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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Table of contents
Important safety instructionsGetting to know your machinePrincipal parts AccessoriesConnecting the machineRunning the machineChoosing and changing the needleChanging the needle plateChanging screw-on presser feetAttaching the bed CoverChanging snap-on presser feetFabric thread and needle tableInserting a bobbinWinding a bobbinThreading the machineRaising the bobbin threadAdjusting thread tensionSewing a seamStarting a seamStraight stitchingStitch width selectorNeedle position SelectorStitch length selectorReverse stitch button and sewingIn reverse
DarningInserting a zipperZig-Zag StitchingNeedle position selectorStitch width SelectorAdjusting stitch lengthPattern groups selectionFlexi-stitch patternsBalancing flexi-stitchesDecorative stitch patternsFlexi-stitch patternsAttaching a buttonFree-arm sewingRemoving the extension tableFour-step buttonholeTwin needle sewingAdditional accessories/Accessory storageCaring for your machineRemoving and replacing bobbin caseCleaning the machineLubricating the machineChanging the light bulbPerformance checklist
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Congratulations
As the owner of a new Singer sewingmachine. you are about to begin an excitingadventure in creativity. from the moment youfirst use your machine you will know you aresewing one of the easiest to use sewingmachines ever made.
May we recommend that, before you start touse your sewing machine you discover themany advantages and the ease of operationby going through this instruction book, stepby step, seated at your machine.
To ensure that you are always provided withthe most modern sewing capabilities, themanufacturer reserves the right to change theappearance, design or accessories of thissewing machine when considered necessary.
A Trademark d The Singer CompanyCopyright (c) 1993 Singer Sewing Machine Company
All rights reserved throughout the world.
Dear Customer,
We recommend that for future reference yourecord the Serial Number of Your SewingMachine in the space provided.
Refer to illustration for location of SerialNumber on your machine
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For European Territories:
This product is suppressed for radio and tele-vision interference with the internationalElectrotechnical Commission requirements ofthe CISPR.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this machine basic safety pre-cautions should always be followed includingthe following:
• Read all instructions before using thismachine.
DANGERTo reduce the risk of electric shock
• The machine should never be left unattend-ed when plugged in. Always unplug themachine from the electric outlet immediate-ly after using and before cleaning.
• Always unplug before relamping. Replacebulb with the same type rated 15 watts
• Be sure to replace the face plate whichcovers the light bulb before operating themachine.
WARNINGTo reduce the risk of burns. tire, electric
shock or injury to persons:
• Be sure that the electrical voltage of thesocket outlet (wall receptacle is the sameas the rated voltage of the motor).
• Use this machine only for its intended useas described In this Operator's Guide
• Use only attachments recommended by themanufacturer as contained In theOperator's Guide
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off("0") position, then remove plug from outlet
• Disconnect the power-line plug from thesocket outlet or switch the machine offwhen making any adjustments in the nee-dle area, such as threading needle chang-ing needle, changing throat plate or chang-ing presser foot, etc
• Always unplug the machine from the elec-trical outlet when removing covers lubricat-ing, or when making any other user servic-ing adjustments mentioned in theOperator's Guide.
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WARNING continued...
• Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt.Contact Your nearest Service Centershould any adjustment be required.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Tounplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Handle the foot controller with care andavoid dropping it on the door. Be sure notto place anything on top of it.
• Always use the proper throat plate. Thewrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• When sewing, keep fingers away from allmoving parts Special care is requiredaround the sewing machine needle.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Itmay deflect the needle causing It to break.
• Before removing the bobbin case, removeplug from the socket outlet.
• For double insulated machines. when serv-icing use only identical replacement parts
• Never operate the machine if it has adamaged cord or plug, If it Is not workingproperly, If it has been dropped or dam-age; or dropped into the water, return themachine to the nearest authorized dealeror Service Center for examination, repair,electrical, or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the machine with any airopenings blocked. Keep ventilation open-ings of the machine and foot controllerfree from the accumulation of lint, dust,and loose cloth
• Never drop or insert any object into anyopening.
• Do not use outdoors
• Do not operate where aerosol aerosol(spray) products are being or oxygen isadministered .
