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‘Copyright ® 1980 T. S. Co.
All Rights Reserved Throughout the World
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CONTENTS
Page
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine .............................................................................................................. 2
Principal Parts ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew ................................................................................................................. 4
Choosing and Changing Accessories ..................................................................................................... 4
Fabric Weight Table
Fabric Thread and Needle Table......................................................................................................... 8
Operating the Machine ...........................................................................................................................10
The Bobbin Thread ................................................................................................................................11
Winding the Bobbin • Removing the Bobbin Case • Threading the Bobbin Case •
Replacing the Bobbin Case • Adjusting Bobbin-Thread Tension
Threading the Machine...........................................................................................................................14
Raising the Bobbin Thread
Chapter 3. Straight Stitching ................................................................................................................................. 16
Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit Your Fabric
Setting Selectors • Regulating Presser Foot Pressure • Adjusting Stitch Length •
Needle-Thread Tension • Bobbin-Thread Tension
Sewing a Seam ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Keeping the Seam Straight
Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Zipper Insertion • Darning
Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching ....................................................................................................................... 20
Adjusting Machine to Suit Your Fabric ...................................................................................................20
Setting Selectors • Needle Position Selector • Stitch Width Selector •
Adjusting Needle Tension • Adjusting Stitch Length •
Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure
Satin Stitching ........................................................................................................................................22
Applications ............................................................................................................................................23
Applique'
Chapter 5. Twin-Needie Stitching ...........................................................................................................................24
Chapter 6. Performance Checkiist ..........................................................................................................................25
Chapter 7. Caring for Your Machine ....................................................................................................................... 26
index ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
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Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine
principal parts
1. Needle Position Selector
2. Thread Guides
3. Bobbin Winder Tension
4. Take-up Lever
5. Needle-Thread Tension
Dial
6. Face Plate
7. Pressure Regulator
8. Sewing Light Switch
9. Presser Foot Lifter
10.
Thread Cutter
11.
General Purpose Presser
Foot
12.
Sewing Light
13.
Thread Guides
14.
Feed
15.
General Purpose Needle
Plate & Cover Plate
16.
Bobbin Case Holder
17.
Bobbin Case
18.
18. Needle Clamp
19.
Electrical Conner
Speed Controller
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Button
26.
26. Stitch Width Seiector
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accessories
The accessories that come with your sewing
machine are designed to help you do many
kinds of sewing easily.
1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 541090)
2. Needles
• Style 2020 is used for general sewing.
• Style 2045 is used for sewing knits,
stretch fabrics and elastic.
3. Zipper Foot for inserting zippers and
stitching corded seams.
4. General Purpose Foot, on your machine
when delivered, Is used for all utility and
decorative sewing, with either straight or
zig-zag stitching.
5. General Purpose Needle Plate, on your
machine when delivered. Is used with all
presser feet.
6. Snap-in Feed Cover for darning.
7. Felt (2) to help thread unwind smoothly.
8. Tube of Oil for oiling the machine.
9. Seam Guide to help you keep seam
allowances even.
10. Screwdriver for adjusting bobbin-thread
tension.
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Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew
choosing and changing accessories
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
• Raise needle to its highest point by turning
the hand wheel toward you. Loosen needle
clamp screw A and remove the needle.
• Insert new needle up into clamp B as far as it
will go, with the flat side of the needle to the
back.
• Tighten needle clamp screw.
CHANGING PRESSER FEET
The general purpose foot is on your machine when delivered. To change to another foot, raise
needle to highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot.
To Remove and Replace Foot
1. Insert the edge of a coin in the slot of the
presser foot screw A. To loosen, turn screw
away from you.
3. Centre the new presser foot shank B under
the presser foot screw. Lift shank all the way
up.
2. When screw is fully loosened, foot will drop.
Remove presser foot by sliding it toward you.
4. Tighten presser foot screw securely with a
coin.
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REMOVING AND REPLACING NEEDLE
PLATE AND COVER PLATE
• Raise needle to highest position and raise
presser foot.
