SINGER XL100 User Manual
Quantum XL-100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SINGER
CONGRATULATIONS
...on the purchase of this new Singer* computer 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
get to know all of its parts and capabilities.
INSTRUCTION BOOK SINGER* QUANTUM XL-ioo
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 1994 Singer Sewing Company.
All rights reserved throughout the world.
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”
“When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:’
“Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.”
DANGER.
1. “An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.”
2. “Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watts.”
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WARNING
“Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.”
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“Use this appliance 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 appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged
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or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.”
“Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot
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controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.”
“Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.”
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“Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.”
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“Do not use bent needles.”
“Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.”
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“Switch the sewing machine off (“0") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing
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needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.” >
“Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,lubricating, or when making any other user
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servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.”
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“Never drop or insert any object into any opening.”
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“Do not use outdoors.”
“Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.”
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“To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0") position, then remove plug from outlet.
“Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.”
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.”
_To reduce the risk of electric shock:”
_To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:”
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards...........................................................2
Various Types of Stitches
Principal Parts....................................................................4,5
Accessories...........................................................................5
Major Functions....................................................................6
Memory Buttons and Pattern Category Buttons
Changing Presser Feet.........................................................8
Types of feet and their application
Connecting Machine.............................................................9
Winding Bobbin.............................................................10,11
Threading Machine........................................................12,13
Trial Sewing!..................................................................14,15
How to operate automatic thread cutter
How to select needle position
How to use the thread cutting groove
How to Select Utility Patterns
How to Adjust Stitch Length of Utility Patterns
Stitch length of each stitch pattern
How to Adjust Stitch Width of Utility Patterns
Automatic Computer Controlled Thread Metering
(tension)..............................................................................19
How to modify top thread supply.
How to shirr and gather.
Problem Indicators..............................................................20
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table
How to Remove and Insert Needle
Straight Stitch......................................................................22
Back Tack..........................................................................23
Changing sewing direction/ pivoting.
Seam guides/ How to select needle positions.
Zigzag Stitch
How to adjust stitch width.
Manually adjusted stitch width vs. stitch length.
Overcasting (Overedging)...................................................25
Automatic Buttonholes...................................................26,27
Purl stitch buttonholes
Sewing Corded Buttonholes
Basting Stitch......................................................................28
Blindstitch
Attaching Buttons................................................................30
Four Direction Sewing........................................................31
Balancing Shape of Pattern
Pattern Sewing
How to select patterns. Pattern modifier keys.
Large Size Pattern Sewing
1 .Single pattern
2. Enlarge pattern
3. Reduce pattern
4. Mirror pattern
5.2-color pattern
6. Position pattern
7. Repeat pattern
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Fun-face Pattern Sewing....................................................36
Regular Pattern Sewing......................................................37
How to use pattern modifier keys of regular patterns.
Alphabet Stitch Sewing.......................................................38
How to select letter of alphabet.
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How to Combine Patterns...................................................39
Combine upper case and lower case.
Combination fun-face and alphabet.
How to Correct Patterns in Memory
How to Cut Cross-over Stitch
Free Arm Sewing
Circular Pattern Stitch.........................................................42
Heirloom Sewing (Using wing needle)................................43
Quilting (Using quilting guide).............................................43
Patch Work
Twin Needle Sewing
Pin Tucks............................................................................45
Darning/ Free-motion Embroidery
Rolled Hemming.................................................................47
Even Feeding......................................................................47
Inserting Zippers.................................................................48
Inserting Invisible Zippers
Manual Buttonholes............................................................50
Attaching Cords..................................................................51
Optional Accessories.....................................................52,53
Ruffler presser foot
PIntuck foot/ Open toe embroidery foot
Darning/Embroidery foot/ Quilter’s foot
Side cutter
Embroidery
Preparation for Embroidery
Attaching/removing embroidery bed.
Inserting/removing embroidery card.
Securing material in embroidery frame.
Attaching/removing embroidery frame.
Determining location of embroidery.
