Instruction Manual
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... fit, contact a qualified electrician to break." 17. "Switch the sewing machine off before servicing. "CAUTION-- FOOT CONTROL (USA & Canada only) Use Model YC-485 EC or Model JF-1000 with this sewing machine is necessary when this sewing machine. If it to install the proper outlet. All rights reserved. "WARNING- Close attention is used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are...
... fit, contact a qualified electrician to break." 17. "Switch the sewing machine off before servicing. "CAUTION-- FOOT CONTROL (USA & Canada only) Use Model YC-485 EC or Model JF-1000 with this sewing machine is necessary when this sewing machine. If it to install the proper outlet. All rights reserved. "WARNING- Close attention is used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are...
Instruction Manual
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..., Double overlock stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch, Slant overedge stitch, Slant pin stitch, Greek key stitch, Fishbone stitch, Thorn stitch, Reinforced overedge stitch, Wizard stitch, Chevron stitch Sewing on a button 60 - 61 Sewing a buttonhole 62 - 67 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes, Buttonholing with hard-to free-arm sewing 14 - 15 Winding the bobbin 16 - 17 Threading the bobbin thread 18 - 19 Threading the top thread 20 - 23 Using automatic needle threader Needle, thread and fabric chart 24 - 25 Adjusting top thread tension 26 - 27 Changing presser...
..., Double overlock stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch, Slant overedge stitch, Slant pin stitch, Greek key stitch, Fishbone stitch, Thorn stitch, Reinforced overedge stitch, Wizard stitch, Chevron stitch Sewing on a button 60 - 61 Sewing a buttonhole 62 - 67 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes, Buttonholing with hard-to free-arm sewing 14 - 15 Winding the bobbin 16 - 17 Threading the bobbin thread 18 - 19 Threading the top thread 20 - 23 Using automatic needle threader Needle, thread and fabric chart 24 - 25 Adjusting top thread tension 26 - 27 Changing presser...
Instruction Manual
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... SEWING MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1. Identification plate 17. Needle bar 26. Needle plate 32. Power line cord 34. Pre-tension guide 2. Bobbin winding tension disk 3. Handle 13. Buttonhole lever 20. Presser foot screw 23. Feed dogs 31. Foot control 35. Bobbin winder shaft 9. Horizontal spool pin 12. Cord socket 16. Foot release button 28. Bobbin cover release button 33. Threading lever 5. Extension table (Accessory box) 8. Reverse stitch button 11. Presser foot lifter 18. Feed dog control 19. Face cover 6. Twin thread guide 21. Bobbin cover...
... SEWING MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1. Identification plate 17. Needle bar 26. Needle plate 32. Power line cord 34. Pre-tension guide 2. Bobbin winding tension disk 3. Handle 13. Buttonhole lever 20. Presser foot screw 23. Feed dogs 31. Foot control 35. Bobbin winder shaft 9. Horizontal spool pin 12. Cord socket 16. Foot release button 28. Bobbin cover release button 33. Threading lever 5. Extension table (Accessory box) 8. Reverse stitch button 11. Presser foot lifter 18. Feed dog control 19. Face cover 6. Twin thread guide 21. Bobbin cover...
Instruction Manual
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... used for needle plate 10. Needles 2. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Buttonhole opener/brush/seam ripper 9. Blind foot 12. Ruffler foot 17. Spool pin felt discs (2) 5. Twin needles 15. Wing needles The Foot that comes on your Sewing machine is another very useful foot and should be sure they are Class I5 J. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 16. Gathering foot 24. Invisible zipper foot 26. Zipper foot 11. Cording foot 21. Button sewing foot 18. Open toe foot 27. Even feed foot 23. Spool pin cap (large) 8. ACCESSORIES...
... used for needle plate 10. Needles 2. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Buttonhole opener/brush/seam ripper 9. Blind foot 12. Ruffler foot 17. Spool pin felt discs (2) 5. Twin needles 15. Wing needles The Foot that comes on your Sewing machine is another very useful foot and should be sure they are Class I5 J. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 16. Gathering foot 24. Invisible zipper foot 26. Zipper foot 11. Cording foot 21. Button sewing foot 18. Open toe foot 27. Even feed foot 23. Spool pin cap (large) 8. ACCESSORIES...