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Closeattention is necessary when the machineIs used by or near children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representatives.
This product is intended for household use.
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Principal parts
1. Hand wheel 2. Bobbin winder3. Horizontal spool pin and holder4. Thread guide 5. Bobbin winder tension disc6. Snap-in thread guide7. Take up lever8. Face plate9. Needle thread tension dial10. Accessory storage11. Snap on presser foot12. Needle plate13. Removable extension table14. One-way needle clamp15. Thread guides16. Push button reverse17. Stitch length dial/four-step buttonhole 18. Stitch width lever 19. Pattern selector dial20. Needle position selector21. Stitch balance control22. Presser foot lifter23. Thread cutter24. Feed system26 Slide plate26. Foot control27. Electrical lead28. Machine plug29. Power and light switch30. Bobbin winding Indent
Getting to know your machine
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Accessories
The following accessories furnished with yoursewing machine are designed to simplify yoursewing projects and increase the versatility ofyour machine.
The letter in a circle adjacent to the Illustratedpart is reproduced on the part itself to helpyou select the correct attachment for the typeof work you are doing.
1. Blindstitch hem presser foot is used toposition the hem for blindstitch hemming.
2. Special purpose presser foot (J) is usedfor decorative and zig-zag sewing.
3. General purpose needle plate (A) andpresser foot (B) are on your machinewhen delivered. Use together for alternat-ing between straight and zigzag stitching.
4. Buttonhole presser foot (1) is used withthe General Purpose Needle Plate tomake four-step buttonholes.
5. Zipper foot (E) is used for inserting zipperand stitching corded seams.
6. Friction free spool holder is used to holdvarious size spools and allows thread tounwind smoothly. The spool does not turn.
7. Small thread spool hold (Q) for use withsmall diameter spools of thread.
8. Needle pack includes an assortment forsewing various types of fabrics.
9. Feed cover (F) is used to prevent thefeed from moving the fabric when darningor free motion embroidery.
10. Transparent bobbins for easy viewing ofthread supply.
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Connecting the machine
Push plug into the receptacle (1) at the rightend of the machine. Then connect plug (2) toyour socket outlet.
Running the machine
To turn on machine and sewing light, pressupper portion of power switch. To turn offmachine and light, press lower portion "D" ofpower switch.
To run the machine and control speed, pressthe foot control with your foot. The harder youpress, the faster the machine will sew. Tostop machine, remove foot from control.
Note: Do not operate machine without fabricunder the presser foot as this maydamage the feed and the presser foot.
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Choosing and changing needles
• Raise needle to its highest position.• Loosen needle clamp screw and remove
needle.• With flat side of needle to the back, insert
new needle up into clamp as far as it willgo.
• Tighten needle clamp screw securely.
Changing the needle plate (A), (C)
• Raise needle and presses foot.• Open slide plate.• Lift up needle plate from right comer and
slide out from under foot.• To replace needle plate slide it under pin
(1) and push it firmly to the left.• Press down until it snaps into place
Changing screw-on presser feet (H)
• Raise needle and presser foot.• Loosen presser foot screw (1) and remove
presser foot with shank (2), guiding ittoward you and to the right.
• To replace presser foot with shank, hookshank around the presser bar and tightenpresser foot screw with the use of a coin.
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Attaching the feed cover (F)
The feed cover is used to keep the feed frommoving the fabric when attaching a button,darning or sewing free motion embroidery. Toattach it, follow the directions below:
• Raise needle and presser foot.• Open slide plate.• Slide feed cover on top of needle plate,
pressing tabs (1) and (2) into holes.• Close slide plate.• To remove open slide plate and lift front
edge of cover; pull it away.
Changing snap-on presser feet(B),(D),(J),(L)
• Raise needle to its highest position by turn-ing hand wheel toward you.
• Raise presser foot using presser foot lifterat back of machine.
• Push to of presser foot (1) up, until it snapsoff the shank (2).
• Remove foot from machine.• Place new foot under centre of shank.• Lower presser foot lifter, fitting shank over
presser foot pin (3).• Don't turn screw. Instead, push presser foot
screw (4) down, firmly until foot snaps intoplace.
