Singer 9960 User Manual [de]
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
9960
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This sewing machine is intended for household use.
This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following.
Read all instructions before using.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Never leave unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine 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 sewing
machine is used by or near children.
2. Use this sewing machine 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 sewing machine 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 sewing
machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation
openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position (symbol “O”), then remove plug
from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch the sewing machine off (symbol “O”) when making any adjustments in the
needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing
presser foot.
15. 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.
16. Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to
place anything on top of it.
17. Use only the handle to lift and move the machine.
18. Do not expose the machine or machine case to sunlight directly. Also, do not keep it in a
very warm or damp place.
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
SINGER is a registered Trademark of The Singer Company Ltd.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 2
MODEL 9960 ...................................................... 4
FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES: ...... 4
MAIN PARTS ...................................................... 5
ACCESSORIES .................................................. 6
DUST COVER .................................................... 6
EXTENSION TABLE ........................................... 7
a. REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE .................................. 7
b. OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE ..................................... 7
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ................... 7
A. Changing the presser foot....................................................... 7
B. Removing the presser foot holder........................................... 7
INSERTING THE NEEDLE ................................. 8
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE .......... 8
CONNECTING THE MACHINE .......................... 9
FOOT CONTROLLER ........................................ 9
FUNCTION OF EACH PART ............................ 10
A. START/STOP BUTTON........................................................ 10
B. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON ............................................... 10
C. NEEDLE UP-DOWN / SLOW BUTTON ............................... 10
D. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON ............................................... 10
E. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER .................................................... 10
F. THREAD CUTTER BUTTON ................................................ 11
G. DROP FEED LEVER ............................................................ 11
H. THREAD CUTTER ................................................................ 11
I. TOP COVER ......................................................................... 11
J. HAND WHEEL ...................................................................... 11
EXTRA WIDE TABLE ....................................... 13
CONTROL PANEL ............................................ 12
A. L.C.D. DISPLAY .................................................................... 12
B. L.C.D. CONTRAST CONTROL ............................................ 12
C. PATTERN CHART ................................................................ 12
D. DIRECT STITCH SELECTION BUTTONS ........................... 12
E. UTILITY STITCH BUTTON ................................................... 12
F. DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH BUTTON ....................... 12
G. FUNCTION BUTTONS ......................................................... 12
H. EDIT BUTTON ...................................................................... 12
I. CLEAR BUTTON .................................................................. 13
J. SCROLL BUTTONS ............................................................. 13
K. CURSOR BUTTONS ............................................................ 13
L. TACK BUTTON ..................................................................... 13
M. TWIN NEEDLE BUTTON ...................................................... 13
TO TURN OFF THE AUDIBLE BEEP ............... 13
BOBBIN SETTING ............................................ 14
A. REMOVING THE BOBBIN .................................................... 14
B. SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN ................ 14
C. WINDING THE BOBBIN ....................................................... 14
D. INSERTING THE BOBBIN .................................................... 15
THREADING THE MACHINE ........................... 16
A. PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE ................................. 16
B. SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN ................ 16
C. THREADING THE UPPER THREAD ................................... 16
D. THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE ......................................... 17
E. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD ................................ 17
STARTING TO SEW ......................................... 18
A. START AND END OF SEAM ................................................ 18
B. REVERSE STITCHING ........................................................ 19
C. AUTO TACK STITCH ........................................................... 19
D. TURNING CORNERS ........................................................... 20
E. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC .................................................... 20
F. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS .............................. 20
G. WIDTH OF SEAM ALLOWANCE ......................................... 20
THREAD TENSION .......................................... 21
SELECTING UTILITY STITCH PATTERN ....... 22
A. DIRECT STITCH PATTERN ................................................. 22
B. SELECTING OTHER UTILITY STITCH PATTERNS ........... 22
C. MIRROR/REVERSE STITCH ............................................... 22
D. ELONGATION ...................................................................... 23
E. SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH ........................... 23
WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH ..................... 24
STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING .......................... 25
A. Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 25
B. Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch (Pattern No. 3, 4) ......... 25
BASTING .......................................................... 26
