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CONGRATULATIONS
..on the purchase of this now Singer* electronic sewing machine. To achieve
the most enjoyment and satisfaction from this product, it is recommended
that the instruction manual be read through step by step while seated in
front of the machine. This will help the operator get to know all of its parts
and capabilities.
INSTRUCTION BOOK SINGER* quantum XL 1
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design, or
accessories of this sewing machine as considered necessary without any
notification or obligation.
*A trademark of The Singer Company
Copyright 1989 Singer Sewing Machine Company.
All rights reserved throughout the world.
CONTENTS
Accessories.............................................................................. 1
Principal Parts
Major Functions.........................................................................3
Important Safeguards................................................................4
Connecting The Machine
Winding The Bobbin
Threading The Machine.........................................................8, 9
Automatic Needle-Threader
Changing The Sewing Feet.....................................................10
Type Of Feet And Their Applications
Stitch Length Of Each Stitch Pattern
Automatic Thread Tension Control..........................................12
Indicator Lights........................................................................13
Fabric, Thread And Needle Table
How To Remove And Insert The Needle
Various Types Of Stitches.......................................................15
Straight Stitch..........................................................................16
Reverse Stitch....................................................................... 17
Shirring And Gathering............................................................18
How To Operate The Automatic Thread Cutter
How To Use The Thread Cutting Groove................................18
ZigZag Stitch
Automatic Buttonholes.......................................................20, 21
Free-Arm Sewing
Overcasting (Overedging)
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Pattern Sewing.................................................................. 24-33
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Information Indicated On The Liquid Crystal
Display Window...................................................................24
Relationship Between Patterns And Buttons ......................25
Large Size Pattern Sewing (1 )
Single Pattern Stitch
Reverse Pattern Stitch
Reduced Pattern Stitch
Repeat Pattern Stitch
Large Size Pattern Sewing (2)
Alphabet Stitch
Continuous Pattern Stitch
How To Combine Patterns
Balancing The Shape Of A Pattern
How To Cut The Cross-Over Stitch........................................31
How To Correct Patterns In Memory
Four Direction Sewing ............................................................34
Attaching Feed Cover
Darning Stitch..........................................................................36
Twin Needle Sewing
Pin Tucks
Blindstitch
Patchwork
Inserting A Zipper
Optional Accessories
How To Adjust The Bobbin Case............................................42
How To Remove The Face Cover ..........................................43
Lubricating The Machine
Performance.......................................................................44, 45
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Accessories
Note; Standard presser foot (A); The sewing machine is shipped from the factory with this presser foot attached.
Principal Parts
Indicator lights
Thread sensor guide
Bobbin winder thread guide
Pressor foot adjusting lever
Face plate cover
Reverse stitch button
Start/stop button
(When speed controller Is not used.)
Sewing speed setting lever
(When speed controller is not used.)
Stitch balance control
Auxiliary bed
Thread spool cap
Spool pin
Bobbin winder
Instant pattern button
Liquid crystal display
Presser foot lifter/thread cutter lever
Pattern display panel
Speed controller
Light switch
Power switch
Accessory box
Electric power cord
Converting the machine to free-arm
Needle clamp
Needle
Presser foot
Feed dog
Hook
Bobbin case
Lift the auxiliary bed, pull it toward you.
and pull it down.
Major Functions
Indicator lights:
One or more of those will light up to indicate
cause of problem.
F^attern (Number) selector buttons:
Use this button to select a desired pattern. I he
left button is for the tens digit of the patterns.
The figtit button is for the units digit of the
patterns.
Presser foot symbol
These buttons are for selecting the
functions for pattern stitching;
Iteducing the siito of patterns, to reverse
patterns, to memorize patterns selected, to
clear the patterns memorized, and to repeat
stitct) patterns.
Instant pattern buttons:
When you press the desired stitch pattern button
the light beside the pattern will come on to indicate
your selection.
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Liquid crystal display:
When you press the button below, the following information can be
monitored on the liquid crystal display: (1) Mark symbolizing the size of
patterns, (2) f teduced size, (3) Reverse pattern, (4) Pattern repeat, (5)
Memory, (6) Stitch length, (7) Indication of thread tension by MANUAL
override or AUTOMATIC.
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Indicator light
Pressor foot symbol
Stitch length override buttons:
fTessing increases the upper thread tension,
and pressing decreases it.
Thread tension override buttons:
Pressing ^ increases the stitch length, and
pressing sx decreases it.
Pattern panel
Patterns on A or B sl|fe will appear in
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Presser foot lifter/threac) cutting lever
Pressor foot
goes up.
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Presser foot
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comes down.
I Thread
cutting
When you push the lever up,
the presser foot goes up,
when you push it down, both
threads are cut and the
needle will automatically go to
its highest position.
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Reverse stitch button
The reverse stitch is engaged
only while you continue to
press the button.