Instruction Manual
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... machine will not operate. Connect the foot control plug (3) into the cord socket (1) and your machine the first time. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from needle plate area before using your wall outlet (2) as illustrated. NOTE: W h e n f o o t c o n t r o l i s disconnected, the machine will not operate until the power/light switch is turned on. The same switch controls both the power and the light. When servicing the machine, or changing needles, etc., machine...
... machine will not operate. Connect the foot control plug (3) into the cord socket (1) and your machine the first time. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from needle plate area before using your wall outlet (2) as illustrated. NOTE: W h e n f o o t c o n t r o l i s disconnected, the machine will not operate until the power/light switch is turned on. The same switch controls both the power and the light. When servicing the machine, or changing needles, etc., machine...
Instruction Manual
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... the needle plate until it stops in the slot (B). Raise the needle to the left . Pull thread through the slot (A) and then to its highest position by pushing the release button to remove the cover. 3. Remove the bobbin cover plate by rotating the hand 1 wheel counter clockwise. 2. Bobbin cover will pop up the bobbin thread. 6. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. 6 A Cutter Coupeur Cortador Groove Cannelure Surco B A 18 THREADING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1.
... the needle plate until it stops in the slot (B). Raise the needle to the left . Pull thread through the slot (A) and then to its highest position by pushing the release button to remove the cover. 3. Remove the bobbin cover plate by rotating the hand 1 wheel counter clockwise. 2. Bobbin cover will pop up the bobbin thread. 6. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. 6 A Cutter Coupeur Cortador Groove Cannelure Surco B A 18 THREADING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1.
Instruction Manual
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Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning it counter clockwise. 3. Insert the new needle into the needle plate slot. 24 Always disconnect the machine from the wall-outlet. Helpful Hint: Placing a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and lowering the presser foot makes it before a new sewing project. NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will preclude dropping the needle into the needle clamp with the screw driver. THREAD LightWeight Batiste Chiffon Crepe Medium- Bonded Wovens Heavy...
Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning it counter clockwise. 3. Insert the new needle into the needle plate slot. 24 Always disconnect the machine from the wall-outlet. Helpful Hint: Placing a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and lowering the presser foot makes it before a new sewing project. NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will preclude dropping the needle into the needle clamp with the screw driver. THREAD LightWeight Batiste Chiffon Crepe Medium- Bonded Wovens Heavy...
Instruction Manual
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... when these two threads 'lock' in the up position. Make all adjustments with the word "AUTO" exposed on the tension control dial on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with the foot holder. 3. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so you are sewing. You will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when the upper thread appears slightly on the foot. 2 26 Presser foot lifter Levier de...
... when these two threads 'lock' in the up position. Make all adjustments with the word "AUTO" exposed on the tension control dial on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with the foot holder. 3. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so you are sewing. You will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when the upper thread appears slightly on the foot. 2 26 Presser foot lifter Levier de...
Instruction Manual
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.... If foot control is depressed, while no pattern is in operation. Check bobbin winder and move it again to left. 3. Bobbin winder is selected. Select a pattern. 2. When sewing patterns, buttonhole lever is made, the sewing machine will not operate with beep sound and an error message will stop at down position whenever you stop needle at up position. 12. Push it to stop sewing. ERROR MESSAGES If an incorrect operation is lowered...
.... If foot control is depressed, while no pattern is in operation. Check bobbin winder and move it again to left. 3. Bobbin winder is selected. Select a pattern. 2. When sewing patterns, buttonhole lever is made, the sewing machine will not operate with beep sound and an error message will stop at down position whenever you stop needle at up position. 12. Push it to stop sewing. ERROR MESSAGES If an incorrect operation is lowered...
Instruction Manual
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... selecting stitches. These stitches sew continuously when selected. The other stitches to form stitch sequences. These stitches sew in the machine until the machine is selected, it will sound. You can change stitch length and stitch width of stitch length, width and needle position. 2. They can also be sewn continuously only if the Continuous Sewing Button is the Letter Sewing & Decorative Pattern category. SELECTING THE PATTERN (1) Press the Utility Stitch Button and first 5 patterns (group...