A. ATTACHING THE DARING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT ............. 26
B. BASTING .............................................................................. 26
ELASTIC STITCH SEWING ............................. 27
QUILTING ......................................................... 27
A. Joining the pieces of fabric ................................................... 27
B. Quilting .................................................................................. 27
C. Hand Look Quilting Stitch (No. 8) ......................................... 27
ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING ............................... 28
MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG ................................... 28
FREE ARM SEWING ........................................ 28
OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKING .................... 29
A. USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT .................................... 29
B. USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT ........................... 29
C. NOTE: .................................................................................... 29
BLIND HEM STITCHING .................................. 30
PATCH WORK .................................................. 31
APPLIQUE ........................................................ 31
INSERTING ZIPPERS
CENTERED INSERTION .................................. 32
LAPPED INSERTION ....................................... 33
To stitch around the zipper tab: (Diagram A) .............................. 33
BUTTONHOLE SEWING .................................. 34
BOUND BUTTONHOLE ................................... 36
EYELET ............................................................ 37
AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK AND DARNING ....... 38
SEWING ON BUTTONS ................................... 39
A. Thread Shank ....................................................................... 39
NARROW HEMMING ....................................... 40
CORDING ......................................................... 40
A. SINGLE CORDING ............................................................... 40
B. TRIPLE CORDING ............................................................... 40
CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERN ........ 41
A. SEWING THIN FABRICS ..................................................... 41
USING THE EVEN-FEED FOOT ...................... 41
A. ATTACHING THE EVEN-FEED FOOT ................................ 41
B. SEWING ............................................................................... 41
DARNING/FREE-HAND EMBROIDERY .......... 42
A. ATTACHING THE DARING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT ............. 42
B. DARING ................................................................................ 42
C. FREE-HAND EMBROIDERY ................................................ 42
D. After darning or free-hand embroidery .................................. 42
TWIN NEEDLE SEWING .................................. 43
DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH SEWING ... 44
A. SELECTING DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH (selecting
mode) .................................................................................... 44
B. SHIFTING THE CURSOR .................................................... 44
C. TO CHECK SELECTED PATTERNS ................................... 45
D. INSERTING PATTERN ......................................................... 45
E. TO DELETE PATTERN ........................................................ 45
F. EDITING OF EACH PATTERN ............................................. 46
G. TO RECALL THE SELECTED PATTERNS .......................... 47
H. SEWING THE SELECTED PATTERNS ............................... 48
I. TO SEW PATTERN FROM BEGINNING ............................. 48
DECORATIVE AND LETTER STITCH CHART 49
ADJUSTING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE STITCHES
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MAINTENANCE ................................................ 50
CLEANING ........................................................ 50
HELPFUL HINTS .............................................. 51
Messages on LCD ............................................ 52
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MODEL 9960
PREFACE
Thank you for your purchase of this sewing
machine.
This machine intended for household use will
provide you with excellent performance in sewing
from light to heavy material.
Please refer to this booklet for proper use and
optimum service. To get the most out of your
sewing machine, read the entire instruction
manual before attempting to operate the machine.
Then familiarize yourself with the machine by
following the instruction manual page by page.
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 without
notification or obligation.
Copyright © 2010 THE SINGER COMPANY
All Rights Reserved Throughout The World.
FOR EUROPEAN AND
SIMILAR TERRITORIES:
This product is suppressed for radio and television
interference with the International Electrotechnical
Commission requirements of the CISPR.
EU only
1. 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 or the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
The wires in this mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code.
Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the colored
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is colored blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
colored black. The wire which is colored brown
must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with letter L or colored 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.
Neither cord is to be connected to the earth
terminal of a three-pin plug.
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MAIN PARTS
1.Handle
2.Top Cover
3.Thread Take-Up Lever (Inside)
4.Face Plate
5.Thread Cutter Button
6.Speed Control Button
7.Needle Up-Down / Slow Button
8.Reverse Stitch Button
9.Start/Stop Button
10.Extension Table (Accessories)
11.Presser Foot Lifter
12.Forward / Reverse Adjusting Screw
(underneath machine)
13.Foot Controller
14.Power Line Cord
15.Hand Wheel
16.Power Switch
17.Terminal Box
18.Controller Jack
19.Direct Stitch Selection Buttons
20.EDIT Button
21.Tack Button
22.Twin Needle Button
23.Utility Stitch Button
24.Decorative Stitch & Letter Button
25.Liquid Crystal Display (L.C.D.)
26.Function Buttons (F1 - F5)
27.Clear Button
28.Scroll Buttons
29.Cursor Buttons
30.Thread Cutter
31.Buttonhole Lever
32.Needle Threader Lever
33.Needle Threader
34.Presser Foot Thumb Screw
35.Presser Foot Holder
36.Presser Foot
37.Fabric Feed Dogs
38.Needle Clamp Screw
39.Needle Thread Guide
40.Needle
41.Bobbin Cover Latch
42.Bobbin Cover
43.Needle Plate
44.Drop Feed Lever
45.Pattern Chart
46.Thread Guide
47.Thread Guide
48.Bobbin Winder Thread Guide
49.Thread Tension Regulator
50.Spool Stand
51.Felt Washer
52.L.C.D. Contrast Control
53.Auxiliary Spool Holder
54.Bobbin Winder Shaft
55.Bobbin Winder Stop
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ACCESSORIES
Accessories are provided in the accessory case.
