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... the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary without supervision. * Young children should be replace by page. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ak * If the supply cord is damaged, it must be supervised to ensure that you are always provided with the most out of your purchase of The Singer Company Limited or...
... the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary without supervision. * Young children should be replace by page. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ak * If the supply cord is damaged, it must be supervised to ensure that you are always provided with the most out of your purchase of The Singer Company Limited or...
Instruction Manual 15
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... to break. . Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot controller free from the electric outlet immediately after using and before using this Operator's Guide. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the motor. • Use this machine only for examination, repair, electrical, or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the machine with care and avoid dropping it is required around the sewing machine needle. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching...
... to break. . Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot controller free from the electric outlet immediately after using and before using this Operator's Guide. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of the motor. • Use this machine only for examination, repair, electrical, or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the machine with care and avoid dropping it is required around the sewing machine needle. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching...
Instruction Manual 15
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...Free Arm Sewing (Tubular Work) 27 20. Machine Maintenance 46 •Cleaning the machine 46 •Oiling the machine 46 •How to Sewing 9 9. CONTENTS Page 1. Principal Parts 8 6. Standard Overedge and Rolled Hem Stitching 28 •To sew standard overedge 28 •To sew rolled hem 28 21. Suggested Tension Setting 30 1) 2-thread wrapped edge overlock 30 2) 2-thread standard rolled hem stitching 31 3) 3-Thread Overlock 32 4) 3-Thread Flatlock 33 5) 3-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 34 6) 4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Satety Stitch 35 23. Troubleshooting...
...Free Arm Sewing (Tubular Work) 27 20. Machine Maintenance 46 •Cleaning the machine 46 •Oiling the machine 46 •How to Sewing 9 9. CONTENTS Page 1. Principal Parts 8 6. Standard Overedge and Rolled Hem Stitching 28 •To sew standard overedge 28 •To sew rolled hem 28 21. Suggested Tension Setting 30 1) 2-thread wrapped edge overlock 30 2) 2-thread standard rolled hem stitching 31 3) 3-Thread Overlock 32 4) 3-Thread Flatlock 33 5) 3-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 34 6) 4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Satety Stitch 35 23. Troubleshooting...
Instruction Manual 15
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...thread Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 2-needle 4-thread stitch which is used for 7 light weight or knits fabrics. Two-thread standard rolled hem stitching 3. Also, a 3.5mm and 33 5.7mm flatlock width can sew 3-thread standard width 3.5mm overedge and a 5.7mm wide overedge seams. 5 Three-thread Overlock 1-needle 2-thread stitch is ideal for sewing / \\ narrow rolled hems or ornamental edges. Three-thread Flatlock (504) 1-needle 3-thread stitch is capable of producing various types of needle positions, threading methods, tension adjustment. SELECTION OF STITCHES This machine...
...thread Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 2-needle 4-thread stitch which is used for 7 light weight or knits fabrics. Two-thread standard rolled hem stitching 3. Also, a 3.5mm and 33 5.7mm flatlock width can sew 3-thread standard width 3.5mm overedge and a 5.7mm wide overedge seams. 5 Three-thread Overlock 1-needle 2-thread stitch is ideal for sewing / \\ narrow rolled hems or ornamental edges. Three-thread Flatlock (504) 1-needle 3-thread stitch is capable of producing various types of needle positions, threading methods, tension adjustment. SELECTION OF STITCHES This machine...
Instruction Manual 15
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... needle Needle thread tension dial Green Blue OW :fi 9O 2. HANDY REFERENCE CHART Stitch Type Needle Positions Tension Dial: Numbers shown are average settings on this page as well as the dials are suggested guides. The tension settings shown on medium weigh fabric with standard #80 po yester spun thread Blue Green Orange Yellow isoiL;et r Page Two-Thread 3.5mm Wrapped Edge oar 1 Overlock 5.7mm (502) lio Two-Thread 3.5mm Standard Rolled oil 2 Hem Stitching...