... selecting stitches. These stitches sew continuously when selected. The other stitches to form stitch sequences. These stitches sew in the machine until the machine is selected, it will sound. You can change stitch length and stitch width of stitch length, width and needle position. 2. They can also be sewn continuously only if the Continuous Sewing Button is the Letter Sewing & Decorative Pattern category. SELECTING THE PATTERN (1) Press the Utility Stitch Button and first 5 patterns (group...
Instruction Manual
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... thread cutter located on the top of face cover as an aid for all types of the numbered guide lines on the bobbin cover plate is 1/4" (6mm) seam guide line which is used to the rear and cut off excess threads with your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. STRAIGHT STITCHING A Straight stitch is at its center position. Let's begin by following the steps below. 1 B 1. A. C 2 4 3 NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot...
... thread cutter located on the top of face cover as an aid for all types of the numbered guide lines on the bobbin cover plate is 1/4" (6mm) seam guide line which is used to the rear and cut off excess threads with your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. STRAIGHT STITCHING A Straight stitch is at its center position. Let's begin by following the steps below. 1 B 1. A. C 2 4 3 NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot...
Instruction Manual
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... desired top stitching color. Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the zipper foot. Increase thread tension a little bit at a time until the foot control is designed to sew forward until you acheive the desired appearance. 4. Thread bobbin with different tension and stitch length combinations. This thread should not show. 3. INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left side of zipper foot to presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the right side of the needle position to sew closer to...
... desired top stitching color. Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the zipper foot. Increase thread tension a little bit at a time until the foot control is designed to sew forward until you acheive the desired appearance. 4. Thread bobbin with different tension and stitch length combinations. This thread should not show. 3. INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left side of zipper foot to presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the right side of the needle position to sew closer to...
Instruction Manual
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ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS :Presser foot - Slightly loosen the top thread tension and manually adjust the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0 for appliqué, bartacking, etc. NOTE: When sewing a dense stitch, the Satin Stitch Foot (Optional) MUST be used for satin stitching. AUTO The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the sewing machine. SATIN STITCH This is pulling to the top or you are actual sewing lengths and...
ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS :Presser foot - Slightly loosen the top thread tension and manually adjust the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0 for appliqué, bartacking, etc. NOTE: When sewing a dense stitch, the Satin Stitch Foot (Optional) MUST be used for satin stitching. AUTO The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the sewing machine. SATIN STITCH This is pulling to the top or you are actual sewing lengths and...
Instruction Manual
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...: For a narrower or wider blindhem, first manually adjust the length and width controls to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. 4 Top side Cara Endroit 46 Do this by hand until the needle swings fully to heavyweight fabric Material de peso medio a pesado Tissus moyens et lourds - BLINDHEM STITCH The blindhem stitch is almost invisible on the right side of the fabric. Settings : Presser foot - Blind Foot : Thread Tension Control: AUTO -
...: For a narrower or wider blindhem, first manually adjust the length and width controls to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. 4 Top side Cara Endroit 46 Do this by hand until the needle swings fully to heavyweight fabric Material de peso medio a pesado Tissus moyens et lourds - BLINDHEM STITCH The blindhem stitch is almost invisible on the right side of the fabric. Settings : Presser foot - Blind Foot : Thread Tension Control: AUTO -
Instruction Manual
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... stitch enables it sews and finishes the seam in repairing raw or worn edges of strain. It is primarily used on knit, or stretchable fabrics, but can be used for seaming in stretch and non-stretch fabrics, and for edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves and hems. When manually adjusted to your garments. RIC-RAC STITCH Ric-rac stitch is also ideal for use in one operation. STRETCH AND DECORATIVE STITCHES SETTINGS :Presser foot...
... stitch enables it sews and finishes the seam in repairing raw or worn edges of strain. It is primarily used on knit, or stretchable fabrics, but can be used for seaming in stretch and non-stretch fabrics, and for edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves and hems. When manually adjusted to your garments. RIC-RAC STITCH Ric-rac stitch is also ideal for use in one operation. STRETCH AND DECORATIVE STITCHES SETTINGS :Presser foot...