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Fabric, thread and needle table
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn, the table below isa practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before beginning a sewingproject. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
The fabrics below can be of any fiber cotton, linen, silk, wool, synthetic rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight. Needles
LightWeight
MediumWeight
MediumHeavy
Knits
Fabrics
BatisteChiffonCrepeOrganzaVoile
CorduroyFlannelGabardineGinghamLinenMuslinWool Crepe
CanvasCoatingDenimDuckSailclothUpholstery
Single KnitsDouble KnitJerseyTricot
Thread
Cotton-wrapped Polyester Core100% Polyester (Extra Fine)
• Mercerized Size 50 Nylon
Cotton-wrappedPolyester100% Polyester
• Mercerized Size 50 Nylon
Cotton wrapped Polyester100%Polyester
• Mercerized Size 40• "Heavy Duty"
Cotton-wrapped Polyester100% PolyesterNylon
Type
2020
2020
2020
2020
Size
11/80
14/90
16/100
18/110
Ball-Point 2045Size 11/80, 14/100, 16/110
• Not recommended on stretch fabrics.
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Inserting a bobbin
• Raise presser foot.
• Turn hand wheel toward you until needle isin its highest position.
• Open slide plate and remove empty bob-bin.
1. Pull 4" (10 cm) of thread from replacementbobbin and insert bobbin into case asshown.
2. Holding bobbin in place guide thread intonotch (1) and then down the slot to the leftand guide around into notch (2).
3. Draw several inches of thread diagonallyacross the bobbin toward the back of themachine.
4. While holding thread on outside, close theslide plate allowing thread to extendthrough the slot between the slide plateand needle plate.
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Winding a bobbin
Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind thebobbin, before threading the machine and needle.
• Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving.• Place spool of thread on spool pin.• Slide spool cap (2) firmly over rim of spool to prevent thread tangling.• Lead thread from spool and snap into thread guide post (3).• Wind thread clockwise around front of bobbin winder tension disc (4).• Pass thread end from inside, through small hole in rim of bobbin.• Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right• Holding thread end, step on speed controller to run machine until desired amount of thread
is wound. (Winding stops automatically once bobbin is full).• Cut thread: push bobbin to the left and remove it from spindle.• Trim thread end from top of bobbin.• Return hand wheel disc to sewing position by pressing on side opposite indent.
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Threading the machine
• Raise take-up lever to highest posi-tion by turning hand wheel towardyou.
• Raise presser foot to release threadtension.
• Place spool of thread on spool pin.• Slide spool cap firmly over rim of
spool to prevent thread tangling.• Lead thread from spool and snap
into thread guide (1) and with onlyone hand pass the thread under theguide and through the slot, as illus-trated (2)
• Thread the tension discs by leadingthe thread down and around the tor-sion (3). Hold the spool lightly andpull the thread up, lifting the springand allowing the thread to dip intothread guard.
• Slip thread into take up lever asillustrated (4).
• Pass thread through guides (5) and(6).
• Thread needle from front to back,pulling 4" (10 cm) of thread througheye (7).
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Raising the bobbin thread
1. Hold needle thread loosely with left hand.
• Turn hand wheel slowly toward you,lowering needle into hole in plate.
2. Continue to do this until needle rises aboveneedle plate.
• Pull gently on needle thread and bringup bobbin thread in a loop.
3. Open loop with fingers to find end of bob-bin thread.
4. Draw needle thread through left side open-ing in presser foot.
• Pull both threads to back machine.
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Adjusting thread tension(For straight stitching)
A perfect, well balanced stitch (1), will havethe needle and bobbin threads lockedbetween the two layers of fabric with no loopson top or bottom and no puckering.
Too much tension will produce a tight stitchwhich will cause the fabric to pucker.
• To decrease tension, turn the dial to alower number.
Too little tension will produce a loose stitch(3) which will cause loops in your seam.
• To increase tension, turn the dial to a higher number.
Adjusting thread tension (For zig-zag stitching)
The correct tension setting will produce asmooth even stitch (1).