(See next page, [EXTENSION TABLE])
1. Needle Pack
2. 4 Bobbins ( 1 is in the machine)
3. Seam Ripper
4. !Brush
5. Auxiliary Spool Pin with Felt Washer
6. Screw Driver
7. Driver for Needle Plate
8. Thread Cap (On the machine when delivered)
9. Small Thread Cap
10. Seam Guide and Screw
11. Overcasting Foot (C)
12. Blind Hem Foot (D)
13. Zipper Foot (E)
14. Rolled Hem Foot
15. Button Sewing Foot
16. Satin Foot (B)
17. Quilting Bar
18. Open Toe Foot
19. Cording Foot
20. Straight Stitch / Patch Quilting Foot
21. Darning Embroidery Foot
22. Even-feed Foot
23. Buttonhole Foot (F) and Under Plate
24. General Purpose Foot (On machine when
delivered) (A)
• An Extra Wide Table is provided with this
machine. (See Page 11)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
25. Single Welt Cord Foot
26. Adjustable Bias Binder
27. Braiding Foot
28. Stitch in the Ditch Foot
29. Clearance Plate
30. Braiding Guide
31. Fancy Trim Foot
32. Shank w/o metal
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DUST COVER
Cover the machine with dust cover when it is not
to be used.
a. The manual may be stored in the compartment
of the dust cover by opening the front cover
towards you.
Do not remove the styrofoam located inside of this
cover.
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EXTENSION TABLE
a. REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE
Hook your finger to the left bottom side of
extension table and slide it to the left. To attach,
insert to the right.
b. OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE
Hook your finger to the left side of accessory
case and pull toward you.
CHANGING THE PRESSER
FOOT
The presser foot must be changed according to
the stitch you sew, or work you do.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Turn off the power switch before you change
the presser foot.
A. Changing the presser foot
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the
needle is at its highest point.
2. Raise the presser foot lifter.
3. Remove the presser foot by pushing the
presser foot release lever toward you.
4. Place desired foot with its pin directly under the
slot in presser foot holder.
5. Lower the presser foot lifting lever and the
presser foot will snap into place.
B. Removing the presser foot holder
When attaching the special presser foot or
cleaning the machine, you should remove the
presser foot holder.
1. Remove the presser foot.
2. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw and
remove the presser foot holder.
3. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far
as it will go from bottom of presser bar.
4. Tighten the thumb screw.
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INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select a needle of the right type and size for the
fabric to be sewn.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Turn off the power before removing the
needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the
needle is at its highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the
flat side to the back and push it up as far as it
will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
a. Do not use the bent or blunt needle. Place
needle on a flat plate and check straightness.
FABRIC, THREAD AND
NEEDLE TABLE
Select size of thread and needle in accordance
with fabric to be sewn.
Type of Fabric
Light Weight - thin
georgette,
organdy, voile,
taffeta, silk, etc.
Medium Weight gingham, pique,
linen, cotton,
satin, thin
corduroy, velvet
Heavy Weight gabardine, tweed,
denim, corduroy
Stretch - double
knit, tricot,
spandex, jersey
Sweatshirt, Swimwear, Double Knit,
Sweater Knit
Leather
Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing results.
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Thread Size
Ctn #80 -100
Silk 60 - 80
Syn 80 - 100
Ctn 50 - 80
Silk 50
Syn 50 - 80
Ctn 40 - 50
Silk 50
Syn 50 - 60
Syn 50 - 80
Silk 50
Polyester
Polyester
Needle
Type
2000
gray shank
2000
gray shank
2000
gray shank
2001
green shank
2001
green shank
2032 Leather
Needle Size
9/70-11/80
11/80-14/90
14/90-16/100
11/80-14/90
Needle for knit and
synthetic fabric
CONNECTING THE
MACHINE
DANGER: To reduce the risk of
electric shock.
Never leave unattended when plugged in. Always
unplug this machine from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before maintenance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
burns, fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
1. Place machine on stable table.
2. Connect the power line cord to the machine by
inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.
3. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.
4. Turn on the power switch.
5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned on.
6. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off
position (symbol O), then remove plug from
outlet.
FOR UNITED STATES AND CANADA USERS:
POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade 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 the plug 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.
FOOT CONTROLLER
Use of foot controller will permit control of start,
stop and speed with your foot.
When the foot controller is connected, start/stop
button will be deactivated. (See page 10)
1. Turn off the power switch. (symbol O)
2. Push foot controller plug into the jack on
machine.
3. Place foot controller at your feet.
4. Turn on the power switch.
5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned on.
6. The harder you press the foot controller, the
faster the machine will sew. The machine will
stop when foot controller is released.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
burns, fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons.
1. Turn off the power when connecting the foot
controller to the machine.
2. Handle the foot controller with care and avoid
dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to place
anything on top of it.
3. Use only foot controller provided with this
machine. (Type 4C-337B)
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FUNCTION OF EACH PART
A. START/STOP BUTTON
The machine will start running when start/stop
button is pressed and will stop when pressed the
second time. The machine will rotate slowly at
start of sewing.
MONITOR LAMP
Green Light “ON”
Ready to sew or bobbin winding.
Red Light “ON”
Presser foot is not in down position or buttonhole
lever is not lowered.
If the red light is on, the machine will not start even
when start/stop button is pressed.
If upper thread is not threaded, machine will stop
after a few turns. (Upper thread sensor)
Note:
When the foot controller is connected, start/stop
button will be deactivated.
B. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON
The machine will continue to sew in reverse at low
speed while this button is pressed and stop when
this button is released.
Note:
When the foot controller is connected, machine
will sew in reverse while this button is pressed.
When released, machine will sew forward.
C. NEEDLE UP-DOWN / SLOW BUTTON
Pressing this button when the machine is stopped,
will change the needle position from down to up or
from up to down.
While sewing, by pressing this button, machine
will sew in slow speed. Pressing this button again,
the speed will return.
D. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON
The machine will sew faster when the button is slid
to the right, and sew slower when the button is slid
to the left.
Note:
When the foot controller is connected, this button
limits the maximum speed.
E. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER
The presser foot is lifed up or down by this lever.
Note: Machine will not start when the presser foot
is lifted. (Except for bobbin winding)
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F. THREAD CUTTER BUTTON
Press this button after sewing to cut the upper and
bobbin threads.
The machine will cut both threads automatically.
CAUTION
1. Do not press this button when there is no fabric
in the machine or no need to cut the threads.
The thread may tangle, resulting in damage.
2. Do not use this button when cutting thread
thicker than #30, nylon thread or other
speciality threads.
In this case, use the thread cutter (H).
G.DROP FEED LEVER
The fabric feed dogs project up through the needle
plate, directly below the presser foot. Their
function is to move the fabric being sewn. The
drop feed lever controls the fabric feed dogs.
For ordinary sewing, move the lever to the right.
This raises feed dogs to their highest position. For
most sewing, the lever should be in this position.
For darning or free motion embroidery or
whenever fabric is to be moved by hand, move the
lever to the left to lower the fabric feed dogs.
H.THREAD CUTTER
Use this cutter if the thread cutter button is not
used.
1. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and
threads backward after sewing.
2. Hook the threads to the thread cutter from back
to front.
3. Pull fabric and cut threads.
I. TOP COVER
To open the top cover, lift up the right side of
cover.
J. HAND WHEEL
By turning the hand wheel, the needle will raise or
lower. You should turn hand wheel toward you.
EXTRA WIDE TABLE
If you need wide sewing space, attach the extra
wide table as below.
Set the machine and extra wide table on the stable
table.
1. Remove the extension table (See Page 7)
2. Stand up the two legs of extra wide table.
3. Insert wide table to the machine sliding to the
right.
4. Adjust the height of table by turning the four
rubber feet.
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CONTROL PANEL
When you turn on the power, machine will select
the straight stitch and indicate information of stitch
on the L.C.D.
A. L.C.D. DISPLAY
Stitch information is indicated on this display.
According to the pattern or mode, information will
be changed.
B. L.C.D. CONTRAST CONTROL
The contrast of L.C.D. is adjusted by turning this
dial.
C. PATTERN CHART
Pattern chart is located inside of the top cover.
All patterns and letters of this machine are indicated
on this chart.
They are separated: Utility stitch and Decorative &
Letter stitch.
D. DIRECT STITCH SELECTION BUTTONS
By pressing these buttons, you can select basic
utility stitch patterns directly.
E. UTILITY STITCH BUTTON
By pressing this button, you may select a utility
stitch pattern.
FOR SELECTING AND SETTING OF UTILITY
STITCHES, SEE PAGE 22.
F. DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH
BUTTON
By pressing this button, you can select decorative &
letter stitch patterns.
These patterns and letters are combined easily by
selecting each pattern.
FOR SELECTING AND SETTING OF
DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH, SEE PAGE 44.
G.FUNCTION BUTTONS
Functions of these buttons are changed by selected
stitch pattern and mode.
H. EDIT BUTTON
When selecting decorative & letter stitch, you can
change the setting of each pattern by pressing this
button.
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I. CLEAR BUTTON
UTILITY STITCH SEWING
If you changed the setting (mirror/reverse,
elongation, stitch width, length and thread tension)
of utility stitch pattern, you can return to preset
setting by pressing this button.
DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH SEWING
By pressing this button, you can delete one
combined stitch pattern or all stitch patterns.
J. SCROLL BUTTONS
During stitch pattern selection, 5 patterns or letters
will scroll up or down by pressing these buttons.
K.CURSOR BUTTONS
When decorative & letter stitch sewing, you can
check and edit combined patterns or letters by
pressing these buttons.
L. TACK BUTTON
UTILITY STITCH SEWING
By pressing this button, you can sew a tack stitch
at the beginning and at the end of a stitch. (SEE
PAGE 19)
DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH SEWING
If this button is pressed at the end of a decorative
stitch pattern, machine will stop automatically at
the end of the stitch pattern and tie off the stitch
with a locking stitch.
M. TWIN NEEDLE BUTTON
If you attach the twin needle, press this button.
Machine will reduce the stitch width.
(SEE PAGE 43)
TO TURN OFF THE
AUDIBLE BEEP
You can operate the machine without the audible
beep.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Turn on the power switch while pressing the
EDIT button and the function F1 button.
3. This function is kept off until the machine is
turned off.
This function turns off the single beep only.
