Singer 2259 User Manual

2259 Instruction Manual

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately

3. Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with same type

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

after using and before cleaning.

rated 10 watts

(110-120V area) or 15 watts (220-240V area).

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric

shock, or injury to persons:

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

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this appliance 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 appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

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

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

7. Do not use bent needles.

8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle

causing it to break.

9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.

10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.

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

16. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).

17. Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.

18. Never place anything on the foot controller.

19. If the supply cord that is fixed with foot controller is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

20. This appliance 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

21. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

Congratulations

As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in

creativity. From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one

of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made.

May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover the many features and the ease of operation by going through this instruction book, step by step, seated

at your machine.

To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the

manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this

sewing machine when considered necessary.

SINGER is a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates.

List of contents

Machine Basics

Principle Parts of the Machine..............................................................................................................................................2/3

Connecting Machine to Power Source ....................................................................................................................................4

Two Step Presser Foot Lifter...................................................................................................................................................5

Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................................6

Threading the Machine

Winding the Bobbin .................................................................................................................................................................7

Inserting the Bobbin ................................................................................................................................................................8

Thread Tension .......................................................................................................................................................................9

Threading the Upper Thread .................................................................................................................................................10

Raising the Bobbin Thread....................................................................................................................................................11

Sewing

How to Choose Your Pattern.................................................................................................................................................12

Stitch Length Dial ..................................................................................................................................................................13

Sewing Straight Stitch ...........................................................................................................................................................14

Reverse Sewing/ .....................................................................................................15

Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns ..........................................................................................................................................16

Blind Hem..............................................................................................................................................................................17

Buttonholes ...........................................................................................................................................................................18

Sewing on Buttons ................................................................................................................................................................19

General Information

Installing the Removable Extension Table ............................................................................................................................20

Attaching the Presser Foot Shank.........................................................................................................................................21

Needle/Fabric/Thread Chart..................................................................................................................................................22

Darning Plate.........................................................................................................................................................................23

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Inserting & Changing Needle ................................................................................................................................................24

Changing the Bulb.................................................................................................................................................................25

Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................................................................................26

Removing the Work/Cutting the Thread

Principal Parts of the Machine

1. Thread tension dial

2. Thread take-up lever

3. Thread cutter

4. Presser foot

5. Needle plate

6. Removable extension table/ accessory storage

7. Reverse sewing lever

8. Bobbin stopper

9. Stitch length dial

10. Pattern selector dial

Principal Parts of the Machine

11. Horizontal spool pin

12. Bobbin winding spindle

13. Hole for second spool pin

14. Handwheel

15. Power and light switch

16. Main plug socket

17. Bobbin thread guide

18. Upper thread guide

19. Face plate

20. Handle

21. Presser foot lifter

22. Foot speed control

23. Power cord

Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2)

Connecting Machine to Power Source

Attention:

Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.

Foot control

The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3)

Attention:

Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of how to connect machine to power source. Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. The foot control must be used with the appliance by KD-

FC-1902

1902 / (110-120V area) / KD-2902 (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION LTD. (China)

Sewing light

Press main switch (A) to " l " for power and light.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Polarized attachment plug

Conductor intended to be grounded

When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised for easy positioning of the work. (A)

Two Step Presser Foot Lifter

to a higher position

Standard a

Accessories

ccessories (1)

a. All purpose foot b. Zipper foot c.

Buttonhole foot

Button sewing foot

L-screwdriver

Seam ripper/ brush g. Oil bottle h.

Pack of needles

Bobbin (3x)

Edge/ quilting guide k. Darning plate

l. Spool holder

Optional accessories (2)

(These 8 accessories are not supplied with this machine; they are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.)

m. Quilting/ straight stitch foot

n. Overcasting foot o. Hemmer foot p. Blind hem foot q. Satin stitch foot r. Darning/ embroidery foot s. Second spool pin

t. Spool pin felt

Standard accessories

006806008 006905008

Optional accessories

006909008

006914008

mn o p

006916008

006804008

006803008

006016008

006800008

006812008

- corresponding .

- Snap thread into thread guide. (3)

- Wind thread counterclockwise around bobbin winder

- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle. (5)

Winding the Bobbin

Place thread and spool holder on to spool pin

(1/2)

tension discs. (4)

- Push bobbin spindle to right. (6)

- Hold thread end. (7)

- Step on foot control pedal. (8)

- Cut thread. (9)

- Push bobbin spindle to left (10) and remove.

Please Note:

When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left (sewing position).

When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised.

- Remove the extension table, then open the hinged cover. (1)

- Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2)

- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so

- Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger. (4)

- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch. (5)

- Insert it into the shuttle. (6)

Inserting the Bobbin

that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3)

Leave a 6 inch tail of thread.

Attention:

Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin.

Upper thread tension (1)

Basic thread tension setting: "4" To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn

C. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial

D. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.

Lower thread tension (2)

To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by suspending it by the thread. Jerk it once or twice. If the tension is correct, the thread will unwind by about an inch or two. If the tension is too tight, it does not unwind at all. If the tension is too loose, it will drop too much. To adjust, turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case.

Please note:

- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.

- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch

- A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom)

- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5".

- For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread

- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch

Thread Tension

dial to higher number.

to lower number.

Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.

functions, thread or fabric.

is usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.

tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing.

and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.

This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly as by not doing so .

Threading the Upper Thread

several sewing problems could result

- Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle just slightly begins to descend. Raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.

Note:

For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the

power before threading.

- Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder with the thread coming off the spool as shown. For small thread spools, place small side of spool holder next to spool. (2)

- Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide (3) and pull thread through pre-tension spring as illustrated. (4)

- Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and up left channel. (5) During this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide.

- At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. (6)

Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (7)

and then down to the needle which should be threaded from front to back.

- Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle eye. Trim thread to length with built in thread cutter.

(8)

Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.

Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. (2)

Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. (3)

Raising the Bobbin Thread

Note:

If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Extension Table.

The diagram on this page displays the stitch patterns available on the machine.

Stitches in the top row of the diagram are indicated on the Pattern Selector Dial in black. To select the patterns indicated with the black color, turn the Pattern Selector Dial. (c) Then, use the Stitch Length Dial (b) to adjust the stitch length as desired for the project.

Stitches in the bottom row of the diagram are indicated on the Pattern Selector Dial in blue. The blue indicates that the stitch is a stretch stitch pattern, and information on how to sew these stretch patterns is on page 16.

The Pattern Selector Dial may be turned in either direction.

a. Reverse Sewing Lever b. Stitch Length Dial c. Pattern Selector Dial

How to Choose Your Pattern

Function of stitch length dial for straight stitching

For straight stitch sewing, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to the straight stitch setting. (1) Turn the Stitch Length Dial, and the length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approaches "0". The length of the individual stitches will increase as the dial approaches "4". (2) Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. Use a shorter stitch length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread.

Function of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching

Turn the Pattern Selector Dial to " ". (3) The density of zig-zag stitches increase as the setting of

stitch length dial approaches "0". Neat zig-zag stitches are usually achieved at "2.5" or below. Dense zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (4)

Stitch Length Dial

0.5

To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch in either center or right needle position. (1)

Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2)

Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3)

Sewing Straight Stitch

To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1)

Reverse Sewing

Removing the Work

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, and continue turning until the needle just slightly begins to descend. Raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and presser foot. (2)

1 2

Cutting the Thread

Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Pull threads down to cut. (3)

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