Singer S10 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

S10

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

DANGER

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing 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 appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from 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 all controls to the off (“O”) position, 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 and/or cutting blade.

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 this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

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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.

For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):

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

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

Table of Contents

Machine Identiﬁcation ................................................... 4

Standard Accessories .................................................. 5

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply ...................................... 6

Polarized Plug............................................................... 6

Start/Stop Button .......................................................... 7

Presser Foot Lifter ........................................................ 7

Winding & Inserting the Bobbin ............................... 8-10

Removing Bobbin from Bobbin Case ....................... 8

Preparing Thread Spool ........................................... 8

Using Auxiliary Spool Pin ......................................... 8

Winding the Bobbin .................................................. 9

Inserting the Bobbin ............................................... 10

Threading the Machine ............................................... 11

Needle Threader ......................................................... 12

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread .................................. 13

Changing the Needle .................................................. 14

Adjusting the Thread Tension ..................................... 15

Balanced thread tension ........................................ 15

When the needle thread tension is too tight ........... 15

When the needle thread tension is too loose ......... 15

Using Fabric and Stabilizer ......................................... 16

Stabilizer ................................................................ 16

Template ................................................................. 16

Creating a New Folder on the USB Memory Stick . 44

Opening a File from the Internal Machine Memory

Deleting a File ........................................................ 45

Opening a File from the USB Memory Stick

(Optional) ............................................................... 46

SMALL HOOP EMBROIDERY .............................. 47-48

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................... 49

Cleaning the Bobbin Case and Hook Area ............ 49

Assembling the Bobbin Case into Hook Area ........ 49

TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................50-51

DESIGN CHARTS ................................................ 52-53

FONTS ....................................................................... 54

EMBROIDERY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............ 55

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FUNCTION OF BUTTONS AND ICONS .............. 17-23

LCD Brightness Adjusting Dial ................................... 17

Function Panel ....................................................... 17-18

Customizing Settings for Machine .............................. 19

HELP ? Button ............................................................ 23

Securing Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop.................... 24

Template Sheets ......................................................... 24

Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine ......... 25

Selecting Built-in Designs ........................................... 26

Ready to Sew Screen ................................................. 26

Color List Screen ........................................................ 26

Preparing Machine and Hoop for Embroidery. ....... 27-28

Needle or Bobbin Thread Breaks ............................... 28

Programing Lettering ............................................. 29-32

Selecting Fonts....................................................... 29

Entering Characters ............................................... 29

How to Program Lettering ...................................... 30

Ready to Sew Screen............................................. 31

Color Change ......................................................... 31

Placement of Lettering Embroidery ........................ 31

Maximum Number of Characters ........................... 31

Viewing Lengthy Text .............................................. 32

Deleting a Letter ..................................................... 32

Inserting a Letter .................................................... 32

Editing Button ........................................................ 33-46

Hoop Size ............................................................... 33

Selecting a Pattern to Edit ...................................... 34

Magniﬁer Icon ......................................................... 35

Mirror Imaging the Pattern ..................................... 35

Resizing the Pattern ............................................... 36

Rotating the Pattern ............................................... 36

Combining Patterns ........................................... 37-40

Saving Edited Design Files .................................... 41

Saving in Machine Internal Memory ....................... 41

How to Name a File ........................................... 41-42

How to Save to the USB Memory Stick .................. 43

Machine Identiﬁcation

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1 Function panel

2 LCD screen

3 LCD brightness adjusting dial

4 Spool holder (large)

5 Spool cap

6 Bobbin thread guide

7 Thread take-up lever

8 Thread tension dial

9 Face plate

10 Thread cutter & thread holder

11 Thread guide plate

12 Needle plate

13 Bobbin case cover

14 Bobbin case cover release button

15 Start/stop button

16 Carriage

17 Needle clamp screw

18 Needle bar thread guide

19 Needl e

20 Presser foot

21 Setscrew

22 Needle threader

23 Hole for auxiliary spool pin

24 Bobbin winder spindle

25 Bobbin winder stopper

26 Thread cutter

27 Handwheel

28 USB socket

29 Power switch

30 Machine socket

31 Presser foot lifter

32 Carrying handle

33 Thread guide cover

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7 8

Standard Accessories

1 Bobbins

2 Lint brush

3 Auxiliary spool pin

4 Felt

5 Spool stand

6 Spool cap (Large) (set on the machine)

7 Spool cap (Small)

8 Scissors

9 Screwdriver

10 Screwdriver for needle plate

11 Set of needles

12 Embroidery hoop and template

13 Embroidery hoop and template (small)

14 Instruction book

15 Template sheets

16 Power supply cord

17 Soft cover

Go to www.singerco.com for information on where to buy needles and bobbins.

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

Turn off the power switch and insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on.

Power switch

Machine plug

Machine socket

Power supply plug

Wall outlet

NOTE

When power swith is turned on, it takes approximately ten seconds for the machine screen to come on.