Multiple beeps will not turn off.
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BOBBIN SETTING
A. REMOVING THE BOBBIN
1. Pull the bobbin cover latch to the right and
remove the bobbin cover.
2. Lift up the bobbin from the machine.
B. SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON
SPOOL PIN
1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the spool
of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls
from the front of the spool.
2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.
a: Reverse spool cap direction according to the
size of spool.
b. Use the small spool cap when you use cross
wound thread. Leave small opening between
cap and spool as illustration.
C. WINDING THE BOBBIN
1.Hold thread in both hands and hook thread to
the guide from front opening.
2.Bring thread towards the rear of the machine
and pass through the thread guide from left to
right.
3.Bring thread to the right and pass thread
through the thread guide from rear side. Pass
thread under tension disc in counter clockwise
direction.
4.Insert thread through hole in bobbin and place
the bobbin on bobbin winder spindle. Push
bobbin to the right to engage bobbin winder.
LCD will indicate the bobbin winding mode.
5.Hold the end of the thread and start the
machine by pressing the start/stop button or
pressing the foot controller pedal.
6.After the bobbin winds a few turns, stop the
machine by pressing the start/stop button or
releasing the foot controller pedal. Cut the
thread near hole.
7.Start the machine again.
8.The bobbin winding will stop automatically when
bobbin is full. (Release the pedal.)
9.Push the bobbin and spindle to the left.
10.Remove the bobbin from the spindle and cut the
thread.
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D. INSERTING THE BOBBIN
1. Place bobbin into bobbin holder with the thread
unwinding counter clockwise.
2. Draw thread into notch (a) while holding the
bobbin.
3. Pull thread toward the left and along the inside
of spring (b) until it slips into notch (c) making
sure that thread does not slip out of notch (a).
4. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches).
Replace the bobbin cover. Set the left tab into
the hole in needle plate and push the right side
of bobbin cover down until it clicks into place.
NOTE: Use Singer bobbins only.
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THREADING THE MACHINE
A. PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE
1. Raise the presser foot lifter.
2. Press the needle up/down button and set the
needle in up position.
(Keep this position until needle eye threading.)
B. SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON
SPOOL PIN
1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the spool
of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls
from the front of the spool.
2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.
a: Reverse spool cap direction according to the
size of spool.
b. Use the small spool cap when you use cross
wound thread. Leave small opening between cap
and spool as illustration.
C. THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
1. Hold thread in both hands and pass thread to the
guide from front opening.
2. Bring thread backward and pass through the slit
from right to left.
3. Bring thread to the left and pull thread down
toward you along the slit.
4. Pull up thread.
5. To thread the take-up lever, draw thread up and
bring thread back down again from right to left
along the slit.
6. Pull thread downward along the slit.
7. Draw thread through thread guide from right side
opening.
8. Pass through needle eye from front to back.
Refer to next page for instructions on how to use
needle threader.
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D.THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
Special care is required around the needle.
2. Do not lower the threader lever while machine
is operating.
Note:The needle threader is used for needle sizes
11/80, 14/90, and 16/100.
1. Lower the presser foot.
2. Check that the needle is raised.
If it is not so, raise needle by pressing needle
up/down button.
3. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread
through thread guide (a) and pull toward the
right.
4. Lower the lever as far as it will go. The threader
will turn and the hook pin will go through the
needle eye.
5. Draw thread into the guide.
6. Hold thread loosely and release the lever.
Hook will turn and pass thread through needle
eye while making a loop.
7. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches) from
needle eye.
E. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD
1. Raise the presser foot.
2. Hold thread loosely and press needle up/down
button twice from up position.
The hand wheel will turn one complete turn.
3. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread will
come up in a loop.
4. Pull both upper and bobbin threads about 10
cm (4 inches) toward the back of presser foot.
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STARTING TO SEW
The machine will be set to sew straight stitch when
power switch is turned on.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
While sewing, special care is required around the
needle.
Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not pull
or push the fabric.
A. START AND END OF SEAM
1. Check the presser foot (General Purpose
Presser Foot). Refer to page 7 for changing the
presser foot.
2. Place the fabric under the presser foot and
lower the presser foot.
3. Hold back both threads and press the start/stop
button or press the foot controller pedal.
Keep holding threads after sewing a few
stitches.
Lightly guide the fabric while sewing.
You can regulate the sewing speed by sliding
the speed control button.
Also, you can reduce the sewing speed by
pressing the slow button.
4. When you reach end of seam, press the start/
stop button to stop sewing or release the foot
controller pedal.
5. Press the thread cutter button.
6. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the
fabric.
Upper Thread Sensor
If upper thread is broken or missing, machine will
stop automatically.
Rethread the upper thread and resume sewing.
CAUTION
1. Do not press the thread cutter button when
there is no fabric in the machine or no need to
cut the threads. The thread may tangle,
resulting in damage.
2. Do not use the thread cutter button when
cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or
other speciality threads.
