Singer 9340 SIGNATURE Instruction Manual

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    9340 Instruction Manual
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    SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser foot
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    threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot or changing the light. 10. 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. 11. Never drop or
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    the machine 9 WINDING THE BOBBIN 10-11 Bobbin winding 10-11 INSERTING THE BOBBIN 12 THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 13-14 USING THE NEEDLE THREADER 15 DRAWING UP THE LOWER THREAD 16 CUTTING THE THREAD 16 TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER 17 ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE 17 STARTING SEWING 18
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    74-75 Warning animation message display 74 Instruction animation message display 74 Warning beeping sound 75 BUZZER SOUND 76 MAINTENANCE 77-78 Cleaning the screen 77 Cleaning the sewing machine surface 77 Cleaning the hook 77-78 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 79-80 STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
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    MACHINE Stitch pattern plate Tension dial Presser foot pressure Face plate Operation buttons A Thread cutter Buttonhole lever Auto needle threader Needle plate cover Sewing B Function buttons Horizontal spool pin Bobbin thread guide Upper thread guide Stitch pattern plate clip* Handle Presser
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    button Press this button to start or stop the machine. 2. Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. 3. Reverse button Hold down this button to sew stitches in reverse or sew reinforcement stitches at a low speed. 4. Auto-lock button Hold
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    MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS 8. Stitch length adjustment buttons Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch. 9. Twin needle button Press this button to fix the width range when using the twin needle to sew. 10. Mirror button Press this button to sew a reflection pattern. 11. Elongation button B
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    LCD SCREEN Pattern Reverse Auto-lock Needle up position Twin needle Suggested presser foot and identification letter Bobbin winding Buttonhole lever Sound on Pattern Needle position Tension Stitch length Auto-stop Mirror Needle down position Pattern number Sound off Alphabet Stitch width
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    LCD SCREEN Memory Editing patterns Edit mode Memory group Number of current unit M EDIT Total number of unit Sewing the memorized pattern Memory mode M Elongation Elongation Pattern to edit Amount of elongation 5
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    PATTERN CHART The portions marked in gray (on the chart below) show the single unit of each stitch. Patterns A Group Patterns-10 (Direct Patterns) 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 B Group Patterns-50 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
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    PATTERN CHART 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 Alphabets Block style 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
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    006099008 Spool holders (L & S) Edge/quilting guide Bobbin (3x) Screwdriver (L & S) Pack of needles H1D0083210(L) TA10943210(S) 006008001 006084009 006012008 006V880010 Spool pin felt 006015009 Optional Auxiliary spool pin Sewing machine dust cover H1D0073210 020H7A0001 Extension table
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    on a stable surface. 1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the power cord socket. 2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet. 3. Turn on the power switch. 4. The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on. To disconnect, turn the
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    slit, place this end of the spool toward the right, so the thread doesn't get caught while winding the bobbin. 2 Snap the thread into the thread guide. 2 3 Wind the thread counter-clockwise around the bobbin winder tension disks. 3 4 Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the
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    stops automatically when the bobbin is full. Stop the machine. Push the bobbin winder spindle to left. 9 10 Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin. 10 Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel will
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    direction (arrow). 22 Pull the thread through the slit (A). A 2 B A 3 B C 4 33 With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin. Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B). 44 Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread
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    5 7 8 Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release . 22 Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide. 2 13
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    through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. 6 77. Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide. Guide the thread through the thread guide located above the needle. 8 Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front to rear, and pull out about 10 cm
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    the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. 11 Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right. 1 22 The needle threader automatically turns to the threading position and the hook pin passes through the
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    the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 1 22 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop. 2 33 Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot. 3 CUTTING THE THREAD
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    lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work. ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment
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    turned off, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine. Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing. Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine. Please Note: The setting of the speed limiting adjustment lever will limit
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    side of your fabric. Reverse side Upper thread 1 Bobbin thread Reverse side Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread Reverse side Upper thread 3 Bobbin thread Reverse side Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread Surface 11 Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. Surface 22 Thread tension is too loose for
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    presser foot (f) will engage automatically. 3 Removing the presser foot Raise the presser foot. Raise the lever (e) and the foot will disengage. 4 Attaching the edge/guilting guide The edge/quilting guide (g) can be attached as illustrated. Adjust as needed for hems, pleats, quilting, etc. 20
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    used for some stitches, offering more stitching options. For more information, go to the section: USING THE TWIN NEEDLE) PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc. All purpose foot (T) NEEDLE PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION Satin stitch
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    MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11 (70-80) Lightweight - In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads are used for sewing heavy fabrics. - Always test thread and needle size on
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    out any of the operations shown below. Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. The flat side of the shaft
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    BALANCE ADJUSTMENT If decorative stitch patterns, letter, numbers or the manual buttonhole are uneven when sewn on a particular fabric, adjust them less dense, correct by turning the dial to "+". Note: Always test sew the pattern on a piece of fabric that is the same as the fabric used for your project
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    will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning of sewing. The sewing speed will increase slowly until reaching the speed setting selected with the speed limiting adjustment lever. The foot control
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    stopped. When Direct Patterns 6-7, B Group Patterns 07-16 , 33-50, and C Group Patterns 01-66 are selected, press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop. The function will be cancelled if you press the button once again
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    OPERATION BUTTONS Needle up/down position button The machine automatically stops sewing with the needle in the up position. The Needle up/down position button offers the option of stopping with the needle in the up position
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    length adjustment buttons Mode selection button Twin needle button Mirror button Elongation button Stitch width adjustment button When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch width can be
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    Certain stitches have a limited length. MODE selection button Elongation button (see page 67) The LED light will be set at Direct mode " " when the machine is first turned on. Pressing the Mode button, will move from one mode to another which opens new stitch pattern menus. As the Mode button
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    1-7, B Group Patterns 0116, 33-50, and C Group Patterns 01-66 can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis by pressing the " " button. The machine will continue to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror button is pressed again. The mirror function also will be canceled if the pattern changed. The
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    SELECTION BUTTONS Edit button Memory button Clear button Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection Press the buttons to select the utility patterns shown beside the number button when the mode button is set at the Direct mode.