Letter embroidery guide
Initial letter embroidery frame
Sampler Card Patterns of Embroidery...........................58,59
Outline embroidery
Multi-color embroidery
Letters Card of Embroidery
Example (combination of sampler and
upper/lower case script)
Troubles in Embroidering....................................................63
If thread breaks during embroidering:
To re-embrolder troubled pattern from start:
Helpful messages given on LCD window during
embroidering:
Optional Embroidery Cards
How to Replace Light Bulb
Cleaning..............................................................................65
How to Replace Needle Threader Hook Holder
Performance Checklist
Part Number of Accessories...............................................68
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Be sure to turn power switch OFF before replacing sewing machine needle, or lubricating machine.
When not in use, be sure to turn power switch OFF and unplug machine.
Do not use thinner or other similar solvents to clean machine.
Do not expose machine to direct sunlight or humid atmos
phere.
This sewing machine uses a micro computer and precision electronic circuits consisting of semiconductor components, so
please observe the following precautions:
• Keep room temperature at 40°F to 100°F. If temperature of room where machine is used is too low, machine may present
problems such as failure to reach its normal sewing speed.
• Motor used in this sewing machine is electronically controlled. When the machine is operated for an extended period of
time at low speed, safety device will automatically turn machine OFF preventing motor from overheating. If motor should
stop while sewing, turn power switch OFF, and wait about 20 minutes. This will reset safety device.
Various Types Of Stitches
• Pattern stitch
• Embroidery stitch
» Applique
• Buttonholes
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• Reinforcing stretch
stitch
»Overcasting
» Blindstitch
• Circular
• Straight stitch • Zigzag stitch • Basting stitch pattern stitch • Quilting
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Twin needle
Principal Parts
Thread sensor guide
Bobbin winder thread guide
Face plate cover
Presser foot adjusting lever
Sewing speed lever
(When foot speed controller is not used.)
Thread cutter button
Back tack button
Start/stop button
(When foot speed controller is not used.
Needle plate
Auxiliary bed (Accessory box)
Drop feed lever
Presser foot lifter
Stitch balance control
Foot speed controller
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Thread spool cap
Spool pin
Bobbin thread cutter
Bobbin winder
Spool pin felt
LCD brightness control
Upper LCD window:
Lower LCD touch-screen
Function buttons
Utility pattern button
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Presser foot release button
Presser foot screw
Presser foot holder
Feed dog
Needle plate
Electric power cord
Needle clamp
Needle
Presser foot
Bobbin case cover button
Bobbin case
Bobbin
Embroidery foot -
Converting machine to free-arm
Available spot for extra feet.
Accessories
d) See page 68 for part numbers of accessories.
Major Functions
' LCD Brightness control:
Controls brightness and contrast of upper LCD window and
lower LCD touch-screen.
• Upper LCD window:
View stitch pattern graphics and problem indicators.
• Thread meter override buttons:
Increases and decreases top thread supply (tension).
• Liquid crystal display:
Indicates presser foot, stitch length, stitch width, tension, mirror
image, turn over, pattern repeat, small abc, two color patterns
and memory.
» Stitch length override buttons:
Increases and decreases stitch length.
► Needle position/stitch width buttons:
Changes straight stitch needle position and stitch width.
► Lower LCD touch-screen:
Indicates patterns which may be selected.
Memory buttons:
Memorize, clear, review, store and recall patterns.
' Pattern category buttons:
Used to select large motifs, fun faces, regular, alphabet or
embroidery category touch-screens.
Back tack button
Used to back tack beginning
and end of seam.
Utility pattern button:
Instant access to utility pattern screen
Thread cutting button Presser foot pressure
lower thread.
foot according to type and
thickness of material.
Stitch balance control
patterns. (Please see page
31.)
Changing Presser Feet
Place needle in highest position.
Align presser
foot pin with
marker line.
Types of Feet and Their Application
Typical applications
Standard presser foot
Zipper foot
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Overcasting
Straight stitch
Quilting
Pintuck
Zigzag stitch
Applique
Quilting
Overcasting
3-step zigzag stitch
(elastic stitch)
Stretch
reinforcing stitch
Overcasting, etc.
Pattern stitch,
patchwork, etc.
Inserting zipper
Overcasting
(Overlocking)
CAUTION: When changing to feet which require removal and replacement of
presser foot screw it is mandatory screw is tighted with exclusive
screwdriver (see page 47).
