Thank you for your purchase of this sewing machineThis machine will provide you with excellent performance in sewing from light to heavy material (lawn to
denim). Please refer to this booklet for proper use and optimum service.
Safety Cautions:
^ Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket outlet (wail receptacle) is the same as the rated
voltage of the motor.
® Disconnect the powerdine plug from the socket outlet when changing needles, presser foot or
throat plate, or when leaving the machine unattended- This eiiminaies the possibility of start
ing the machine by accidentally pressing the speed controller.
^ Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this may deflect the needle, causing it to break^ Before cleaning your machine, disconnect the powerdine plug from the socket outlet.
^ Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center should any
adjustment be required.
Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the fioor. Be sure not to place
anything on top of it.
^ When sewing closely watch the area being sewn to avoid injuries from needles and knives.
^ Use only the handle to lift and move the machine.
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CONTENTS
Page
1. Principal parts......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Preparatiorx prior to sewing....................................................................................................................3
3. Threading the machine .......................................................................................................................... 4
« Setting up the thread guide holder......................................................................................................4
• How to open looper cover....................................................................................................... 5
® How to remove cylinder cover................................................................................................ 5
« How to thread your machine correctly.....................................................................................6
^How to change threads ............................................................................................................ 9
4. Chain off and test sew ............................................................................................................................9
5. How to adjust thread tension .............................................................................................................. 10
6. How to adjust stitch length................................................................................................................... 12
7. How to adjust overedge seam width .................................................................................................. 12
8. How to roll hem................................................................................................................................. 13
9. Free arm sewing (tubular work)......................................................................................................... 15
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Connect the machine plug to the electncal receptacle of your machine and the power line plug to the wall
receptacle.
To run the machine and control the speed, press the speed controller. The harder you press, the faster the
machine will sew. To stop the machine from sewing, remove your foot from the speed controller.
Caution:
^ Be sure that the e^ectncai voltage of the socket outlet (wah receptadei Is the same as the rated voltage of
the motor.
^ Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping It on the floor. Be sure not to place anything
on top of It.
® Disconnect the powerdine plug from the socket outlet when changing needles, presser feet or throat
plates, or when leaving the machine urnttended. This allmilnates the possibility of startingthe machine
by accidentally pressing the speed controller.
Before cleaning your machine, disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet.
Thread the :::cGh:::8
Setting up the thread guide holder
Extend the thread guide holder as far as possible and set
the thread guides so that they are located right above
the spool pins.
Place the thread on the spool stand as shown in the
figure at the left.
When using synthetic threads that easily spill off the cop
(cone), slip the anti-spill sleeve furnished with the
machine over the thread from the bottom of the cop
(cone) leaving the thread end hanging free at the top of
the anti-süiil sleeve as shown above.
When using a regular thread spool, fit the
spool cap supplied with the machine onto the
thread soooi as shown at left.
# How to open looper cover
Be sure rooper cover is ciossd when sewing.
• How to remove cylinder cover
0 Push the cover to the ri^ht
far as it will go and
(D Full cover down toward you.
To replace cover
as
0 While pulling the cylinder cover to the left,
0 Lift cover upward and off the machine.
Do not hold the cylinder cover when moving the maohme.
0 Place tab on top of cover under the
throat plate.
0 Press cover downward to the right.
• How to thread your machine correctly
Correct sewing cannot be obtained when machine is threaded incorrectly.
Threading is diagrammed on the inner side of the looper cover and identified with colors on the various
thread guides.
(1) Open looper cover. Thread the right looper in the order (T) to (|)- as indicated in the figure below,
(threading points marked in orange)
(2) Thread left looper in sequence from @ to 0 (marked in yellow color). Cylinder cover must also be
removed when threading this part. (Refer to page 5 for cylinder cover removal).
Wh^e holding thread with finger,
pass It between the tension discs
and puh thread down to make
certain It is properly located In
between the tension discs.
Turn hand wheel toward you
until left looper is at left as far
as it will go and thread looper
thread hole (§) from left to
right. (Use tweezers provided in
your accessory set).
Turn hand wheel toward you until
the looper is at right as far as
it will go passing the thread under
the throat plate, then using the
tweezers, thread the looper thread
hole 0 from front to back. Draw
about 5cmi (2 inches) of thread
from thread hole.