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    memory mode. Pressing the " " button will allow manual setting of the stitch width, stitch length, mirror, elongation (See pages 66-69 for more information on programming the machine Memory). Press the " " button to enter the memory mode sewing combinations of characters or decorative stitches. 32
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    corners 3 2 1 4 Reverse Free arm 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric 5 manually or by pressing the needle up/ down button once. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. 5. Lower the presser
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    of the extension table into (B) of the machine. 3 Sewing on heavy fabrics The black button on the seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over seams when hemming foot and continue sewing. The black button releases automatically after sewing few stitches. Cardboard
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    NEEDLE POSITION AND STITCH LENGTH B-05 T 0.0 2.0 3.5 5.0 7.0 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.5 Changing the needle position These setting apply only to Direct Patterns 1-4, or B Group Patterns 01-05. The pre-set position is "3.5", center position. When you press the " – " of stitch width adjustment button, the
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    STRETCH STITCHES T Stretch stitches Straight stitch Stretch stitches are strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch.
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    foot E 5.0~7.0 2.0~3.0 1 2 11 Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot. 22 Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot. Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with Direct Patterns 5 and 7 only. Do not set the stitch width narrower than
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    swings fully to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust the stitch width accordingly. 3 Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a) so that the guide just rests against the fold. 4 Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the
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    the button. 4 Turn the handwheel to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button. 5 Before sewing, press the Auto-lock button to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the beginning and at the end of the stitch. If a shank is required, place a darning needle on
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    fabrics B-24: For jeans or trousers B-25: For jeans or stretch fabric with a coarse weave B-26: For stretch fabric 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the same type of fabric. 1 Mark the positions of the buttonhole on the fabric
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    BUTTONHOLE SEWING Starting 3 point 3 Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density. Position display the figure " ", to remind you to lower the buttonhole lever. 5 Lightly hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing. 5 41
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    BUTTONHOLE SEWING B-17 B-18 B-19 B-20 B-21 B-22 B-23 B-24 B-25 B-26 6 7 66 Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as
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    the foot and insert them into the grooves, then temporarily tie them there. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread. 1 2 Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp thread gently to remove any slack, then trim off any excess. 2 Please Note
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    foot. 22 Pull the button holder to the rear. Set the 2 button guide plate on the buttonhole foot to the desired length. 33 Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16") in front of where you want the sewing to start, and then lower the presser foot. 2mm 3 4 Starting point
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    33 Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. 3 44 Make a hole at the center using an eyelet punch. * Eyelet punch is not included with the
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    . Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear. NOTE Make no gap here 2 33. Pull the button holder to rear. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot to the desired length. 3 Stop Stop a a Start b 4 Start b 44. The size of the darning cycle is variable. However, the maximum stitch
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    lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. Please Note: When you select any buttonhole pattern or darning pattern, the LCD screen will display the figure " " to remind you to lower the buttonhole
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    Inserting a centered zipper 2 inch Attention: Zipper foot should be used with machine set for straight stitch only. Care should be given when choosing needle position as the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing with an altered needle position or with any other pattern. 11 Baste
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    Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper. 44 Stitch the left side of zipper
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    needle into the fold by rotating the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot. Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of Lower the presser foot and start sewing, slowly guiding the raw edge of the fabric in front of the rolled hem foot
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    . Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so that the stitches are just covering the cord. Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the cord over the design. Push the sewing thread to the left and insert three cords into the grooves of the foot and pull about 5cm (2 inches) of the
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    B-33 B-34 B-35 B-36 B-37 B-38 B-39 B-40 B-41 B-42 B-43 B-44 B-45 A 2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a groove on the underside which allows dense stitching to pass freely underneath. To change the satin or decorative stitch
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    P 1.0~3.0 * The straight stitch foot is an optional accessory. Insert the edge/quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire. Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching. 53
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    foot. Place fabric to be gathered under the presser foot. Sew a row of stitching. The stitches will automatically cause the fabric the fabric right side down in the slot. - Guide the two layers as illustrated. Note: When testing machine for adjustments to achieve desired fullness, work with 10"
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    later to gather the fabric. 22 Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the other end. 33 Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams. 44 Pull out the gathering stitches. 55