Stitch pattern
Auto-matic
Decorative stitch foot
Blindstitch presser foot
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Buttonhole foot
Typical applications Stitch pattern
Large motif patterns
LGE
Fun Face
Patterns
Regular Patterns
Alphabet
Blindstitch
Automatic buttonholing
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Additional and optional feet and applications are covered on pages 47 through 53.
Connecting Machine
Push foot speed controller plug into lower receptacle at right
end of machine.
NOTE: If upper LCD window or lower LCD touch-screen is too bright or dark to see the stitch patterns, adjust LCD brightness
control (see page 15).
Push power cord plug O into upper receptacle at right end of
machine. Plug 0 into electric outlet.
Running Machine
Power/light switch.
- When ‘T’ side of power switch is pressed machine will be turned on.
- When “O” side of power switch is pressed machine will be turned off.
Note: Power switch must be on before light switch will operate.
To run machine press foot speed controller. The harder you press, the faster machine will
sew.
To stop machine, remove foot from controller.
Running machine without foot speed controiier
Foot control must be unplugged for start/stop button and sewing speed lever to operate.
Start/stop button
One press on button starts
machine, and another press
stops machine.
Note: #1.When foot speed controller is plugged In, start/stop button can only be used to stop machine.
#2. When foot speed controller Is plugged in, sewing speed lever will not operate.
Sewing speed lever
Sliding lever sets desired
sewing speed.
Winding Bobbin
To wind a bobbin follow steps 1 through 9.
Wind thread around
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bobbin winder
Q thread guide.
Use both hands to
pull thread into
4
Q groove of thread
sensor guide.
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£% Place thread spool
and spool cap onto
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(1) Be sure notch on spool is i
on right side.
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thread do not deliver thread smoothly with
horizontal spool and spool cap. In this
case use vertical auxiliary spool pin.
Place bobbin on bobbin
Bobbin
winding shaft
winding shaft.
Lead thread through one
of the holes in bobbin
from inside out.
• Press bobbin against winding regulator. \ regulator
• Hold thread while winding and trim flush with top of bobbin. J
Push bobbin back to left.
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Bobbin thread
cutter
Take bobbin off shaft
and cut thread.
Hold thread end, depress
speed controller to wind
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Place bobbin in case Pull thread Into grodS
with thread pulling off bobbin case and draw thread to
A. as illustrated. B. rear of machine C. Close bobbin case cover.
NOTE: Always use Singer 15 class bobbins!
Threading Machine
To thread machine follow steps 1 through
Follow threading
path arrows on
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Q machine. (4,5,6,7)
O Use both hands
^ to pull thread
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thread sensor
guide.
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Automatic Needle Threading
A. Lower presser foot lifter.
Raise needle to highest position.
B. Push threading lever down. C. through eye of needle.
Place thread onto ®
' Push threading lever all the
way down and a hook will go
Pass thread in front of needle and
below hook.
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Turn handwheel,
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counterclockwise to
Q raise needle to high
est position.
Pulling up Bobbin
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Thread
Hold needle thread lightly with left
hand and turn handwheel
counterclockwise until needle
A. enters needle plate.
Continue turning handwheel while holding
needle thread until needle rises.
Tighten hoid on needle thread
B. until bobbin thread is pulied up.
D. Release needle threader.
Undo loop with fingers.
Pull both needle and bobbin
threads out about 4" and pass
them under presser foot to back of
C. machine.
Pull loop of thread that is at
back of the needle out about
E. 4".
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Caution:
1. Do not lower threading lever while sewing
machine is in operation.
2. Automatic needle threader will not work on
twin needles or wing needles.
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Trial Sewing!
When power switch is turned on utility touch-screen
illuminates and left position straight stitch is
automatically selected.
Upper LCD window
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How to Operate Automatic Thread Cutter
Wait until needle stops _
A- completely in down position. B- Release button.
Press thread cutting button.
Needle moves to up position. Remove fabric.
C. Raise presser foot lifter.
NOTE: Use thread cutting groove
located at back of presser foot for
cutting thick or special types of thread^
How to select needle position
(Only works with straight stitch)
Press needle position buttons to select from
among 22 possible needle positions.
