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  • Page 1 M2600 / M2605 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3 This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-1 & 60335-2-28 and UL1594. 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.
  • Page 4 to which the machine is plugged in should be easily accessible. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
  • Page 5 - Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. - Never drop or insert any object into any opening. - Do not use outdoors. - Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
  • Page 6 The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A). The machine must only be used with foot control of type KD-1902, FC-1902.FC-1902A (110-120V) / KD-2902, FC-2902A, FC-2902C, FC-2902D, (220- 240V) manufactured by Zhejiang Founder Motor Corporation, LTD. (Vietnam) 4C-316B (110-125V) / 4C-316C (127V) /4C-326C (220V) / 4C-326G (230V) / 4C-336G (240V) 4C-315A(100V)/4C-326C (220V~240)/ 4C-336G (220-240V) manufactured by Wakaho Electric Ind.

  • Page 7: 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 Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure ..............................4 Accessories ....................................5 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin ...................................6 Inserting the Bobbin ..................................7 Thread Tension ..................................8 Threading the Upper Thread ..............................9 Automatic Needle Threader ..............................10...

  • Page 8: Machine Basics

    Machine Basics Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread tension dial 2. Presser foot pressure adjustment 3. Thread take-up lever 4. Thread cutter 5. Presser foot 6. Needle plate 7. Removable extension table/ accessory storage 8. Reverse sewing lever 9. Bobbin winding stopper 10.
  • Page 9 Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Horizontal spool pin 2. Bobbin winder spindle 3. Hole for auxiliary spool pin 4. Handwheel 5. Power and light switch 6. Main plug socket 7. Bobbin thread guide 8. Upper thread guide 9. Face plate 10.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Accessories

    Zipper foot c. Buttonhole foot d. Button sewing foot e. L-screwdriver f. Seam ripper/ brush g. Pack of needles ® h. SINGER Class 15 bobbins (4x) i. Edge/ quilting guide j. Darning plate k. Spool holder l. Soft cover Optional Accessories:...

  • Page 13: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin - Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to spool pin. (1/2) - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4) - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle. (5) - Push bobbin spindle to right.

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 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: Automatic Needle Threader

    Automatic Needle Threader - Raise the needle to its highest position. - Pass thread around thread guide (A). (1) - Press lever (B) down as far as it will go. (2) - The threader automatically swings to the threading position (C). - Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D) from bottom to top.

  • Page 18: 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 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: Stitch Length Dial

    Stitch Length Dial Function of stitch length dial for when straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to the straight stitch setting. (1) Turn the Stitch Length Dial, and the length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approaches "0". The length of the individual stitches will increase as the dial approaches "4".

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns

    Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The stretch stitch patterns are indicated with a blue color on the pattern selector dial. To select these stitches, turn the pattern selector dial to the desired pattern. Then, turn the stitch length dial to the indicator marked "S1".

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: Sewing On Buttons

    Sewing on Buttons Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to "0". Place the button and fabric under the Button Sewing foot, as illustrated in (3). Set the machine for zig-zag stitch. Adjust the dial until the needle moves from the left hole into the right hole of the button without interference.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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. 68015259 • English ©2021 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. All rights reserved. IM_2600、2605(83N0)(EN)

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