SINGER 9340 User Manual

9340

Instruction Manual

SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS

Raise needle

Raise presser foot Lower presser foot

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 after using and before cleaning.

WARNING

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 the 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.

Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked

4. . 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.

Always use the proper needle plate, as using the wrong needle plate may 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.

Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as

threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot or changing the light.

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).

Please turn off or unplug the machine if it is not operating properly.

17.

18. Never place anything on the foot controller.

19. 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.

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

-To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

CONTENTS

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS

Operation buttons (see page 25/26/27) ...............................................2

Function buttons (see page 28/29/20) ................................................2

Selection buttons (see page 31/32) ..................................................3

LCD SCREEN PATTERN CHART ACCESSORIES CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE

Connecting the machine ..........................................................9

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Bobbin winding .............................................................10-11

INSERTING THE BOBBIN THREADING THE UPPER THREAD USING THE NEEDLE THREADER

DRAWING UP THE LOWER THREAD ..................................................

CUTTING THE THREAD TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER

ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE................................................17

STARTING SEWING

Start/stop button ...............................................................18

Foot control...................................................................18

THREAD TENSION CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSER FOOT CHART MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD REPLACING THE NEEDLE RAISE OR LOWER FEED DOGS

PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ...................................................

OPERATION BUTTONS

Start/stop button ...............................................................25

Thread cutter button.............................................................25

Reverse button.................................................................26

Auto-lock button ...............................................................26

Needle up/down position button ...................................................27

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Stitch width adjustment button .....................................................28

Stitch length adjustment button .....................................................29

MODE selection button ..........................................................29

Elongation button (see page 67)....................................................29

Mirror button (see page 68) ......................................................30

Twin needle button (see page 69) ..................................................30

SELECTION BUTTONS

Direct pattern selection and number buttons ...........................................31

Edit button....................................................................32

Memory button ................................................................32

Clear button ..................................................................32

SEWING TIPS

Sewing corners ................................................................33

Reverse ......................................................................33

Freearm.....................................................................33

Installing the extension table.......................................................34

Sewing on heavy fabric

NEEDLE POSITION AND STITCH LENGTH ZIGZAG STITCHES STRETCH STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES

Using the overcasting foot ........................................................37

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CONTENTS

Using the all purpose foot ........................................................37

BLIND HEMS BUTTON SEWING BUTTONHOLE SEWING

Making corded buttonholes .......................................................43

BAR TACK STITCH EYELET STITCH DARNING STITCH ZIPPER INSERTION

Inserting a centered zipper ........................................................48

Inserting a lapped zipper .........................................................49

NARROW ROLLED HEM FOOT CORDING

Single cording .................................................................51

Triple cording .................................................................51

SATIN STITCH SEWING EDGE/QUILTING GUIDE GATHERING FOOT SMOCKING FREE MOTION SEWING

Darning .....................................................................56

Embroidery ...................................................................57

Monogramming ...............................................................57

EVEN FEED FOOT CUT & HEM ROLLER FOOT STRAIGHT STITCH FOOT OPEN TOE FOOT

PIECING FOOT

1/4" INVISIBLE ZIPPER FOOT NON-STICK FOOT

BEADING FOOT ................................................................

PIPING FOOT

NARROW BRAID CORD FOOT ......................................................

FAGOTING DECORATIVE TOPSTITCHING SCALLOP STITCH

Scallop hem ..................................................................66

Scallop edging ................................................................66

ELONGATION MIRROR IMAGE USING THE TWIN NEEDLE MEMORY

Combining patterns or letters ...................................................70-71

Adding patterns or letters .........................................................71

Editing patterns ................................................................72

Clearing patterns or letters ........................................................72

Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern...........................................73

WARNING FUNCTIONS

Warning animation message display.................................................74

Instruction animation message display ...............................................74

Warning beeping sound..........................................................75

BUZZER SOUND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the screen .............................................................77

Cleaning the sewing machine surface ................................................77

Cleaning the hook ...........................................................77-78

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART

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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE

Stitch pattern plate

Tension dial

Presser foot pressure

Face plate

Operation buttons

Thread cutter

Buttonhole lever

Auto needle threader

Needle plate cover

Sewing table and accessory box

Hole for Auxiliary spool pin

Horizontal spool pin

Bobbin winder spindle

Bobbin winder stopper

Speed limiting adjustment lever

LCD screen

Function buttons

Selection buttons

Function buttons

Bobbin thread guide

Handwheel

Main power switch

Power cord socket

Foot controller connector

Upper thread guide

Stitch pattern plate clip*

Handle

Presser foot lifter

Drop feed lever

* The stitch pattern plate clip is in the accessory box.

MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS

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A. Operation buttons (see page 25/26/27)

1. Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

2. Thread cutter button

Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads.

3. Reverse button

Hold down this button to sew stitches in reverse or sew reinforcement stitches at a low speed.

4. Auto-lock button

Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns and automatically stop.

5. Needle up/down position button

Press this button to move the needle to either up or down position. Needle will be programmed to stop in selected position until button is pressed again.

B. Function buttons (see page 28/29/30)

6. Mode selection button

Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode, block letter mode, script letter mode and outline letter mode.

