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USER MANUAL C440Q SINGER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL C440 C440Q2 This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL 1594.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep these instructions conveniently near the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING Toreducetheriskofburns,re,electricshock,orinjurytopersons:

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.

• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose fabric.

• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

• Do not use bent needles.

• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.

• Wear safety glasses.

• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot, etc.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot control.

• Do not use the machine if it is wet.

• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.

• If the supply cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ImportantSafetyInstructions3 FOR EUROPE ONLY: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 70db. The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN Ltd. FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE: This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine. The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 70db. The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN Ltd.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualied service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double- insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’. ImportantSafetyInstructions Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.4 TableofContents

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2. Presser foot pressure dial

4. Thread take-up lever (inside)

8. Removable storage compartment

11. Tack button with LED indicator

12. Needle stop position up/down button with LED indicator

15. Thread cutter button with LED indicator

19. Connector for power cord

35. Bobbin cover latch

36. Hole for auxiliary spool pin

43. Bobbin winder thread cutter

Accessories are stored in the removable storage compartment.

Class 15 Bobbins (transparent) (one in the machine when delivered)

6. Auxiliary spool pin

8. Screwdriver for needle plate

11. All-Purpose Foot (A) (on the machine when delivered)

For safety, turn off the power switch before changing the presser foot. The presser foot must be changed according to the stitch or technique you sew. Information on sewing and sewing techniques begins on page 21.

1. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is at its

3. Remove the presser foot by pushing the presser foot

release lever toward you.

4. Place desired foot with its pin directly under the slot in

presser foot holder.

5. Lower the presser foot lifter and the presser foot will snap

into place. RemovingthePresserFootHolder When attaching presser feet that have their own shank, or when cleaning the machine, you should remove the presser foot holder.

1. Remove the presser foot.

2. Loosen the presser foot screw and remove the presser

3. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far as it will go

from bottom of presser bar.

4. Tighten the presser foot screw securely using the

screwdriver. NOTE: This sewing machine is a low shank model. When shopping for optional SINGER

presser feet and accessories, make sure they are designed for low shank models. Accessories REMOVABLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT ToOpentheAccessoryTray The accessories are stored in the tray of the removable storage compartment. To open the tray, reach under the removable storage compartment, then pull the lever located under the removable storage compartment, while resting your thumb on the top edge. ToRemove/AttachtheRemovableStorage Compartment Hold left side of the removable storage compartment and pull to the left (DO NOT pull the lever for the accessory tray). To attach, slide the removable storage compartment to the right.9

Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be sewn. SINGER

brand needles are recommended for this machine.

REMOVING AND INSERTING THE

NEEDLE Select a needle of the appropriate style and size for the fabric to be sewn. For safety, turn off the power switch before changing the needle

1. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is at its

2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.

3. Remove the needle.

4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the at side to

the back and push it up as far as it will go.

5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.

NOTE: Do not use a bent or blunt needle (a). Place needle on a at surface to check its straightness. Needles TypeofFabric ThreadSize NeedleType NeedleSize Light weight - thin georgette, organdy, voile, taffeta, silk, etc. All-purpose polyester, ne cotton, silk SINGER

11/80-14/90 Needle for knit or stretch fabrics Sweatshirt, Swim-wear, Double knit, Sweater knit All-purpose polyester SINGER

14/90 Needle for knit or stretch fabrics Lightweight Leather All-purpose polyester, heavy duty, topstitching thread SINGER

1. Place machine on stable surface.

2. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting

the 2-hole plug into the power cord connector.

3. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.

4. Turn on the power switch.

5. The LED lights will light up when the switch is turned on

6. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position

This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. SettingUptheMachine FOOT CONTROL Use only foot control provided with this machine. (type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN Ltd) The foot control is operated by your foot. The foot control permits the starting and stopping of the machine, as well as sewing speed.

1. Turn off the power switch. (symbol O)

2. Push foot control plug into the connector on machine.

3. Place foot control at your feet.

4. Turn on the power switch.

1. Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift your machine

out of the box and remove the outer packaging.

2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag.11

5. The LED lights will light up when switch is turned on.

6. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the

machine will sew. The machine will stop when foot control is released.

MACHINE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TackButtonwithLEDIndicator(A) Press the tack button while sewing and your machine sews a few tack stitches and stops automatically. When pressed while not sewing, machine will sew a tack and stop automatically at the beginning of next sewing. The LED indicator will be lit until tack stitch has completed. NeedleStopPositionUp/DownButtonwith LEDIndicator(B) Press this button to move the needle up or down. The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same time. When needle position is set to down, the LED indicator will be lit. You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle. SpeedControlButton(C,D) The speed control buttons allow you to incrementally increase or decrease the sewing speed. When either button (C or D) is pressed, a pop-up message appears showing the range of speed settings available. NOTE: When the foot control is connected, these buttons decrease and increase the speed limit. ThreadCutterButtonwithLEDIndicator(E) Press this button after sewing to cut the upper and bobbin threads. The LED will turn on and cut both threads automatically. To cut before the needle moves to the start position of the next stitch, press the thread cutter button while sewing. The LEDs (A & E) will be lit and the machine will cut the threads after the stitch or sequence has completed.

Donotusethethreadcutterbuttonwhensewingwitha twinneedleorahemstitching(wing)needle. SettingUptheMachine Start/StopButton(F) The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at start of sewing. ReverseButton(G) The machine will sew in reverse while this button is pressed. When released, machine will sew forward.

1. Switch the main switch off.

2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the

3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the

cord around the foot control for easy storage.

4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray

on to the machine around the free arm.

5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm.12

PresserFootLifter(H) The presser foot is lowered or raised with the presser foot lifter. If you are sewing on thick fabric or several layers of fabric, the presser foot can be raised higher to make it easier to place the fabric underneath the presser foot. NOTE: Machine will not start when the presser foot is raised (except for bobbin winding). ThreadCutter(I) Use this cutter if the thread cutter button is not used.

1. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and threads

backward after sewing.

