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  • Page 1 M2100 / M2105 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: 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 following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine.
  • Page 4 attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. - Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
  • Page 5 - Do not use the machine if it is wet. - If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. - 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.
  • Page 6 FOR NON CENELEC COUNTRIES: This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    List of contents Machine Basics Principal Parts of the Machine ..............................1 Connecting Machine to Power Source ............................3 Two Step Presser Foot Lifter ..............................4 Accessories ....................................5 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin ...................................6 Inserting the Bobbin ..................................7 Threading the Upper Thread ..............................8 Raising the Bobbin Thread ................................9 Thread Tension ..................................10 Sewing...

  • Page 9: Machine Basics

    Machine Basics Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread tension dial 2. Thread take-up lever 3. Thread cutter 4. Presser foot 5. Needle plate 6. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 7. Pattern selector dial 8. Bobbin winding stopper 9. Reverse sewing lever Unpacking - Place the box on a steady, flat surface.
  • Page 10 Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread guide 2. Bobbin winder spindle 3. Spool pin 4. Handwheel 5. Power and light switch 6. Main plug socket 7. Bobbin thread guide 8. Handle 9. Face plate 10. Presser foot lifter 11. Foot speed control 12.

  • Page 11: Connecting Machine To Power Source

    Connecting Machine to Power Source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed.

  • Page 12: Two Step Presser Foot Lifter

    (A) Attention: ® Your SINGER machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Seam ripper/ brush g. Spool pin felt (2x) h. Pack of needles (3x) i. Edge/ quilting guide ® j. SINGER Class 15 bobbins (4x) k. Darning plate l. Soft cover Optional Accessories: For information about additional presser feet, attachments and accessories that may be available for your machine, visit www.singer.com.

  • Page 14: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin - Place the thread and spool pin felt (a) onto the spool pin. (1) - Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide. (2) - Wind the thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the Bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Open the hinged cover. (1) - Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. - Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow).

  • Page 16: Threading The Upper Thread

    Threading the Upper Thread This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up.

  • Page 17: Raising The Bobbin Thread

    Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. (1) Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Extension Table.

  • Page 18: Thread Tension

    Thread Tension Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: “4”. To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. 1. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. 2.

  • Page 19: Sewing

    Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selector dial. The pattern selector dial may be turned in either direction. For straight stitch, select pattern " " with the pattern selector dial. For zigzag stitch, select pattern " "...

  • Page 20: Sewing Straight Stitch

    Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot control to start sewing.

  • Page 21: Reverse Sewing

    Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position and the needle begins to descend, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and presser foot.

  • Page 22: Blind Hem

    (2) Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press. Note: To make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem ® foot, available from your SINGER retailer.

  • Page 23: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes Prepare 1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3 cm (1/8”) for bar tacks to obtain correct buttonhole length; mark buttonhole length on fabric (a). 3.

  • Page 24: Sewing On Buttons

    Sewing on Buttons Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Position the work under the foot. Place the button in the desired position and lower the foot. Set the Pattern Selector Dial for the second zig-zag pattern (as shown), which should correspond to the distance between the two holes of the button.

  • Page 25: Zippers And Piping

    Zippers and Piping Set the machine as illustrated. Change to zipper foot. The zipper foot can be attached right or left, depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew. (1) To sew past the zipper tab, lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser foot and push the zipper tab behind the presser foot.

  • Page 26: Free Motion Darning, Stippling

    Free Motion Darning, Stippling * The darning/ embroidery foot is an optional accessory not included with your machine. (1) Darning: Install the darning plate. (2) Remove the presser foot shank. (3) Attach the darning/ embroidery foot to the presser foot bar. The lever (a) should be behind the needle clamp screw (b).

  • Page 27: General Information

    General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table Hold the removable extension table horizontally, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) To remove the extension table, pull it toward the left. The inside of the removable extension table can be utilized as an accessory box.

  • Page 28: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the Presser Foot Removing the presser foot Push the presser foot (e) to disengage from the cut-out (c). (1) Attaching the presser foot Install the pin (d) of the presser foot (e) into the cut-out (c) of the presser foot holder. (2) Removing and attaching the presser foot shank Raise the presser bar (a) with the presser foot lifter.

  • Page 29: Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart

    2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110). (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note: ® 1. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER needles. 2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.

  • Page 30: Darning Plate

    Install the darning plate as illustrated. For normal sewing, remove the darning plate. For free-motion sewing it is recommended to use a darning/ embroidery foot, available as an optional accessory from ® authorized SINGER retailers.

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results ® always use SINGER Brand Needles. Insert the needle as illustrated as follows: A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electrical supply by removing the plug from the main socket. When cleaning the machine, it must always be disconnected from the electrical supply. Remove the needle plate: Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screws with the screw driver.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Correction Upper thread breaks 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. 1. Rethread the machine. 2. The thread tension is too tight. 2. Reduce the thread tension. (lower number) 3. The thread is too thick for the needle. 3.
  • Page 36 Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user and the product. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Singer, and the Cameo “S” Design are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. 471061426 • English ©2019 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. All rights reserved. IM_M10C(EN)

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