1. Remove screws A and B using a large
screv\/drlver.
2. Remove the needle plate and cover plate by
simply guiding it toward you.
To replace needle plate and cover plate,
guide needle plate into position under the
presser foot. Replace screws A and B using
a large screwdriver and tighten securely.
ATTACHING SNAP-IN FEED COVER
• Raise needle to highest position by turning
handwheel toward you.
• Raise presser foot.
• Slide snap-in feed cover away from you over
needle plate until points C and D are posi
tioned directly over holes In needle plate as
illustrated. Snap in point C. Then push point
D toward point C until it snaps into place.
Push down on point E until it also snaps Into
place.
• To remove, lift up edges of feed cover.
ATTACHING THE SEAM GUIDE
Place screw in either hole to the right of the
needle plate; line up straight edge of guide with
the needle plate guideline for desired seam
width, and tighten screw.
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FABRIC WEIGHT TABLE
There are many types of fabric around the world, each manufactured with a specific fibre and
weight. The fabrics below have been classified according to weight to give a small sample of what
is available for purchase.
FIBRE
AND
CONSTRUCTION
FILMY
SHEER LIGHT
SILK
(Woven)
(Knit)
RAYON
(Woven)
(Knit)
COTTON
(Woven)
(Knit)
WOOL
(Woven)
(Knit)
Chiffon,
Organza,
Tulle
Tulle
Voile,
Tulle
Net, Lace, Ninon Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Faille
Jersey
Net, Lace
Net, Lace
Velvet, Taffeta, Satin
Ciré
Challis, Organdy, Muslin, Batiste, Dimity,
Lawn, Percale, Eyelet, Gingham, Piqué,
Poplin
Jersey
Cashmere, Flannel, Mohair, Felt, Crepe
Jersey
SYNTHETIC
(Woven)
(Knit)
SYNTHETIC
BLENDS
(Woven)
(Knit)
LEATHER
PLASTIC
VINYLS
Chiffon,
Organza,
Tulle
Net, Lace, Ninon,
Crepe de Chine
Voile
Plastic Film
Crepe, Velvet, Taffeta, Satin
Raschel, Single Knit, Sweater Knit,
Bonded Knit, Tricot, Ciré
Broadcloth, Batiste, Eyelet, Gingham,
Poplin
Single Knit
Kidskin, Patent, Chamois, ImitationLeathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede
Plastic Film
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Refer to this table to determine the weight and type of fabric you will be using in order to select the
correct needle and thread combination.
For correct needle and thread combination for your fabric, refer to the Fabric, Thread and Needle
Table on the following pages.
MEDIUM HEAVY
Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung,
Suiting, Brocade
Velvet, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe
Velveteen, Corduroy, Velvet, Fleece,
Velour, Terry, Chintz
Stretch Velours A, Stretch TerryA
A Usually contain some synthetic fibres also.
Suiting, Flannel, Gabardine, Felt,
Serge, Mohair
Brocade, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe
Corduroy, Denim, Ticking, Canvas,
Linen, Drapery Fabric, Burlap
Suiting, Tweed, Duffle
VERY HEAVY
Denim, Duck,
Canvas, Sailcloth,
Upholstery Fabric
Coating, Blanketing
Jersey
Velvet, Crepe, T affeta. Satin
Jacquard, Double Knit, Sweater Knit,
Bonded Knit, Tricot, Spandex, Stretch
Terry, Stretch Velour, Deep Pile, Fake
Furs
Linen Type, Poplin, Corduroy,
Gabardine
Terry Knit
Patent, Imitation-Leathers & Suedes,
Leather, Suede, Reptile
Gabardine
Double Knit, Helenca, Fake Furs
Denim, Gabardine, Drapery Fabric
Double Knit
Buckskin, Calfskin, Suede, Reptile
Upholstery Leather
Bonded Vinyl (Knit Back), Patent,
Embossed, Printed
Upholstery Vinyl
Upholstery Vinyl
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FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice
will make the difference in the wear and appearance of your new garment. The Fabric Weight
Table on the previous page, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table below are practical guides
to needle and thread selection. Refer to them before starting a sewing project. Be sure to use the
same size and type of thread In both needle and bobbin.