(3) Thread the left needle thread in the order ® to ® (blue mark).
Threading of needle eye ® becomes easier when the movable knife is set at the non-operating posi
tion (See figure on page 12 for movable knife non-operating position).
holdmc thraac with
finger^ pass it between the
tension discs and pull thread
down to make certain it is
property located m between
the tension discs.
thread or right looper thread with a different
thread, the following steps will make the
changing convenient.
(1) Cut the thread near the spool and tie
the end to the thread you wish to
change to as shown in figure at right.
Raise presser foot.
(2)
Note tension reference numbers.
(3)
Turn the tension dials down toward the
(4)
(-) mark until the dial stops and draw
the' thread out so that the tie knot of
the threads extend about 5cm (2
inches) from the presser foot. When
drawing needle thread through the
needle eye, stop the tie knot before the
needle eye. cut the thread and pass it
through the needle eye.
Return tension dials to reference num
(5)
bers.
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4. Chair, off and test sew
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When the machine is completely threaded,
turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 turns
while holding the 4 threads applying a slight
tension as shown in figure at left.
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After chaining off, make a test stitch on a
sample of your fabric so that you can adjust
the thread tensions correctly.
After completing the
seam, chdin off approx.
5cm (2 inches) as shown
in figure at left and cut
thread with the thread
cutter on the presser
foot.
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Adjust thread tension to suit the type of material and si2e of the thread used. The thread tension dials on
this machine are a one-tum system and as the number on the thread tension dials increases, the thread
tension becomes tighter.
Ki^ht looper thread
1) 2-needle. 4-thread overedge stitching.
• Correct thread tension
Be sure the threads are correctly threaded otherwise
proper thread tension cannot be obtained (See page 6).
Set each of the thread tension dials to the settings shown below
and test sew.
Extension
Fabric^v^
Li$ht
wieght
Left
needle
thread
3
Ri^hl
needle
thread
2
Right j Left
looper looper
thread thread
6
Left needle
thread tension
dial (blue) \
2
\ \“T
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Left 7**
Right
needle
needle
threQd^
thread
Topside
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Ri9ht needte
thread tension
dial (green)
—'
Right looper
thread tension
dial (orange)
Left looper
thread
Underside
Left loo pet
thread tension
dial (yellow)
Medium
weight
Heavy
^ weight
5
6
3
5
6
7
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2
2
With following figure as reference, adjust the thread tension dials to obtain correct tension.
When right looper thread lies on the underside
Turn right looper dial (orange) toward the i^)
mark. Or, turn left looper dial (yellow) toward
the {—) mark.
When left needle thread tension is too loose.
Right looper
thread
vihen left looper thre^ appears oh the top.
Turn left looper dial (yellow) toward the (+)
mark.
Or, turn right looper dial (orange) toward the
(~) mark.
When right needle thread tension is too loose.
Right needle teft needle
thread thread
Topside
Turn left needle thread tension dial (blue)
toward the (+) mark.
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^ Underside
Lett looper
thread
right needle thread tension dial (green)
i urn
toward the (+) mark.
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2) Standard 1-needle, 3-thread overedge stitching
This machine can do I -needle. 3-thread overedge stitching by using only the right needle.
Always remove the left needle
♦ Correct thread tension
Be sure the threads are correctly threaded otherwise
proper thread tension cannot be ohtzined (See page 6).
Set each of the thread tension dials to the settings shown
below and test sew.
Thread tension
Fabric
Light weight
Medium weight
Heavy weight
Right needle Right looper
thread
thread
26
3
5
6
7
Left looper
thread
2
2
2
Right looper thread
Needle thread
Left iooper
thread
Topside
L
Needle thread Right looper Left iooper
tension dial , thread tension thread tension
(green) \ dial (orange) dial (yellow)
Underside
With following figure as reference, adjust the thread tension dials to obtain correct tension.
When right looper thread hes
on the underside of fabric.
Needle thread
Right looper-'T?-^^^ ^ ,
thread Left looper
Topside Underside
Turn right looper dial (orange)
toward the (+) mark.
