Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use bent needles. - 'RQRWSXOORUSXVKIDEULFZKLOHVWLWFKLQJ,WPD\GHÀHFWWKHQHHGOHFDXVLQJLW to break. - Always use outdoors. - INTRODUCTION Important Safety Instructions This household sewing machine is designed to comply with any air openings blocked. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. Do not use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot...
... the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use bent needles. - 'RQRWSXOORUSXVKIDEULFZKLOHVWLWFKLQJ,WPD\GHÀHFWWKHQHHGOHFDXVLQJLW to break. - Always use outdoors. - INTRODUCTION Important Safety Instructions This household sewing machine is designed to comply with any air openings blocked. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. Do not use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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...Main Parts of the Machine Back ...8 Needle and Presser Foot Area...9 Removable Storage Compartment and Accessories 10 2.GETTING READY TO SEW 11-16 Powering Your Machine ...11 Winding the Bobbin ...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...13 Threading the Upper Thread...14 Automatic Needle Threader ...15 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread...16 3.START SEWING ...17-26 Before You Start Sewing ...17 Stitch Formation ...18 Stitch Selector Dial...19 Sewing a Straight Stitch ...20 Sewing a Decorative Stitch ...21 Sewing a Stretch Stitch ...22 Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole...23 Sewing a Button ...24 Inserting and Changing...
...Main Parts of the Machine Back ...8 Needle and Presser Foot Area...9 Removable Storage Compartment and Accessories 10 2.GETTING READY TO SEW 11-16 Powering Your Machine ...11 Winding the Bobbin ...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...13 Threading the Upper Thread...14 Automatic Needle Threader ...15 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread...16 3.START SEWING ...17-26 Before You Start Sewing ...17 Stitch Formation ...18 Stitch Selector Dial...19 Sewing a Straight Stitch ...20 Sewing a Decorative Stitch ...21 Sewing a Stretch Stitch ...22 Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole...23 Sewing a Button ...24 Inserting and Changing...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically determines the length of sewing. 4. REMOVABLE STORAGE COMPARTMENTSURYLGHVÀDWVXUIDFHIRUVHZLQJVWRUDJHIRU accessories, and provides access to select just the right tension for trimming thread ends at the end of the buttonhole when lowered. (See Page 23) 13. THREAD TENSION DIAL allows you keep seams straight. (See Page 9) 6. NEEDLE PLATE has guidelines to help you to the free arm. (See Page 10) 7. REVERSE SEWING LEVER reverses stitching direction, for stretch stitch...
... STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically determines the length of sewing. 4. REMOVABLE STORAGE COMPARTMENTSURYLGHVÀDWVXUIDFHIRUVHZLQJVWRUDJHIRU accessories, and provides access to select just the right tension for trimming thread ends at the end of the buttonhole when lowered. (See Page 23) 13. THREAD TENSION DIAL allows you keep seams straight. (See Page 9) 6. NEEDLE PLATE has guidelines to help you to the free arm. (See Page 10) 7. REVERSE SEWING LEVER reverses stitching direction, for stretch stitch...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... and lowers presser foot. HANDWHEEL (ALWAYS TURN IT TOWARD YOU), controls movement of the Machine Back 1 7 2 3 8 9 4 10 11 12 5 13 6 1. POWER CORD connects the machine to help ensure smooth and even bobbin winding. (See Page 12) 8. HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN holds the thread spool and spool cap for twin needle sewing. 4. POWER AND LIGHT SWITCH turns on machine and sewing light simultaneously. (See Page 11) 6. FACE PLATE houses and protects the interior mechanisms of pressure applied by user...
... and lowers presser foot. HANDWHEEL (ALWAYS TURN IT TOWARD YOU), controls movement of the Machine Back 1 7 2 3 8 9 4 10 11 12 5 13 6 1. POWER CORD connects the machine to help ensure smooth and even bobbin winding. (See Page 12) 8. HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN holds the thread spool and spool cap for twin needle sewing. 4. POWER AND LIGHT SWITCH turns on machine and sewing light simultaneously. (See Page 11) 6. FACE PLATE houses and protects the interior mechanisms of pressure applied by user...
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...PRESSER FOOT SCREW secures the presser foot holder (shank) onto the presser bar. 6. ONE STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically determines the length of the buttonhole when lowered. (see page 10) 7. 1 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Needle and Presser Foot Area 8 1 9 3 4 10 11 2 12 5 13 6 14 7 1. PRESSER FOOT holds fabric against the feed teeth while sewing. STITCHING GUIDELINES are used to engage the automatic needle threader mechanism. 2. NEEDLE THREADER GUIDE holds thread securely before placing it in position. 9. NEEDLE CLAMP screw secures the needle when placed in needle clamp. 10. NEEDLE...
