Singer Deluxe 5040 Computerized Sewing Machine
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1. SINGER Balancing the buttonhole On some kinds of fabrics there may be a dif ference in the density of the stitches on the right or the left side of the buttonhole This is easily adjusted by turning the balance Knob 1 in the center of the stitch length dial to balance the density of the stitching A very slight turn of the dial will produce a noticeable change e If the stitches on the right side of the button hole I are too open turn the balance dial Slightly to the right until the density of the stitches increases e If the stitches on the left side of the button hole Il are too open turn the balance slightly to the left until the density of the stitches increases 38 SINGER Twin needle sewing Caution Make sure not to use a stitch width Recommended settings greater than what is recommended Stitch Selection Desired stitch for twin needle stitching Needle Position Position biel Stitch Wiath LE E Stitch Length 2 5 Foot General Purpose B Needle Plate General Purpose A 39 SINGER Twin Needle Sewing continued Procedure e Turn the machine off e Insert the twin needle with the flat side of shank toward the rear of the machine e Thread the machine as you normally would for single needle stitching and pass thread through the left eye of the twin needle e Insert a second spool pin into the hole on the top cover of the machine as illustrated e Th2. For European Territories This product is suppressed for radio and tele Neither core is to be connected to the earth vision interference with the International terminal of a three pin plug Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the CISPR e Do not use outdoors Machines for Great Britain e Do not operate where aerosol spray prod ucts are being used or where oxygen is Machines for Great Britain and some other being administered countries having similar wiring standards are shipped from the factory without a plug for e Do not allow to be used as a toy Close connection to the mains The wires in this attention is necessary when the machine is mains lead are coloured in accordance with used by or near children the following code Blue neutral N Brown live L As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with letter L or coloured red If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is used a 3 Amp fuse must be fitted or if any other type of plug is used a 5 Amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Servicing should be performed by an author
3. Cotton wrapped Ball Point 2045 Polyester 100 Polyester Size 11 80 14 100 Nylon 16 110 SINGER Inserting a bobbin e Raise presser foot e Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position e Open slide plate and remove empty bobbin 1 Pull 4 10 cm of thread from replacement bobbin and insert bobbin into case as shown 2 Holding bobbin in place guide thread into notch 1 and then down the slot to the left and guide around into notch 2 3 Draw several inches of thread diagonally across the bobbin toward the back of the machine 4 While holding thread on outside close the slide plate allowing thread to extend through the slot between the slide plate and needle plate 15 SINGER Winding a bobbin Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine and needle e Push in indent 1 on hand wheel disc This will stop the needle from moving e Place spool of thread on spool pin e Slide spool cap 2 firmly over rim of spool to prevent thread tangling e Lead thread from spool and snap into thread guide post 3 e Wind thread clockwise around front of bobbin winder tension disc 4 e Pass thread end from inside through small hole in rim of bobbin e Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right e Holding thread end step on speed controller to run machine until desired amount of thread is
4. Instruction Manual SINGER Contents For European territories Important safety instructions Getting to know your machine Principal parts Accessories Connecting the machine Running the machine Choosing and changing needles Changing the needle plate Changing screw on presser feet Attaching the feed cover Changing snap on presser feet Fabric thread and needle table Inserting a bobbin Winding a bobbin Threading the machine Raising the bobbin thread Adjusting thread tension sewing a seam Starting a seam Straight stitching Stitch width selector Needle position selector stitch length selector Reverse stitch button and sewing in reverse Darning Inserting a zipper Zig zag stitching Needle position selector stitch width selector Adjusting stitch length Pattern groups selection Flexi stitch patterns Balancing flexi stitches Pattern stitching Removing and replacing pattern module Decorative stitch patterns Flexi stitch patterns Attaching a button Free arm sewing Removing the extension table Four step buttonhole Twin needle sewing Additional accessories Accessory storage Caring for your machine Removing and replacing bobbin case Cleaning the machine Lubricating the machine Changing the light bulb Performance checklist SINGER Dear Customer We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number of your Sewing Machine in the space provided Refer to illustration for