Or, turn left iooper dial
(yellow) toward the {—) nnark.
thread
When left looper thread
appears on the top.
Left looper
thread
\
Right looper / \
thread y
Needle^
thread
Topside ^ Underside
Turn left looper dial (yellow)
toward the (-^) mark.
Or, turn right looper dial
(orange) toward the (—) mark-
When needle thread tension is
too loose.
Right iooper
Left looper
thread thread
Topside t t ^
Turn needle thread tension
dial (green) toward the (+)
mark.
Underside
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6. Hcv7 to Eojost Stitch length
The stitch length dial on this machine is pre-set to 3mm for
normal sewing condition. Since the adjustment can be made
easily, adjust the stitch length to 4mm when sewing heavy weight
fabrics such as quilting and to 2mm when sewing light weight
fabrics such as lining fabric, crepe, etc. and you will obtain ex
cellent seams without puckerings.
7. Hcvr to ae|ost overedge seam width
Overedge seam width of this machine is set to 3,5mm for normal sewing conditions, however it can be
increased up to 5mm for overedging heavy weight fabrics as instructed below,
(1) Before making the adjustment, be sure that the power line plug is disconnected from the wall re
ceptacle,
(2) Open the looper cover, (See page 5)
(3) Turn the hand wheel toward you, lower the movable knife as far as it will go and set it in the non
operating position as shown in figure below.
(4) Remove the cylinder cover. (See page 5).
(5) Turn the overedge seam width adjustment knob and
with the graduations on the throat plate as a rule, adjust
to desired seam width.
(6) Replace the cylinder cover. (See page 5)
(7) Return the movable knife to its original position and
close the cover.
Note: Do not set the overedge seam width below 3.5mm
as this may cause the stationary knife to mterfere
with the throat plate.
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This machine can do the 2 types of standard and ri^nt looper thread wrapped rolled hem stitching with a
seam width of 13mm.
Always remove the left needle
1. Fabric, needle, thread and stitch length
Fabric: Light to medium weight (See page 24)
♦ Rolled hemming is done by rolling the fabric and overedging (seam width L5mm), and is not
suited for heavy or stiff fabrics*
Needle: Singer Cat. No. 204$, #I L f ^
Thread: A variety of thread combinations can be used for rolled hemming.
Stitch length adjustment (See page 12)
For rolled hemming* set the stitch length dial to '"2” or ‘T” and a fine seam
can be obtained.
2. How to exchange throat plate
A throat plate for roiled hem stitching has been furnished in the accessories for
this mzchme. By exchanging the ordinary overedge throat plate on the machine
with a rolled hemming throat plate by the following procedure, the machine can
be used for rolled hem stitching.
1. First of all, always disconnect the power line plug from
the receptacle.
2. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is at
its highest point.
3. Lift the presser foot.
4. Remove the cylinder cover, (see page 5),
5. Unscrew the throat plate screw (1) and remove the throat
plate.
6. Install the rolled hem.ming throat plate and replace the
screw (1).
7. Replace the cylinder cover (See page 5).
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Roiled hemming
throat plate
Note: ^ When, replacing the throat plate, be carefiil that the thread is not
caught between the throat plate and machine.
^ Set seam width to the ''M"" mark on the roiled hemming throat plate.
^ To set seam width, align left edge of stationary knife holder with the
mark on the rolled humming throat plate.
Be sure the stationary knife is not in contact with the edge of throat
plate.
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3. How to adjust thread tension
1. Standard rolled hem stitching
As adjustments are the same as 1-needle, 3-thread overedge stitching, refer to page 1 L
2. Right looper thread wrapped rolled hem stitching (roiled hem variation)
♦ Correct thread tension
ficult to roll a fine seam can be obtained by this
stitching.
To correctly adjust the th.TQd.d tension, set the dials as follows from the standard thread tension dial sett
ings.
a. Turn the right looper thread tension dial (orange) one half graduation towards the (—) mark.
b. Turn the left looper thread tension dial (yellow) 2 3 graduations towards the (*^) mark.
Sli^t adjustment will give better thread tensions.
When right looper
thread is too loose
When left looper
thread is too loose
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Needle thread / .«Ov /" \
Right looper
thread
Topside
Turn right looper thread tension
dial (orange) towards the (+)
mark.