... needle Needle thread tension dial Green Blue OW :fi 9O 2. HANDY REFERENCE CHART Stitch Type Needle Positions Tension Dial: Numbers shown are average settings on this page as well as the dials are suggested guides. The tension settings shown on medium weigh fabric with standard #80 po yester spun thread Blue Green Orange Yellow isoiL;et r Page Two-Thread 3.5mm Wrapped Edge oar 1 Overlock 5.7mm (502) lio Two-Thread 3.5mm Standard Rolled oil 2 Hem Stitching...
Instruction Manual 15
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NEEDLE INFORMATION • Singer needle #2022 size 90/14 is readjusted, skipping of the stitches may be used. ACCESSORIES I Accessories are contained in the accessory case in the cloth plate. 1 Needle set 2 Screw driver (small size) 3 Tweezers 4 Spreader 744 / 754 1 1 1 1 4-- However, unless the suggested tension setting is furnished with the machine. • In an emergency, standard Singer needle #2020 may occur. 3. Sizes available Singer needle #2022 80/11 90/14 7 O 4.
NEEDLE INFORMATION • Singer needle #2022 size 90/14 is readjusted, skipping of the stitches may be used. ACCESSORIES I Accessories are contained in the accessory case in the cloth plate. 1 Needle set 2 Screw driver (small size) 3 Tweezers 4 Spreader 744 / 754 1 1 1 1 4-- However, unless the suggested tension setting is furnished with the machine. • In an emergency, standard Singer needle #2020 may occur. 3. Sizes available Singer needle #2022 80/11 90/14 7 O 4.
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... outlet when changing needles, presser feet or throat plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. Handle the foot controller with the thread guide holder in use. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is shipped with care and avoid dropping it when not in the lowered position. • Fully extend the thread guide holder. • The...
... outlet when changing needles, presser feet or throat plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. Handle the foot controller with the thread guide holder in use. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is shipped with care and avoid dropping it when not in the lowered position. • Fully extend the thread guide holder. • The...
Instruction Manual 15
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... (7132") Left/Right needle 5.7 mm I (7/32") t I Right needle 21 HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAM WIDTH • Overedge seam width can be achieved by Changing Needle Position • Overedge seam width can be set on the 3 mm (1/8 inch) setting for most sewing conditions. • Adjust the stitch length to 4mm (5/32 inch) when sewing heavy weight fabrics. • Adjust the stitch length to 2mm (5/64 inch) when sewing light weight fabrics to obtain excellent...
... (7132") Left/Right needle 5.7 mm I (7/32") t I Right needle 21 HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAM WIDTH • Overedge seam width can be achieved by Changing Needle Position • Overedge seam width can be set on the 3 mm (1/8 inch) setting for most sewing conditions. • Adjust the stitch length to 4mm (5/32 inch) when sewing heavy weight fabrics. • Adjust the stitch length to 2mm (5/64 inch) when sewing light weight fabrics to obtain excellent...
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...; Set differential feed adjusting lever knob below . • Use of front feed dog in overedging stretch fabrics and fabrics cut on material being sewn as well as knits and jersey before sewing your garment. • When feed regulating dial is set at "3" or over, the amount of feed of gather therefore set knob to 1.1 "3" automatically when adjusting lever knob is differential feed adjusting lever setting for shirring sleeves, yokes, front and back bodices, skirt hems...
...; Set differential feed adjusting lever knob below . • Use of front feed dog in overedging stretch fabrics and fabrics cut on material being sewn as well as knits and jersey before sewing your garment. • When feed regulating dial is set at "3" or over, the amount of feed of gather therefore set knob to 1.1 "3" automatically when adjusting lever knob is differential feed adjusting lever setting for shirring sleeves, yokes, front and back bodices, skirt hems...