5. 30 SINGER Decorative stitch patterns Needle Needle Application position plate PP Straight stitch 1 Any General General General ar setting purpose purpose sewing Zig titch eae Any General General Stretch sewing AAAA setting purpose purpose and embroidery Blind hem stitch Multi zig zag stitch fo eae Tata Overedge Stttch reve y Crescent stitch Pinata ie Domino stitch Rampart stitch we Fagotting stitch 1 5to 2 5 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 31 Special for blindstitch Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose Finishing hems Bar tacking Seams in knit and stretch fabric Ornamental borders Decoratice stitching Borders and smocking Swimsuit seams SINGER Flexi stitch patterns Needle Needle Apolication position plate PP Straight stitch 1 Ric rac stitch A Slant overedge stitch left Pere eee Feather stitch Reet Overedge stretch stitch Mountain stitch Crown stitch Chevron stitch PARR Thorn stitch 32 Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose G
6. wound Winding stops automatically once bobbin is full e Cut thread push bobbin to the left and remove it from spindle e Trim thread end from top of bobbin e Return hand wheel disc to sewing position by pressing on side opposite indent 16 SINGER Threading the machine e Raise take up lever to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you e Raise presser foot to release thread tension e Place spool of thread on spool pin e Slide spool cap firmly over rim of spool to prevent thread tangling e Lead thread from spool and snap into thread guide 1 and with only one hand pass the thread under the guide and through the slot as illustrated 2 e Thread the tension discs by leading the thread down and around the tension 3 Hold the spool lightly and pull the thread up lifting the spring and allow ing the thread to slip into thread guard e Slip thread into take up lever as illus trated 4 e Pass thread through guides 5 and 6 e Thread needle from front to back pulling 4 10 cm of thread through eye 7 17 SINGER Raising the bobbin thread 1 Hold needle thread loosely with left hand e Turn hand wheel slowly toward you lower ing needle into hole in plate 2 Continue to do this until needle rises above needle plate e Pull gently on needle thread and bring up bobbin thread in a loop 3 Open loop with fingers to find end of bob bin thread 4 Draw needle t
7. eneral purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose General purpose Ideal for plain seams that stretch Heavy duty general purpose sewing Sweater and swimsuit construction Flexible seam in lingerie Joining and overcasting seams Hemming and ornamental edges Edge decoration Classical decorative Ideal for flat butted seam SINGER Attaching a button Recommended settings Stitch Selection Zig Zag Stitch 1 A Needle Position 4 al Stitch Width To suit Button Foot Button Sewing H Needle Plate General Purpose A Attach Feed Cover F Note Before you can attach a button the bob bin thread must be brought up through the hole in the feed cover 1 Set stitch width at and needle position selector at Position button under foot and lower the needle into the center of the left hole Lower the foot Turn hand wheel toward you until needle rises out of button and is above the foot 2 Move stitch width selector until needle is over the other hole in the button Then when you begin to stitch the needle should enter into the right hole of the but ton Take six or more zig zag stitches to attach button and finish with the needle on the left side 3 To fasten stitching adjust width to i and take three or four stitches Remove work draw threads to underside fa
8. hread through left side open ing in presser foot e Pull both threads to back of machine 18 SINGER Adjusting thread tension For straight stitching A perfect well balanced stitch 1 will have the needle and bobbin threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom and no puckering Too much tension will produce a tight stitch 2 which will cause the fabric to pucker e To decrease tension turn the dial to a lower number Too little tension will produce a loose stitch 3 which will cause loops in your seam e To increase tension turn the dial to a higher number Adjusting thread tension For zig zag stitching The correct tension setting will produce a smooth even stitch 1 Too much tension will produce a tight stitch 2 causing fabric to pucker Loosen tension by turning dial to a lower number Too little tension will produce a loose stitch 3 causing loops in your pattern Tighten tension by turning dial to a higher number 19 SINGER Sewing a seam You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below Placing fabric under foot Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by raising the presser foot lifter 1 to its normal Up position 2 where it locks in place When using bulky fabric multiple fabric lay ers or an embroidery hoop raise the lifter to the high rise position 3 thus increasing the s