To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric, first refer to the Fabric Weight Table to
determine the weight and type of material you are using.
Next, refer to the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table.
TYPE
OF
FABRIC
SILK
RAYON
COTTON Fine Cotton
WOOL
THREADS NEEDLES
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized 2020-9
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized 2020-9
Fine Mercerized
FILMY
2020-9
SHEER
THREADS
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized 2020-9
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized 2020-9
Fine Cotton
Fine Mercerized 2020-9
NEEDLES
LIGHT
THREADS
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
Medium Cotton
Med. Mercerized
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
NEEDLES
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
SYNTHETIC Fine Synthetic
SYNTHETIC
BLENDS Fine Synthetic 2020-9
LEATHER
PLASTIC
VINYLS
2020-9
Fine Synthetic 2020-9
Fine Mercerized
Fine Synthetic
P020-9
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2020-11
Woven
Fine Synthetic
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
Woven
Fine Synthetic
Med. Mercerized
Med. Synthetic 2032-11
Fine Mercerized
Fine Synthetic
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
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Find the fabric you are using in Type of Fabric column at left (silk, rayon, etc.). Then locate the
fabric weight column (filmy, sheer, etc.) for your fabric at top of table. Read across from Type of
Fabric column to correct weight of fabric column. There, the correct thread and needle choice for
your fabric will be found.
Example: If you are sewing a medium weight wool, find wool in Type of Fabric column. Read
across to Medium (weight) column and you will see that a medium silk or mercerized thread and a
size 2020-14 needle for woven fabric or size 2045-14 needle for knit fabric are to be used.
You should follow the recommendations in this instruction book and on the needle package for cor
rect style and size of needle for different types and weights of fabric.
MEDIUM
THREADS
Medium Silk
Medium Mercerized
Medium Synthetic
Medium Mercerized
Medium Cotton
Medium Mercerized
Medium Silk
Medium Mercerized
NEEDLES
2020-11
2020-11
2020-14
Woven
2045-14
Knit
2020-14
Woven
2045-14
Knit
HEAVY
THREADS
Heavy Synthetic
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Cotton
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Mercerized
VERY HEAVY
NEEDLES THREADS
2020-14
Heavy Cotton
2020-16
2020-16 Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Mercerized
NEEDLES
2020-18
2020-16
Medium Synthetic
Medium Synthetic
Medium Mercerized
Medium Synthetic
Medium Mercerized
Medium Synthetic
2020-14
Woven
2045-14
Knit
2020-14
Woven
2045-14
Knit
2032-14
2020-11
Heavy Synthetic
Heavy Synthetic
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Synthetic
Medium Mercerized
Medium Synthetic
2020-16
Woven
2045-16
Knit
2020-16
Woven
2045-16
Knit
2032-16
2020-14
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Synthetic
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Synthetic
2032-18
2020-16
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CONNECTING THE MACHINE
operating the machine
• Before plugging in your machine, be sure the
electrical information on the side of the
machine A, below the hand wheel, agrees
with the range marked on your electrical
meter.
• To turn on the machine, connect plug B to
machine and plug C to your socket outlet.
• To turn on the sewing light, press or turn
switch D as required. See illustration.
• To run the machine and control speed, press
the speed controller E with your foot. The
harder you press, the faster the machine will
sew.
CAUTION: Disconnect the power line plug from
the socket outlet when changing needles, feet or
needle plates or when leaving the machine unat
tended. This eliminates the possibility of starting
the machine by accidentally pressing the speed
controller.
IMPORTANT - Machines for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards are ship
ped from the factory without a plug for connection to the mains.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured In accordance with 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 the 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 adaptor or at the distribution board.
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the bobbin thread
Your sewing machine uses two threads to form a stitch. The upper thread comes from the spool
and is threaded through the eye of the needle. The lower thread comes from the bobbin. Wind the
bobbin before threading the machine.