7. Stitch width adjustment buttons

Press this button to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch.

MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS

8. Stitch length adjustment buttons

Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.

9. Twin needle button

Press this button to fix the width range when using the twin needle to sew.

10. Mirror button

Press this button to sew a reflection pattern.

11. Elongation button

B Group Patterns 33 to 45 can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing this button.

C. Selection buttons (see page 31/32)

12. Edit button

Press this button to set an added pattern when sewing combinations of decorative stitches.

13. Memory button

Press this button to enter or store the created pattern combination in the memory.

14. Clear button

If an incorrect pattern is selected or memorized, pressing this button will clear it.

15. Direct pattern selection and number buttons

Instant access to direct pattern or press number buttons of the pattern number to select the desired pattern.

16. Speed limiting adjustment lever

Slide this lever to change the sewing speed.

LCD SCREEN

Pattern

Reverse

Auto-lock

Needle up

position

Needle

Twin needle

down

position

Pattern number

Suggested presser foot and identification letter

Stitch length

Bobbin winding

Buttonhole lever Sound on

Pattern

TensionNeedle position

MirrorAuto-stop

Sound off

Alphabet

Pattern number

Stitch width

Stitch length

Suggested presser foot and identification letter

TensionStitch width

LCD SCREEN

Memory

Editing patterns

Edit mode

Memory group

Number of

current unit

EDIT

Total number

of unit

Sewing the memorized pattern

Memory mode

Elongation

Pattern to edit

Elongation

Amount of elongation

PATTERN CHART

The portions marked in gray (on the chart below) show the single unit of each stitch.

Patterns

A Group Patterns-10 (Direct Patterns)

123456 7 8 9 0

B Group Patterns-50

42 43 50

2322

C Group Patterns-96

02 08 09

03 05

2322

26 27

46 47

26 27

08 09

121613

31 32 33 34 35 37 3836 39 40

121613

31 32 33 34 35 37 3836 39 40

17 19182001 03 05 06 07 10 11

17 19182001 06 07 10 11

4342

46 47

51 52 53 54 55 57 5856 59 60

PATTERN CHART

Alphabets

Block style

01 02

11 1 2

37 38

6362

8382

04 05 06 07 08 09 10

15 16

41 42

68 69 70

18 19 20

71 72

21 22

48 49 50 51 52

71 72

91 92

25 26

74 75 77 7876 79 80

94 95 96

30 31 32 33 34 35 36

28 29

80 81

58 59 60 61 62

84 85 86 87 88

90 91 92

Script style

01 02

11 1 2

37 38

90 91 92

94 95 96 97

04 05 06 07 08 09 10

15 16

41 42

68 69 70

94 95 96 97

18 19 20

71 72

21 22

48 49 50 51 52

25 26

28 29

80 81

30 31 32 33 34 35 36

58 59 60 61 62

84 85 86 87 88

ACCESSORIES

Standard

All purpose foot

006186008

Blind hem foot

006904008

Spool holders (L & S)

H1D0083210(L)

Spool pin felt

006015009

Optional

TA10943210(S)

Auxiliary spool pin

H1D0073210

Zipper foot

006905008

Satin stitch foot

006172008

Edge/quilting guide

006008001

Sewing machine dust cover

020H7A0001

Buttonhole foot

006H1A0004

Button sewing foot

006914008

Bobbin (3x)

006084009

Screwdriver (L & S)

006012008

Overcasting foot

Brush/ Seam ripper

006099008

Extension table

H7A0754210

006907008

Pack of needles

006V880010

Straight stitch foot

Non-stick foot

Darning/ Embroidery foot

Roller foot

Beading foot Piping foot

Even feed foot

Invisible zipper foot

Narrow braid cord foot

Cut & Hem

Rolled hem foot

Cording foot

Gathering foot

1/4" piecing foot

Open toe foot

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE

Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on "O" when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts.

OFF

Connecting the machine

Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your electrical power.

Place machine on a stable surface.

1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the power cord socket.

2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.

3. Turn on the power switch.

4. The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.

To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

Polarized plug information

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Bobbin winding

Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.

For larger spools of thread, place the large side of the spool holder toward the spool. For smaller spools of thread, place the small side of the spool holder toward the spool, or use the small spool holder. If the thread spool has a thread retaining slit, place this end of the spool toward the right, so the thread doesn't get caught while winding the bobbin.

Snap the thread into the thread guide.

Wind the thread counter-clockwise around the bobbin

winder tension disks.

Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in

the bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on the spindle.

Push the bobbin to right.

WINDING THE BOBBIN

When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right,

which is the "bobbin winding position", the symbol " " appears on the LCD screen.

The symbol will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the left, which is the "sewing position".

Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.

Press the Start/stop button or the foot control.

After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine

and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin. Continue winding the bobbin until it is full. The motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full. Stop the machine. Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.

Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.

Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder switch to the left "sewing position".

INSERTING THE BOBBIN

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

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

1 Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with

the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).

2 Pull the thread through the slit (A).

With a finger held gently on top of the

bobbin.