9. ized service representative This product is intended for household use SINGER Getting to know your machine Principal parts 16 Thread guides 1 Hand wheel 17 Push button reverse 2 Bobbin winder 18 Stitch length dial four step buttonhole 3 Horizontal spool pin and holder 19 Stitch width lever 4 Top cover lid 20 Pattern selector dial 5 Thread guide 21 Needle position selector 6 Bobbin winder tension disc 22 Stitch balance control 7 Snap in thread guide 23 Presser foot lifter 8 Take up lever 24 Thread cutter 9 Face plate 25 Feed system 10 Needle thread tension dial 26 Slide plate 11 Accessory storage 2 Foot control 12 Snap on presser foot 28 Electrical lead 13 Needle plate 29 Machine plug 14 Removable extension table 30 Power and light switch 15 One way needle clamp 31 Bobbin winding indent SINGER Accessories The following accessories furnished with your sewing machine are designed to simplify your sewing projects and increase the versatility of your machine The letter in a circle adjacent to the illustrated part is reproduced on the part itself to help you select the correct attachment for the type of work you are doing 1 2 Interchangeable pattern module Special purpose presser foot J is used for decorative and zig zag sewing General purpose needle plate A and presser foot B are on your machine when delivered Use together for alternat ing between
10. l toward you e Raise presser foot using presser foot lifter at back of machine e Push toe of presser foot 1 up until it snaps off the shank 2 e Remove foot from machine e Place new foot under centre of shank e Lower presser foot litter fitting shank over presser foot pin 3 e Don t turn screw Instead push presser foot screw 4 down firmly until foot snaps into place 13 SINGER Fabric thread and needle table The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selection Always refer to it before beginning a sewing project 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 Needles synthetic rayon blends They are listed as examples of weight Sa mas Light Weight Batiste Chiffon Crepe Organza Voile Medium Weight Corduroy Flannel Gabardine Gingham Linen Muslin Wool Crepe Medium Heavy Canvas Coating Denim Duck sailcloth Upholstery Single Knits Double Knit Jersey Tricot e Not recommended on stretch fabrics 14 Cotton wrapped 2020 11 80 Polyester Core 100 Polyester Extra Fine e Mercerized Size 50 Nylon Cotton wrapped 2020 14 90 Polyester 100 Polyester e Mercerized Size 50 Nylon Cotton wrapped 16 100 Polyester 100 Polyester e Mercerized Size 40 e Heavy Duty 18 110
11. location of Serial Number on your machine Serial Na Serial No IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine basic safety pre cautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions before using this machine DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock e The machine should never be left unattend ed when plugged in Always unplug the machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning e Always unplug before relamping Replace bulb with the same type rated 15 watts Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons e Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket outlet wall receptacle is the same as the rated voltage of the motor e Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Operator s Guide Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in the Operator s Guide e To disconnect turn all controls to the off 0 position then remove plug from outlet SINGER WARNING continued e Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet or switch the machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle changing throat plate or changing presser foot etc e Always unplug the machine from the electri cal outlet when remo
12. ne as shown Note If for any reason the machine does not start sewing your desired pattern after aligning the two dot symbols push in on the reverse stitch button 28 SINGER Balancing Flexi stitches You may need to adjust the Flexi stitch Balance selector when using a flexi stitch pat tern in order to achieve the correct pattern appearance Before you move the stitch balance dial from its neutral position Make a test sample using two layers of scrap fabric If adjustment is required stitch slowly and move the selector as yOu sew e Move selector to the right to separate stitch es of pattern e Move selector to the left to bring stitches of the pattern together 29 SINGER Pattern stitching In addition to straight stitch and zig zag stitch your machine can produce a variety of stitch patterns There are two types of stitch pat terns built into your machine e Decorative stitch patterns are produced by side to side movement of the needle e Stretch stitch patterns are produced by both the side to side movement of the needle and the back and forth movement of the feed Two pattern modules come with your machine One is already in the machine and is interchangeable with the other in the accessory storage Each produces an individ ual design that will add a personal touch to all your sewing Some patterns are purely deco rative while others are used for practical pur poses as well
13. ne 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 formed Is needle defective Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case Needle breaks Is needle straight and sharp Is needle correct size Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp Are controls properly set Are accessories correct for application Bobbin winding difficulties ls thread unwinding freely from spool Is bobbin winder engaged Is thread end securely held at start of wind ls thread hanging up on the slit on the thread spool Upper thread breaks ls machine properly threaded ls thread freely unwinding from spool ls proper spool cap being used Is needle correct size for thread ls upper thread tension too tight Is bobbin case properly inserted Is bobbin rim free of nicks Lower thread breaks Is bobbin correctly wound ls bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case Is bobbin case correctly threaded ls thread hanging up on the slit on the thread spool Skipped stitches ls 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 foot ls presser foot correctly attached to machine Is presser foot lowered Is stitch leng