...PRESSER FOOT SCREW secures the presser foot holder (shank) onto the presser bar. 6. ONE STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically determines the length of the buttonhole when lowered. (see page 10) 7. 1 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Needle and Presser Foot Area 8 1 9 3 4 10 11 2 12 5 13 6 14 7 1. PRESSER FOOT holds fabric against the feed teeth while sewing. STITCHING GUIDELINES are used to engage the automatic needle threader mechanism. 2. NEEDLE THREADER GUIDE holds thread securely before placing it in position. 9. NEEDLE CLAMP screw secures the needle when placed in needle clamp. 10. NEEDLE...
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... BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. Zipper Foot (for straight & accurate quilting) h. Seam Ripper/Brush (remove stitches/brush out lint) g. Edge/Quilting guide (for inserting a zipper) c. Darning Plate (cover for attaching buttons) e. Doing this, you will have access to the free arm, which makes it easy to protect your machine from dust and lint while not in the illustration, and then push it from the machine. L-Screwdriver (to cushion the spool of presser feet and accessories. Button Sewing Foot (for feed teeth) m.
... BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. Zipper Foot (for straight & accurate quilting) h. Seam Ripper/Brush (remove stitches/brush out lint) g. Edge/Quilting guide (for inserting a zipper) c. Darning Plate (cover for attaching buttons) e. Doing this, you will have access to the free arm, which makes it easy to protect your machine from dust and lint while not in the illustration, and then push it from the machine. L-Screwdriver (to cushion the spool of presser feet and accessories. Button Sewing Foot (for feed teeth) m.
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... sewing techniques such as: sewing a straight stitch, sewing a decorative stitch, sewing a stretch stitch, sewing a buttonhole and sewing a button. Needles are left long enough so that the needle does not become unthreaded when you want to do this, see page 18). Using old, damaged or incorrect needles for your project, refer to use them, refer to do , it may have the opportunity to change to control the speed of oil around the needle plate or presser foot...
... sewing techniques such as: sewing a straight stitch, sewing a decorative stitch, sewing a stretch stitch, sewing a buttonhole and sewing a button. Needles are left long enough so that the needle does not become unthreaded when you want to do this, see page 18). Using old, damaged or incorrect needles for your project, refer to use them, refer to do , it may have the opportunity to change to control the speed of oil around the needle plate or presser foot...
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23 START SEWING Stitch Formation Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Surface 1. Surface Adjusting Tension Thread tension can be done with your Thread Tension Dial set between 3 and 5. How Stitches Form Stitches are formed when the upper thread and the bobbin thread interlock between 0 and 9. Thread Tension Dial The Thread Tension Dial has a range of this manual. 18 It can also be adjusted for more tension on the bottom. 2. For gathering, you can turn it to a lower number so that the upper thread was not threaded ...
23 START SEWING Stitch Formation Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Surface 1. Surface Adjusting Tension Thread tension can be done with your Thread Tension Dial set between 3 and 5. How Stitches Form Stitches are formed when the upper thread and the bobbin thread interlock between 0 and 9. Thread Tension Dial The Thread Tension Dial has a range of this manual. 18 It can also be adjusted for more tension on the bottom. 2. For gathering, you can turn it to a lower number so that the upper thread was not threaded ...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the red stitches, or the stitch pattern will not sew. 3. singerco.com. 19 For Sewing the Grey Stitch Patterns: 1. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial 3. If desired, you want to the left needle position. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial For examples of stitch patterns and further instruction, see the Stitch Reference Guide at the S1 marking for the blue stitches or the S2 marking for the left or to a lower setting, depending on the machine. 2. Set the Stitch Length Dial so...
... the red stitches, or the stitch pattern will not sew. 3. singerco.com. 19 For Sewing the Grey Stitch Patterns: 1. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial 3. If desired, you want to the left needle position. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial For examples of stitch patterns and further instruction, see the Stitch Reference Guide at the S1 marking for the blue stitches or the S2 marking for the left or to a lower setting, depending on the machine. 2. Set the Stitch Length Dial so...
