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1. If you have difficulties in adjusting tension follow instructions below e Turn the tension dial counterclockwise to wht Posy oF yn MIN position until it stops e Turn clockwise amp count the number of cir cles you turn until it reaches 4 or 5 full circle turns a half way position e Make a test sample to find proper tension before sewing on your fabric e Some threads and fabrics require readjust ing tension slightly to improve stitch appear ance e Always double check threading before attempting to adjust thread tension e Refer to Page 12 for detail adjusting ten sion instructions e The bobbin case tension is pre set at the factory and cannot be adjusted DO NOT TOUCH THE TENSION SPRING Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 24 SINGER ro PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST When sewing difficulties occur refer back to this manual to make sure that you are correctly following the instructions If you are still having a problem the reminders below may help you correct it Use only correct needles and bobbins See Page 2 Needle does not move e Is machine connected to electrical supply e Is foot switch connected e ls bobbin case displaced pg 14 Needle moves but stitch is not formed e Is needle in backwards e Is needle defective e Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case e Is upper thread tension too tight e Is bobbin case properly inserted pg 14 e Is needle fully in2. e Always disconnect the AC adapter whenever machine is unattended e Work carefully and watch the sewing area to avoid the needle during operation e Do not pull the fabric while mending as the needle may bend and break or cause other damage e Check that the machine is threaded carefully before mending e The bobbin case tension is Pre set at the factory and cannot be adjusted e If the thread gathers underneath the material this indicates that the tension needs to be increased e g for cotton material the tension should be tightened as far as it will go then turned anti clockwise 2 and a half turns e Please avoid sideways pressure on the needle when sewing around corners as this could cause the machine to jam and render it inoperative Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page SINGER mro GETTING READY TO MEND 1 Assemble spool holder by snapping spool pin into spool stand 2 Slide spool stand into its holder on rear left of machine until it snaps firmly into place Then install spool cap on spool pin 3 Make sure that power switch is in the ON position Plug in foot switch and AC adapter plugs E10 4 Remove red handled seam ripper thread trimmer and needle threader from accessory drawer Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page SINGER ro WINDING THE BOBBIN 1 Push bobbin winder switch down to raise bobbin winder 2 Remove see through bobbin cover by pulling it upwards Check that bo
3. ER mro SECURING A SEAM There are two methods of securing the threads at the start and end of the seam repair METHOD 1 Backstitching REVERSE oan aioe Turn stitch control knob to REVERSE left a iii position and backstitch 4 5 stitches at start STITCH CONTROL KNOB and end of seam repair METHOD 2 Tying off When seam is completed use needle threader to pull top thread to underside of fabric Tie a square knot with the bobbin thread and trim FREE ARM MENDING A free arm for mending sleeves Pant legs etc To utilize this handy feature just slip the item onto the free arm Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 16 SINGER mro ADJUSTING TENSION ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK THREADING All tension adjustment is accomplished BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST using the needle thread tension dial TENSION The bobbin case tension is pre set at the factory and cannot be adjusted The tension level may be determined by using two different color threads for the nee dle and bobbin threads and then analyzing the resulting stitches When an even amount of thread is exerted on both threads a smooth even stitch known as a balanced stitch is produced A perfect well balanced stitch 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 which will cause the fabric to pucker To decrease tension tu
4. RTE with top of bobbin Continue winding until desired amount of thread is wound on bobbin A full bobbin holds 35 yards a 10 Cut thread about 4 from bobbin and remove from machine Leave spool of thread on spool pin on back of machine Push bobbin winder switch up into off position Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 10 SINGER o INSERTING THE WOUND BOBBIN 3 Pull the thread toward you so that it hooks on notch A at 3 o clock position and then 1 Insert wound bobbin into bobbin case with pull to the left so that it passes through thread spooling off to left side as shown notch B at 4 o clock position 2 Guide end of thread to the back of the 4 Leave several inches of thread laying bobbin across top of bobbin toward the left of machine Slide cover back into position ready for sewing Caution If lower thread is not fixed properly the thread will be very loose after sewing Bobbin threading is now complete See Page 9 to raise lower thread for sewing Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 11 SINGER ro THREADING THE MACHINE There are five thread guides that the top needle thread passes through The diagram at right shows an overview of the threading procedure refer to the specific instructions below for important details Your spool of thread should be in the same position as it was for winding the bobbin on the spool pin on the back of the machine Cut the thread near the