• Place thread spool on left spool pin with
thread retaining slit B on top. (Break paper at
the end of spool if necessary).
• Lead thread around bobbin winder tension
disc C, as illustrated, and through small hole
in bobbin from inside out.
• Snap bobbin onto spindle and push bobbin to
right to engage bobbin winder.
Hold thread end, as shown, and start the
machine. Cut off thread end after a few coils
have been wound.
When required amount of thread has been
wound (winding will stop when bobbin is full),
stop the machine and cut connecting thread.
Push bobbin to left and remove bobbin from
spindle.
Hold hand wheel and tighten hand wheel
knob.
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REMOVING THE BOBBIN CASE
When you prepare to sew, wind the bobbin first,
then thread the machine.
To Remove the Bobbin Case and Bobbin —
• Turn hand wheel toward you to raise take-up
lever to its highest position.
1. Lift up cover plate A.
2. Grasp bobbin case latch B and withdraw
bobbin case.
• Release latch and bobbin will drop out of
case.
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE
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REPLACING THE BOBBIN CASE
1. Hold bobbin case by latch, with about 7.5cm
(3 inches) of thread leading off top of case.
2. Align protruding finger A with slot B and
slide case on to stud C.
• Release the latch and push case until it
clicks into place. Allow 7.5cm (3 inches) of
thread to hang free from bobbin case.
• Close cover plate. Be sure thread does not
get caught when cover plate is closed.
ADJUSTING BOBBIN-THREAD TENSION
The bobbin-thread tension has been set at the
factory for most types of stitching. You may
wish to adjust the bobbin-thread tension when
straight stitching on fine fabrics or to balance
an open zig-zag stitch. Bobbin and needle
threads lock at the corner of each stitch when a
zig-zag stitch is balanced. To adjust the bob-
bin-thread tension, follow the procedure below
using two layers of scrap fabric.
• Raise the presser foot.
• Raise needle to highest position by turning
the hand wheel toward you.
• Open cover plate and remove the bobbin
case as instructed on page 12.
• Slowly turn screw D to the left, using the
small screwdriver in your accessory box,
until desired stitch appearance is reached.
• When stitching is completed, turn screw D to
the right, back to original position, for all
other sewing.
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threading the machine
• Raise the presser foot to release tension
discs and make sure needle is In highest
position.
• Place spool pin felts from accessories over
spool pins. Then place spool of thread on left
spool pin over felt, keeping spool thread re
taining slit A on top.
• Keep right hand on spool of thread to hold
firmly in place while threading machine.
• Place thread through thread guide 1, as
shown.
• Snap thread into thread guide 2.
• Pass thread through point 3.
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• Thread the needle-thread tension 4. Slide
thread over metal plate into tension discs.
Lead thread under needle-thread tension and
tension wire by firmly pulling thread up and
over to the right.
• Pull thread to left behind point 5, guiding
thread up toward take-up lever.
• Thread take-up lever 6, as illustrated. Then
pass thread back down through point 5.
• Continue to guide thread through points 7
and 8, as shown.
• Thread needle from front to back and draw
about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through eye
of needle.
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RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD
Now that you have wound the bobbin and threaded the needle, raise the bobbin thread
through the hole in the needle plate.
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Chapter 3. Straight Stitching
adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric
Before you move the selectors to set your
machine for straight stitching, turn the hand
wheel toward you until the needle is above the
needle plate.
SETTING SELECTORS
• Needle Position: i. [JJ J,
• Stitch Width: f f | | [[]
• Stitch Length: 1.5-4 to suit fabric
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REGULATING PRESSER FOOT
PRESSURE
The pressure regulator adjusts the pressure
that the presser foot exerts on the fabric. Cor
rect pressure is important because it enables
the fabric to feed smoothly and evenly, without
being marked.
The normal setting is being used when the
pressure regulator is in the middle position.
The normal setting is an all-purpose setting
that can be used for sewing a wide variety of
fabrics of different weights and textures.