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Presser foot pressure
This lever is used to adjust
the pressure of the presser
according to the type and
thickness of the material.
A, B side selection lever:
o When you shift the lever to the left, patterns
on A side will appear.
o When you shift the tever to the right, patterns
on B side will appear.
Stitch balance control
the shape of patterns. (Please
see page 30 and 31.)
Important Safeguards
Disconnect the powerltne plug from the electrical outlet when changing needles, feet, or needle plates, or when leaving
machine unattended. This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentaliy pressing the speed controller.
Before removing the bobbin case, disconnect the powerline plug from the electrical outlet.
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Because of the up and down movement of the needle, work carefully and watch the sewing area when operating the
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machine.
Do not pull the fabric while stitching as this may deflect the needle, causing it to break.
4.
Before cleaning the machine, disconnect the powerlino plug from the electrical outlet.
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Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact the nearest service center or an authorized dealer should any adjustment be
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required.
Before changing the light bulb, make sure the poweriine plug is disconnected from the electrical outlet. Be sure to replace the
face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine.
This machine is designed to use a 5 watt maximum light bulb only.
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This machine is double insulated. When servicing product, use only identical replacement parts.
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This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the International Electro-technical Commission requirements
of the CISPR.
Be sure to turn the power switch OFF before
replacing the sewing machine needle, or lubricating
the machine.
Do not use thinner or other similar solvents to clean the machine.
When not In use, be sure to turn the power switch OFF and unplug the machine.
Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight or humid atmosphere.
This sewing machine uses a micro computer and precision electronic circuits consisting of semiconductor components, so
please observe the following precautions;
• Keep the room temperature at 40T to 100T, If the temperature of the room where the machine is used is too low, the
machine may present problems such as failure to reach its normal sewing speed.
• The motor used in this sewing machine is eiectronically controlled. When the machine is operated for an extended period of
time at tow speed, the safety device will automatically turn the machine OFF preventing the motor from overheating. If the
motor should stop while sewing, turn the power switch OFF, and wait about 20 minutes. This will reset the safety device.
Connecting The Machine
the machine.
Running The Machine
Power/Hght switch
■■ When the “1" side of the power switch is pressed the machine will be turned on.
- When the “O” side of the power switch is pressed the machine will be turned off.
Note: The power switch must be on before the light switch will operate.
To run the machine depress the foot-operated speed controller. The harder you press,
the faster the machine will sew.
To stop the machine, remove your foot from the controller.
Running the machine without foot control
The foot control must be unplugged for the starf/stop switch and sewing speed setting lever to operate as described.
Start/stop switch Sewing speed setting lever
One press on the switch
starts the sewing machine,
and another press on the
switch stops the sewing
machine.
the desired sewing speed.
Note: #1. When the foot control is plugged in, the start/stop switch can only be used to stop the machine.
#2. When the foot control is plugged in, the sewing speed setting lever will not operate.
(1) Bo sure that the needle is up.
(2) Open the latch of the
bobbin case, and remove.
Piace the spool onto
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the spool pin.
(1) Be sure that the notch on
the spool is on the right
side.
(2) Use the cap to hold the
spool in place.
(3) Refer to the following
instructions for the proper
use of the large and small
thread spool cap.
Puli the thread into the
groove of the thread
sensor guide.
Hook the thread onto
the bobbin winder
thread guide.
Thread spool cap (small) spool
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Thread spool cap (large)
Place the bobbin on the bobbin
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winding shaft.
targe spool
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Use the smait cap for
a small spool, anci the
large cap for a large
spool.
Depress speed controller
9
to wind bobbin.
Tension screw ^ l^fdad path
Thread tension spring
The bobbin case furnished with the
machine is factory-adjusted to provide
the proper thread tension, so do not
tamper with the tension screw.
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Push the bobbin back to the left.
the winding regulator. itself when full.
Place the bobbin in bobbin case.
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Cut the thread and take
the bobbin off the shaft.
Replace the bobbin case into machine.
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(1) Fully open the latch, and securely fit the bobbin case into
the hook.
(2) Snap the latch closed on the bobbin case.
(3) Close the hook cover.
Threading The Machine
Pass the thread down from
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Hook the thread onto ®
before routing the thread
upward.
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Turn the handwheel to move Hook the thread in © and @
the needle to its highest from the left,
position before passing the
thread over ®.
Automatic Needle Threading
Lower the presser foot lifter.
Push the threading lever down.
Push the threading lever all the
way down and a hook will go
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through the eye of the needle.
The needle should be in the highest
position.
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Release the needle threader and it will Pull the loop of thread that is at the
return to its original position back of the needle out about 4".
Lower the threading lever and hook the Pass the thread in front of the needle
thread onto (a). and below the hook.
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Pulling Up Th© Bobbin Thread
Hold the needle thread lightly
with the left hand and turn the
handwheel toward you until
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IJ plate.