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How to JH^^read Cutting Groove (How to Knot the Threads)
Remove material from machine.
After finishing a seam, raise needle and
presser foot, and slowly pull material from
under presser foot.
Note: It is advisable to use automatic thread cutter at end of a seam.
Use thread cutting groove located at back of presser foot for cutting thick threads or special types of thread.
^ Cut threads, using thread cutting
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Hold upper and bobbin threads together,
pull them out about 4" and cut them with
thread cutting groove located at rear of
presser foot.
^ Knot two threads on wrong side of O fabric.
Pull upper thread to wrong side of fabric,
and knot upper and bobbin threads. Cut
threads as close to knot as possible.
This technique is useful for securing
pattern stitches.
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How To Select Utility Patterns
Touch utility pattern button , then touch desired utility
pattern. Upper LCD window will indicate selection.
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Utility Pattern Button
Instant access to utility patterns
How to Adjust Stitch Length of Utility Patterns
Machine’s stitch patterns are automatically set to an optimum length.
By using override buttons pattern length can be adjusted as desired.
How to use stitch length manual
override buttons.
Example (Straight stitch)
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(Automatic)
Example (Straight stitch)
Press this but
ton to increase
stitch length.
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Press this but
ton to decrease
the stitch length.
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Stitch Length of Each Stitch Pattern
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using stitch length button.
When stitch length displays (- -) the pattern may be
adjusted with stitch balance control (see page 31).
Automatic
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How to Adjust Stitch Width of Utiiity Patterns
After specifying pattern from among % : > 4 , if desired, the stitch width may
be adjusted by pressing stitch width buttons.
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Example (Zigzag stitch)
Press this but-
ton to increase
stitch width.
Example (Zigzag stitch)
Press this but
ton to decrease
the stitch width.
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Automatic Computer Controlled Thread Metering (tension) System
Insteadof a mechanical tension system, which controls thread by squeezing it between 2 discs, the XL-100 controls thread by
computer. An automatic computer controlled thread metering system delivers the precise amount of thread for each needle
penetration to create the optimal appearance of each stitch. This makes possible, perfectly balanced straight stitch, plus no
pucker blind hemming, two color patterns without changing thread, multicolored embroidery without changing bobbin thread, and
decorative top-stitching and cross stitching that simulate hand sewn. An override control allows individual modification for
specialized effects.
Examples of Automatic Thread Metering:
Upper thread
Upper thread
Bobbin thread Fabric
Straight stitch: Upper and
bobbin thread join in middle.
Embroidery and decorative topstitch
patterns: Upper and bobbin thread
join on wrong side of fabric to
optimize top side appearance.
How to modify top thread supply.
Use thread meter override buttons to modify top thread supply (tension).
(Wrong side)
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Indicates that thread
metering (tension) is
automatic.
Upper thread
Fabric (Right side)
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Bobbin thread
Two-color patterns: Upper and
bobbin thread join on right side
of fabric.
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How to shirr and gather.
When shirring an armhole or skirt waist, or gathering cuffs or yokes, sew with a long thread length, then pull bobbin
thread by hand to gather material.
Increase top
thread supply. "I
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Problem Indicators
If machine has not been properly set to sew, a problem indicator will appear in LCD window advising where problem is located.
Problem indicators, cause & solution
• Bobbin winding shaft was left in right position
after winding.
• Move bobbin winding shaft back to left position.
Lower buttonhole lever.
Buttonhole lever has
not been pulled down.
(See page 26, 27.)
Check needle thread.
1) Upper thread has run out or broken or
2) Thread is not in thread sensor guide.
Select a pattern.
Select one of patterns shown on lower screen.
Problem indicators, cause & solution
Raise needle.
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Place embroidery frame on machine.
Place embroidery frame in position on machine.
Change to full size embroidery frame.
Embroidery card is not installed. Turn off power
and install card properly.
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Machine does not accept this operation.
Memory error
Memory is full.
Indicates pattern is being stored in memory
after key is pressed.
Indicates pattern is being recalled from memory
after mUk key is pressed.
This card cannot be used.
Change it with another one.
X
Deletg. pattern with clear key.
Lower presser foot lifter.
Change needle thread to a different color.
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