Lower the foot before setting pressure
1. To increase pressure, slowly press down on
pressure regulator A until desired pressure
is reached.
2. To release pressure regulator, press down
on the round base B.
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ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
The stitch length dial controls the length of
stitches. The numbers around the edge of the
dial express stitch length in mm; the lower the
number, the shorter the stitch. Generally, shorter
stitches are best for lightweight fabric, longer
stitches for heavy fabric. The area from 0 to 1
is used for the adjustment of zig-zag satin
stitching (see page 22).
Setting the Dial
• Turn dial so that stitch length desired is posi
tioned under • symbol.
• To shorten stitch length, turn dial to the left
toward a lower number.
• To lengthen stitch length, turn dial to the
right toward a higher number.
For reverse stitching, depress push button lo
cated in centre of dial, hold in until reverse
stitching is completed, then release push but
ton.
NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION
Correct tension is important because too much
or too little will weaken your seams or cause
your fabric to pucker. Make a test sample with
the fabric and the thread you plan to use and
examine it. A well balanced stitch, as shown In
illustration A, will have; the needle and bobbin
threads locked between the two layers of fabric
with no loops on top or bottom and no pucker.
The tension dial regulates the degree of ten
sion on your needle thread. Set It according to
the type of thread and fabric you use. The num
bers on the dial eliminate guesswork.
If the fabric puckers B, decrease tension. If the
stitches in your test sample look loose C, in
crease needle-thread tension.
• To decrease tension, turn dial to lower num
ber.
• To increase tension, turn dial to higher num
ber.
BOBBIN-THREAD TENSION
For Information on adjusting bobbin-thread
tension, refer to page 13.
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sewing a seam
• Needle Position: JL 1_^ JL
• stitch Width; t 1 I I ill
• Stitch Length: To suit fabric
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
1. Raise presser foot. Pull thread back under
presser foot leaving at least 10cm (4 Inches)
of thread.
2. Position needle approximately 1.3cm (1/2
inch) from fabric edge. Then lower presser
foot and backstitch almost to the edge of the
fabric for reinforcement by stitching in
reverse direction. For additional Information
on reverse stitching refer to page 17. Stitch
forward to end of seam and stop machine
before the end of stitching line. (Do not sew
beyond edge of fabric).
CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while you are
stitching as this may deflect the needle caus
ing it to break.
3. Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward
you. Press reverse stitch push button, and
back stitch 1.3cm (1/2 inch) to reinforce
end of stitching.
4. Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward
you. Raise foot and remove fabric by drawing
it to the back and to the left. Cut threads on
thread cutter at rear of presser bar.
KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT
For extra help In keeping the seam straight, you
may wish to use the seam guide. Because it
allows you to guide stitches evenly between
1.3cm (1/2 inch) and 3.2cm (1-1/4 inches)
from the fabric edge, it is particularly useful for
very narrow or very wide seams.
CAUTION: Because of the up and down move
ment of the needle, you must work carefully and
watch the sewing area when operating the
machine.
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applications
ZIPPER INSERTION
How the zipper is inserted will depend on the
type of garment and the location of the zipper.
With the adjustable zipper foot, you will find it
easy to sew an even line of stitching close to
the zipper.
The zipper foot can be used either to the left or
right of the needle, depending on where the
bulk of the garment is placed.
Adjusting the Zipper Foot
• Set machine for straight stitching.
• Attach the zipper foot as instructed on page 4.
When the zipper is to the right of the needle:
• Loosen the thumb screw at the back of the
foot, and slide the foot to the left of the nee
dle.
• Check the position of the foot by turning the
hand wheel to lower the needle into the side
notch of the foot, making sure it clears the
foot.
• Lock the foot into position by tightening the
thumb screw.
• Lower presser bar. Make sure the needle
clears the foot on all sides of the notch.
When the zipper is to the left of the needle, ad
just the foot to the right of the needle in the
same way.