In this case, use the thread cutter located on
the left side of the machine. (See page 11)
NOTE
After you cut the threads by using the thread cutter
button, hold upper thread only at the next starting
of seam. (No need to draw up the bobbin thread)
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B. REVERSE STITCHING
Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the ends
of the seams.
1. Place the fabric in position where back stitching
is to be made and lower the presser foot.
2. Press and hold the reverse button.
Sew 4-5 reverse stitch.
3. Release the reverse button and press the start/
stop button (or press the pedal). Machine will
change to forward sewing.
4. When you reach the end of seam, press and
hold reverse button and sew 4-5 reverse
stitches.
Note:
The pattern No. 3 and No. 4 have a built-in
reverse stitch. See page 25 to sew this stitch.
C. AUTO TACK STITCH
You may sew tack stitches at the beginning and
end of the stitch.
This function can be used with all utility patterns.
1. Press the Tack button.
Tack mark “ ” will appear on the L.C.D..
2. Start to sew.
Machine will sew tacking stitches automatically
and then start to sew the selected pattern.
3. When you reach the end of seam, press the
reverse button once.
Machine will sew tacking stitches and stop
automatically.
4. If you want to cancel this function, press the
tack button again. Tack mark will disappear.
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D. TURNING CORNERS
1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner.
The machine will stop the needle into the fabric.
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Use the needle as a pivot and turn fabric.
4. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.
E. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC
When sewing heavy fabrics, the toe end of presser
foot tends to lift up and sewing cannot be started
smoothly. In such case, set as follows.
1. Raise the presser foot.
2. Push the lock button located on the right side of
general purpose foot and lower the foot.
3. Start sewing.
As presser foot hinge is locked, fabric will be
feeded smoothly.
a. The presser bar lifter can be raised 1step
higher for placing heavy materials under the
presser foot easily.
F. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS
Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over
overlapped areas.
G.WIDTH OF SEAM ALLOWANCE
Guide lines on the needle plate indicate the
distance from the center needle positon.
To keep the width of seam allowance, guide fabric
edge aligning this guide line.
Seam Guide
Use the seam guide to guide the fabric.
Attach the seam guide and screw to the needle
plate.
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THREAD TENSION
This machine adjusts the thread tension
automatically when pattern is selected.
However you can change the thread tension as
follows.
1. Press the fuction F5 button directly under the
tension mark.
LCD changes to the thread tension mode.
2. To increase the upper thread tension, press the
function F5 (+) button.
To decrease the upper thread tension, press the
function F4 (–) button.
Pre-set tension number is highlighted.
The mark “ ” is indicating the absolute thread
tension.
By pressing the function F3 (AUTO) or clear “C”
button, thread tension will return to pre-set.
By pressing the function F1 button, LCD return to
the previous mode (Stitch information mode).
When another stitch pattern is selected, thread
tension will return to pre-set.
You can start sewing at this mode and change
tension while sewing.
A. Preset thread tension
Upper and bobbin thread will lock
appromaximately in the middle of fabric.
B. When thread tension is increased.
Bobbin thread will appear on the top side of
fabric.
F5 F5F4F3F1
C. When thread tension is decreased.
Upper thread will appear on the bottom side of
fabric.
D. Thread tension except for straight
stitch
Thread tension except for straight stitch is set to a
slightly weaker tension than when sewing straight
stitch.
You will obtain a nicer stitch when upper thread
appears on bottom side of fabric.
E. Helpful Hints
1. If your sewing appears as shown on drawing,
stitches on top side of fabric are good but bottom
side tends to look like a towel, it could be that the
upper thread is not threaded correctly. Refer to
page 16 for correct threading.
2. If after checking the top thread and the bobbin
thread is still showing on the top side, check the
bobbin to see if it is set correctly. Refer to page
15 for the correct setting.
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SELECTING UTILITY
STITCH PATTERN
Utility stitches are indicated in the pattern chart
located inside of the top cover.
When you turn on the machine, straight stitch will
be selected automatically.
Select utility stitch pattern as follows.
A. DIRECT STITCH PATTERN
You can select basic utility stitch patterns directly
by pressing the Direct Stitch Selection Buttons.
Selected pattern will be indicated on the LCD.
B. SELECTING OTHER UTILITY STITCH
PATTERNS
1. Press the utility button.
First 5 patterns will be indicated on the LCD.
2. Press the right scroll button, next 5 patterns will
appear.
By pressing the left or right scroll button, you
can scroll up or down in increments of 5
patterns. (You can also scroll down by pressing
the utility button.)
3. To select a pattern, press the function button
directly under the desired pattern.
4. When pattern is selected, LCD will indicate the
information of selected pattern.
(Stitch information mode)
a. Stitch Number and pattern
b. Suitable presser foot
c. Function of function button
F2 Mirror/reverse
F3 Elongation
F4 Stitch Width, Length
F5 Thread Tension (See previous page)
If the function mark is not indicated, its funtion can
not be used.
C. MIRROR/REVERSE STITCH
You can set the mirror stitch, or reverse stitch or
mirror/reverse stitch.