2. Hook the threads to the thread cutter from back to front.

3. Pull the thread tails to cut the threads.

PresserFootPressureDial(J) The correct presser foot pressure allows fabrics to feed properly while sewing. The setting of the presser foot pressure is determined mainly by the type and weight of the fabric being sewn. For lightweight fabrics such as sheers, batiste, voile, etc, the pressure is decreased. For heavyweight fabrics like denim or canvas, the pressure is increased. To increase the pressure, turn dial to 4 or 5. To decrease the pressure, turn dial to 1 or 2. For most fabrics, turn dial to N. Lid(K) To open the lid, lift up the front right side of the cover. Handwheel(L) By turning the handwheel, the needle will raise or lower. You should always turn the handwheel toward you. Raise/LowerFeedTeeth(M) The feed teeth are located under the needle plate, directly below the presser foot. Their function is to move the fabric forward when sewing. The feed teeth lever is located on the back of the sewing machine at the base of the free arm. Slide the lever (M) to the right to raise the feed teeth for ordinary sewing. The feed teeth will then raise when you begin to sew or turn the handwheel towards you one full revolution. Slide the lever to the left to lower the feed teeth for sewing on buttons or free motion sewing. MountingMachineinSewingCabinet(N) There are two holes on the underside of the machine designed for mounting the machine into a sewing cabinet. Align the holes (indicated in the picture) with the corresponding holes in the cabinet base. Attach the machine with screws. (Screws not included)13

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

HomeScreen(A) When you turn on the power, machine will display the Home Screen (see below). Home Screen will display two buttons: a. SewingModeButton By pressing this button, you can select stitch patterns to sew continuously. You can also select buttonholes. b.SequenceModeButton By pressing this button, you can combine stitch patterns and letters easily by selecting each pattern or letter. Note: For sequence mode, see page 39. HomeButton(B) You can return to the Home Screen from any other view by pressing the Home Button. SewingPreparation SEWING MODE At the Home Screen, by pressing the Sewing Mode button, machine will select straight stitch rst. You can select and sew all stitch patterns indicated in the Direct Selection buttons and the pattern chart located inside of the top cover. StitchInformation a. Stitch pattern The shape of stitch pattern will change according to the setting of stitch length, width, mirror/reverse and elongation. b. Pattern number c. Recommended presser foot The presser foot shown in the illustration is recommended for normal sewing. The presser foot recommendation may change, depending on the stitch selected. Use of included presser feet is described in this manual. d. Stitch width/needle position e. Stitch length/density

When you turn on the power, the touch panel LCD will display the Home Screen. NOTE: If the message shown here appears, this means the needle is not in correct position. Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position. Then press the “

button. Do not press the screen too hard and do not use sharp objects to touch it. Doing so can damage the screen. Touch the screen with your nger only.

STITCH PATTERN OPTIONS

Your machine will automatically select optimum settings for each stitch. You can make adjustments to every stitch as desired. Adjusted settings only affect the selected stitch and will be reset to default when another stitch is selected. Adjusted settings are not automatically saved when the machine is turned off. a.StitchWidth/NeedlePosition Increase or decrease the stitch width using + and - buttons. For straight stitches, use + and - to move the stitch position left or right. Default settings are shown as in the illustration. When a setting is changed, the numbers will be highlighted. When trying to exceed minimum or maximum settings, a warning sound will be heard. b.StitchLength/Density Increase or decrease the stitch length using + and - buttons. When sewing stitches from the Buttonhole or Elongation category (stitches 16-29, 142-159), use the + and - buttons to increase or decrease stitch density. This may be necessary depending on the type of thread being used. When such a stitch is selected, the icon changes to show that stitch density is active instead of stitch length. c.WidthMirroring By pressing the Width Mirror button, stitch will ip from left to right. d.LengthMirroring By pressing the Length Mirror button, stitch will ip from top to bottom. When mirroring is active, the button will be highlighted. If mirroring is not available, a warning sound will be heard. e.Elongation Stitches in the Elongation category (stitches 142-159) can be elongated. The entire stitch will be longer but the density will remain the same. Press the Alt button to show the elongation setting instead of density for satin stitches. The density changes to show an elongation symbol. Increase or decrease the elongation of the satin stitch using the + and - buttons. SewingPreparation

By pressing one of the Direct Selection buttons (0-9), you can select that stitch number immediately. Press two or three digits in quick succession to select a stitch from 10 and up. If the stitch number does not exist, you will hear a beep and the last entered stitch number will remain selected.15 ThreadTension(B) For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the threads meet evenly between the two fabric layers. This machine sets the thread tension automatically when a pattern is selected. However, you can change the thread tension as follows. To increase the upper thread tension, press the + button. To decrease the upper thread tension, press the – button. If you change from pre-set, number will be highlighted. You can start sewing while in this mode and change tension while sewing. To return to previous screen, stop sewing and press the Setting button again. When another stitch pattern is selected, thread tension will return to pre-set. PresetThreadTension Upper and bobbin thread will lock approximately in the middle of fabric. UpperThreadTensionTooTight If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric, the thread tension is too tight. Reduce the thread tension. UpperThreadTensionTooLoose If the upper thread is visible on the underside of the fabric, the thread tension is too loose. Increase the thread tension. ThreadTensionforDecorativeStitching Thread tension should be set to a slightly looser tension than that for straight stitch. The upper thread should appear slightly on the bottom side of your fabric, for example, when doing decorative sewing. HelpfulHints

1. If your sewing appears as shown in the illustration (stitches

on the top side of the fabric are good, but the bottom side looks very loopy), it is most likely that the upper thread is not threaded correctly. Refer to page 19 for correct threading.

2. If after checking the top thread and the bobbin thread is

still showing on the top side, check the bobbin to see if it is set correctly. Refer to page 18 for information on correct bobbin setting. MACHINE SETTINGS SettingButton(A) Before or during the sewing process, you can adjust the settings by pressing the Setting button. The Setting Screen will appear. This screen is scrolled by pressing the right side arrow buttons. Pressing the Setting button again, machine will return to previous screen. NOTE: All settings except for thread tension will remain until you change them. Thread tension will return to pre-set when you change the pattern. Default settings will differ depending on the stitch selected.

AudibleBeep You can turn off the audible beep by pressing this button.

i. Audible beep is on.

ii. Audible beep is off.

ScreenContrast You can adjust the screen contrast. By pressing “+” or “–” button, contrast will increase or decrease. SewingPreparation

TwinNeedle Activate the twin needle program by pressing - or + buttons to set the twin needle width. When a twin needle width is selected, the width of all stitches is limited to prevent needle breakage. To deactivate, press - button until number of twin needle width will disappear. In sewing mode, the twin needle icon will be shown. The setting is kept until you deactivate it. See page 38 for more information about twin needle sewing.

