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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.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFOR EUROPE ONLY: FOR EUROPE ONLY: This appliance can be used by children aged from 13 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........1 MAINTENANCE ..........24 Intended Use ..............1 Cleaning the Machine ........... 24 Machine Overview ............1 Cleaning the Bobbin Area ..........24 Needle Area Overview ............ 2 Cleaning under the Bobbin Area........24 Top of Machine ............... 2 Troubleshooting ............
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Intended Use Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial or commercial use. Additional assistance, by region, may be found online at www.singer.com. Machine Overview 1. Feed Teeth Lever — move from side to side to engage or 7.
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Needle Area Overview 1. Needle Plate — provides a flat area around presser foot for sewing. Guidelines indicate various seam allowances used to guide fabric while sewing. 2. Feed Teeth — feed the fabric under the presser foot when sewing. 3.
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Overview Accessories Bobbin x4 — Only use the type of transparent bobbins delivered with your machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins). One of the bobbins is inserted in the machine upon delivery. Felt Pad — Used to cushion the spool of thread when using the Auxiliary Spool Pin.
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The Satin Stitch Foot is used for satin stitches and other more dense decorative stitches. It has a groove on the underside that allows the dense stitching to pass freely underneath the foot. Optional Accessories Additional optional accessories are available for your machine. Check with your authorized SINGER retailer for more information. ®...
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