Left looper
thread \
Underside
Needle thread
Right looper
thread
Topside/Clg:
Turn left looper thread tension
dial (yeilow) towards the (+)
mark.
Or, turn right looper thread ten
sion dial (orange) towards the
(—) mark.
4. How to sew
Underside
Left looper
thread
When needle thread is
too loose
¡4^"* Left looper
thread '
Topside
Turn needle thread dial (green)
towards the (+) mark.
Needle thread
Underside
Sewing
• See page 9, ‘"4. Chain off and test sew’k
• For rolled hemming, if a slight tension is applied to the material in the sewing direction, a finer seam
finish can be obtained.
• At the start of sewing, slightly pull the end of the chain off so it will not be entangled in the stitch.
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• The minimum overedge stitch width that can be obtain*
ed for relied hemming is approximately 1.5mm since the
cutting width cannot be set below 3.5mm.
♦ When using threads that spill easily; slip the anti-spill
net furnished with the m.achine over the thread from
the bottom of the cone and place it on the spool stand
so as the bottom of the net folds inside the cone.
9. Free arm sewmzvrerki
s .inss
Use seam guide lines on looper cover to measure seam allow
ances.
Thick line on extreme right is 5/8 inch from center of right
needle. Other lines are 1/8 inch apart.
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For ornamental and blind (overedge) stitching, use of the edge
guide attachment is very convenient.
Attach edge guide as shown in figure.
12. Vcristicn stitch
• Ornamental 3 thread stitching
Ornamental stitching can be used for various applications.
Preparation
• Use ordinary overedge throat plate.
. Remove left needle.
• The right iooper thread forms the decorative stitch, therefore fine and unobtrusive threads should be
used for the needle and left Iooper.
Example: Right Iooper thread ..................
Left Iooper thread ........................extra fine
Needle thread ...............................extra fine
Stitch length
I. Set thread tensions to normal sewing condition for 1 needle, 3 thread overedge stitch and make a test
sample. (See page 11).
. When making above adjustment, the right Iooper thread tension should be adjusted as light as
possible.
♦ Make a test sample with two ply fabric.
(+) mark so that the right Iooper thread will come
as close as possible to the needle thread as shown in
the sketch.
mzik so that right Iooper thread, left Iooper thread
and needle thread will all come to the edge of fabric
as shown in the sketch.
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Wooly nylon
2—3
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Underside
4. Open iooper cover.
5. Turn hand wheel toward you to bring movable knife to its lowest position and place it in the non
operating position as shown in sketch below.
knife
holder
Push the movable knife holder to the
right as far as it mil go and turn the knob
As shown above, the movable knife
will be in a non-operating position.
in the directiorx shown.
6. Attach edge guide to machine.
7. Fold fabric m half with the wrong side facing.
8. Place fabric under the foot with the fold resting against the wall of edge guide. Adjust edge guide so
that it is positioned in the center of the seam width as shown in the sketch.
9- When stitching is completed, unfold fabric and press the stitching from the underside of the fabric.
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3-Thread blindstitching
Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that is almost invisible* It is best suited for sewing cuffs on
knitwear and skirt hems.
Preparation
Remove left needle
Material
Throat plate
Thread tensions
Knit fabric
Ordinary overedge throat plate
Set tensions to normal sewing condition for 1 needle, 3 thread overedge stitching
(see page 11),
Stitch length dial
Set stitch length dial to 4-5.
With the underside up, place the threefold fabric under the foot with the soft fold resting against the wall
of edge guide as shown in the sketch. Lower the foot, and make a test sample to see that the needle will
pierce the edge of the fold. Adjust position of edge guide if necessary.
♦ Braiding by chainingoff
Chained-off braids can be used for making 3 ply or 4 ply braids.
To make chained-off braids, place movable knife in the non-operating position. Insert filler cord such as
woollen yam or tape through hole in foot and chain-off*
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• 3*Thread pin tucking
Pin tucking is a useful decoration when sewing blouses and children’s clothes. Pin tucking is accomplished
before cutting out garment,
• Use ordinary overedge throat plate or rolled hemming throat plate,
• Remove left needle.