For Your Safety

When your machine is embroidering do not leave the machine unattended. Keep the sewing area around your machine clutter free. When watching the machine sew keep your hands away from any moving parts such as the thread take up lever, the handwheel and the needle. Always turn off the power switch and unplug the power supply:

- when leaving the machine unattended.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine.

Polarized Plug (for U.S.A and Canada only)

The symbol “O” of a switch indicates the “off” position of a switch. For appliances with 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 it does not ﬁt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Lower the Presser Foot.

Start/Stop button

Press this button to start or to stop the machine.

Start/stop button

NOTE

If you press the start/stop button without lowering the presser foot, a warning message appears on the LCD screen. Lower the presser foot and press the OK √ button to return to the previous display.

OK √ button

Presser Foot Lifter

Presser foot lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to install the embroidery hoop. The presser foot lever will not remain in a locking position when holding at highest position with hand.

Winding & Inserting the Bobbin

Removing Bobbin from Bobbin Case

Step

Slide the bobbin case cover plate release button to the right to remove the bobbin case cover plate.

Step

Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin case.

Preparing Thread Spool

Step Place the large spool cap on the spool pin as shown.

Step

thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool cap, and press it ﬁrmly against the spool of thread.

Bobbin case cover release button

Bobbin case cover

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Bobbin

Large spool cap

Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the

Large spool cap

Step

Use the small spool cap to hold narrow or small

spools of thread.

Using Auxillary Spool Pin

Use the auxiliary spool pin when you need to wind the bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on an embroidery.

Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the spool stand and then into the hole. Place the felt on the auxiliary spool pin and place a spool of thread on it as shown. q Auxiliary spool pin w Spool stand e Hole r Felt

Small spool cap

Winding the Bobbin

NOTE

For best results, use bobbinﬁll thread in the bobbin for embroidery. Bobbinﬁll thread is lighter in weight than all-purpose thread, making the design less dense on the back side of the fabric.

Step

Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide while holding the thread with both hands. q Bobbin winder thread guide

Step

Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. w Bobbin winder spindle

Step

Push the spindle to the right. Press the start/stop button while holding the end of the thread. Stop the machine after the bobbin is wound a few layers. Cut the thread close to the hole on top of the bobbin.

Step

Press the start/stop button again and continue ﬁlling the bobbin. When the bobbin is fully wound it will stop ﬁlling the bobbin. Press the start/stop button to stop the machine motor. Return the bobbin winder spindle to the left. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the bobbin thread cutter. e Bobbin thread cutter

NOTE

Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the machine is running. For safety purposes, the motor will stop automatically after running for two minutes after bobbin has been ﬁlled.

CAUTION

Use only SINGER® Class 15 bobbins in your machine. Using improperly sized bobbins or pre-wound bobbins may cause stitching problems. Improper bobbins can damage your bobbin case and machine.

Inserting the Bobbin

Step

Push the bobbin case cover release button to the to release bobbin case cover. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case. Lightly pull the bobbin thread to ensure that the bobbin turns in a counter clockwise direction. If it turns in a clockwise direction, remove the bobbin and replace it so that it turns in a counter clockwise direction.

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Step

the bobbin case. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.

Thread

Bobbin case

* The bobbin case cover has a helpful picture for reference when threading.

Guide the thread into the notch on the front of

Front of the slot

Step

Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the side slot. Pull out about 4˝ of thread to the rear.

Step v Reattach the bobbin case cover.

Back of the slot

Bobbin case cover plate

Threading the Machine

Complete Threading Diagram for Upper Thread

See diagram at left.

Step

Raise the presser foot lifter. Bring needle up to its highest position. Draw the loose end of the thread under the thread guide with your left hand, as you hold the thread near the spool with your right hand. Then draw the thread down through the right channel of the thread tension dial.

Step

and up to the thread take-up lever.

Thread guide

Firmly draw the thread around the thread guide plate

Thread guide plate

Step

Slip the thread from back to front through the slit and towards the eye of the take-up lever as shown. The thread tail should be on the left side of the take-up lever.

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Step

the left.

Thread the needle from manually front to back or use the built-in needle threader.

NOTE

Refer to page 12 for information about how to use the built-in needle threader.

Slit Eye of the take-up lever

Pull the thread towards the lower thread guide.

Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide from

Needle bar thread guide

Needle Threader

Step

Lower the presser foot. Push the needle threader lever down as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.

Step

and under the hook.

Needle threader knob Hook

Draw the thread down around the threader guide

Threader guide

Step

Release the threader knob slowly while holding the thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye.

Step

Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the thread end from the needle eye.

NOTE

SINGER and 2001(knit) chromium needles for your machine.

Need help selecting the right needle? Embroidery tips on compatibility of thread, needle type, fabric, and stabilizer are referenced in the Embroidery Quick Reference Guide on page 56.

recommends SINGER® Style 2000 (woven)

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread

Step

Raise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle thread

with your ﬁnger.

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Step

Draw the needle thread up to bring a loop of the bobbin thread above the needle plate.

