Problems And Warning Signals - Singer S18 Instruction Manual

Problems and Warning Signals

Buzzer sounds and LCD screen pictures tell you that the machine is sensing a problem. These symbols are explained
below and what action needs to be taken.
Warning Sign
Cause
The power is turned on without the foot control
being connected.
The foot control is disconnected while sewing.
The power is turned on while depressing the foot
control.
The power is turned on with the needle in the
down position.
The machine is being asked to sew without
lowering the presser foot.
The thread cutter button is pressed with the
presser foot raised.
Note:The machine will stop if the presser foot
is raised while sewing.
The machine will stop if the buttonhole is sewn
without lowering the buttonhole lever.
The foot control is released while sewing a
locking stitch.
The auto thread cutter button is pressed when the
machine is still initializing after turning the
power on.
Pressing the thread cutter button 4 times in a row
The twin needle button is pressed when a pattern
unsuitable for twin needle sewing has been
selected.
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Action
Connect the foot control and
restart the machine.
Release the foot control.
Press the needle up/down button
to raise the needle.
Lower the presser foot and
restart to sew.
Lower the presser foot and press
the thread cutter button again.
Lower the buttonhole lever and
restart the machine.
Depress the foot control
again to let the machine stop
automatically.
Press the thread cutter button
after the machine stops. The
thread being used is not
compatible with the auto thread
cutter. Use the thread cutter on
the face plate. Check that there
is not thread lodged in the auto
thread cutting mechanism.
Sew with a single needle.