Too much tension will produce a tight stitch(2), causing fabric to pucker. Loosen tensionby turning dial to a lower number.
Too little tension will produce a loose stitch(3), causing loops in your pattern. Tightentension by turning dial to a higher number.
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Sewing a seam
You can sew seams easily and accuratelywhen you follow the suggestions below.
Placing fabric under foot
Most fabrics can be placed under the foot byraising the presser foot lifter (1) to its normal"Up" position (2), where it locks in place.
When using bulky fabric multiple fabric layersor an embroidery hoop, raise the lifter to thehigh rise position (3), thus increasing thespace between the foot and the needle plate.
• Lower presser foot lifter all the way downand you are ready to sew.
Basting
Pin basting and hand basting are easy waysto make temporary seams before machinesewing.
• To pin baste, insert pins at stitching line.NEVER place pins on the underside of fab-ric in contact with the feed. Do not sewover pins; pull them out as you stitch.
• To hand baste, make long stitches that canbe easily removed
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Keeping seams straight
To keep seams straight, use one of the guide-lines on the needle plate.
• The most commonly used line (1), the 5/8Inch (1.6 cm) seam allowance, is extendedonto the slide plate.
Starting seam
Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 Inch (12mm) from rear of fabric. Align the right edgewith one d the seam guidelines on the needleplate. Lower the presser foot.
Backstitch to the edge of the fabric for bypushing in the reverse button boated in cen-tre of the stitch length dial. Hold button inuntil stitching reaches edge of fabric.
Release push button for forward stitching.
Guiding and supporting fabric
• For tricot, and other similar synthetic knits,apply gentle tension by holding the fabric atthe front and back d presser foot as yousew. Do not pull fabric.
• For elasticated fabric, stretch lace, andknits with an unusual amount d elasticity,hold the fabric firmly In front and back d thepresser hot to stretch the seam as thestitches are being placed.
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Straight stitching Stitch width selector
Before you move the selectors to set yourmachine for straight stitching, turn the handwheel toward you until needle is at its highestpoint.
Straight stitching can be performed with pat-tern selector in any position; stitch width levermust be set at ( ) only.
Needle position selector
Needle Position Selector positions the needle
in left ( ), center ( ) or right ( ) needlepositions.
Stitch length selector
To adjust the length of your stitches, turn thedial so that desired stitch length is positionedunder (•) symbol.
• To shorten ditch length, turn dial toward alower number.
• To lengthen stitch length, turn dial toward ahigher number.
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Applications with straight stitching
Darning
Recommended settingsStitch Selection: Straight Stitch
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:Stitch length: 2-5 Foot: General Purpose (B)Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)Attach feed cover plate (F)
Reverse stitch button
The reverse stitch button, with the ( ) sym-bol, is located in the centre of the stitchlength selector.
• For reverse stitching push in the button andhold in place. The machine will stitch inreverse only as long as you keep the but-ton pushed in.
Sewing in reverse
To neaten the end of a seam, push in thereverse button and backstitch 3-4 stitches
Raise needle and presser foot and removefabric by drawing it to the back and left. Cutthread on thread cutter on presser bar.
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Inserting a zipper
Preparation
Pattern:
Needle position:
Stitch width: Stitch length: 2-5Foot: Zipper (E)Needle plate: General Purpose (A)
Adjusting the zipper foot
When the zipper teeth are to the left of theneedle (A):
• Slide the adjusting block, (1) which slideson the pin, across to the right.
• Snap-on the foot to the left side of the pin.
When the zipper teeth are to the right of theneedle (B):
• Slide the adjusting block (1) across to theleft.
• Snap on the foot to the right side of the pin.
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Zig zag stitching
Before moving selector, make sure needle isfully raised.
Needle position selector
Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done
with the needle In the centre ( ) position.
Left ( ) and right ( ) settings are used forspecial stitch placement.
Stitch width selector
To produce any of the zig-zag stitches, thestitch width selector is moved from its straightposition ( ) to any of its other positions. Thefurther you move the selector lever towardthe right, the wider your stitch will be.
Adjusting stitch length
Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will giveyou an open zig-zag stitch.
The higher the number, the more open, orfurther apart your stitches will be.