• Before sewing on your garment, always make a test stitch on a sample of your fabric so that you can
adjust the thread tensions correctly for standard 1 needle, 3 thread overedge stitching,
• Place movable knife in non-operating position,
• Fold fabric in half with the wrong side facing.
• Place fabric under the foot with the fold resting against the wall of edge guide,
• Adjust edge guide so that the stitches will Just overcast the edge of the fold as shown in the sketch,
• Lower the foot and sew. When stitching is completed, press pin tuck to lay flat on one side.
♦ Remforced (tapes) overedge stitching
Inserting a tape while overedge stitching, will give a much more durable seam.
a. Remove front cover screw (1) and
install tape guide attachment,
b. Pass tape as shown in figure through
tape guide 0 , tape guide (|), hole
(3) in presser foot and draw to rear
from under presser foot.
• Turning square corners
Outside comer
Cutting
line
2 cm
L Cut out approxiniately
2cm from the comer in
line with the overedge
seam edge.
inside comer
2cm
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2. Sew to point A, one stitch
beyond edge of fabric and
stop machine.
3. Raise needle and presser
foot,
4. Fun fabric to the rear of
machine just enough to
release the thread caught
on the finger of the throat
plate.
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5, Turn fabric and lower
presser foot so that its
finger is positioned on the
edge of fabric.
6. Pull slack threads up, then
start to sew.
1. Cut fabric at seam edge.
2. Place movable knife in
nomoperating position.
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3. Fold fabric as shown in
sketch.
4. Sew to point B, as close as
possible to the diagonal
fold. Leave
fabric.
needle in
5. Raise presser foot, leaving
the needle in the fabric,
6, Refold fabric so that the
overedge is in line with the
already sewn seam.
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Use Singer needles Cat. No. 2045 avaiiable in sizes #I 1 and #14.
To remove the needles:
® Be sure the power line plug is disconnected from the wall receptacle.
» Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest
position. Loosen the needle set screw with a screwdriver and remove
needles.
To replace the needle:
0 Insert the needles into the needle bar hole as far as they will go with
flat surface to the rear and securely tighten the needle set screw.
14. Hcv; to rsplccs st£t:oo£ry koifs
The stationary knife should be changed when it becomes dull.
The stationary knife can be replaced according to the following steps, however if them are any difficulties
experienced, call your Singer representative to make the adjustment.
(1) Be sure that the power line plug is disconnected from
the wall receptacle.
(2) Open the looper cover and set the movable knife in the
non-operating position (see page 12).
(3) Loosen the stationary knife set screw and remove the
stationary knife.
(4) Place a new stationary knife in the groove of the
stationary knife holder, align the cutting edge level
with the top surface of the throat plate and tighten set
screw.
(5) Return the miOvable knife to its original position.
15. How to exchange light bulb
First of all, be sure to disconnect power-line plug.
Remove light cover as shown in figure, turn bulb to left and
remove. To replace, push bulb into socket and turn to right.
Light bulb is a bayonet type and be sure to purchase a
12 volt, 6 watt bulb when replacing.
16, to £¿7^31 crasser foot pressi
The presser foot pressure of this machine i$
preadjusted at the factory to suit the sewing of
medium weight fabrics.
it may become necessary to adjust the pressure
in the case of delicate or heavy weight fabric.
For light weight fabric — Decrease the pressure
(as shown at left).
Heavy weight fabric
(as shown at left).
Increase the pressure
n. Lybricatlon
Occasional lubrication is required. The oiling points shown on the figure below should be lubricated
periodically.
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18, Reasons for poor stitches ar.o hc*A* tc ntaks Ezyss’lrr.ent
Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, make the adjustments as noted below.
ConditionReason
When the fabric is not
feeding.
When the needle breaks.
When the thread breaks.
When stitches skip.
♦ Insufficient presser foot pressure.
• Needle not inserted properly.
• Fabric being pulled too hard.
• Loose needle set screw.
• Incorrect threading.
♦ Bent needle or needle point
damaged.
♦ Thread tension too tight.
♦ Thread tangled.
• Needle inserted incorrectly.
♦ Needle bent or needle point