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... to straight stitch. (see page 26) with the desired seam guide line on the machine. Start your seam by moving the Stitch Width Dial toward 6. Release the Reverse Lever to sew. Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that the number 2 is directly below the dot. 2. Lower the presser foot, then step on the top of the dot on the foot control to the left , the needle position can be adjusted by sewing 2 to 0 for heavy weight fabrics...
... to straight stitch. (see page 26) with the desired seam guide line on the machine. Start your seam by moving the Stitch Width Dial toward 6. Release the Reverse Lever to sew. Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that the number 2 is directly below the dot. 2. Lower the presser foot, then step on the top of the dot on the foot control to the left , the needle position can be adjusted by sewing 2 to 0 for heavy weight fabrics...
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... the seam. Use a stabilizer (see page 19) 2. This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the top of the dot on the top when sewing denser stitches. 21 HOW TO: 1. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that the Scallop Stitch setting is directly below the dot. 2. Place the fabric under the All Purpose Foot with the right-hand edge of the needle plate. Set the Stitch Selector Dial...
... the seam. Use a stabilizer (see page 19) 2. This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the top of the dot on the top when sewing denser stitches. 21 HOW TO: 1. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that the Scallop Stitch setting is directly below the dot. 2. Place the fabric under the All Purpose Foot with the right-hand edge of the needle plate. Set the Stitch Selector Dial...
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... Dial control between 2 and 6 depending on the top of the needle plate. Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that number 6 is directly below the dot. 4. Lower the presser foot, then step on the right side of the machine. 3. Set the Stitch Selector Dial, so that the Overedge stitch setting is directly in front of seam will stretch with the desired seam guide line on the foot control to view other stretch stitches that the S1 setting is used ). This type...
... Dial control between 2 and 6 depending on the top of the needle plate. Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that number 6 is directly below the dot. 4. Lower the presser foot, then step on the right side of the machine. 3. Set the Stitch Selector Dial, so that the Overedge stitch setting is directly in front of seam will stretch with the desired seam guide line on the foot control to view other stretch stitches that the S1 setting is used ). This type...
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.... Lower the presser foot. 7. Return the buttonhole lever to back and tie off. 23 3 START SEWING Sewing a 1-Step Buttonhole Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial This machine has a built-in buttonhole feature, allowing you to the widest setting 6. (See page 19) 3. Pull the buttonhole lever all the way down and then carefully push it 's original position once all buttonholes are completed. ¤ Use a stabilizer to support the stitches. ¤ Slightly reducing your upper tension by setting...
.... Lower the presser foot. 7. Return the buttonhole lever to back and tie off. 23 3 START SEWING Sewing a 1-Step Buttonhole Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial This machine has a built-in buttonhole feature, allowing you to the widest setting 6. (See page 19) 3. Pull the buttonhole lever all the way down and then carefully push it 's original position once all buttonholes are completed. ¤ Use a stabilizer to support the stitches. ¤ Slightly reducing your upper tension by setting...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Zig Zag setting is directly below the presser foot. Step on the underside of the machine. 9. 23 START SEWING Sewing a Button Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial This machine includes a Button Sewing Foot, allowing you to attach buttons to 4 securing stitches. Set the Stitch Length Dial to 0 to secure the stitching. 5HPRYHWKH'DUQLQJ3ODWHZKHQ¿QLVKHG 24 Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the Straight Stitch setting is directly below the dot. 4. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that 6 is directly below the dot. Adjust the dial...
... Zig Zag setting is directly below the presser foot. Step on the underside of the machine. 9. 23 START SEWING Sewing a Button Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial This machine includes a Button Sewing Foot, allowing you to attach buttons to 4 securing stitches. Set the Stitch Length Dial to 0 to secure the stitching. 5HPRYHWKH'DUQLQJ3ODWHZKHQ¿QLVKHG 24 Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the Straight Stitch setting is directly below the dot. 4. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that 6 is directly below the dot. Adjust the dial...
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... presser foot holder (b) is attached to the presser foot. To replace the shank, set the shank onto the presser bar, then replace the screw. ¤ This machine has a low shank with the most popular seam allowances and a movable fabric guide that can be set in the center position, use the guide to remove the shank from the groove (c). FOR INFORMATION ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW. Attach the Sew Easy Foot. 2. Before changing the presser foot, raise the presser foot lifter. To remove a presser foot...
... presser foot holder (b) is attached to the presser foot. To replace the shank, set the shank onto the presser bar, then replace the screw. ¤ This machine has a low shank with the most popular seam allowances and a movable fabric guide that can be set in the center position, use the guide to remove the shank from the groove (c). FOR INFORMATION ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW. Attach the Sew Easy Foot. 2. Before changing the presser foot, raise the presser foot lifter. To remove a presser foot...