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SUGGESTED TENSION SETTING [ 1) 2-Thread wrapped edge overlook. Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of thread * See page 26 to Balance NEEDLE POSITION wo oe SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Needle thread Lo'4,/ir looper thread Topside Underside (502) Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange Yellow 2.5 Spreader 1.0 Medium weight 3.0 Heavy weight 4.5 Spreader 1.0 Spreader 1.0 Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange Yellow...
SUGGESTED TENSION SETTING [ 1) 2-Thread wrapped edge overlook. Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of thread * See page 26 to Balance NEEDLE POSITION wo oe SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Needle thread Lo'4,/ir looper thread Topside Underside (502) Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange Yellow 2.5 Spreader 1.0 Medium weight 3.0 Heavy weight 4.5 Spreader 1.0 Spreader 1.0 Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange Yellow...
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... STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Lower looper thread Needle thr iad Topside Underside (503) Tension Dial Light weigt Medium weight Heavy weight Blue 0 0.5 1.0 Green Orange Yellow Spreader 5.0 Spreader 6.0 Spreader 6.5 Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange Yellow 0 Spreader 5.0 Medium weight 0.5 Spreader 6.0 Heavy weight 1.0 Spreader 6.5 • When the lower looper thread is too loose: - Tension settings are suggested tension settings only. 2) 2-Thread standard rolled hem stitching Note: These are effected by: 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size...
... STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Lower looper thread Needle thr iad Topside Underside (503) Tension Dial Light weigt Medium weight Heavy weight Blue 0 0.5 1.0 Green Orange Yellow Spreader 5.0 Spreader 6.0 Spreader 6.5 Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange Yellow 0 Spreader 5.0 Medium weight 0.5 Spreader 6.0 Heavy weight 1.0 Spreader 6.5 • When the lower looper thread is too loose: - Tension settings are suggested tension settings only. 2) 2-Thread standard rolled hem stitching Note: These are effected by: 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size...
Instruction Manual 15
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... of fabric; - 3) 3-thread Overlock Note: These are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION e0 ow SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH Upper looper thread S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to a higher number. 32 Needle thread Lower thread Topside Underside (504) Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 1.5 2.0 2.0 Medium weight 2.5 2.5 2.0 Heavy weight 3.0 3.0 2.0 Fabric Tension Dial Blue...
... of fabric; - 3) 3-thread Overlock Note: These are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION e0 ow SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH Upper looper thread S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to a higher number. 32 Needle thread Lower thread Topside Underside (504) Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 1.5 2.0 2.0 Medium weight 2.5 2.5 2.0 Heavy weight 3.0 3.0 2.0 Fabric Tension Dial Blue...
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... fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION •O OW SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH S 2- 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance • When the lower looper thread tension is too loose; - Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a lower number. • When the needle thread tension is too loose; - Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) toward a higher number. - Needl...
... fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION •O OW SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH S 2- 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance • When the lower looper thread tension is too loose; - Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a lower number. • When the needle thread tension is too loose; - Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) toward a higher number. - Needl...
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NEEDLE POSITION eO ow SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of thread. Turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) toward a higher number. - Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 2.0 0.5 6.0 Medium weight 3.0 0.5 7.0 Heavy weight 4.0 0.5 8.0 Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 2.0 0.5 6.0 Medium weight 3.0 0.5 7.0 Heavy weight 4.0 0.5 8.0 Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside Cower looper th ad Underside ...
NEEDLE POSITION eO ow SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of thread. Turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) toward a higher number. - Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 2.0 0.5 6.0 Medium weight 3.0 0.5 7.0 Heavy weight 4.0 0.5 8.0 Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 2.0 0.5 6.0 Medium weight 3.0 0.5 7.0 Heavy weight 4.0 0.5 8.0 Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside Cower looper th ad Underside ...
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... suggested tension settings only. * Tension settings are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH Upper looper thread •• S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to a higher number. - Turn the left needle thread tension dial (blue) toward a lower number. • When the left needle thread tension is too loose: - Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial...