Drop the bobbin thread and
tighten the hold on the needle
»m thread until the bobbin thread
Is pulled up.
Caution:
1. Do not lower the threading lever
while the sewing machine is in
operation.
2. The automatic needle threader will
not work on twin needles.
Pull both needle and bobbin
threads out about 4" and pass
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holding the needle thread until the
needie rises.
Changing The Presser Feet
Align the presser foot pin with
1 Remove the presser foot.
2
the marker line.
(2) Push the presser foot release push
button in the direction of the arrow.
Types Of Feet And Their Application
Standard presser foot
A
Typical
applications
Straight stitch
Quilting
Pintuck
Stretch
reinforcing stitch
Zigzag stitch
Applique
Quilting
Overcasting
3~step zigzag stitch
(elastic stitch)
Overcasting, etc.
Pattern stitch,
patchwork, etc.
Stitch pattern
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Patterns on A side
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Move the presser foot lifter
down to the horizontal position
and the new foot will snap on.
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(When the presser foot lifting lever is set
in the horizontal position, the presser
foot is lowered.)
Zipper foot
B
Overcasting
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Biindstitch presser foot
D
Buttonhole foot
Typical
applications
Setting zipper
Overcasting
(Overlocking)
Biindstitch
Stitrfi pattern
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Stitcti width 5
Decorative stitch fool
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Large size pattern figure
stitch
Large size alphabetical
stitcti
Large size continuous
pattern stitch
Standard pattern stitch
Patterns on A side
No. 00-19
Patterns on A side
No. 47-75
76-79
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Patterns Ofi A side
No. 20-47
80-86
90-97
Patterns on B side
No. 20-79
82-97
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stitch Length Of Each Stitch Pattern
The machine’s stitch patterns have been preset to an optimum length,
can be changed to suit your needs.
By using the manual override buttons the pattern length
Stitch pattern
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Patterns on B side
Stitch length
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Patterns on B side 02->97
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How To Adjust The Stitch Length
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How to use the stitch length manual override buttons
Manual override range
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Press this button to increase the stitch length.
Press this button to decrease the stitch length.
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Automatic Thread Tensiori Control
The thread tension is automatically computer controlled.
The upper thread and bobbin thread should interlock at the middle of the fabric thickness as shown bellow.
The thread tension control is set to “AUTO” whenever the power switch is turned ON or a stitch pattern is selected.
Upper thread
■Indicates that the automatic tension control is on.
How to adjust thread tension
Use the thread tension manual override buttons to change the thread tension.
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Press this button to increase
thread tension.
Press this button to decrease
thread tension.
formed stitches is seen on the
right side of the cloth as
illustrated, it means that the
upper thread tension is too
high.
If the upper thread of the
formed stitches is seen on the
wrong side of the cloth as
illustrated, it means that the
upper thread tension is too low.
Bobbin thread
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Bobbin thread Fabric
(Wrong side)
For decreasing
upper thread
tension
For increasing
upper thread
tension
Note: When you select a combination of patterns from No.OO to No.98, use the thread tension override button on the first pattern.
The thread tension which has been set once will automatically apply to the all of the following pattern stitches.
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Indicator Lights
If the machine has not been properly set to sew, an indicator light will come on to tell you where the problem is located.
Upper thread indicator light
Bobbin winder indicator light
Prosser foot lifter/thread cutter lever indicator light
Buttonholing lever indicator light
Low bobbin thread indicator light
Solution
Indictor
light
Problem
Cause
(When the following corrective
action is taken, the indicator light
will go OFF.)
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When the speed controller or
start switch is pressed and the
machine will not sew.
The machine forms one stitch
then stops.
Mote: The bobbin winder is
turning.
The indicator light flashes ON
and OFF, and the machine
stops after it produces only one
stitch.
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1) The upper thread has run out or
broken,
or
2} The thread is not in the thread
sensor guide.
Bobbin winding shaft
The bobbin winding shaft was loft in
the right position after winding.
The presser foot is up, and the
thread cutter is in position.
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1) Replace the empty spool arid
rethread machine.
2) Place thr'ead correctly in thread
sensor guide.
Move the bobbin winding shaft back
to the left position.
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Push the presser foot lifter/thread
cutter lever down to the horizontal
position.
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The indicator light flashes ON
and OFF, and the machine will
not sew a buttonhole.
The indicator light will blink
when the bobbin thread is low.
The thickness of thread
detemiines the remaining
amount on the bobbin.
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The buttonholing lever has not been
pulled down.
Note; When using transparent
thread the machine cannot detect
i the remaining amount of thread on
the bobbin and the indicator light
will blink even when the bobbin Is
full.
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Bring the buttonholing lever down.
(See page 20.21)
UH Wind a new bobbin.
Important
Please Keep
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bobbin thread
sensor to work
properly.
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