14. ning or adjusting the machine remove plug from the socket outlet e Raise presser foot and needle e Open slide plate remove bobbin and remove needle plate To remove bobbin case e With a small screwdriver turn bobbin case holder 1 to the rear as far as it will go e Lifting the left side of the bobbin case slide it out from machine To replace bobbin case e Guide forked end 2 of bobbin case under feed 3 e Draw rim of bobbin case under position plate 4 Be sure bobbin case is freely seated on hook race e Turn bobbin case holder 1 forward as far as it will go locking bobbin case in place Note Turn handwheel towards you to check to make sure it is properly replaced e Replace needle plate e Insert bobbin and close slide plate 42 SINGER Cleaning the machine The machine surfaces and covers can be cleaned when necessary with a damp soft 1a cloth and a mild soap HES ef iy e Remove lint and fluff from exposed parts and l clean these parts with a lint brush e Take up lever and thread guides e Presser and needle bars e Bobbin case and needle plate areas Your machine should be periodically checked by your local SINGER dealer for wear 43 SINGER Lubricating the machine Approximately once a year lubricate all mov ing connections as shown to ensure free dom of movement and to protect metal parts from excessive wear To determine which connection
15. osing and changing needles e Raise needle to its highest position e Loosen needle clamp screw and remove needle e With flat side of needle to the back Insert new needle up into clamp as far as it will go e Tighten needle clamp screw securely Changing the needle plate A C e Raise needle and presser foot e Open slide plate e Lift up needle plate from right corner and Slide out from under foot e To replace needle plate slide it under pin 1 and push it firmly to the left e Press down until it snaps into place 11 SINGER Changing screw on presser feet H e Raise needle and presser foot e Loosen presser foot screw 1 and remove presser foot with shank 2 guiding it toward you and to the right e To replace presser foot with shank hook shank around the presser bar and tighten presser footscrew with the use of a coin Attaching the feed cover F The feed cover is used to keep the feed from moving the fabric when attaching a button darning or sewing free motion embroidery To attach it follow the directions below e Raise needle and presser foot e Open slide plate e Slide feed cover on top of needle plate pressing tabs 1 and 2 into holes e Close slide plate e To remove open slide plate and lift front edge of cover pull it away 12 SINGER Changing snap on presser feet B D J L e Raise needle to its highest position by turn ing hand whee
16. p the button pushed in Sewing in reverse To neaten the end of a seam push in the reverse button and backstitch 3 4 stitches Raise needle and presser foot and remove fabric by drawing it to the back and left Cut thread on thread cutter on presser bar 24 SINGER Inserting a zipper Preparation Pattern Neeale position biel Stitch width i i Stitch length 2 5 Foot Zipper E Needle plate General Purpose A Adjusting the zipper foot When the zipper teeth are to the left of the needle A e Slide the adjusting block 1 which slides on the pin across to the right e Snap on the foot to the left side of the pin 20 SINGER Zig zag stitching Before moving selector make sure needle is fully raised Needle position selector Most of your Zig zag stitching will be done with the needle in the centre ds position Left and right 4 settings are used for special stitch placement Stitch width selector To produce any of the zig zag stitches the stitch width selector is moved from its straight position i to any of its other positions The further you move the selector lever toward the right the wider your stitch will be Adjusting stitch length Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will give you an open Zig zag stitch The higher the number the more open or further apart your stitches will be The area between 0 and 1 on the dial is used for satin sti
17. pace between the foot and the needle plate e Lower presser foot lifter all the way down and you are ready to sew Basting Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing e To pin baste insert pins at stitching line NEVER place pins on the underside of fab ric in contact with the feed Do not sew over pins pull them out as you stitch e To hand baste make long stitches that can be easily removed 20 SINGER Keeping seams straight To keep seams straight use one of the guide lines on the needle plate e The most commonly used line 1 the 5 8 inch 1 6 cm seam allowance is extended onto the slide plate Starting a seam Place fabric under presser foot 1 2 inch 12 ae a mm from rear of fabric Align the right edge ra with one of the seam guidelines on the nee dle plate Lower the presser foot Backstitch to the edge of the fabric for rein forcement by pushing in the reverse button located in centre of the stitch length dial Hold button in until stitching reaches edge of fab ric Release push button for forward stitching 21 SINGER Guiding and supporting fabric e For tricot and other similar synthetic knits apply gentle tension by holding the fabric at the front and back of presser foot as you sew Do not pull fabric e For elasticated fabric stretch lace and knits with an unusual amount of elasticity hold the fabric firmly in f