DARNING WITH AN EMBROIDERY HOOP
• Needle Position: JL
• Stitch Width: ^ ^ | | [T|
• No Presser Foot
• Snap-in Feed Cover
• Embroidery Hoop Designed for Machine Use
• Position work under needle and lower presser
bar.
• Hold needle thread loosely with left hand,
turn hand wheel toward you, and draw bobbin
thread up through fabric. Hold both thread
ends and lower needle into fabric.
• Stitch across opening, moving hoop under
needle at a slight angie from lower left to up
per right. Keep lines of stitching cioseiy
spaced and even in length. When opening is
filled, cover area with crosswise lines of
stitching.
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Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching
adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric
You can do functional as well as decorative zig
zag stitching with your sewing machine.
setting selectors
Before turning selector, make sure needle is out
of the fabric.
For plain zig-zag stitching:
• Needle Position: «L J»
• Stitch Width:
• Stitch Length: 1-4 to suit fabric
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR
Before moving selector, make sure needle is out
of the fabric.
Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done In
centre J. needle position.
Left L and right A settings are used for special
stitch placement.
STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR
Before turning selector, make sure needle is out
of the fabric.
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To produce a plain zig-zag or a decorative
stitch, the stitch width selector is turned from
Its straight stitch position i to any of Its other
four positions. The further you turn the selector
toward the right, the wider your stitch will be.
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ADJUSTING NEEDLE-THREAD
TENSION
Zig-zag stitching requires less needle-thread
tension than straight stitching.
Make a test sample with the fabric and thread
you plan to use so that you can adjust the ten
sion properly. The stitches should lie flat
against the fabric without causing the fabric to
pucker.
If the stitches are not flat and the fabric Is
puckered, lower the needle-thread tension by
turning the dial to a lower number.
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
Any stitch length setting from 1 to 4 will give
you an open zig-zag stitch.
The higher the number, the more open, or
farther apart your stitches will be.
The area between 0 and 1 on the dial is used
for the adjustment of zig-zag satin stitching, a
series of closely spaced plain zig-zag stitches
that form a smooth, satin-like surface. (Refer to
page 22 for information on satin stitching.)
ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE
See page 16 under “Straight Stitching”.
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satin stitching
When you wish to produce a satin stitch, make
a test sampie first so you can adjust stitch
iength and thread tension properiy. Soft fabric
may*require a backing to ensure a firm stitch.
Crisp organdy, iawn or a fusible interfacing are
suitable for this purpose.
Accessory and Selector Settings
• Needle Position; J« J. J.
• Stitch Width:
• Stitch Length; 0 to 1
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
Incorrect
• Turn stitch length selector dial to 1.
• Run the machine at a slow speed and slowly
turn stitch iength dial toward the left until
stitches are closely spaced and form a
smooth surface.
ADJUSTING NEEDLE-THREAD
TENSION
Satin stitching requires less tension than
straight stitching or open zig-zag stitching.
Furthermore, the wider the stitch, the lighter the
tension on the thread must be. Notice the
stitching on your sampie. if the fabric is
puckered, lower the needle-thread tension by
turning the tension dial to a lower number.
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Correct
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applications
APPLIQUÉ
Appliqué adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens. You can create your own
design, trace a simple outline from a colouring book, or use a motif cut from a printed fabric.
Fabric of similar or different textures combine equally well.
A closely spaced plain zig-zag stitch, commonly referred to as a satin stitch, is used for appliqué
work. Although you may vary stitch width to accommodate fabric weave and texture, never allow
the stitch to be too wide.
Make a test sample to help you decide which of the following methods is best for your fabric and
design.
• Needle Position: im [A] J.
• Stitch Width: To suit fabric
• Stitch Length: Between 0 and 1
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
Preparation
• Baste appliqué design to fabric and outline
the design with a short, straight stitch.
• Remove basting and press.
Method 1 - Trimming after Stitching
• Set machine as code recommends.
• Outline the entire design with satin stitching.
• Cut away the fabric or the outer edges of the
stitching with embroidery scissors.
