prohibit relevant messages. Press Check or Caution or _ and previous screen will be restored. Can not or Failed to do something the bottom right of screen Need decision of OK or NO...

  • Page 111: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Separately available parts recommended to further enjoy your sewing Professional Sew-Ware Card Converter Embroidery card Optional Software for creating Embroidery Cards are Use to convert XL-IO0, of Embroidery Patterns. available to widen applicability XL-150, XL-1000, XL-5000 of embroidery. Optional Embroidery Cards.
  • Page 112 * Always use Singer genuine accessory feet. Off brand or generic Optional Accessories accessories may cause poor performance, damage to sewing machine or injury. Ruffler presser foot (Part No.388087) Ruffler quickly & easily produces professional looking ruffles on garments and home decorating.
  • Page 113 * Select straight stitch pattern full left (automatic) position. Uses: * For satin stitching. * For applique. * For machine embroidery, cutwork and fagoting. Procedures: * This foot allows a clear view for sewing above techniques. * Follow instructions found in Singer Sewing Reference Library Series.
  • Page 114 Optional Accessories About PC connection pictogram This picto is pressed when connecting between PC and sewing machine and transferring embroidery data that was created by PSW (Optional Professional Sew-Ware Ver. 2.00) directly to sewing machine. Download Transfer regular pattern data. Set BPM (transfer speed) * One save the setting it is not (1) Pattern selector screen.
  • Page 115 F How To Sew Applique o !o O i c,,_ Affix fusible interfacing to wrong side of Install applique fabric into embroidery Sew applique pattern, remove applique applique fabric (for gluing technique), frame and attach to machine. fabric and cutout applique shape along outline stitch.

  • Page 116: How To Use Optional Settings

    How to use Optional Settings Activate options screen using of [Guide]. Settings of error message displaying time, automatic back taking and thread trimming can be changed. Change the setting of target item, then press To retrieve the prevnous setting, press pictogram.
  • Page 117 2. (Common settings) • Setting of message screen language: Initial setting of message screens (such as error message) language can be specified. Press pictogram, and following screen will appear. 3. (Setting for main unit of sewing machine) • Changing over screen to utility pattern selection screen: It is possible to specify screen on which utility pattern selection is made, either screen or...
  • Page 118 5. (Setting for embroidery) • Changing letters size: Standard size of letters and numbers stored in machine can be specified. • Letter density: Embroidering density of letters stored in machine can be specified. • Setting of number of stitches needle moves back for correcting stitches : The number of stitches needle moves back when faulty stitches need to be corrected can be specified.

  • Page 119: Update

    Updating machine Machine can be updated with downloaded data from PC via smart media card. Activate update screen using of [Guide]. Press pictogram. Press pictogram. Press pictogram. * To cancel operation turn off and on power to machine. Insert card, then close card cover.

  • Page 120: Bobbin Winding/Placing A Bobbin

    Bobbin winding/placing a bobbin Bobbin to be US,_ _ndl_ss :l_'noT ae_ oDDI mbrol_ WIRd|nCl( ;embrold_ Put a spool of thread and spool Draw the thread toward you with cap onto spool pin. both hands. Threadthe thread guide. Small thread spool Large thread spool Open cover of bobbin winding Place a bobbin on bobbin winding...
  • Page 121 Caution Be sure to turn off power switch before loading Loading bobbin (bobbin thread) in machine bobbin in machine. Place bobbin in rotating hook Thread rotating hook bobbin bobbin case holder. case holder. Close bobbin case cover. Thread should pull off the bobbin in a Put thread into groove [1] and out through counterclockwise direction.

  • Page 122: Manual Threading Of Machine Head

    Manual threading of machine head Align mark on handwheel with mark on machine head. Raise presser foot lifter. Place a thread spool and spool cap onto spool pin. Open face plate cover. Small thread spool Large thread spool Holding end of thread and route it as indicated Draw thread toward you with both hands.
  • Page 123 Thread [1] and [2] from right side. Lower presser foot. Thread hook. Raise threading lever. Draw out thread. Lower threading lever. Threading lever Turnthreadleverto allow hookto be Raise needle. Then, lower When you release hook, Draw out thread through threaded. hook will catch needle to threading lever and thread [1].

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If sewing difficulties occur, make sure instructions are correctly followed. If a problem still exists, reminders below may help. Problem Cause (Reason) Action to be taken Page • Sewing machine stops • Low-speed sewing is per- • Turn off power switch. Wait formed for an extended rotating during sewing.

  • Page 125: Specification Table

    Problem Cause(Reason) Action to be taken Page • Speed controller has been • Sewing machine will not sew • Unplug speed controller. plugged in. when start/stop button is pressed. • Thread breaks. • Check threading sequence 11,12 • Sewing machine is incorrectly •...

  • Page 126: Replacing Lamp

    Fit a new lamp in place. * Power consumption of lamp: 3 W (13.5 V) * Please purchase a new lamp from service center or from Singer Dealer where you purchased your machine. Draw lamp out without twisting it. Slide lamp into place along narrow groove on lamp base.

  • Page 127: Stitch Patterns Table (Main Unit)

    Stitch patterns table (main unit) Utility patterns " l"::::_J ":Lf_J A-' + :_:i::: :[ Xx. ') 0 1:') 4 "":'ii "2_ 1," ..:):" ,_,:, : "i < ::_I...
  • Page 128 Large size patterns ,'!.> * ..,_,>." ,F]_ Single regular patterns ___A____ ÷...
  • Page 129 Alphabet patterns 9 0 { 6 78 I_ 3#o_ 6 6 6 i" <) &; _) " _I] F 12Ia :5 _':'" '_=" ,: ..;.=._ ._. L_ ...............

  • Page 130: Embroidery Patterns Table

    Embroidery pattern Stitch List Floral patterns _:_,'_j,...
  • Page 133 Monogram patterns...
  • Page 134 l_ii ¸ iiii ¸ !i_iii!i i!;!i_ _iiiii_ _i_ii II II I F H] ,I I LII...
  • Page 135 Alphabet patterns ABeD E FG H I J K L }'IN O PQ R S T UVW XY Z abede f _ ihi J klmno P q:r s t a vwxVz 45G78 _ i '_ b60 _iSH_@S IL#02 # o 5°78,90 <>., &...
  • Page 136 Part No.AE60SZSOBOA Eng. Printed in Japan...

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