POP-UP MESSAGES ABOUT TWIN NEEDLE

This pop-up message will appear when twin needle program is activated. Check the needle and press the “

” button to continue. This message will appear when a stitch that cannot be used with twin needle, is selected. Press the “

” button and select another pattern or deactivate the twin needle program. This message will appear when stitch width is adjusted to the limit. Press the “

” button to continue. CalibrateScreen If the icons on the screen, in relationship to where you touch the screen, seem misaligned, the screen may need calibrating, as follows:

2. Press the each “O” mark indicated on the screen 5

positions. (4 corners and center) When calibration is completed, Setting Screen will appear again. NOTE: If calibration has not completed correctly, a pop- up message will appear. Press the “

” button and retry the calibration. SoftwareVersion Software version of this sewing machine will be indicated at the bottom of this screen. (example)17

Be sure to use only SINGER

Class 15 bobbins (transparent) in this machine.

1. Pull the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove the

2. Lift up the bobbin from the machine.

ThreadingtheMachine SettingSpoolofThreadonSpoolPin See page 19. BobbinWinding

1. Hold thread in both hands and hook thread to the guide

2. Bring thread to the right and pass it through the thread

guide from the back side. Pass thread under the bobbin winding tension disk in a clockwise direction, making sure it is placed snuggly under the disk.

3. Insert thread through hole in bobbin and place the bobbin

on bobbin winder spindle.

4. Hold the end of the thread and push bobbin and spindle to

the right. The bobbin winding screen will appear.

5. Press the start/stop button to start winding.

6. After the bobbin winds a few turns, stop the machine by

pressing the start/stop button. Cut the thread next to the hole on top of the bobbin. None of the thread end should be left showing above the hole.

7. Start the machine again by pressing the start/stop button.

You can adjust winding speed by pressing “+” (faster) or “-” (slower) button.

8. The bobbin winding will stop when the bobbin is wound

fully. Press the start/stop button to stop the machine. Push the bobbin and spindle to the left.

9. Remove the bobbin from the spindle and cut thread with

the thread cutter.18 InsertingtheBobbin

1. Place bobbin into bobbin case, making sure the bobbin

turns in a counter-clockwise direction.

2. Draw thread into notch (a) while holding the bobbin lightly

3. Pull thread along the groove, up and around the top, to the

left, then down. Pull thread to the right to cut the thread.

4. Replace the bobbin cover. Set the left tabs into the holes in

needle plate and push the right side of bobbin cover down until it clicks into place. NOTE: This machine can start to sew without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread, see page 20. Be sure to use only SINGER

Class 15 bobbins (transparent) in this machine.19

2. Raise the needle to highest position by turning the

handwheel toward you. (Keep this position for threading the eye of the needle.) NOTE: It is very important to raise the presser foot lifter before you thread the machine. Not doing so will likely result in poor stitch quality, or excessive thread loops on the underside of the fabric. Always raise the presser foot lifter before you begin threading the machine. ThreadingtheMachine ThreadingtheUpperThread

1. Hold thread in both hands and pass thread into the guide

2. Bring thread backward and pass through the slit from right

3. Bring thread to the left and pull thread down toward you

4. Pull the thread around the U-turn, then bring it back up.

5. To thread the take-up lever, draw thread up and bring

thread back down again from right to left along the slit.

6. Pull thread downward along the slit.

7. Draw thread through thread guide from right side opening.

8. Place the thread through needle eye from front to back.

Refer to next page for instructions on how to use needle threader. SettingSpoolofThreadonSpoolPin

1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the felt pad and the

spool of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool.

2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.

a. Reverse spool cap direction according to the size of spool. b. Use the small spool cap when using smaller thread spools. c. Set the thread net over the spool if thread unrolls too easily or if the thread becomes caught or twisted in the thread guide. NOTE: Thread spools come in a variety of styles and sizes. The thread spool cap should allow the thread to feed freely, yet hold the spool securely on the spool pin. Different thread spools can give different results, depending on the spool cap you place in front of the thread. If the thread is not feeding freely or it is getting caught behind the spool pin or in the threading guides, try different sizes of spool cap to nd the one that best suits the thread spool being used.20 ThreadingtheNeedleEye Do not lower the threader lever while machine is operating. NOTE: The needle threader is used for needle sizes 11/80, 14/90, and 16/100.

1. Lower the presser foot.

2. Check that the needle is raised to its highest position. If it

is not, raise needle by turning the handwheel toward you.

3. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through thread

guide (a) and pull toward the right.

4. Push the lever as far as it will go. The threader will turn

and the hook pin will go through the needle eye.

5. Draw the thread into the guide, making sure it is under the

hook pin. DrawingUptheBobbinThread This machine can start to sew without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to start sewing with longer bobbin thread, draw up the bobbin thread as follows.

1. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin holder as shown on page

18, but do not cut thread.

2. Raise the presser foot.

3. Hold upper thread loosely and turn handwheel toward you

one complete revolution.

4. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread will come up in a

5. Place both the upper thread and the bobbin thread about

10 cm (4 inches) toward the back of presser foot.

6. Replace the bobbin cover. (See page 18)

6. Hold thread loosely and swing back the lever.

As the threader rotates back, the hook pin will pass through the needle eye, forming a loop of thread.

7. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches) through the needle

eye. ThreadingtheMachine21

• For top stitching, for basic sewing, zipper sewing, etc.

4. Overcasting of stretch fabric, decorative stitch

• Reinforcement straight stitch

7. Multiple stitch zigzag

• For overcasting knit fabrics, elastic sewing, mending

• For top stitching, for basic sewing, etc.

23. Round ended buttonhole (narrow)

24. Round ended buttonhole with cross bar

25. Round ended buttonhole (both ends rounded)

160. Hand-look quilting stitch

Select the straight stitch center needle position. (No. 0) StartandEndofSeam

1. Check the presser foot (All-Purpose Foot).

Refer to page 8 for changing the presser foot.

2. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the

3. Hold the threads at the back. Press the Start/Stop button

or step on the foot control pedal to start sewing. Continue to hold the thread tails for the rst few stitches, then release them. Lightly guide the fabric while sewing. You can regulate the sewing speed by pressing the Speed Control buttons or the foot control. The buttons are used to set the speed when using Start/Stop button and also sets the top speed when using foot control.