The area between 0 and 1 on the dial is usedfor satin stitching, a series of closely spacedplain zigzag stitches that form a smoothsatin-like surface.
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Pattern groups selection
• The dial localized on panel on your machine, lets you choose pattern groups.• Raise the needle to its highest position.• Adjust the stitch width selector to straight position ( ).• This will see to it that the stitch pattern dial moves far easier.• In order to single out the desired pattern group, just turn the dial until the corresponding let-
ter to this pattern group appears on the dial, under symbol ( ).• After carrying out the embroidery selection, turn back the stitch width selector to the zig-zag
position ( ). • Adjust the stitch length as indicated on each kind of embroidery (from 1/2 to 2 1/2).
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Flexi stitch patterns
Note: The pattern groups selection, needleposition selection on and stitch width selec-tion are similar to zig-zag stitching.
These stitch patterns are used for sewingknits and other stretch fabrics. Flexi Stitchpatterns are made by the side to side move-ment of the needle along with the backwardand forward movement of the feed.
The flexi-stitch, only accepts stitches workswhich on panel, are to the right of each pat-tern group.
Act upon the following manner:
• Turn the stitch length dial to the left untilthe dot on the dial lines up with the dot onthe machine, as shown.
Notes: If for any reason the machine doesnot start sewing your desired patternafter aligning the two dot symbols,push in on the reverse stitch button.
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Balancing flexi-stitches
You may need to adjust the Flexi-stitchBalance selector when using a flexi-stitch pat-tern in order to achieve the correct patternappearance.
Before you move the stitch balance dial fromits neutral position, make a test sample usingtwo layers of scrap fabric if adjustment isrequired stitch slowly and move the selectoryou sew.
• Move selector to the right to separatestitches of pattern.
• Move selector to the left to bring stitches ofthe pattern together.
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Decorative stitch patterns
Pattern ApplicationNeedleplateFoot
Stitchlength
Stitchwidth
Needleposition
Straight stitch 1
Fagotting stitch
Rampart stitch
Domino stitch
Crescent stitch
Overedge Stttch
Multi zig-zagstitch
Blind hem stitch
Zig-zag stitch
Anysetting
1.0 to 2.0
1.0 to 2.0
0 to 2.0
0 to 2.0
1.0 to 2.0
1.0 to 2.0
1.5 to 2.5
Anysetting
Generalpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Special forblindstitch
Generalpurpose
Generalsewing
Swimsuitseams
Borders andsmocking
Decoraticestitching
Ornamentalborders
Seams in knit andstretch fabric
Bar tacking
Finishinghems
Stretch sewingand embroidery
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
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Flexi-stitch patterns
Pattern ApplicationNeedleplateFoot
Stitchlength
Stitchwidth
Needleposition
Straight stitch 1
Thorn stitch
Chevron stitch
Crown stitch
Mountain stitch
Overedgestretch stitch
Slant overedgestitch (left)
Feather stitch
Ric-rac stitch
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Specialpurpose
Ideal for plainseams that stretch
Ideal forflat-butted seam
Classical decorative
seams
Edge decoration
Hemming andornamental
edges
Joining and overcasting
seams
Flexible seamin lingerie
Sweater andswimsuit
construction
Heavy-dutygeneral purpose
sewing
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
Generalpurpose
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Attaching a button
Recommended settings:Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch
Needle Position: Stitch Width: To suit Button Sewing (H)(Additional Accessory)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)Attach Feed Cover (F)
Note: Before you can attach a button, thebobbin thread must be brought upthrough the hole in the feed cover.
1. Set stitch width at ( ) and needle position
selector at ( ). Position button under footand lower the needle into the center of theleft kid. Lower the foot. Turn hand winedtoward you until needle rises out of buttonand is above the foot.
2. Move stitch width selector until needle isover the other hole in the button. Then,when you begin to ditch, the needle shouldenter into the right hole of the button. Takesix or more zig-zag stitches to attach but-ton and finish with the needle on the leftside.
3. To fasten stitching, adjust width to ( ) andtake three or four stitches. Remove work,draw threads to underside, fasten, andtrim.