18. po sition the needle e Always make a practice buttonhole on a sample of your fabric e Be sure bobbin contains enough thread e When making buttonholes on hard to reach areas convert machine bed to free arm sewing e Mark buttonhole position on fabric as indi cated In pattern 35 SINGER Buttonholes Recommended settings stitch Selection Buttonhole Stitch 1A stitch Width Pre set hot Buttonhole L Needle Plate General Purpose A Step 1 e Raise presser foot e Place fabric under foot e Centre 3 red guidelines 1 of foot around beginning line of buttonhole e Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole sym bol 1 for the first step e Position needle in fabric at point 2 by turn ing the hand wheel towards you e Stitch down to point 3 Step 2 e Raise needle out of fabric e Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole sym bol 2 for the second step e Make at least four stitches ending at point 4 36 SINGER Step 3 e Raise needle out of fabric e Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole symbol 3 for the third step e Stitch up to point 5 Step 4 e Raise needle out of fabric e Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole sym bol 4 for the fourth step e Make at least four stitches ending at point 6 e Raise presser foot and remove garment from machine e Clip thread ends e Carefully cut buttonhole opening with a seam ripper or small sharp scissors 3
19. read the machine in the usual way e Pass the thread through the remaining points making certain to omit the thread guide above the needle and pass thread through the right eye of needle e Draw both threads under the foot and along with the bobbin thread e Slowly lower the needle into the hole in the needle plate by turning the hand wheel toward you to make sure the needle clears the plate 40 SINGER Additional Accessories Additional accessories for your sewing machine are available for purchase at your SINGER stockist 1 Straight stitch presser foot D and nee dle plate C are used together when Straight stitching light weight fabrics or when your fabric or sewing procedure requires close control 2 Button sewing foot H is used to hold any two hole or four hole button securely for stitching 3 Lint brush is used for cleaning hard to reach areas on your sewing machine 4 Oil container for machine lubrication 5 Twin needle and spool pin are used to stitch two parallel rows of decorative stitch ing simultaneously When using twin nee dle for decorative stitching set stitch width selector no greater than midrange of Zig Zag graphics 6 Felt for twin needle spool pin Accessory storage You can use this area to store some accessories The accessories leave from factory in this area 41 SINGER Caring for your machine Removing and replacing bobbin case Caution Before clea
20. ront and back of the presser foot to stretch the seam as the stitches are being placed GF ja _ 3 l en ETIN WT i Tag LS r SS a 22 SINGER Straight stitching Stitch width selector Before you move the selectors to set your machine for straight stitching turn the hand wheel toward you until needle is at its highest point Straight stitching can be performed with pat tern selector in any position stitch width lever must be set at i only Needle position selector Needle Position Selector positions the needle in left center amp or right 4 needle positions Stitch length selector To adjust the length of your stitches turn the dial so that desired stitch length is positioned under symbol e To shorten stitch length turn dial toward a lower number e To lengthen stitch length turn dial toward a higher number 23 I i I j i I I SINGER Applications with straight stitching Darning Recommended settings Stitch Selection Straight Stitch Needle Position biel Stitch Width ii i 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 t 4 symbol is located in the centre of the stitch length selector e For reverse stitching push in the button and hold in place The machine will stitch in reverse only as long as you kee
21. s move and need lubrication turn the handwheel slowly by hand while face plate is removed When lubricating apply only SINGER oil at the points shown SINGER oil is specially prepared and does not contain harmful deposits hat can interfere with the smooth action of precision parts 44 SINGER Changing the light bulb Caution Before changing light bulb make sure you have removed plug from socket out let and remove face plate which covers the light bulb Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine This machine is designed to use a 15 watt maximum light bulb with a bayonet fitting 1 Removing bulb e Loosen and remove screw 1 located on face plate e Remove face plate by grasping it around the bottom edge and pulling toward the left then down and away from machine e Do not attempt to unscrew light bulb e Push bulb up into socket and turn in the direction of arrows to unlock bulb pin e Pull bulb down and out of socket 2 Replacing bulb e Push new bulb up into socket and turn in the direction of arrows until pins lock into position e Replace face plate again and tighten screw 45 SINGER Performance checklist When sewing difficulties occur look back through this manual to make sure you are correctly following the instructions If you still have a problem the reminders below may help you to correct it Needle does not move ls machi