4. When you reach end of seam, press the Start/Stop button

to stop sewing or release the foot control pedal.

5. Press the Thread Cutter button.

6. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the fabric.

ReverseStitching Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the ends of the seams.

1. Start sewing 4-5 stitches.

2. Press and hold the Reverse button to sew reverse stitch

3. Release the Reverse button and sew forward until reach

4. Press and hold Reverse button and sew 4-5 reverse

stitches. StartingToSew

5. Release Reverse button and sew until end of seam.

NOTE: Stitch patterns No. 12 and No. 13 have a built-in reverse stitch. See page 24 for information on how to sew these stitches.

• DonotusetheThreadCutterbuttonwhensewingwith atwinneedleorahemstitching(wing)needle.23 SEWING TackStitch You may sew tack stitches at the beginning and end of the stitch.

1. Press the Tack button. LED light will be turned on.

Machine will sew tacking stitches and stop automatically.

3. Start sewing again and sew the selected pattern.

4. When you reach the end of seam, press the Tack button.

Machine will sew tacking stitches and stop automatically. TurningCorners

1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner.

2. Turn the handwheel toward you to insert the needle into

fabric. NOTE: You can change the needle stop position by pressing the needle stop up/down button. When needle position is set to down, the LED will turn on. You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle.

3. Raise the presser foot.

4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn fabric.

5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.

WidthofSeamAllowance Guide lines on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position. To keep a consistent seam allowance, guide the fabric along the desired guide line on the needle plate. SewingHeavyFabric When sewing heavy or thick fabrics, the toe end of the presser foot tends to lift up when it comes to seams or other bulky areas. To sew these heavy or thick fabrics:

1. When the toe of the presser foot begins to tilt up, lower the

needle into the fabric and then raise the presser foot lifter.

2. Push the stabilizer pin (located on the right side of the All-

Purpose Foot) and at the same time lower the presser foot lifter. The presser foot should now be level on the thick fabric. Once the presser foot lifter has been lowered, it is no longer necessary to hold in the stabilizer pin. SewingOverlappedAreas Guide the fabric with both hands when sewing over overlapped areas.

3. Start sewing. After a few stitches, the stabilizer pin will

release. a. The presser bar lifter can be raised one step higher for placing heavy materials under the presser foot easily. StartingToSew24 Zigzag stitches are often used for applique and decorative sewing.

STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit the type of fabric being sewn. Left needle position (No.10, 13) is most suited for sewing light weight fabrics. No. 0. Center needle position No. 10. Left needle position No. 12. Center needle with built-in reverse stitch No. 13. Left needle with built-in reverse stitch All-Purpose Foot (A)

ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING

Your machine can sew zigzag stitches of various widths and lengths by changing the settings of the stitch width and stitch length. No. 1 Zigzag Stitch All-Purpose Foot (A) or Satin Foot (B) StraightStitch

1. Position the fabric under the presser foot, then lower the

2. Hold the threads behind the foot gently with your left hand

as you start sewing. Guide the fabric gently with your right hand as you sew.

3. When you reach the end of seam, stop sewing.

1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it.

2. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing.

Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew 4-5 stitches backward and continue sewing forward.

3. When you reach the end of seam, press the Reverse

button. Machine will sew a few stitches backward and sew a few stitches forward and stop automatically.

4. Press the Thread Cutter button.

Sewing25 SatinStitching To sew a satin stitch, shorten the stitch length and attach the Satin Foot. (B) Refer to next page for using the zigzag to overcast. SEWING 5mm 1cm 5mm

The hem is sewn without stitches showing on right side of fabric. The illustration to the right shows an example of a nished blind hem. The right side of the fabric is shown in white, the wrong side is shown in gray. No. 2 Blind hem for non-stretch fabric No. 8 Blind hem for stretch fabric Blind Hem Foot (D)

1. Fold the fabric as shown in the illustration.

a. Medium, heavy weight fabric b. Light weight fabric c. Wrong side of fabric d. Overcasting

2. The guide (e) on the Blind Hem Foot helps ensure that the

fabric fold is guided evenly when blind hem stitching. The guide (e) is adjusted by turning the adjusting screw (f).

3. Place fabric so that the straight stitches (or small zigzag

stitches) are on the protruding hem edge and the large zigzag stitches just catch one thread of the folded edge (g). If necessary, turn the screw (f) to adjust the foot so that the needle slightly touches the folded edge of the fabric.

4. Lower the presser foot and sew hem, guiding fabric evenly

5. Turn the fabric over when you have completed sewing.

c. Wrong side of fabric h. Right side of fabric NOTE: Test on a scrap piece of fabric similar to your project so you can determine the best placement of the foot’s guide. You can also adjust the width and length settings to set the stitch as needed for the fabric being sewn Sewing26 UsingtheAll-PurposeFoot/SatinStitch Foot No. 1, 4, 7, 37 All-Purpose Foot (A) No. 15, 33 Satin Stitch Foot (B) Place fabric so that the needle falls near the edge of the fabric when using the All-Purpose Foot/Satin Stitch Foot. NOTE: The illustration to the right shows the look of the stitches when sewn on the fabric edge. No. 1 For narrower zigzag width (width=2.0-4.5). No. 4, 7, 15, 33, 37 when sewing easy to ravel or stretch fabrics. To prevent accidents, the Overcasting Foot should be used for sewing patterns 1, 3, 34, 35, 36 only. Do not change the stitch settings. It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and settings. NOTE: If desired, trim the excess fabric after stitching is complete. Be careful not to cut the threads while trimming. Sewing OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKING UsingtheOvercastingFoot No. 1 (stitch width 5.0) No. 3, 32, 34, 35, 36 (stitch width 5.0 - 7.0) Overcasting Foot (C) NOTE: The illustration to the right shows the look of the stitches when sewn on the fabric edge. Line up the fabric against the guide plate of the overcasting foot so that the needle falls near the edge of the fabric. No. 1 (width=5.0) is used to help prevent raveling of fabrics. No. 3, 32, 34, 35, 36 are designed to sew the seam and seam nish at the same time.27 CRAZY PATCH Create interesting surface embellishment by sewing decorative stitches over the seams. Try mixing several types of fabrics for even more variety. No. 0 All-Purpose Foot (A)

1. Place two pieces of fabric right sides together and sew a

long straight stitch.