Method 2 - Stitching after Trimming
• Trim outside fabric edges close to straight
stitch outline of design.
• Set machine as code recommends.
• Overedge the design with satin stitching. This
step will produce a smooth, lustrous finish
that requires no additional trimming.
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Chapter 5. Twin-Needle Stitching
The twin-needle simultaneously produces two
parallel, closely spaced lines of pattern stitch
ing. You can stitch with either one or two col
ours of thread.
Twin-needles No. 2011 must be purchased
separately at your local Sewing Centre.
• Needle Position: .L [JJ A only
I only ^• stitch Width:
• Stitch Length: .5 - 4 to suit fabric
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
Procedure
• Insert twin-needle.
• Thread as for single-needle stitching, except
pass thread between centre and back tension
discs A, and through left eye of needle.
• Place second spool of thread on right spool
pin and felt.
• Thread machine in usual way, except pass
thread from second spool between centre and
front tension discs B, as shown.
• Thread through remaining points, making
certain to omit the thread guide above the nee
dle and pass thread through right eye of nee
dle.
A CAUTION: Do not use a stitch width greater than what is recommended. A wider stitch will result in needle breakage.
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Chapter 6. Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the sections of the instruction book that ex
plain the operation you are performing to make sure you are using the machine correctly. If the
problem still exists, the following checklist may help you to correct it.
If you still have difficulties, call your nearest Sewing Centre.
What To Do If:
Needle Breaks Refer to Page:
Make sure...
• Needle Is fully Inserted into needle clamp......................................................
• Needle is not being pulled to one side as fabric is removed from the machine ........................................... 18
• Presser foot or accessory Is securely fastened to presser bar.............................................................................. 4
• Fabric is not being pulled while sewing causing needle to hit needle plate
Thread Breaks
Make sure...
• Machine is properly threaded
• Needle-thread tension is not too tight .................................................................................................... 17, 21,22
• Thread is unwinding freely from spool
• Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose thread ends........................................................................................ 26
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18
14
Machine is Noisy or Sluggish
Make sure...
• Bobbin case and feed area are free of lint and loose thread ends
Fabric Does Not Feed Properly
Make sure...
• Presser foot or accessory is correctly attached to machine................................................................................. 4
• Stitch length dial is correctly set.............................................................................................................. 17, 21,22
• Lint has not accumulated around feed ................................................................................................................ 27
Skipped Stitches
Make sure...
• Needle is correct style for machine and size for thread..................................................................................... 8, 9
• Machine is correctly threaded
• Needle Is securely fastened to needle bar .............................................................................
Fabric Puckers
Make sure...
• Needle-thread tension is not too tight ...................... ............................................................................. 17, 21,22
Needle thread breaks while winding bobbin
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26, 27
14
4
Make sure...
• Machine is correctly threaded
• Thread is unwinding freely from spool
Thread does not wind onto bobbin
Make sure...
• Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to right.............................................................................................................. 11
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Chapter 7. Caring for Your Machine
CLEANING
AND OILING YOUR
MACHINE
CAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, dis-
connect power line plug from your socket outlet.
Periodically, depending on usage, clean and oil
your machine as follows, using one drop of oil
on areas indicated:
• Top Interior Areas
To clean and oil top of machine, remove top
cover. Using a large screwdriver, remove
screws A and B. Periodically, apply a drop of
oil only to areas indicated, after cleaning.
To replace top cover, align it over screwholes
A and B. Using a large screwdriver, replace
screws A and B.
• Face Plate Area
To clean and oil the front interior of machine,
swing open face plate to left. With a soft cloth
or lint brush, clean and oil points indicated by
arrows. To close face plate, simply swing it
back to right and snap it closed.
Face Plate Area
6
• Bobbin Case Holder
To clean and oil bobbin case holder:
• Tilt machine back. Remove cover, if neces
sary.
• Turn hand wheel until needle is at highest
position.
1. Remove bobbin case and open latches A
and B, as shown. For more Information on
removing and replacing bobbin case, refer to
pages 12 and 13.