Draw

the thread at the arrow markings into

the stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B)

4 Pull the thread at the arrow markings into

the stitch plate thread guide from (B) to (C).

To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the cutting off blade at point (C). Close the bobbin cover plate.

THREADING THE UPPER THREAD

Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result.

Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and

also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.

1 Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool

pin so that the thread comes from the front of the spool, then place the spool cap at the end of the spool pin.

2 Draw the thread from the spool through the upper

thread guide.

THREADING THE UPPER THREAD

3 Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the

thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.

4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the silver discs.

5. Then, down and around the check spring holder.

6. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to

the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again.

7. Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide.

Guide the thread through the thread guide located above the needle.

Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front to

rear, and pull out about 10 cm of thread.

Use the needle threader to thread the needle. (On the next page.)

USING THE NEEDLE THREADER

Attention: Turn power switch to the off position ("O").

Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot.

1 Lower the needle threader lever slowly and

draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right.

2 The needle threader automatically turns to the

threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye.

3 Take the thread in front of the needle.

4 Hold the thread loosely and release the lever

slowly. The hook will turn and pass the thread through the needle eye forming a loop.

Pull the thread through the needle eye.

DRAWING UP THE LOWER THREAD

1 Hold the upper thread with the left hand.

Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle.

2 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the

bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop.

CUTTING THE THREAD

3 Pull both threads to the back under the

presser foot.

Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left side of the face cover and cut using the thread cutter.

The threads are cut at the proper length to start the next seam.

TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work.

ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE

The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).

However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin.

For sewing very heavy fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the screw counter clockwise, and for thin fabric, tighten by turning it clockwise.

STARTING SEWING

Start/stop button

Foot control

The Start/Stop button can be used to run the machine when the foot controller is unplugged from the machine. Press the button to start sewing, then press it again to stop sewing. The machine will run slowly at the start of sewing.

The speed limiting adjustment lever can control the sewing speed. To increase the sewing speed, slide the lever to the right, To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.

With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine.

Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing.

Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.

Please Note: The setting of the speed limiting adjustment lever will limit the maximum speed of the machine.

Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.

The appliance must be used with the foot controller C-9000 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN., LTD.

THREAD TENSION

- Basic thread tension setting is "4". To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To decrease the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.

- Proper setting of tension is important for good sewing. There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics. However, 90% of all sewing will be between the "3" and "5" ("4" is the basic setting).

- For decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.

1 Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.

Reverse side

Surface

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Reverse side

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Surface

2 Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch

sewing. Turn dial to higher number.

3 Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch

sewing.Turndialtolowernumber.

4 Normal thread tension for zig zag and

decorative sewing.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

Attention:

Turn power switch of off ("O") position when carrying out any of the operations shown below.

Attaching the presser foot holder

Raise the presser foot bar (a) by raising the presser foot lifter. Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.

Attaching the presser foot

Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). Raise the lever (e). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will engage automatically.

Removing the presser foot

Raise the presser foot. Raise the lever (e) and the foot will disengage.

Attaching the edge/guilting guide

The edge/quilting guide (g) can be attached as illustrated. Adjust as needed for hems, pleats, quilting, etc.

PRESSER FOOT CHART

(The twin needle can be used for some stitches, offering more stitching options. For more information, go to the section: USING THE TWIN NEEDLE)

PRESSER FOOT PRESSER FOOT

All purpose foot (T)

Zipper foot (I)

Buttonhole foot (D)

Cording foot (M) (Optional)

APPLICATION

General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc.

Inserting zippers

Buttonhole sewing, Darning-stitch sewing

Cording

NEEDLE NEEDLE

Satin stitch foot (A)

Straight Stitch Foot (P) (Optional)

Darning / Freehand embroidery foot (Optional)

APPLICATION

Satin stitch sewing

Quilting

Free-motion darning, embroidery, monogramming

Overcasting foot (E)

Blind hem foot (F)

Rolled hem foot (K) (Optional)

Overcasting

Blind hem stitching

Narrow hemming

Gathering foot (Optional)

Button sewing foot (H)

Even Feed Foot (Optional)

Gathering

Button sewing

This foot helps to prevent uneven feeding of quilt layers, napped fabrics, and difficultto-handle fabrics.

MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE

NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD

9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,

silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.

11-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,

sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woolen.

14 (90)

16 (100)

18 (110)

Please Note:

- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads are used for sewing heavy fabrics.

- Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.

- Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.

- Ball point needles are recommended for working with knit fabrics.

Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.

Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).

Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.

Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester.

Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes. Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results. Always use the same thread on top and bottom.

Heavy duty thread.

REPLACING THE NEEDLE

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Attention: Turn power switch of off ("O") position when carrying out any of the operations shown below.

Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems.

Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions.

A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten

again after inserting the new needle.

The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.

B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.

Needles must be in perfect condition.

Problems can occur with:

- Bent needles

- Blunt needles

- Damaged points

RAISE OR LOWER THE FEED DOGS

Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower the feed dog, for example during button sewing. If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the " " (a) in order to raise the feed dogs.

The feed dogs if you do not

will not raise up turn the handwheel, even if the lever is slid to the right. Make a complete turn (one full revolution of the handwheel) to raise the feed dogs.

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