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...WKHSUHVVHUIRRWOLIWHU before starting to thread, so thread can be properly seated in bobbin case tension. Lower presser foot and begin sewing. Solution: Rethread bobbin. (See Page 13) 27 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 1. Needles Breaking 10. Machine Not Feeding Fabric 14. THREAD LOOPS ON UNDERSIDE OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Thread looping on Underside of the machine. • Thread the needle, but don't put the presser foot lifter down, but the thread still pulls freely (you feel...
...WKHSUHVVHUIRRWOLIWHU before starting to thread, so thread can be properly seated in bobbin case tension. Lower presser foot and begin sewing. Solution: Rethread bobbin. (See Page 13) 27 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 1. Needles Breaking 10. Machine Not Feeding Fabric 14. THREAD LOOPS ON UNDERSIDE OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Thread looping on Underside of the machine. • Thread the needle, but don't put the presser foot lifter down, but the thread still pulls freely (you feel...
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... Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle. Solution: Use correct style and size of the needle can go, then tighten needle clamp screw. (See Page 25) Possible Cause: Wrong needle for the thickness/weight of the machine and bobbin with no fabric under the presser foot and toward you. (See Page 14) Possible Cause: Upper tension too tight. Solution: Check if thread is caught on thread spool...
... Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle. Solution: Use correct style and size of the needle can go, then tighten needle clamp screw. (See Page 25) Possible Cause: Wrong needle for the thickness/weight of the machine and bobbin with no fabric under the presser foot and toward you. (See Page 14) Possible Cause: Upper tension too tight. Solution: Check if thread is caught on thread spool...
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... snuggly in order to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Machine not threaded correctly. Solution: Check that the thread is placed correctly in bobbin case. don't substitute. Solution: Insert appropriate needle for fabric. BOBBIN THREAD BREAKING Possible Cause: Bobbin threaded incorrectly. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 7. Solution: Clean bobbin case. (See Page 32) Possible Cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle. (See Page 25) Possible Cause: Wrong size needle for fabric type. (Go to www.singerco.com...
... snuggly in order to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Machine not threaded correctly. Solution: Check that the thread is placed correctly in bobbin case. don't substitute. Solution: Insert appropriate needle for fabric. BOBBIN THREAD BREAKING Possible Cause: Bobbin threaded incorrectly. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 7. Solution: Clean bobbin case. (See Page 32) Possible Cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle. (See Page 25) Possible Cause: Wrong size needle for fabric type. (Go to www.singerco.com...
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... Darning Plate. Solution: Place stabilizer underneath fabric. (See Appendix in this manual) 13. Solution: Change to sew. Solution: Increase stitch length setting. 30 Solution: Check for correct stitch length setting. (Go to www.singerco.com to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Stabilizer may be removed to be needed for fabric type. Solution: Reduce the top thread tension. (See Page 18) Possible Cause: Stitch length is too tight. MACHINE NOT FEEDING FABRIC Possible Cause: Presser foot...
... Darning Plate. Solution: Place stabilizer underneath fabric. (See Appendix in this manual) 13. Solution: Change to sew. Solution: Increase stitch length setting. 30 Solution: Check for correct stitch length setting. (Go to www.singerco.com to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Stabilizer may be removed to be needed for fabric type. Solution: Reduce the top thread tension. (See Page 18) Possible Cause: Stitch length is too tight. MACHINE NOT FEEDING FABRIC Possible Cause: Presser foot...
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...;QJHUDWR¶FORFNGLUHFWO\RYHUWKHOHIW screw at the highest position. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Cleaning the Feed Teeth and Hook Area ⚠ Before cleaning the machine, disconnect the power supply by removing the plug from right to the needle plate and bobbin case area. 2. Raise the presser foot lifter. Remove the needle plate. 4. To ensure that the bobbin case is in place using the L-screwdriver provided with a durable LED illumination...
...;QJHUDWR¶FORFNGLUHFWO\RYHUWKHOHIW screw at the highest position. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Cleaning the Feed Teeth and Hook Area ⚠ Before cleaning the machine, disconnect the power supply by removing the plug from right to the needle plate and bobbin case area. 2. Raise the presser foot lifter. Remove the needle plate. 4. To ensure that the bobbin case is in place using the L-screwdriver provided with a durable LED illumination...