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Summary of Contents for Singer S16
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL SINGER and STUDIO are trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. ©2014 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. All rights reserved. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS MACHINE IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Machine Identification ........................4 Standard Accessories ........................5 Attaching Knee Lifter ........................5 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply ................... 6 Controlling Sewing Speed ......................6 Up/Down Needle Position Button ....................7 Bobbin Winding Button ........................ -
Page 4: Machine Identification Of Parts
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION Name of Parts q Presser foot pressure dial w Bobbin winding tension disc e Retractable thread guide r Bobbin winder spindle t Bobbin winder lever/stopper y Speed control lever u Stitch length display i Thread cutter button o Reverse stitch lever !0 Bobbin winding button !1 Up/Down needle button !2 Knee lifter socket... -
Page 5: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories Thread spool net Spool cap Narrow hemmer foot Quarter inch foot Spool holder Darning / Embroidery foot HL x 5 –16 ... 1 Lint brush HL x 5 –14 ... 1 HL x 5 –11 ... 2 HL x 5 –9 ..1 Darning plate Needles Large screwdriver... -
Page 6: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting Machine To Power Supply
GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply CAUTION Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use. q Machine power plug w Machine socket for power supply plug e Power supply plug r Wall outlet t Machine socket for foot control... -
Page 7: Up/Down Needle Position Button
Up/Down Needle Position Button RED LED GREEN LED Press this button to bring the needle up or down. The RED LED will light up when the needle is down. The GREEN LED will light up when the needle is up. The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button. -
Page 8: Presser Foot Lifter
Presser Foot Lifter q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it higher e than the normal up position w to help you place thick fabric under the foot. -
Page 9: Removing Bobbin Case And Bobbin
To Remove Bobbin Case and Bobbin CAUTION Turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet. q Bobbin case cover plate w Bobbin case cover e Latch r Bobbin case t Bobbin Step z Raise the needle and presser foot. Remove the bobbin case cover plate q and open the bobbin case cover w. -
Page 10: Winding A Bobbin
Winding a Bobbin Stopper Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go. Stoppers will click when fully extended. q Thread guides w Bobbin winding tension disk e Bobbin hole r Notch t Spring y Bobbin winder spindle u Bobbin winder lever/stopper Step z Pass the thread through the thread... -
Page 11: Inserting A Bobbin
Inserting a Bobbin Step z Place a bobbin in the bobbin case making sure the thread winds clockwise on the bobbin as illustrated. Step x Draw the thread through the slit q in the bobbin case. q Slit Step c Continue to pull the thread under the tension spring w and through the opening e. -
Page 12: Threading The Needle Thread
Threading the Needle Thread Step z Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the Up/Down needle button twice to ensure that the needle is in its highest position. Turn the power switch off. Set a spool of thread on the spool pin. Pass the thread through the guide q from behind. -
Page 13: Using The Built-In Needle Threader
Using the Built in Needle Threader Step z Lower the presser foot. Press the Up/Down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Turn the power switch off. Push down the needle threader lever q as far as it will go. -
Page 14: Bringing Up Bobbin Thread
Bringing Up Bobbin Thread Step z Hold the needle thread q lightly with your left hand. Step x Hold upper needle thread and rotate handwheel one complete revolution q. The upper thread will bring up the loop through the needle plate w. When the power is on the machine you can push the Up/Down needle button twice to bring up bobbin thread. -
Page 15: Changing The Needle
* Remember to use only Style HL x 5 needles in ® your SINGER Studio™ S16 sewing machine. To Check the Needle To determine if the needle is defective, place the flat side of needle on something flat (a needle plate, piece of glass, etc.). The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent. -
Page 16: How To Balance Thread Tension
HOW TO BALANCE THREAD TENSIONS Different threads and fabric types can cause irregular tension. Before making adjustments determine closely that the machine is threaded correctly and the proper needle is being used. Balanced Needle Thread Tension The needle thread and bobbin thread should interlock in the center of two layers of the fabric in straight seams. -
Page 17: How To Sew Test Stitching
HOW TO SEW Test Stitching Thread take-up lever Before starting your project always test the compatibility of thread, needle and fabric together. Also test stitch length and pressure foot pressure. Step z Turn the stitch length adjustment dial q to adjust the stitch length to 3. -
Page 18: Securing Seam
Securing a Seam / Reverse Stitching The machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse stitch lever is pressed. Secure the beginning and end of a seam by sewing in reverse for about 3/8”. (1/4”) (1/4”) Securing a Seam / Knotting the Threads Pull the bobbin thread to bring the needle thread to the wrong side of fabric. -
Page 19: Using Fabric Guide
Using Fabric Guide Attach the cloth guide to the needle plate with the setscrew q. Adjust the position of the fabric guide for seam allowance needed w and tighten the setscrew q. Place the fabric with its edge e against the cloth guide and sew. -
Page 20: Using Darning / Embroidery Foot
Using the Darning / Embroidery Foot Darning and free motion sewing is used for repairing holes or torn areas in cloth. Also the foot allows you to do monograms and stipple quilting. The darning plate covers the feed dog to prevent the feed dogs from moving the fabric and allows you to freely move the fabric. -
Page 21: Care & Maintenance Cleaning The Hook And Feed Dog Area
Unplug the machine before oiling. Oil the points as shown (q, w and e) with two or three ® drops of oil. Use only SINGER sewing machine oil for this sewing machine. If the machine is used up to 2-4 hours per day, it should be oiled every 3 days. -
Page 22: Replacing The Light Bulb
Replacing the Light Bulb CAUTION Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. q Setscrew w Face cover e Lamp socket r Light bulb To remove: Remove the setscrew q. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 10. The needle thread See page 14. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. breaks See pages 13. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4.
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