5. SINGER o TINY TAILOR Mending Machine TT700 Instruction Manual Table of Contents Next Page SINGER ro TABLE OF CONTENTS Handy Reference Guide 03 Getting Ready to Mend 07 Winding the Bobbin 08 Inserting the Wound Bobbin 11 Threading the Machine 12 Working Light 13 Raising the Bobbin Thread 14 Mending a Broken Seam 15 securing a Seam 16 Free Arm Mending 16 Adjusting Tension 17 his oa toeenwe a Even if you have sewn before Bobbin Case Replacement 19 STOP these instructions will make your Performance Checklist 25 Se first use much easier TT700 Instruction Manual Previous Page Next Page SINGER ro PARTS AND ACCESSORIES WOR LST AST ers SPEED POWER SWC Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page Q SINGER mro PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page SINGER mro ACCESSORIES INCLUDED in Accessory Drawer e 3 Bobbins 1 in machine For replacement bobbins use Class 66 bobbins e 1 needle threader e 2 needles 1 in machine For replacement needles Use Size 90 14 needles e Combination seam ripper thread trimmer tool Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page SINGER mmo IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS e Before connecting machine be sure that the voltage on the AC adapter matches your electrical supply e Always disconnect the foot switch or AC adapter when changing needles removing the bobbin or cleaning the machine
6. bbin case is in proper posi tion The bobbin case is held in place by a position plate which is designed to flex slightly to allow the bobbin case to move back and forth freely about 1 16 Screw head should line up with seam in plastic casing of machine and bobbin case should move back and forth slightly about 1 16 when handwheel is turned If not refer to page 17 for repositioning instruc tions 3 Remove empty bobbin from bobbin case The seam ripper may make removal easi er Place bobbin on bobbin winder aligning hole in bobbin with driving pin on bobbin winder You may have to turn the handwheel to help locate the driving pin Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page SINGER ro WINDING THE BOBBIN continued 4 Install spool cap on spool pin Slide spool of thread onto spool pin 5 Pull thread from spool and using two hands pull it through diagonal slit in first thread guide First thread guide should look like this when properly threaded 6 Wrap thread one time counterclockwise around tension disc Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page SINGER o WINDING THE BOBBIN continued 7 Feed end of thread through small hole in top of bobbin from the inside leaving a 3 tail 8 Slide power switch into ON Position Hold end of thread the tail firmly and step on foot switch until a few coils are wound onto bobbin and stop 9 Use thread trimmer to cut off tail flush COE D
7. positions Proceed to Step 2 Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 19 SINGER ro STEP 2 Use left index finger to pull bobbin case toward the right and up until lower half of metal bracket touches angled edge of posi tion plate Rotate handwheel until bobbin case rests in correct position Proceed to step 3 STEP 3 Check bobbin case for proper positioning screw head should line up with seam in plas tic casing of machine From side view top of bobbin case will be level with or slightly above position plate Table of Contents A a OF BOSBIN CASE Previous Page Next Page 20 SINGER o SPECIAL EDITION BOBBIN CASE REPLACEMENT The bobbin case actually floats on top of the bobbin case housing The bobbin case is held in place by a position plate and can only be removed with extreme pressure If for some reason the bobbin case is removed or displaced follow the three steps below to reinsert a Place Joint STEP 1 STEP 2 e Remove bobbin from bobbin case e Slightly turn the bobbin case counterclock e Put bobbin case intobobbin case housing wise then clockwise and position point A e Have point A amp B of bobbin case sit on top of bobbin case underneath point C of posi of point C amp D of position plate See FIG 1 tion plate Point B remains on top of point D e Make sure the screw head aligns See FIG 2 with opposite side of plastic joint e Do not touch the tension
8. pull top needle thread until lower bobbin thread comes up in form of a loop 3 Use the flat side of seam ripper thread trimmer to open up bobbin thread loop until end is visible 4 Pull both thread tails straight back under presser foot 5 Replace see though bobbin cover by Sliding it back into place Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 14 SINGER ro MENDING A BROKEN SEAM 1 Set stitch control knob to desired stitch length For most mending the long stitch setting is acceptable Turn hand wheel toward you to raise nee dle to highest position 2 Lift presser foot using presser bar lifter Make sure that both needle top thread and bobbin lower thread are pulled Straight back behind needle about 4 3 Position area to be mended under presser foot Turn handwheel toward you to lower needle into existing stitches in fabric Lower presser foot 4 Step on foot switch and machine will start to mend the broken seam Continue until new stitches overlap existing stitches by about an inch and then step off foot switch 5 Raise presser foot using presser bar lifter and pull fabric straight back Cut both threads about 4 from edge of fabric NOTE If it is difficult to pull thread toward back without noticeably bending the needle a slight backward and forward movement of the handwheel will make it easier to remove the fabric Table of Contents 15 Previous Page Next Page SING