Pressing the function button (F2) directly under the
mirror/reverse icon, stitch will flip from left to right
or from front to back.
The icon on the LCD indicates the selected stitch
as follows:
a. Regular stitch (normal stitch)
b. Mirror stitch (reverse left and right)
c. Reverse stitch (reverse front and back)
d. Mirror and Reverse stitch
If the mark is not indicated, the pattern cannot
change to mirror or reverse stitch.
When you pressed clear “C” button, machine will
return to regular stitch (also elongation will return
to regular length.)
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D. ELONGATION
Some patterns may be elongated from the original
length. You may elongate the pattern by pressing
the function button (F3) directly under the
elongation icon.
a. Regular length
b. Elongated
A pattern cannot be elongated if the elongation
icon is not indicated.
When you pressed clear “C” button, machine will
return to regular length (also mirror/reverse will
return to regular stitch.)
E. SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH
Machine will set the stitch width and length
suitable for the pattern.
1. You can make changes by pressing the
function button (F4) directly under the width and
length mark.
2. LCD will change to show the stitch width and
length.
For narrower width, press function button F2 (–).
For wider width, press function button F3 (+).
For shorter length, press function button F4 (–).
For longer length, press function button F5 (+).
Pre-set stitch width and length will be indicated as
a highlighted number.
When you pressed clear “C” button, machine will
return to preset stitch width and length.
When you press the return button (F1), LCD will
indicate previous mode (Stitch Information mode).
a. For straight stitch patterns (No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8),
Stitch width buttons will change the needle
position.
To shift the needle to the left, press function button
F2.
To shift the needle to the right, press funtion
button F3.
Note: When further width or length adjustments
are not possible, machine will emit multiple audible
beeps.
If the width, length or number icons are not
indicated, the pattern cannot be changed.
Adjustments to the patterns may be made while
sewing.
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WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH
01. Straight stitch center needle positon • For top stitching,
zipper sewing etc.
02. Straight stitch left needle position • For top stitching etc.
03. Straight stitch with auto-reverse stitch center needle position
04. Straight stitch with auto-reverse stitch left needle position
05. Basting
06. Straight stretch stitch • Reinforcement straight stitch
07. Stem stitch for stretch fabrics
08. Quilt stitch like hand made
09. Zigzag stitch • For overcasting, applique, patch work etc.
10. Elastic blind hem
11. Blind Hem
12. Multiple stitch zigzag • For overcasting knit fabrics, elastic
sewing.
13. Button sewing
14. Decorative stitch
15. Overcasting
16. Overcasting of stretch fabric, decorative stitch
17. Ric Rac stitch
18. Double Ric Rac stitch
19. Fagoting
20. Patch work
21-100. Decorative and Functional stitches
101. Eyelet
102. Bar-tack
103. Darning
104. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow)
105. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Wide)
106. Keyhole Buttonhole
107. Keyhole Buttonhole with cross bar
108. Tapered Keyhole Buttonhole
109. Round Ended Buttonhole (Narrow)
110. Round Ended Buttonhole (Wide)
111. Round Ended Buttonhole with cross bar
112. Both Round Ended Buttonhole
113. Decorative Buttonhole
114. Stretch Buttonhole
115. Heirloom Buttonhole
116. Bound Buttonhole
Description of Chart Symbols:
Mirror Stitch possible
Reverse Stitch possible
Mirror and Reverse stitches possible
X2 Elongation possible
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STRAIGHT STITCH
SEWING
Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit
the type of fabric being sewn.
Left needle position (No.2) is most suited for
sewing light weight fabrics.
No. 1. Center needle Position
No. 2. Left needle Position
No. 3. Center needle with built-in reverse stitch
No. 4. Left needle with built-in reverse stitch
General Purpose Foot (A)
A. Straight Stitch
1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and
lower it.
2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread
loosely and start sewing.
Place hand lightly on the fabric while sewing.
3. When you reach the end of seam, stop sewing.
4. Press the thread cutter button
.
B. Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch
(Pattern No. 3, 4)
1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and
lower it.
2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread
loosely and start sewing.
Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew
4-5 stitches backward and continue sewing
forward.
3. When you reach the end of seam, press the
reverse button.
Machine will sew a few stitches backward and
sew a few stitches forward and stop
automatically.
4. Press the thread cutter button.
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BASTING
You can baste a garment before trying it on.
No. 5 Basting Stitch
Darning/Embroidery Foot
A.ATTACHING THE DARNING/
EMBROIDERY FOOT
1. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feed
lever to the left.
2. Remove the presser foot and holder. (See page
7)
3. The arm of darning/embroidery foot should ride
onto the shaft of the needle clamp screw.
4. Slide the plastic attaching head from your left to
right so that it is fitted into the presser bar.
5. Tighten the presser foot thumb screw.
B.BASTING
When this pattern is selected, thread tension will
be reduced automatically.
1. Place the fabric under the presser foot and
lower it.
2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread
loosely and start to sew.
Machine will make one stitch only.
3. Pull the fabric required amount to the rear and
sew one stitch.