... suggested tension settings only. * Tension settings are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH Upper looper thread •• S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to a higher number. - Turn the left needle thread tension dial (blue) toward a lower number. • When the left needle thread tension is too loose: - Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial...
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... SEW A ROLLED HEM s. • This machine can be sewn. • Needle: Singer Needle #2022 size 80/11 or 90/14 • Thread: A variety of thread combinations can sew four types of seam width finger support plate with R mark on throat plate by rolling and overedging the fabric edge. • Light weight fabrics such as required. • Set stitch length dial to setting R . (See page 28 ) • Align left face of rolled hems. • Rolled hemming...
... SEW A ROLLED HEM s. • This machine can be sewn. • Needle: Singer Needle #2022 size 80/11 or 90/14 • Thread: A variety of thread combinations can sew four types of seam width finger support plate with R mark on throat plate by rolling and overedging the fabric edge. • Light weight fabrics such as required. • Set stitch length dial to setting R . (See page 28 ) • Align left face of rolled hems. • Rolled hemming...
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... needle with lightweight regular thread. 1) 2-Thread wrapped edge overlook I NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER o• S F- 2 USE Correct Balance • Set each tension dial to settings shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric Needle thread Topside Lo -r looper thread Underside (502) Upper looper thread Polyester Wooly nylon Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 r 2-Thread standard rolled hem stitching Correct Balance • Set each tension dial to settings shown at righ and test sew...
... needle with lightweight regular thread. 1) 2-Thread wrapped edge overlook I NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER o• S F- 2 USE Correct Balance • Set each tension dial to settings shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric Needle thread Topside Lo -r looper thread Underside (502) Upper looper thread Polyester Wooly nylon Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 r 2-Thread standard rolled hem stitching Correct Balance • Set each tension dial to settings shown at righ and test sew...
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... Hem Stitching NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH o• R F- 2 Upper looper thread Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside (504) 3-thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching i Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Upper looper thread Polyester Wooly nylon Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow 2.0 7.0 2.5 2.0 3.5 2.5 Needle thread Upper looper thread...
... Hem Stitching NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH o• R F- 2 Upper looper thread Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside (504) 3-thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching i Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Upper looper thread Polyester Wooly nylon Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow 2.0 7.0 2.5 2.0 3.5 2.5 Needle thread Upper looper thread...
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...: The rolled hem stitch can also be used . • Set the stitch length dial at 4. • Fold the hem to the wrong side of the fabric, then back to the right side with the desired number of the fold. /*-'• Remove J. I I I • Remove the left needle and adjust machine for sewing knit wear. How to Sew an Overlock Blind Hem • The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is sewn and...
...: The rolled hem stitch can also be used . • Set the stitch length dial at 4. • Fold the hem to the wrong side of the fabric, then back to the right side with the desired number of the fold. /*-'• Remove J. I I I • Remove the left needle and adjust machine for sewing knit wear. How to Sew an Overlock Blind Hem • The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is sewn and...
Instruction Manual 15
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Lengthen stitch length. - Do not pull fabric while sewing. - Tighten needle set screw. - Check threading. - Loosen thread tension. - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Problem Solution Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Stitches skip Irregular stitches Fabric puckers Irregular trimming Fabric jams Machine does not operate - Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight fabrics. - Use a high quality thread. - Increase presser foot pressure. - Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight fabric. - Page 21 22 22 11 29 11 7 12-19 20 11 7 49 30-38 7 11 ...
Lengthen stitch length. - Do not pull fabric while sewing. - Tighten needle set screw. - Check threading. - Loosen thread tension. - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Problem Solution Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Stitches skip Irregular stitches Fabric puckers Irregular trimming Fabric jams Machine does not operate - Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight fabrics. - Use a high quality thread. - Increase presser foot pressure. - Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight fabric. - Page 21 22 22 11 29 11 7 12-19 20 11 7 49 30-38 7 11 ...