2. Press the seam open.

3. With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew the

decorative stitch, making sure the stitches fall on both sides of the seam. SEWING

STRETCH STITCH SEWING

Stretch stitches are strong and exible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Good for knit fabrics as well as durable fabrics like denim or twill. No. 6 Straight stretch stitch No. 31 Stem stitch for stretch fabrics No. 39 Ric-rac stitch All-Purpose Foot (A) We recommend that you use a needle for knit and synthetic fabrics to prevent skipping stitches and thread breakages. See page 9 for needle recommendations. a. Jacket b. Trousers c. Bag d. Pocket MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG Used for sewing on elastic and overcast stitching. No. 7 Multi-stitch zigzag All-Purpose Foot (A) NOTE: The illustration to the right shows the look of the stitches when sewn on the fabric edge. A. Elastic sewing Pull elastic in front and back of needle while sewing. B. Overcast stitching Used for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. Refer to previous page for overcasting. Sewing28

No. 11 Button Sewing Foot (M)

1. Lower the feed teeth by moving the feed teeth lever to the

left. (A pop up message appears when selecting stitch no. 11, press the “

2. Attach the Button Sewing Foot. Align two holes of the

button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely. Sewing BASTING Basting is temporary stitching, used for tting garments, and for gathering and marking fabric. No. 14 Basting stitch All-Purpose Foot (A)

1. Draw up the bobbin thread for good result. (See page 20)

Lower the feed teeth by moving the feed teeth lever to the left. (A pop up message appears when selecting stitch no. 14, press the “

5. Holding the upper thread, pull the required amount of

fabric to the rear and lower the presser foot lifter.

2. Place the fabric under the presser foot and then lower the

presser foot lifter.

3. Hold upper and bobbin thread loosely and start to sew.

Machine will make two stitches only.

6. Start to sew. Machine will sew two stitches.

7. Repeat them as many times as you need to nish the row

of basting stitches. NOTE: To prevent the fabric layers from shifting, insert dress pins crosswise to the basting direction. Pull the bobbin thread to remove the stitching.

8. After sewing, raise the feed teeth by moving the feed teeth

lever to the right. To prevent accidents, be sure the needle does not hit pins while sewing.29

3. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters the left

4. Check the left and right swing of the needle by turning the

handwheel toward you very slowly, making sure the needle does not hit the button.

5. Set the number of stitches to sew on the button by

pressing the + and - buttons. Eight stitches is standard.

6. Start to sew at slow speed. The machine will sew the

number of stitches set on the display and then tie off and stop. SEWING To prevent accidents, make sure that the needle does not hit the button during sewing, otherwise needle may break.

7. Raise the foot and cut the threads remaining about 10 cm (4”)

8. Pull the thread ends to the wrong side of the fabric with a

hand sewing needle. Tie the threads together to secure.

9. After sewing, move the feed teeth lever to the right. Be

sure to turn the handwheel toward you one full revolution to re-engage the feed teeth for regular sewing. NOTE: To sew a 4-hole button, follow the procedure above for the rst two holes. Then lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit stitching the other two holes, either parallel or criss-cross. ThreadShank Buttons on coats and jackets often have a thread shank to make them stand away from the fabric. Insert a straight pin or sewing machine needle under the center slit of the foot from the front, to add space for making the shank. Sew over the pin or needle. To create a thread shank, pull thread to the back side of the button and wind the thread around the stitches. Tie the thread ends securely. Sewing30 Sewing INSERTING ZIPPERS Centered Insertion No. 0 Straight stitch (center needle position) Zipper Foot (E) 7-10 mm 7-10 mm 5 mm Changing needle position in the wrong direction when the Zipper Foot is attached could cause the needle to hit the presser foot, which could break the needle or damage the machine. If adjusting the needle position make sure the needle moves away from the center of the Zipper Foot. Before sewing, turn the handwheel toward you very slowly, making sure the needle does not hit the Zipper Foot.

1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line.

a: Straight stitch b: End of opening c: Basting d: Wrong side of fabric

2. Press open the seam allowance.

Place the open zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line. Baste the zipper tape.

3. Attach the Zipper Foot.

Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper, and right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.

4. Sewing on the right side of the fabric, stitch the left side of

the zipper from bottom to top.

5. Stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper.

Remove the basting and press. LappedInsertion No. 0 Straight stitch (center needle position) Zipper Foot (E) 5 mm Changing needle position in the wrong direction when the Zipper Foot is attached could cause the needle to hit the presser foot, which could break the needle or damage the machine. If adjusting the needle position make sure the needle moves away from the center of the Zipper Foot. Before sewing, turn the handwheel toward you very slowly, making sure the needle does not hit the Zipper Foot.

1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line.

a: Straight stitch b: End of opening c: Basting d: Wrong side of fabric

2. Fold back to the left seam allowance.

Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3 mm (1/8”) fold.31

3. Attach the Zipper Foot.

Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper, and right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.

4. Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to top.

5. Turn the fabric right side out. Stitch across the lower end

and right side of the zipper.

6. Stop stitching with the needle down in the fabric when the

Zipper Foot reaches the zipper tab, about 5 cm (2”) from the top of the zipper. ToStitcharoundtheZipperTab:

1. Stop stitching before you reach the zipper tab.

2. Lower the needle into fabric.

3. Raise the presser foot and slide the zipper tab backwards

to clear the Zipper Foot.

4. Lower the presser foot and continue stitching.

5. Remove the basting stitches.

a. Zipper tab QUILTING A quilt consists of three layers: The topper, batting, and backing fabric. The top layer is formed by shaped pieces of fabrics joined together, creating the quilt topper. No. 0 Straight stitch (center needle position) No. 160 Hand look quilting stitch Straight stitch / Patchwork Quilting Foot Quilting guide To prevent accidents, do not change the needle position. Changing needle position could cause the needle hit the presser foot, which could break the needle or damage the machine. JoiningthePiecesofFabric Join the pieces of fabric using pattern No. 0 with a seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6.3 mm). Quilting Sew three layers of material (topper, batting, backing). Use quilting guide to sew successive rows. Insert quilting guide into the hole of presser foot holder and set the spacing as desired. SEWING Sewing32 Sewing HandLookQuiltingStitch(No.160) Use invisible nylon sewing thread or very lightweight thread that matches or blends well with the fabric on top. Place thread that contrasts to the color of the fabric on the bobbin. Set the upper tension to maximum or near maximum. When you sew, bobbin thread will pull to the top and give the appearance of a traditional hand quilting stitch. Adjust the thread tension and stitch length as desired for the look you want to achieve for your project.

AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK AND DARNING

You can sew automatic bar-tack and darning using the Buttonhole Foot. No. 16 Bar-tack, to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. No.17 Darning, mending and other applications. Buttonhole Foot

1. Adjust slide on base of Buttonhole Foot according to the

length of the bar-tack or darning to be sewn. a= Length of bar-tack or darning

2. Pass upper thread through the hole of Buttonhole Foot and

bring upper thread to the left.

3. Position fabric under presser foot so that the starting point

is on the thick area. Lower the foot. b. When sewing the bar-tack on the edge of thick fabric, such as a pocket, place a cardboard or fabric piece of the same thickness beside the fabric to help keep the foot level as you sew.

4. Lower the Buttonhole Lever completely.

NOTE: Machine will not start to sew if Buttonhole Lever is not lowered properly or Buttonhole Foot is not positioned correctly.

5. Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.

6. Machine will sew bar-tack or darning stitch, as shown.

Machine will stop automatically when the pattern is nished.

7. Raise the presser foot to remove the fabric.33

BUTTONHOLE SEWING Select the buttonhole style you want to sew. This machine can sew 12 types of buttonholes.

23. Round ended buttonhole (narrow)

24. Round ended buttonhole with cross bar

25. Round end buttonhole (both ends rounded)

NOTE: Density of the sides of the buttonhole may be adjusted with stitch length control.

1. Mark position and length of buttonhole on fabric.

2. Open the slider on the foot. Set the button on the base of

the foot. Adjust the slider to the diameter of the button, so the button ts snuggly in the foot.

3. Pass upper thread through the hole of Buttonhole Foot and

bring upper thread to the left.

4. Position fabric under presser foot so that the center line

mark is in the center of the Buttonhole Foot. Lower the foot while pulling the frame of the Buttonhole Foot towards you. NOTE: It is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric. For buttons with an irregular shape that do not t snuggly in the Buttonhole Foot, remove the button from the base of the foot. Adjust the slide on the base to the diameter of the button, plus the thickness of the button. a = Length of button + thickness

5. Lower the buttonhole lever completely.

NOTE: Machine will not start to sew if buttonhole lever is not lowered properly or frame of Buttonhole Foot is not positioned all the way forward.

6. Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.

SEWING Sewing34 Sewing

7. Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order as shown and

stop automatically after sewing.

9. Use a seam ripper to cut open the center of the buttonhole,

being careful not to cut into the ends of the buttonhole. It is helpful to place a pin at the end of the buttonhole to serve as a stopper while cutting. NOTE: For sewing buttonholes on projects such as hard-to- sew fabrics or along the edge of multi-layered garments, install the underplate. Place the fabric between the underplate and Buttonhole Foot.

4. Carefully cut through the center of buttonhole to within

3mm of each end. Cut diagonally to each corner as shown. Remove the basting.

5. Draw the patch through the opening to the underside.

6. Turn the fabric and pull the patch through the buttonhole

rectangle. Press the patch. c. Wrong side of fabric d. Right side of patch

7. Turn the patch and press the side seam allowance.

8. Fold each side of the patch to form pleats that meet at the

center of the buttonhole and cover the opening. Press the patch.

9. Turn the fabric to the right side and baste along the center

of each fold. a. Right side of fabric SEWING Sewing BOUND BUTTONHOLE A bound buttonhole provides a professional touch to tailored garments like suits, coats and jackets.

1. Cut a patch of fabric 2.5 cm (1”) wide, 1 cm (1/3”) longer

than the nished buttonhole. Baste a patch so that the center line of patch will align with the center line mark of buttonhole. a. Right side of fabric b. Wrong side of patch

2. Lower the Buttonhole Lever and sew buttonhole. (See

previous pages) Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order as shown and stop automatically after sewing.

10. Fold the fabric and stitch along the seams on each side,

just a needle width from the original stitching line. Remove the basting. c. Wrong side of fabric

11. Fold the fabric along the buttonhole end and stitch

triangular ends on the original stitching line.

12. Press and trim the patch to within 5 mm (3/16”) of the

stitching. a. Right side of fabric b. Wrong side of fabric NOTE: When sewing lighter weight fabric, reinforce buttonhole area. Cut a patch of fusible interfacing 3 cm (1 1/4”) wider and 2 cm (3/4”) longer than the buttonhole. Fuse to wrong side over each buttonhole marking. EYELET This stitch pattern is used for making belt holes and other similar applications. 30 Eyelet Satin Foot (B)

1. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the

presser foot. Start the machine. Machine will sew the eyelet and stop automatically.

2. Press the Thread Cutter button and raise the presser foot.

3. Make a hole in the center of the eyelet.

NOTE: Eyelet punch is not provided with this machine.37 APPLIQUE No. 162, 163, 164 Open Toe Foot To prevent accidents, do not change the stitch width to wider than 5.0. Otherwise, needle could hit the presser foot and break.

1. Set the applique in place on the base fabric with temporary

fabric spray adhesive or by using fusible web.

2. Sew with the right side of the stitch following the right edge

of the applique as closely as possible. When sewing sharp angles or curves, bring the needle to its lowest position and raise the presser foot. With the needle down in the fabric, turn the fabric.

By simply taking off the removable storage compartment, you can access the free arm, making it easier to stitch hard- to-reach areas like pant hems, sleeve cuffs and children’s clothing. NOTE: Refer to page 8 for taking off the removable storage compartment. NOTE: Applique can also be done with a satin stitch using the Satin Foot (page 24). It may be helpful to place a fabric stabilizer underneath your work, which may help prevent any fabric puckering. SEWING Sewing

CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERN

Use the Satin Foot for continuous decorative stitch patterns. This foot has a groove on the underside to allow satin stitches (or other closely spaced stitches) to feed freely under the foot. No. 38-199 Satin Foot (B) NOTE: The illustration to the right shows the look of the stitches when sewn continuously on the fabric. To customize the continuous decorative stitch pattern, you may adjust the length and width of pattern. Experiment with fabric scraps until you achieve the desired length and width. It is suggested that you use stabilizer on the backside of the fabric. This can help prevent stitches from puckering the fabric.38

14. Sew the stitches.

Twin needle mode will remain until you change the setting to “-.-”. When the twin needle mode has been set back to “-.-”, the twin needle icon will disappear from the main screen. NOTE: Twin needle sewing may be also used with sequencing by setting to twin needle mode.