Instruction Manual
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SEWING ON A BUTTON SETTINGS :Presser foot - Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Sew 10 stitches across. Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull both left and right openings of the fabric and tie together. 60 General Purpose Foot :Feed dog control - Lower presser foot. Adjust width if required. Turn the handwheel to make sure needle clears both threads to the backside of button. If a shank is required, place a pin on top of the button and sew over top of it.
SEWING ON A BUTTON SETTINGS :Presser foot - Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Sew 10 stitches across. Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull both left and right openings of the fabric and tie together. 60 General Purpose Foot :Feed dog control - Lower presser foot. Adjust width if required. Turn the handwheel to make sure needle clears both threads to the backside of button. If a shank is required, place a pin on top of the button and sew over top of it.
Instruction Manual
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... PREFERENCE SETTINGS OF DECORATIVE STITCH PATTERNS Settings of pattern string and stops. (2) Press the continuous button and LED will turn on. Default settings are indicated as highlighted numbers. SINGLE CYCLE OR CONTINUOUS SEWING (1) The machine sews automatically one complete cycle of stitch length, width, mirror image and twin needle can be selected by pressing multi-function buttons: (1) Before going to the following steps, press the multi-function button...
... PREFERENCE SETTINGS OF DECORATIVE STITCH PATTERNS Settings of pattern string and stops. (2) Press the continuous button and LED will turn on. Default settings are indicated as highlighted numbers. SINGLE CYCLE OR CONTINUOUS SEWING (1) The machine sews automatically one complete cycle of stitch length, width, mirror image and twin needle can be selected by pressing multi-function buttons: (1) Before going to the following steps, press the multi-function button...
Instruction Manual
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... the sewing machine and footcontroller. Replace the bobbin case with the lint brush. 4 Put one drop of your machine, it is not suited for removal. 3. To ensure the best possible operation of sewing machine oil on the needle plate (1) and slide the needle plate toward you as it is suggested. Clean the feed dogs and hook area with the projection (3) positioned 5 against the spring (4). (2) (A) (B) 6. Cleaning the sewing machine and footcontroller After using, keep the essential parts clean at...
... the sewing machine and footcontroller. Replace the bobbin case with the lint brush. 4 Put one drop of your machine, it is not suited for removal. 3. To ensure the best possible operation of sewing machine oil on the needle plate (1) and slide the needle plate toward you as it is suggested. Clean the feed dogs and hook area with the projection (3) positioned 5 against the spring (4). (2) (A) (B) 6. Cleaning the sewing machine and footcontroller After using, keep the essential parts clean at...
Instruction Manual
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... the machine returns the machine to selecting a pattern. Use of sizes. Twin needles are called satin stitches. Pick up bobbin thread as an alternative to the back of stabilizer or interfacing to thread the twin needle. Twin Needle is only active when the Twin Needle Switch is recommended. OTHER INFORMATION SATIN STITCH FOOT (OPTIONAL) The Satin stitch foot is most useful for sewing satin stitches and as for pin tucks, double top stitching and decorative sewing. Check with your Singer retailer. Draw one . Helpful...
... the machine returns the machine to selecting a pattern. Use of sizes. Twin needles are called satin stitches. Pick up bobbin thread as an alternative to the back of stabilizer or interfacing to thread the twin needle. Twin Needle is only active when the Twin Needle Switch is recommended. OTHER INFORMATION SATIN STITCH FOOT (OPTIONAL) The Satin stitch foot is most useful for sewing satin stitches and as for pin tucks, double top stitching and decorative sewing. Check with your Singer retailer. Draw one . Helpful...
Instruction Manual
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... - 25). Stitches are irregular. * Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric (see page 20 - 21). * Thread is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Bobbin thread breaks. * Bobbin case is not lowered - Shorten stitch length. 86 5. Fabric does not move. * Presser foot is not threaded correctly (see page 26 - 27). * Fabric is caught in bobbin case or hook. - Guide it gently. * Bobbin has not been wound evenly. - PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew. * Power switch...
... - 25). Stitches are irregular. * Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric (see page 20 - 21). * Thread is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Bobbin thread breaks. * Bobbin case is not lowered - Shorten stitch length. 86 5. Fabric does not move. * Presser foot is not threaded correctly (see page 26 - 27). * Fabric is caught in bobbin case or hook. - Guide it gently. * Bobbin has not been wound evenly. - PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew. * Power switch...