22. sten and trim 33 SINGER Free arm sewing SS e a o Removing the extension table Ait ians 3 bie api To change machine for free arm sewing lift a right edge 1 of extension table slide it to the left and off the machine 2 To replace the extension table slide it to the right keeping it even with the free arm until the tabs on the right lock into place Fabric handling when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas is simplified and made easier when you use the free arm sewing capability of your sewing machine Applications Sleeves e Free arm sewing takes the difficulty out of topstitching Sleeves finishing waistbands and trouser legs rotate smoothly under the needle around the arm allowing you to place your stitching accurately Buttons e Sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband is easy with free arm sewing The sewing arm allows room for cuffs to slip onto without being stretched out of shape and you can also see and handle the stitching area more easily 34 SINGER Bar tacks e Bar tacks reinforce areas of strain and can be applied to ready made garments as well as to those hose sewn at home Use the free arm surface to avoid fabric bulk around the needle when you apply bar tacks to pockets pleats and waistlines Four step buttonhole Your machine makes buttonholes to any size you choose in only four easy steps e You never need to move the fabric or re
23. straight and zig zag stitching Buttonhole presser foot L is used with the General Purpose Needle Plate to make four step buttonholes 5 Zipper foot E is used for inserting zip pers and stitching corded seams 6 Friction free spool holder is used to hold various size spools and allows thread to unwind smoothly The spool does not turn 7 Small thread spool holder Q for use with small diameter spools of thread 8 Needlepack includes an assortment for sewing various types of fabrics 9 Feed cover F is used to prevent the feed from moving the fabric when darning or free motion embroidery 10 Transparent bobbins for easy viewing of thread supply 11 Blindstitch hem presser foot is used to position the hem for blindstitch hemming SINGER Connecting the machine Push plug into the receptacle 1 at the right end of the machine Then connect plug 2 to your socket outlet MMe a amp SINGER Running the machine To turn on machine and sewing light press upper portion of power switch To turn off machine and light press lower portion O of power switch To run the machine and control speed press the foot control with your foot The harder you press the faster the machine will sew To stop machine remove foot from control Note Do not operate machine without fabric under the presser foot as this may damage the feed and the presser foot 10 SINGER Cho
24. tching a series of closely spaced plain zig zag stitches that form a smooth satin like surface 26 SINGER Pattern groups selection The dial localized on the panel of 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 easier In order to single out the desired pattern group just turn the dial until the corresponding letter to this pattern group appears on the dial under symbol F 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 A lt TLL Ea n en TEF TN H Sale gt l aig ee E HH EMm oy EA ca oF 2 SINGER Flexi stitch patterns Note The pattern groups selection needle position selection and stitch width selection are similar to zig zag stitching These stitch patterns are used for sewing knits and other stretch fabrics Flexi Stitch patterns are made by the side to side movement of the needle along with the backward and forward movement of the feed The flexi stitch only accepts stitch work which is to the right of each pattern group on the panel Act upon the following manner e Turn the stitch length dial to the left until the dot on the dial lines up with the dot on the machi
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26. ving covers lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the Operator s Guide e Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjustment be required e Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord e Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor Be sure not to place anything on top of it e Always use the proper throat plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break e Do not use bent needles e When sewing keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle e Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break e Before removing the bobbin case remove plug from the socket outlet e For double insulated machines when serv icing use only identical replacement parts e Never operate the machine if it has a dam aged cord or plug if it is not working proper ly if It has been dropped or damaged or dropped into the water Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or Service Center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment e Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation open ings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth e Never drop or insert any object into any opening SINGER
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