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S I N G E R
CONGRATULATIONS
— on the purchase of this new Singer^ sewing machine. To achieve the most enjoyment and satisfaction from this product, it is recommended that the instruction manual be read through step by step while seated in front of the machine. This will help the operator get to know all of its parts and capabilities.
INSTRUCTION BOOK
SINGERS MODELS 2110/2112
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design, or accessories of this sewing machine as considered necessary without any notification or obligation.
^ A trademark of The Singer Company
Copyright 1987, Singer Sewing Machine Company
All rights reserved throughout the world
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE..................................................................... |
2 |
Principal Parts.......................................................................................................... |
3 |
Accessories....... .................................................................................................... |
4 |
Important Safeguards............................................................................................... |
5 |
2. GETTING READY TO SEW.......................................................................................... |
6 |
Connecting the Controller....................................................................................... |
6 |
Running the Machine.............................................................................................. |
6 |
Changing Snap-on Presser Feet.............................................................................. |
7 |
Changing Screw-on Presser Feet........................................................................... |
7 |
Changing Needles.................................................................................................. |
8 |
Removing Needle Plate........................................................................................ |
8 |
Replacing Needle Plate............................................................................................ |
8 |
Attaching Feed Cover.............................................................................................. |
9 |
Attaching Blindstitch Guide.................................................................................. |
9 |
Winding the Bobbin............................................................................................... |
10 |
Threading the Bobbin Case................................................................................... |
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Threading the Machine........................................................................................ |
12 |
Raising the Bobbin Thread.................................................................................... |
13 |
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension......................................................................... |
14 |
Cloth Plate Removal and Replacement................................................................. |
15 |
3. STITCH SELECTION................................................................................................... |
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Adjusting Stitch Width........................................................................................ |
16 |
Adjusting Stitch Length....................................................................................... |
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Adjusting Stitch Balance....................................................................................... |
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Reverse Stitching.................................................................................................. |
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Pattern Selection................................................................................................... |
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Description of Stitches........................................................................................... |
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4. SEWING TIPS AND APPLICATIONS......................................................................... |
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Fabric, Thread, and Needle Table.......................................................................... |
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Sewing a Seam....................................................................................................... |
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Guiding Fabric....................................................................................................... |
21 |
Basting.................................................................................................................. |
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Blindstitching......................................................................................................... |
22 |
Inserting a Zipper................................................................................................... |
23 |
Four-Step Buttonhole............................................................................................. |
24 |
IWin Needle Sewing............................................................................................. |
26 |
Personal Measurements......................................................................................... |
27 |
Performance Checklist........................................................................................... |
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5. CLEANING AND CARING FOR THE MACHINE.................................................. ... |
29 |
Removing Face Plate............................................................................................. |
29 |
Cleaning the Machine............................................................................................ |
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Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case................................................................. |
30 |
Replacing Slide Plate............................................................................................. |
30 |
Removing and Replacing Light Bulb.................................................................. |
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1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Principal Parts
1. Carrying Handle |
14. Bobbin Case |
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2. |
Spool Holder |
15. Fabric Feed (Feed Dog) |
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3. |
Bobbin Winder |
16. Thread Cutter |
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4. |
Hand Wheel |
17. Presser Foot Lifter |
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5. Stitch Balance Dial |
18. Cloth Plate |
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6. |
Stitch Pattern Selector |
19. Presser Foot |
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7. |
Stitch Length Control |
20. |
Needle Plate |
8. |
Reverse Stitching Button |
21. Thread Guide |
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9. |
Power and Light Switch |
22. |
Snap-in Thread Guide |
10. Electrical Connections |
23. |
Bobbin Winder Tension |
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11. Electrical Rating Label |
24. |
Top Thread Tension |
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12. Speed Controller |
25. |
Stitch Width Control |
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13. Slide Plate |
26. |
Needle Clamp |
Accessories
The following accessories are furnished with this sewing machines:
1. General Purpose Presser Foot and Needle Plate are on the machine when delivered. Use together for most sewing projects.