Needle thread Bobbin thread

Turn the handwheel one complete turn towards you.

Step

Pass the needle thread through the hole in the embroidery foot and draw it up to the thread cutter and holder.

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Hole Thread cutter and holder

Changing the Needle

CAUTION

Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from the power supply before changing the needle.

Step z Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp.

Step x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the ﬂat side of the needle to the rear.

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When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it up as far as it will go and tighten the needle clamp screw ﬁrmly.

Needle clamp screw Flat side of the needle

Step

To check needle straightness, place the ﬂat side of the needle onto something ﬂat (a needle plate, glass etc.) The gap between the needle and the ﬂat surface should be consistent.

NOTE

Remove and discard damaged needles. Blunt, burred or bent needles can harm your machine and fabric. SINGER and 2001(knit) chromium needles for your machine. The proper needle style and size will help ensure embroidery success.

Need help selecting the right needle? Embroidery tips on compatibility of thread, needle type, fabric, and stabilizer are referenced in the Embroidery Quick Reference Guide on page 56.

Gap

recommends SINGER® Style 2000 (woven)

Adjusting the Thread Tension

Balanced thread tension

Balanced embroidery tension should show a small and even amount of embroider y thread on the back side of the embroidered design. When threads are looking unbalanced on your design always check these steps ﬁrst.

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Re-thread the machine on top. Be sure that the embroidery thread is feeding evenly and correctly off the spool.

•

Check that the embroidery thread hasn’t come out of thread guides.

•

Check that the bobbin is correctly threaded.

When the needle thread tension is too tight

The bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric. Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a lower num ber.

Bobbin thread

When the needle thread tension is too loose

The embroidery thread shows more on the back of the design and can form loops. Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher num ber.

Using Fabric and Stabilizer

Stabilizer (Adhesive surface facing down)

Hoop position

Material (Under side)

Embroidering surface (Top side)

Fabric

Use stabilizer to produce best results when embroidering.

• Fabrics which lack rmness or stability, such as lightweight cotton can pull in when being embroidered. This can result in problems such as shrinkage and puckering of the fabric around the embroidery area.

• Stretch fabrics may stretch or distort when tightening

the hoop, and the result may be uneven embroidery. Furthermore, when the fabric is removed from the hoop after embroidery is completed, the fabric may shrink and cause the embroidered pattern to become distorted.

Embroidery can be applied to many types of fabrics, but it may be necessary to prepare these fabrics in a special ma nner.

• Fabrics with a loopy or napped surface such as towels,

use a water soluble stabilizer both on the underside and on the topside of the fabric.

• Denim and linen are considered unstable because

of the loose weave, use a medium weight cut-away stabilizer on the backside.

• T-shirt type fabric usually requires at least one,

sometimes two layers of soft mesh-type cut-away stabilizer on the backside.

• For medium to heavyweight stable woven fabric, use a

medium to heavy weight tear-away type stabilizer.

• For soft or sheer fabrics, use a rinse-away type

sta b ilizer.

Stabilizer

Stabilizer is a non-woven substance. The three most common types of stabilizers available are tear-away, cut-away, and wash-away. Which stabilizer you choose will depend on the nature of the fabric on which you are embroidering. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use and apply the stabilizer corr ectly.

Generally, the stabilizer should be larger in size than the hoop with which it is being used. When embroidery is completed, use a ﬁne point scissor to carefully remove any excess stabilizer from the embroidery area. See page 56 for information on using the appropriate sta b ilizer.

Template

When positioning the fabric into the hoop, use the template to align the centerlines on the fabric with the center of the hoop. First mark the centerlines on the fabric and place the fabric on the outer hoop. Place the inner hoop and template over the fabric and adjust the fabric placement.

q Center point for embroidery and center justiﬁed lettering embroidery w Leftmost point for left justiﬁed lettering embroidery

Rightmost point for right justiﬁed lettering

embroidery

Justiﬁcation of lettering explained on page 31

FUNCTION OF BUTTONS AND ICONS

LCD Brightness Adjusting Dial

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen can be helpful when the light in the room varies.

LCD brightness adjusting dial

LCD screen

CAUTION

Do not press the surface of the LCD screen or function panel with a hard or sharp object such as a pencil or screwdriver.

Function Panel

Built-in design button

Press this button to display the pattern selection window for the built-in designs. The LCD screen displays up to 4 patterns. Press the page forward and back buttons to show the next or previous 4 patterns. Press the icon of desired design on screen to select the desired pattern.

Lettering button

Press this button to select one of the 3 fonts for lettering or border designs.

Internal memory button

Press this button to open the pattern ﬁle folders designed to store edited designs in the machines internal memory.

USB memory button

Press this button to open the pattern ﬁles you have transferred from the computer to the USB memory stick.

Forward and reverse page buttons

Press the forward page button to display the next page and press the reverse page button to go back to the previous page.

OK √ buttton

Press this button to conﬁrm the setting and return to the previous window.

Exit X button

Press this button to close the current window and return to the previous display.

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