4. Repeat this as many times as you need to finish
the seam.
5. Raise the fabric feed dogs for next regular
sewing.
Note:
To prevent the fabric layers from shifting, insert
dress pins crosswise to the basting position.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Be sure the needle does not hit the dress pin,
while sewing.
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ELASTIC STITCH SEWING
Elastic stitches are strong and flexible and will give
with the fabric without breaking. Good for easy to
ravel and knit fabrics as well as joining durable
fabrics such as denims.
No. 6 Straight Stretch Stitch
No. 7 Stem Stitch for Stretch fabrics
No.17 Ric-rac Stitch
General Purpose Foot (A)
We recommend that you use a needle for knit and
synthetic fabrics to prevent skipping stitches and
thread breakages.
a. Jacket b. Trousers
c. Bag d. Pocket
QUILTING
A quilt always consists of three layers of material.
The top, middle and bottom.
The top layer is formed by multiple geometrically
shaped pieces of materials joined together.
No. 1 Straight stitch (Center Needle Position)
No. 8 Hand look Quilting Stitch
Straight Stitch / Patch Quilting Foot
Quilting Bar
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Do not change the needle position. Otherwise,
needle could hit the presser foot and break.
A. Joining the pieces of fabric
Join the pieces of fabric using Pattern No. 1 with a
seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6.3 mm)
B. Quilting
Sew three layers of material.
Use quilting bar to sew successive rows.
Insert quilting bar into the hole of presser foot
holder and set the space as you desire.
C. Hand Look Quilting Stitch (No. 8)
Use invisible nylon sewing thread or very
lightweight thread that matches the fabric on top.
Place thread that contrasts to the color of the
fabric on the bobbin.
Set the upper tension to maximum.
When you sew, bobbin thread will pull to the top
and give the appearance of a traditional hand
quilting stitch.
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ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
Your machine can sew zigzag stitches of various
widths and lengths by changing the settings of the
stitch width and stitch length.
No. 9 Zigzag Stitch
General or Satin Foot (A, B)
Zigzag stitches are very good for joining two
pieces of fabrics, applique and sewing various
decorative patterns.
SATIN STITCHING
To sew a satin stitch, shorten the stitch length and
attach the satin foot. (B)
Refer to next page for overcast.
MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG
Used for sewing on elastic and overcast stitching
on knit fabrics.
No. 12 Multi-Stitch Zigzag
General Purpose Foot (A)
A. Elastic Band Sewing
Pull elastic in front and back of needle while
sewing.
B. Overcast Stitching
Used for easy to ravel and knit fabrics.
Needle should fall on extreme edge of fabric.
Refer to next page for overcasting.
FREE ARM SEWING
By simply removing the extension table, machine
becomes a free arm machine making hard to
reach areas readily accessible.
Note: Refer to page 7 for Removing The Extension
Table.
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OVERCASTINGOVERLOCKING
A. USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT
No. 9 (Stitch Width 5.0)
No. 15, 16, 30 (Stitch Width 5.0-7.0)
Overcasting Foot (C)
Press fabric against the guide plate of the
overcasting foot so that needle falls near the edge
of seam.
a. No. 9 (Width=5.0) is used for preventing
raveling of fabrics.
b-d. No. 15, 16, 30 can sew overcasting and
regular stitches at the same time. Therefore it is
convenient for sewing easy to ravel and stretch
fabrics.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Overcasting foot should be used for sewing
patterns 9, 15, 16, 30 only. Do not change the
stitch mode or elongation. It is possible that the
needle could hit the presser foot and break when
sewing other patterns and widths.
B.USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT
No. 9, 12
General Purpose Foot (A)
Place fabric so that needle will fall nearest to edge
of fabric when using the General Purpose Foot.
e. For narrower zigzag width (Width=2.0-4.5).
f. Use No. 12 when sewing easy to ravel or
stretch fabrics.
C. NOTE:
You can also cut off the excess material after
sewing the inside of fabric.
Be careful not to cut thread when cutting excess
fabric.
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BLIND HEM STITCHING
This stitch will sew without stitches showing on
right side of fabric.
No. 10 Blind hemming for stretch fabric.
No. 11 Blind hem for regular fabric.
Blind Hem Foot (D)
1. Fold the fabric as shown on drawing.
a. Medium, Heavy weight fabric
b. Light weight fabric
c. Wrong side of fabric
d. Overcasting
1cm
2. The guide (e) on the blind foot ensures even
feeding of the fabric when blind hem stitching.
The guide (e) is adjusted by turning the
adjusting screw (f).
3. Place fabric so that the straight stitches (or
small zigzag stitches) are on the protruding
hem edge and the large zigzag stitches just
catch one thread of the folded edge (g). Turn
the screw so that the needle barely touches the
folded edge of fabric.
4. Lower the presser foot and sew hem, guiding
fabric evenly along the guide.
5. Turn the fabric over when you have completed
sewing.
c. Wrong side of fabric
h. Right side of fabric
5mm
5mm
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