2. Special Purpose Presser Foot for decorative stitching.
3. Buttonhole Presser Foot
4. Zipper Foot
5. Spool Holder for medium and large thread spools.
6. Small Spool Holder for small thread spools.
7. Needle Pack includes an assortment of types and sizes.
8. Feed Cover for darning or embroidery.
9. Extra Bobbins
10. Blind Stitch Hem Guide
11. TMn Needle and Extra Spool Pin with Felt Washer (optional) for decorative stitching.
Important Safeguards
1.Disconnect the powerline plug from the electrical outlet when changing needles, feet, or needle plates, or when leaving machine unattended. This eliminates the possibili ty of starting the machine by accidently pressing the speed controller.
2.Before removing the bobbin case, disconnect the powerline plug from the electrical outlet.
3.Because of the up and down movement of the needle, work carefully and watch the sewing area when operating the machine.
4.Do not pull the fabric while stitching as this may deflect the needle, causing it to break.
5.Before cleaning the machine, disconnect the powerline plug from the electrical outlet.
6.Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact the nearest service center or an authorized dealer should any adjustment be required.
7.Before changing the light bulb, make sure the powerline plug is disconnected from the electrical outlet. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine.
8. This machine is designed to use a 15 watt maximum light bulb only.
9. This machine is double insulated. When servicing product, use only identical replacement parts.
This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the International Electro-technical Commission requirements of the CISPR.
2. GETTING READY TO SEW
To really enjoy sewing, get to know the machine well. This chapter will be valuable in doing just that.
Connecting the Machine
NOTE: Before plugging in the machine, be sure the electrical information on the label (1) below the handwheel agrees with the local electrical supply.
Push plug (2) into the receptacle (3) at the right end of the machine. Then, connect plug (4) to an electrical outlet.
To turn on machine and sewing light, press rear portion of power switch (5). To turn off machine and light, press front portion “0” of power switch.
To run the machine and control speed, press the speed controller (6) with foot. The harder it is pressed, the faster the machine will sew. To stop machine, remove foot from the controller.
NOTE: Do not operate machine without fabric under the presser foot as this may
damage the feed and the presser foot.
Changing Snap>on Presser Feet
The accessory feet supplied with the machine fit onto a common shank and are attached easily as follows:
^ Raise needle to highest point by turning the handwheel towards the operator.
* Raise presser foot using lever on rear of machine.
5k Push up on toe of presser foot (1) until it snaps off shank (2) and remove foot.
5k Place new foot on needle plate with pin (3) under center of shank.
5k Using presser foot Hfter, lower shank onto pin
(3) and push down firmly on presser foot screw
(4) until foot snaps into place onto shank.
Changing Screw-on Presser Feet
Special feet which have built-in shanks are replaced as follows:
5k Raise needle and presser foot.
:k Loosen presser foot screw (4) with a coin and remove presser foot with shank (5) guiding it towards the operator and to the right.
5k To replace foot, hook it around presser bar
(6) and screw (4). Tighten screw with a coin.
Changing Needles
* Raise needle to highest position by turning handwheel towards the operator.
^ Loosen needle clamp screw (1) and remove needle.
* With flat side of needle to the back, insert new needle into clamp (2) as far as it will go.
5k Tighten needle clamp screw (1) securely.
Check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart in this book for correct needle and fabric combinations.
Removing Needleplate
For either cleaning or use of the straight stitch plate, available from an approved dealer, do the following:
5k Raise needle and presser foot to their highest positions.
5k Open slide plate and place thumb under right side of needle plate (3).
5k Lift up and pull plate to the right to remove it from the machine.
Replacing Needleplate
5k Holding needle plate as shown, slide it to the left under the head of clamping pin (4).
5k Press down on right side at (3) until it fits se curely in place.
Attaching Feed Cover
For darning and free-motion embroidery, the feed cover prevents the feed from moving the material. Attach it as follows:
* Raise needle and presser foot, and open slide plate.
* Slide feed cover on top of needle plate, press ing tabs (1) and (2) into holes in needle plate. Then, close slide plate.
* To remove, open slide plate. Lift front edge of cover (3) and pull it away.
The optional darning and embroidery foot, available from approved dealers, may be used.
If operator prefers to do these operations by removing presser foot and shank entirely from machine, be sure presser bar is lowered to main tain proper thread tension.
Attaching Blindstitch Guide
2k Raise presser foot and loosen presser foot screw with a coin.
* Slip blindstitch hem guide between screw and presser foot shank.
5k Be sure underside of the guide (5) clears the slide plate and front of foot.
5k Tighten screw (4) with the coin.