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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL C240...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the fol- lowing: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine.
  • Page 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Europe only: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Sewing Machine Overview ........... 5 Select a Stitch............20 Accessories ............. 5 Stitch Adjustments ..........20 Presser Feet ............... 7 Sewing Techniques ..........21 Stitch Chart .............. 8 Multi-Stitch Zigzag Stitch .......... 21 Buttonholes .............. 21 Preparations Sew on a Button ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Machine Overview Front Side Threading slots 11. Needle clamp screw Thread cutter 12. Needle thread guide LED lights 13. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder Built-in needle threader 14. Presser foot 15. Free arm Buttonhole lever Needle bar 16.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    31. Integrated Even Feed System 32. Switch for lowering the feed teeth Accessories Included Accessories 33. Bobbins (5) ( Class 15 SINGER ® transparent bobbins) 34. Felt pad 35. Screwdriver for needle plate 36. Clearance plate 37. Spool cap, large (2) 38.

  • Page 7: Presser Feet

    Presser Feet General Purpose Foot 0A with Integrated Even Feed System (shown as the display, attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. All Purpose Foot 1A with Integrated Even Feed System (shown as in the display)

  • Page 8: Stitch Chart

    Stitch Chart Stitches = Engage Integrated Even Feed System Stitch Presser foot Stitch Presser foot Stitch Presser foot Stitch Presser foot Stitch Presser foot...

  • Page 9: Preparations

    Preparations Unpacking Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the machine out of the box, remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature.

  • Page 10: Free Arm

    Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the removable storage compartment. When attached, a hook keeps the removable storage compartment securely attached to the machine. Take off the removable storage compartment by sliding it to the left. Leveling the Machine Base Plate To make sure your machine stands steadily on your sewing surface you can adjust the base plate height.

  • Page 11: Bobbin Winding

    Auxiliary Spool Pin The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle (Twin needle not included). It can also be used for many specialty threads. Insert the auxiliary spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winding spindle (A).

  • Page 12: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the Bobbin Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is turned off before inserting or removing the bobbin. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the release button to the right (A). Remove the cover (B). Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction.

  • Page 13: Needle Threader

    Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for reduce the stitch width to prevent damage of the twin needle, SINGER size 9/70, 11/80, 14/90, 16/100, and 18/110 needles. stitch plate or presser foot. How much you need to reduce it...

  • Page 14: Integrated Even Feed System

    Integrated Even Feed System For sewing any fabric precisely, sewing machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, Integrated Even Feed System. The Integrated Even Feed System feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The fabrics are fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of the seam.

  • Page 15: Presser Foot Pressure

    Presser Foot Pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set to the standard value ”N”. In most cases, you do not need to adjust the presser foot pressure. When using specialty techniques, or when sewing on very light or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can help improve the result.

  • Page 16: Needles

    4 projects or approximately every 16 hours of sewing time. It is also important to use the right needle for the fabric you are sewing. Go to www.singer.com to view the Stitch Reference Guide. Changing the Needle Use the hole in the Clearance Plate to hold the needle.

  • Page 17: Lowering Feed Teeth

    Lowering Feed Teeth You can lower the feed teeth by moving the switch at the back of the free arm to the left. Move the switch to the right if you wish to raise the feed teeth. Note: The feed teeth will not raise immediately when the lever is switched.

  • Page 18: Machine Operation Buttons

    Machine Operation Buttons Reverse (1) Needle Up/Down (6) If you press the Reverse Button while sewing, the Press this button to move the needle up or down. The machine sews in reverse for as long as you keep the setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same button pressed.

  • Page 19: Warning Messages/Sound

    Warning Messages/Sound Main Motor Overloaded Your sewing machine can get overloaded when sewing on heavy fabrics e.g,. the thread gets twisted or jammed or the hand wheel axle cannot move. A monotone beep sound is heard and the letters "EL" flash on the LED display.

  • Page 20: Sewing

    Sewing When the machine is turned on, straight stitch 00 is selected by default. Select a Stitch Press a combination of the 0 to 9 buttons to select the stitch represented by that number. Stitch Adjustments Your machine will automatically set the length (A) and width/positioning (B) for the selected stitch.

  • Page 21: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing Techniques Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch Stich number 03 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. Stich number 03 can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.

  • Page 22: Sew On A Button

    Corded Buttonhole (Stretch Fabrics) When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching out. Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton over the finger at the back of the Buttonhole Foot 5B. Pull the thread tails under the foot, toward the front, then secure around the finger at the front of the foot.

  • Page 23: Sewing Hems In Heavy Fabric

    Sewing Hems in Heavy Fabric When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam. Use the Clearance Plate to balance the height of the presser foot as you sew. One side of the Clearance Plate is thicker than the other.

  • Page 24: Blindhem

    Blindhem The Blindhem Stitch, number 04 is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. Use Blind Hem Foot 3 with IEF. Finish the edge of the hem. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side. Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8”...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Cleaning the Bobbin Area Note: Raise the needle, lower the feed teeth and turn off the machine.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    If the buttons do not respond to touch, turn the machine OFF and then ON again. If the problem persists, go to www.singer.com for information on locating an authorized service center. The Machine Skips Stitches Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly, see page 15.
  • Page 27 Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user and the product. Intellectual property SINGER, the Cameo “S” Design, ORIGINAL SINCE 1851 is 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 accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
  • Page 28 4710313-47 A • English • ©2017 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. • All rights reserved • Printed in Vietnam on environment friendly paper...

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