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Free-arm sewingRemoving the extension table
To change machine for free arm sewing, liftright edge (1) of extension table. Slide it tothe left and off the machine (2).
To replace the extension table, slide it to theright keeping it even with the free-arm, untilthe tabs on the right lock into place.
Fabric handling, when sewing tubular andhard to reach garment areas, is simplifiedand made easier when you use the free-armsewing capability of your sewing machine.
Applications Sleeves
• Free-arm sewing takes the difficulty out oftopstitching, sleeves, finishing waistbandsand trouser legs rotate smoothly under theneedle, around the arm, allowing you toplace your stitching accurately.
Buttons
• Sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband iseasy with free arm sewing. The sewing armallows room for cuffs to slip onto withoutbeing stretched out of shape, and you canalso see and handle the stitching areamore easily.
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Bar tacks
• Bar tacks reinforce areas of strain and canbe applied to ready-made garments, aswell as to those sewn at home. Use thefree-arm surface to avoid fabric bulkaround the needle when you apply bartacks to pockets, pleats and waistlines.
Four step buttonhole
Your machine makes buttonholes to any sizeyou choose in only four easy steps.
• You never need to move the fabric or repo-sition the needle.
• Always make a practice buttonhole on asample of your fabric.
• Be sure bobbin contains enough thread.
• When making buttonholes on hard-to-reachareas convert machine bed to free-armsewing.
• Mark buttonhole position on fabric as indi-cated in pattern.
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Buttonholes
Recommended settings:Stitch Selection: Buttonhole StitchStitch Width: Pre-setFoot: Buttonhole (L)Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Step 1
• Raise presser foot.
• Place fabric under foot
• Centre 3 red guidelines (1) of foot aroundbeginning line of buttonhole.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole symbol (1) for the first step
• Position needle in fabric at point (2) byturning the hand wheel towards you.
• Stitch down to point (3).
Step 2
• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole sym-bol (2) for the second step.
• Make at least four stitches ending atpoint(4).
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Step 3
• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole sym-bol (3) for the third step.
• Stitch up to point (5).
Step 4
• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole sym-bol (4) for the fourth step.
• Make at least four stitches, ending at point(6).
• Rake presser foot and remove garmentfrom machine.
• Clip thread ends.
• Carefully cut buttonhole opening with aseam ripper or small, sharp scissors.
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Balancing the buttonhole
On some kinds of fabrics, there may be a dif-ference in the density of the stitches on theright or the left side of the buttonhole.
This is easily adjusted by turning the balanceknob (1), in the center of the stitch length dialto balance the density of the stitching.
A very slight turn of the dial will produce anoticeable change.
• If the stitches on the right side of the button-hole (l) are too open, turn the balance dialslightly to the right, until the density of thestitches increases.
• If the stitches on the left side of the button-hole (ll) are too open, turn the balanceslightly to the left, until the density of thestitches increases.
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Twin needle sewing Additional accessory
Caution: Make sure not to use a stitch widthgreater than that what is recommended whentwin needle stitching.
Recommended settingsStitch Selection: Desired stitch
Needle Position:
Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2-5Foot: General Purpose (B)Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Procedure
• Turn the machine off. • Insert the twin needle with the flat side of
the shank toward the rear of the machine.• Thread the machine as you normally would
for single needle stitching, and pass thethread through the left eye of the twin needle
• Insert a second spool pin into the hole onthe top cover of the machine as illustrated.
• Thread the machine in the usual way.• Pass the thread through the remaining
point, making certain to omit the threadguide just above the needle and passthread through right eye of needle.
• Draw both threads under the foot and backalong with the bobbin thread.
• Slowly lower the needle into the hole in theneedle plate by turning the hand wheeltoward you to make sure the needle clearthe plate.
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Additional accessories
Additional Accessories for your sewingmachine are available for purchase at yourSINGER stockist.
1. Straight stitch presser foot (D) and needleplate (C) are used together when straightstitching lightweight fabric or when yourfabric or sewing procedure requires closecontrol.