9. rn the tension dial Counter clock wise Too little tension will produce a loose stitch which will cause loops in your seam To increase tension turn the dial clockwise Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 17 SINGER mo CHANGING NEEDLES IMPORTANT For best results Use Size 90 14 needles 1 Turn handwheel to raise needle to its high est position Loosen needle clamp screw just enough to remove needle A small screwdriver may be helpful 2 With flat side of needle to the right same side as needle clamp screw insert new needle up into clamp as far as it will go 3 Re tighten needle clamp Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 18 SINGER mro BOBBIN CASE REPLACEMENT A special feature of the machine is the anti thread jamming bobbin case The bobbin case is held in place by a positioning plate which is designed to flex slightly to allow the bobbin case to move back and forth freely about 1 16 In the event that the bobbin case becomes displaced and does not move freely or pops out completely follow the three easy steps below To assist you the instructions are color coordi nated to the illustrations STEP 1 Remove bobbin from bobbin case If bobbin case has popped out put back in position as follows Place bobbin case under position plate so that screw head is under notch in position plate Then slide bobbin case around until metal bracket sits between 2 o clock and 4 o clock
10. serted into needle clamp e Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded Needle breaks e Is needle straight and sharp e Is needle correct size e Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp Bobbin winding difficulties e Is thread unwinding freely from spool e ls bobbin winder engaged e Is thread end securely held at start of wind e Is thread correctly lead around bobbin winder tension disc Table of Contents Upper thread breaks e ls machine properly threaded e Is thread freely unwinding from spool e Is needle size correct for thread e Is bobbin rim free of nicks Lower thread breaks e Is bobbin correctly wound e Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case e Is bobbin case correctly threaded e Is bobbin case properly inserted pg 14 Skipped stitches e ls machine properly threaded e Is fabric firmly held down e Is needle correct style and size e Is needle straight and sharp Fabric does not move properly under presser foot e Is presser foot lowered e Is stitch length correctly set Previous Page 20
11. spool and pull the tail out of the thread guide and tension disc TOP FRONT Wi 1 Pull thread from spool and using two hands pull it through diagonal slit in thread guide A Do not wrap thread around tension disc for sewing Thread guide A should look like this when properly threaded 2 Guide thread around tension dial B and Pull thread between the tension discs MESOLE THREAD TENE Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 12 SINGER ro THREADING THE MACHINE continued 3 Turn handwheel toward you until take up lever is in highest position Pass thread through hole in take up lever C from right to left 4 Turn handwheel toward you so that needle lowers and thread guide D is accessible Place thread behind thread guide D to the right side and pull forward The thread guide will thread itself 5 Turn handwheel toward you again to raise needle to its highest position Feed wire needle threader through needle eye from right to left Insert thread through wire loop and pull needle threader back to the right The needle is now threaded WORKING LIGHT Slide to ON Position for brighter area to Sew Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 13 SINGER ro RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD h Hold top needle thread and turn hand wheel toward you until needle goes to its lowest and then its highest point Raise the presser foot using the presser bar lifter 2 Gently
12. spring STEP 3 e Hold left finger inside bobbin case to hold steady then with right finger press down point E See FIG 3 e Turn the handwheel to make sure bobbin case is free and bobbin case housing can be rotated freely Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 21 SINGER o Drawing A Breakdown view of bobbin case position plate and bobbin case housing Bobbin Case Drawing B e Correct position of bobbin case after installation e The screw head aligns with opposite side of plastic joint e The scoop section located to right side of point C Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 22 SINGER ro Drawing C e Wrong position of bobbin case As indicat ed the scoop section will be stuck under neath point C This is wrong Drawing D e Correct relationship of bobbin case position plate and bobbin case housing e Most important is that the rim of bobbin case supported by the rim of bobbin case housing The bobbin case is floating on top of the bobbin case housing and the bobbin case housing turns easily under the bobbin case Bobbin casa nasing Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 23 SINGER mro SPECIAL EDITION FOR ADJUSTING TENSION e Please note the needle thread tension dial can be rotated 9 full circle turns From MIN to MAX An easy way to have a balanced stitch is to turn the tension dial to the half way position 4 or 5 full circle turns from the MIN position
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