Singer C240 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

C240

This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to

person:

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is neccesary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.

• 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.

• 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 service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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

• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

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

• Do not use bent needles.

• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.

• Wear safety glasses.

• Switch the sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading

needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

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

• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot control.

• Do not use the machine if it is wet.

• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a

similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.

• If the supply cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or

its service agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Europe only:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).

The machine must only be used with foot control of type "C-9002" manufactured by CHIENHUNG TAIWAN., LTD.

For outside Europe:

This sewing machine 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 sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.

The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).

The machine must only be used with foot control of type "C-9002" manufactured by CHIENHUNG TAIWAN., LTD.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product.

Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualied service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.

Table of contents

Introduction 5

Machine Overview ................................................... 5

Accessories ............................................................. 5

Presser Feet ............................................................... 7

Stitch Chart .............................................................. 8

Preparations 9

Unpacking................................................................ 9

Connect to the Power Supply .................................. 9

Pack Away After Sewing .......................................... 9

Free Arm ................................................................ 10

Leveling the Machine Base Plate .......................... 10

Thread Cutter ........................................................ 10

Spool Pins ............................................................. 10

Bobbin Winding ..................................................... 11

Inserting the Bobbin............................................... 12

Threading the Machine .......................................... 12

Needle Threader ...................................................... 13

Threading for Twin Needle ....................................... 13

Integrated Even Feed System .............................. 14

Presser Foot Pressure........................................... 15

Thread Tension ...................................................... 15

Needles ................................................................. 16

Changing the Needle ............................................. 16

Lowering Feed Teeth ............................................. 17

Presser Foot Lifter ................................................. 17

Changing the Presser Foot.................................... 17

Machine Operation Buttons ................................... 18

Warning Messages/Sound ....................................19

Sewing 20

Select a Stitch........................................................ 20

Stitch Adjustments ................................................. 20

Sewing Techniques ................................................ 21

Multi-Stitch Zigzag Stitch .......................................... 21

Buttonholes .............................................................. 21

Sew on a Button ....................................................... 22

Sewing Hems in Heavy Fabric ................................. 23

Quilting ..................................................................... 23

Blindhem .................................................................. 24

Sewing in Zippers ..................................................... 24

Maintenance 25

Cleaning the Machine ............................................ 25

Replacing the Stitch Plate ..................................... 25

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 26

Introduction

Machine Overview

4 5 6

Front Side

1. Threading slots

2. Thread cutter

9 10

11 12

11. Needle clamp screw

12. Needle thread guide

3. LED lights

4. Built-in needle threader

5. Buttonhole lever

6. Needle bar

7. Stitch plate

8. Bobbin cover

9. Lower thread guide

10. Presser foot lifter

13. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder

14. Presser foot

15. Free arm

16. Removable storage compartment

17. Stitch chart

18. Machine operation buttons and display

19. Handwheel

Top Parts

20. Presser foot pressure dial

21. Thread guides

22. Spool caps

23. Attachment for auxiliary spool pin / Bobbin winding spindle

24. Take-up lever

25. Thread tension discs

26. Bobbin winding tension disc

27. Thread tension dial

Rear Side

28. Main switch, connectors for power cord and foot control

29. Handle

30. Presser foot lifter

24 25

21 22

31. Integrated Even Feed System

32. Switch for lowering the feed teeth

Accessories

Included Accessories

33. Bobbins (5) (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins)

34. Felt pad

35. Screwdriver for needle plate

36. Clearance plate

37. Spool cap, large (2)

38. Spool cap, small

39. Seam ripper & brush

33 34

37 38

40. Edge/quilting guide

41. Auxiliary spool pin

Included Accessories Not in Picture

• Foot control

• Power cord

• Needles

• Hard cover

40 41

Presser Feet

General Purpose Foot 0A with Integrated Even Feed System (shown as in the display, attached on the machine upon delivery)

This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm.

All Purpose Foot 1A with Integrated Even Feed System (shown as in the display)

This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is

designed to ow smoothly over the stitches.

Satin Stitch Foot 2A (shown as in the display)

When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other stitches with less than 1.0 mm stitch length, use this foot. The groove on the underside of the

foot is designed to ow smoothly over the stitches.

Blind Hem Foot 3 with Integrated Even Feed System (shown as in the display)

This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold of the hem edge.

Zipper Foot 4 with Integrated Even Feed System

This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew close to both sides of the zipper teeth. Move the needle position to the right or left to sew closer to zipper teeth.

One-step Buttonhole Foot 5B (shown as in the display)

This foot has a space in the back to set the size of the buttonhole. The machine will

sew a buttonhole to t that button size.

Important: Make sure that the Integrated Even Feed System is disengaged when using presser foot 2A, 5B.

Stitch Chart

Stitches

Stitch

No.

Presser foot

Stitch

No.

Presser foot

Stitch

No.

= Engage Integrated Even Feed System

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

15 16 17 18 19

28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

10 11 12 13

2520 21 22 23 24 26 27

40 41

Presser foot

Stitch

No.

Presser foot

Stitch

No.

Presser foot

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

56 57 58 59

60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69

50 51 52 53 54 55

Preparations

Unpacking

1. Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift the

machine out of the box, remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case.

2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag.

Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.

Connect to the Power Supply

Among the accessories you will nd the power cord and

the foot control.

Note: Consult a qualied electrician if in doubt as to

how to connect the machine to the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.

For this sewing machine, foot control model C-9002 manufactured by CHIENHUNG TAIWAN., LTD must be used.

1. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on

the bottom right side of the machine (A).

2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the

bottom right side of the machine (B). Plug the cord

into the wall socket.

3. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on power and light (C).

Pack Away After Sewing

1. Switch the main switch off.

Note: After switching off, residual power may still remain in the machine. This may cause the light to stay on for a few seconds while the power is consumed. This

is normal behavior for an energy efcient appliance.

2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.

3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage.

4. Place all accessories in the Removable Storage Compartment. Slide the Removable Storage

Compartment on to the machine around the free arm.

5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm.

For the USA and Canada

This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do

not modify the plug in any way.

6. Put on the hard cover.

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