2. Button sewing foot (H) is used to hold anytwo-hole or four-hole button securely forstitching.
3. Lint brush is used for cleaning hard toreach areas on your sewing machine.
4. Oil container for machine lubrication.5. Twin needle and spool pin are used to
ditch two parallel rows of decorative stitch-ing simultaneously. When using twin-nee-dle for decorative stitching set stitch widthselector no greater than midrange of zigzag graphics.
6. Felt for twin needle spool pin.
Accessory storage
The accessories leave from factory in thisarea.
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Caring for your machineRemoving and replacing bobbin case
Caution: Before cleaning or adjusting themachine, remove plug from the socket outlet.
• Raise presser foot and needle.• Open slide plate, remove bobbin and
remove needle plate.
To remove bobbin case
• With a small screwdriver, turn bobbin caseholder (1) to the rear as far as it will go.
• Lifting the left side of the bobbin case, slideit out from machine.
To replace bobbin case
• Guide forked end (2} of bobbin case underfeed (3).
• Draw rim of bobbin ease under positionplate (4). Be sure bobbin ease is freelyseated on hook race.
• Turn bobbin case holder (1) forward as faras it will go, locking bobbin case in place.
Note: Turn handwheel towards you to cheekto make sure it is properly replaced.
• Replace needle plate.• Insert bobbin and close slide plate.
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Cleaning the machine
The machine surfaces and covers can becleaned when necessary with a damp clothand a mild soap. Remove lint and fluff fromparts and with a flat brush clean these parts:
• Take up lever and thread guide.
• Presser and needle bars.
• Bobbin case and needle plate areas.
Your machine should be periodically checkedby your local SINGER dealer for wear.
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Lubricating the machine
Approximately once a year, lubricate all mov-ing connections, as shown, to ensure free-dom of movement and to protect metal partsfrom excessive wear.
To determine which connections move andneed lubrication, turn the handwheel slowly,by hand, while face plate is removed.
When lubricating, apply only SINGER oil atthe points shown. SINGER oil is speciallyprepared and does not contain harmfuldeposits that can interfere with the smoothaction of precision parts.
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Changing the light bulb
Caution: Before changing light bulb, makesure you have removed plug from socket out-let and remove face plate which covers thelight bulb. Be sure to replace the face platewhich covers me light bulb before operatingthe machine.
This machine is designed to use a 15 wattmaximum light bulb with a bayonet fitting.
1. Removing bulb
• Loosen and remove screw (1) located onface plate.
• Remove face plate by grasping it aroundthe bottom edge and pulling toward the left,then down and away from machine.
• Do not attempt to unscrew light bulb.• Push bulb up into socket and turn in the
direction of arrows to unlock bulb pin.• Pull bulb down and out of socket.
2. Replacing bulb
• Push new bulb up into socket and turn inthe direction of arrows until pins lock intoposition.
• Replace face plate again and tightenscrew.
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Performance Checklist
When sewing difficulties occur, look backthrough this manual to make sure you arecorrectly following the instructions. If you stillhave a problem, the reminders below mayhelp you to correct it.
Needle does not moveIs machine connected to electrical supply?Is the power and light switch on?Is controller connected?Is the handwheel engaged for bobbin
winding?
Needle moves but stitch is not formedIs needle defective?Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded?Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case?
Needle breaksIs needle straight and sharp? Is needle correct size? Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp? Are controls properly set? Are accessories correct for applications?
Bobbin winding difficultiesIs thread unwinding freely from spool? Is bobbin winder engaged? Is thread end securely held at start of wind? Is thread hanging up on the slit on the thread
spool?
Upper thread breaks Is machine properly threaded? Is thread freely unwinding from spool? Is proper spool cap being used? Is needle correct size for thread? Is upper thread tension too tight? Is bobbin case properly inserted? Is bobbin rim free of nicks?
Lower thread breaks Is bobbin correctly wound? Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case? Is bobbin case correctly threaded? Is thread hanging up on the slit on the thread
spool?
Skipped stitchesIs machine properly threaded?Is fabric firmly held down?Is needle correct style and size?Is needle straight and sharp?
Fabric does not move properly under presser footIs presser foot correctly attached to machine? Is presser foot lowered?Is stitch length correctly set?
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