2. Remove part C and part D of Bobbin Case
Holder, as shown.
3. Clean and oil areas indicated by arrows.
4. To replace bobbin case holder, insert part D
with spindle E up, as shown.
5. Then fit part C into place with flat side up, as
removed.
6. Close latches A and B over part G.
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• Replace cover, if necessary.
Removing Bobbin Case Holder
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• Bobbin and Feed Areas
To clean bobbin and feed areas, remove nee
dle plate, as instructed on page 5. Using soft
cloth or brush, clean area as illustrated.
Replace needle plate, as instructed on page 5.
• Exterior Areas
If necessary, a mild solution of soap and
water may be used on exterior areas to
remove stubborn stains. No other cleaning
liquid or powder should be used.
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
CAUTION: Before changing light bulb make sure
you have disconnected power line plug from
socket outlet.
Removing Bulb
CAUTION: This machine is designed to use a 15
watt maximum bayonet base bulb only.
Replacing Bulb
• Swing open face plate to left.
• Do not attempt to unscrew the bulb.
• Press it up into the socket and at the same
time turn bulb over in direction shown to
unlock the bulb pin and guide out of socket.
• Press new bulb into socket, with bulb pins en
tering slot of socket.
• Turn it over in direction shown to lock bulb in
position.
• Swing face plate back to right and snap it
closed.
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Index
Accessories........................................................... 3
Applique'
Bobbin
Bobbin Case............................................. 12,13,26
Bobbin Thread
Caring for Your Machine
Cieaning the Machine
Connecting the Machine
Cover Piate ............................................... 2, 5, 12
Darning ........................................................... 19
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table
Fabric Weight Table......................................... 6, 7
Face Plate
Feed....................................................................... 2
Feed Cover Plate
Hand Wheel
Hand Wheel Knob ......................................... 2, 11
Light Bulb
Light Switch ................................................... 2, 10
Lubrication........................................................... 26
Needle.................. 2, 4, 6, 7, 14, 17, 21,22, 24
Needle, Fabric Combinations
Needie Plates
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Winding
Removing
Threading....................................................... 12
Replacing
Raising .......................................................... 15
Tension
Removing and Repiacing
Attaching and Removing
Changing
Thread and Fabric Table
Thread Tension................................... 17,21,22
Thread Tension Dial .... 2, 17, 21,22, 24
Threading
Twin ............................................................... 24
Changing Plates.............................................. 5
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12
13
13, 15
13
26
26, 27
5
8, 9
2, 26
3, 5, 19
5
2
27
6,7
14, 24
8, 9
2, 3, 5
General Purpose ............................................ 3
Needle Position Selector
3
4
Setting
Operating the Machine ...................................... 10
Oiiing the Machine
Performance Checkiist ...................................... 25
Piacing Fabric under Foot
Presser Feet
Changing Feet................................................. 4
Generai Purpose Foot ............................... 3, 4
Zipper Foot................................................ 3, 19
Presser Foot Lifter.......................................... 2, 18
Pressure Adjustment
Pressure Regulator ...................................... 2 ,16
Principal Parts
Reverse Stitching
Reverse Stitching Push Button
Satin Stitching .................................................... 22
Seams
Straight
Seam Guide .................................................... 3, 18
Sewing Light............................................. 2, 10, 27
Speed Controller
Stitch Length
Selector
Stitch Width.................................................... 16, 20
Selector
Straight Stitching
Adjusting Selector.................................... 16, 17
Take-up Lever ...................................................... 2
Thread Cutter ....................................................... 2
Thread, Fabric and Needle Table
Threading the Machine
Top Cover
Twin-needle Stitching ........................................ 24
Zig-zag Stitching ........................................... 20, 21
Adjusting Selectors.................................. 20, 21
Zipper Insertion ................................................ 19
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2, 16, 20
16, 20
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2, 3, 4
16, 21
2
17
2, 17
18
18
2, 10
17, 21,22
2, 16, 20
16,17
8, 9
14, 24
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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 con
sidered necessary.
‘A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY
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