Interesting effects can be produced by sewing decorative stitches using a twin needle. Try using two different colors of thread for even more variety. Always make a test sample rst to help you determine the best settings for the stitch you are sewing. NOTE: The illustration to the right shows an example of the look of the stitches when sewn with twin needle. A twin needle is not provided with this machine. All patterns except No. 11, 16-30 may be sewn with a twin needle. All-Purpose Foot (A) or Satin Foot (B)

1. Remove the single needle and insert twin needle.

2. Thread the rst thread as usual, following threading route.

3. Thread the left needle eye by hand from front to back.

4. Push the auxiliary spool pin with felt pad into the hole.

5. Place second spool of thread.

6. Hook second thread to the hook from rear opening.

7. Thread the second thread same as rst.

8. For better sewing results, do not place the thread into the

needle bar thread guide.

9. Thread right needle eye by hand from front to back.

10. Press the Setting button.

11. Set the twin needle width to be used by pressing the + or -

button. Make sure to set the twin needle width correctly, or the needle may hit the needle plate and break.

12. Press the Setting button again and select the pattern you

desire. Twin needle icon will appear on screen and the stitch width will be reduced automatically.

13. Always test the selected stitch by rst turning the

handwheel toward you slowly, to ensure that the swing of the needle does not hit the sides of the foot. Sewing Topreventaccidents: a. UseonlySINGER

brandedtwinneedlesforthis machine.Otherneedlesmaybreak. b. Theneedlethreadercannotbeused.Threadeach needleeyemanually.39 SEQUENCE SEWING You can combine stitch patterns and letter stitches into a sequence. There are 2 memories for storing stitch sequences. Each stitch sequence can contain up to 40 characters. To enter the sequence mode, press the Sequence button at the home screen. LCD will show the Sequence Screen. Sequencing SelectingStitchPatterns

1. Select the desired stitch patterns in the same manner as

that used for normal sewing. (See page 14 for information on selecting stitch patterns) The selected patterns will display at the top left side of the LCD screen.

2. After selecting a pattern, use the same procedure to select

the next stitch pattern. The selected pattern will be added, and it will display on the left side of the LCD screen below the previously selected pattern. NOTE: Some patterns may not be combined into the sequence. If you select a pattern that cannot be combined, a message will appear on screen to alert you of this. Press the “

4. Press the desired letter directly. Press the character tabs

(located at the bottom of the LCD screen) to change lower case, numbers, etc. a. Uppercase letters b. Lowercase letters c. Numeric letters and special letters

5. Selected letters will appear on the top line of the LCD

and select letter. To delete the letter, move the cursor to the right side of the letter to be deleted, then press the Delete button (d). To change the letter style, press the Style button (e).

8. When sequencing of letters is completed, press the “

button. The Sequence Screen will appear again. a b c

SelectingLetterStitches

1. To enter a letter stitch into the sequence, press the letter

button on the LCD screen, which is indicated by a lower case ‘a’, as shown below. The letter style selecting screen will appear.

” button. Uppercase letter of selected style will appear. SEQUENCING40 InsertingPatternorLetter Machine will insert a pattern or letter after the highlighted pattern or letter. Shift the cursor to highlight the pattern just before the desired position. To insert a pattern, select pattern number. To insert a letter, press the Letter button and select or edit letter as described on the previous page. ShiftingtheCursor(Highlight) The cursor position is the highlighted pattern or letter. By pressing the Cursor buttons (a, b), cursor will shift up or down. The cursor is used to check selected patterns, insert patterns, delete patterns or edit each pattern as described below. NOTE: When the cursor is shifted to the top of sequence, it will disappear. (c) CheckingSelectedPatternsandLetters As the length of the sequence increases, patterns and letters will disappear from view on screen. You can check patterns and letters by moving the cursor upward or downward using the cursor buttons. DeletingPatternorLetter

1. Shift the cursor to the pattern or letter you want to delete.

2. Press the Delete button (d) quickly (less than 0.5 sec.).

Machine will delete the pattern or letter and cursor will shift to next pattern or letter. (If it was last pattern or letter, cursor will shift to previous pattern or letter.)

3. If you want to delete all patterns and letters, press and

hold the Delete button 0.5 sec. or shift the cursor to the top of sequence and press the Delete button. Sequencing

d d When deleting all patterns, a pop up will appear, press the “

” button. Machine will delete all selected patterns and letters. To cancel, press the “X” button. When you return to the Sequence Screen, the last entered letter will be shown on the left side of the LCD screen. NOTE:

1. If a letter is selected, which has a different base line (like “j”

or “g”), the width and length of other letters will be adjusted to proportion automatically.

2. The sequence can contain a maximum

of 40 patterns and letters. Message will appear when you reach the limit. Press the “

1. Shift the cursor to the letter you want to edit.

2. Press the Letter button.

The Letter Style Selecting Screen will appear.

3. Select letter style and press the “

“ button. The Letter Sequence Screen will appear.

4. Edit the letter as described on the previous page.

4. The Sequence Screen will appear and the folder icon

indicate the number of memorized folder. NOTE: If the selected folder already has a memorized sequence in it, a message will appear asking to overwrite the previous sequence or not. To overwrite (deleting previous sequence), press the “

”. To cancel (exit), press the “X”. The message will disappear. SavingSequence You can save stitch sequences into memory. There are two separate memory folders for saving stitch sequences. Memorized sequences remain in the memory if you turn off the machine. ToMemorizeorSaveaSequence

1. Press the Memory button after you have selected patterns

2. Select one of the two memories by pressing directly. (To

cancel, press “X” button) AdjustingEachPatternorLetterina Sequence You can change the settings (stitch width/length, mirror/ reverse) of each stitch pattern.

1. Shift the cursor to the pattern you want to edit.

2. Change the setting as normal setting. (Page 14)

Sequencing42 SewtheSequence After selecting stitches for a sequence, the sequence will sew repeatedly.

2. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. Machine will start

sewing from rst entered pattern, and sew the sequence repeatedly. SewingSequencefromtheBeginning Whenever pressing the Restart button, machine will start sewing sequence from beginning. NOTE: By pressing the Thread Cutter button while sewing, machine will stop at the end of sequence and cut threads. SingleSequenceMode By pressing the Single Sequence button, the icon will change to a circle and activate the single sequence mode. This mode has two functions.

1. Adjustments as one stitch pattern: The value of stitch

length and width are now common for all stitch patterns in the sequence. You can change the length/width and mirror/ reverse of all stitches as one stitch pattern.

2. Sewing one single time:

The stitch sequence will sew one time and then stop at the end of the sequence. NOTE: In this mode, the Delete button is not activated. Press the Single Sequence button again to activate. Sequencing ToRecallMemorizedSequence

1. Press the Load button on the Sequence Screen.

2. The memories are indicated by numbers. Press the

desired sequence/memory.

4. Recalled sequence is shown on the left side of LCD.

You can now sew the recalled sequence. NOTE: If another sequence has been created or loaded before loading from memory, the loaded sequence will be added at the cursor position.43 Pop-upMessages MachineSetforTwinNeedle This pop-up message will appear when Twin Needle program is activated. Check the needle and press the “

button to continue. ThisStitchCannotBeSewnwith TwinNeedle This message will appear when a stitch that cannot be used with twin needle, is selected.Press the “

” button and select another pattern or reset the twin needle program. StitchWidthLimitedforTwin Needle This message will appear when stitch width is adjusted to the limit. Press the “

” button to continue. CalibrationFailed If calibration has not completed correctly, pop-up message will appear. Press the “

button and retry the calibration. LowertheFeedTeethLever When sewing on a button, this pop-up will appear. Lower the feed teeth lever and press the “

” button to continue. ThisStitchCannotbeCombined Some patterns may not be combined into the sequence. If you select a pattern that cannot be combined, a message will appear on screen to alert you of this. Press the “

” button. RaisetheNeedle If the needle is in lowered position and need to be raised before function can be executed, this pop-up message is shown. Raise the needle and press the “

button to close the pop-up message. ProgramTooLongtoAddMore Stitches The sequence can contain a maximum of 40 patterns and letters. Message will appear when you come to the limit. Press the “

” button. MainMotorOverload If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or if the machine is blocked when sewing, the main motor can get overloaded and the machine will stop sewing. The pop-up message will close when the main motor and power supply are secure. LowerthePresserFoot This pop-up will appear when you start the sewing without lowering the presser foot. Press the “

” button and lower the presser foot lifter to start to sew. RaisethePresserFoot This pop-up will appear when the function has chosen that the presser foot must be up position. Press the “

” button and raise the presser foot lifter. ThreadJam If upper or bobbin thread is jammed under the needle plate, machine will stop and pop-up this message. Remove the needle plate (see page 45) Remove the thread jam and reset needle plate. Press the “

” button. POP-UP MESSAGES DeleteProgram When deleting all patterns, a pop up will appear, press the “

” button. Machine will delete all selected patterns and letters. To cancel, press the “X” button. Overwrite If the selected folder already has a memorized sequence in it, a message will appear asking to overwrite the previous sequence or not. To overwrite (deleting previous sequence), press the “

Maintenance CLEANING If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism as needed. NOTE:

• An LED lamp is used to illuminate the stitching area. It does not require replacement. In the unlikely event it does not light up, go to www.singer.com for more information about machine service.

• There is no need to lubricate this machine. Bobbin Holder Remove the bobbin cover and bobbin. Clean the bobbin holder with a brush. HookRaceandFeedTeeth

1. Remove the needle, presser foot and holder. Remove the

bobbin cover and bobbin. Remove the screws holding the needle plate.

2. Remove the needle plate by lifting up the right side of the

3. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.

To prevent accidents, do not touch the thread cutter unit (a).

4. Clean the hook race, feed teeth and bobbin holder with a

brush. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth.

5. Replace the bobbin holder into the hook race so that the tip (b)

ts to the stopper (c) as shown.

6. Replace the needle plate inserting the hook into the

machine. Replace the screws and tighten.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the power line plug from the electric outlet before carrying out any maintenance.45 MAINTENANCE PROBLEM Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Machine skips stitches Fabric puckers Machine makes loose stitches or loops Stitch pattern is distorted Threader does not thread through needle eye Machine does not feed properly Needle breaks Machine runs with difculty Machine will not run HelpfulHints CORRECTION Re-thread machine. Remove entwined thread and re-thread bobbin. Re-insert needle. Readjust thread tension. Choose correct thread. Re-thread the bobbin. Rewind the bobbin. Clean the holder. Re-insert needle. Insert new needle. Choose correct size needle for fabric. (use stretch needle) Re-thread machine. Re-thread the bobbin. Insert new needle. Readjust thread tension. Re-thread the bobbin. Re-thread machine. Readjust thread tension. Attach correct foot. Adjust the thread tension. Raise the needle. Re-insert needle. Insert new needle. Raise the feed teeth. Adjust stitch length. Clean the feed dog area. Do not pull fabric. Select correct foot and pattern. Re-insert needle. Choose correct size needle and thread. Remove the needle plate and bobbin holder and clean the hook race. Insert plug fully into outlet. Turn on the switch. Lower the foot. CAUSE Machine not properly threaded. Thread entwined around bobbin. Needle inserted incorrectly. Thread tension too tight. Thread of incorrect size or poor quality. Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Bobbin wound unevenly or too full. Dirt or lint in the bobbin holder. Needle inserted incorrectly. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect size of needle. (on stretch fabric) Machine not properly threaded. Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Blunt needle. Thread tension too tight. Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Machine not properly threaded. Tension not adjusted properly. Presser foot is not suited for the pattern. Thread tension is not balanced. Needle is not raised to highest position. Needle inserted incorrectly. Bent needle. Feed teeth are lowered. Stitch length not suitable for fabric. Lint and dust accumulated around feed dog. Fabric pulled while sewing. Needle is hitting the presser foot. Needle inserted incorrectly. Incorrect size needle or thread for fabric being sewn. Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook race and feed dog. Cord not plugged into electrical outlet. Power switch is not turned on. Presser foot is not lowered. Page

• The technical specications and this Instruction manual can be changed without prior notice. Rated voltage 100-240V ~50/60Hz Nominal consumption 55W Light LED Sewing speed 800 rpm maximum Machine dimensions Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) Net weight (kg)

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