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    foot on firmly c from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (c). Darning Please Note: Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator, best by using an embroidery hoop (not included). It is
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    . Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. When sewing, make sure to maintain a constant speed. Fill in the design working Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Sew at a constant speed, moving the hoop slowly along the lettering. When
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    is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard, regular foot on your machine. Your sewing machine offers excellent tightly secured. 4 Draw the bobbin thread up and place both the bobbin thread and the needle thread behind the walking foot attachment. 58
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    , such as chiffon and silk. It will help prevent the fabric from being pulled into the needle plate opening. 1. Set the machine for straight stitch, center needle position. Verify that the needle will line up with the opening of the foot before starting to sew. 2. Sew slowly and guide the layers. 59
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    foot provides a larger view of the area to be stitched. 1. Set machine to desired stitch. 2. With a marking pencil or chalk, mark stitching guidelines removed easily in case the stitching does not cover it completely. 3. Sew, following the stitching guidelines you have marked 1/4" PIECING FOOT 1 2.5
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    tape of the zipper close to the teeth. Continue sewing until the presser foot reaches the zipper's slider, backstitching as close to the teeth as possible. 8. Continue sewing the second seam until the presser foot reaches the zipper the seam by sewing towards the inserted zipper. NON-STICK FOOT * The
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    bead strings with a maximum width of 5mm. 1. Place the beading foot onto the presser foot holder. 2. Thread the top of the machine with invisible thread and the bobbin with sewing thread that matches the fabric. 3. Place the bead string under the foot, making sure it is centered in the groove on the
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    the piping with the groove on the underside of the foot. 5. Set the machine for straight stitch, making sure that the needle clears the hole on the foot. 6. As you sew, the groove on the underside of the foot will guide the piping. To create piping: 1. Cut bias fabric strips wide enough to
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    it feeds directly into the opening at the front of the presser foot. 1. Attach the coil-shaped guide to the machine by placing the end through the opening at the back of the presser foot holder. 2. Place the of the opening so the cord feeds smoothly as you sew, without moving from side to side. 64
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    -soluble stabilizer sheet. 22 Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing. 3 After sewing, remove the stabilizer and basting stitches. DECORATIVE TOPSTITCHING B-13 T B-14 B-15 C-01 C-25 A 11 Place the two fabrics, right sides together, and
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    Wrong side of fabric 1 2 11 Fold the fabric, right sides together. Sew along the folded edge, as illustrated. 22 Cut the fabric along the seam and press it. 3 Scallop edging C-34 B-36 T A 11 Sew on hem line. 22 Trim the fabric close to the stitching taking care not to cut the thread. 1
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    ELONGATION B-33 B-34 B-35 B-36 B-37 B-38 B-39 B-40 B-41 B-42 B-43 B-44 B-45 A 2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 11 The stitches shown in the diagram above can be elongated up to five times the normal length by pressing the elongation button. 1 22 The LCD screen icon for elongation imaging of the pattern appears. 2
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    other patterns. 11 Select the pattern. 1 22 Pressing the mirror button. 2 3 A B 33 The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging of the pattern appears. A. Normal pattern sewing. B. Mirror pattern sewing. 68
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    twin needle. For more information, go to www.singer.com. Use of any other type of twin needle may possibly bend the needle or damage the machine. Bent needles can easily 1 break, possibly resulting in injury. 22 Follow the instructions for single-needle threading using the horizontal spool
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    for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. patterns selecting from pattern modes , , , can be combined and sewn together. - This machine has 4 modules of program memory and each module can retain 20 units of stitches. -
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    memory module will hold up to 20 patterns. When 20 patterns have been selected, the machine will beep to signal that the memory is full. M 8 98 Press the " " The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing the machine if you do not press the " " button again when you have
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    " button to edit the pattern. Please Note: The stitch length, stitch width, Elongation, Mirror, and Auto-lock of the patterns can be adjusted manually. 3 Press the " " button when complete and return to browse status. M 3 Clearing patterns or letters 11 While in the memory mode, press stitch width
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    patterns by pressing stitch M width " – " or " + " buttons. 3 44 Press on the foot control or press the start/stop button to start the sewing machine. 4 M 55 The screen shows the current sewing pattern. 5 66 Press the "000" button to leave memory mode and return to the normal screen. 6 73
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    cannot move. Please look through the "Trouble shooting guide" on page 75 or 76 to find the solution. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew. Instruction animation message display Bobbin winding The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin. Lower the buttonhole lever When you
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    sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 3-short beeps It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move. Please refer to the "Trouble shooting guide" on pages 75 & 76 for solutions. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew. Return bobbin
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    BUZZER SOUND ON OFF 1 11 Press on the " power switch. " button and turn on the 22 You can select the mode by pressing the stitch width " + " or " – " button. Select desired mode sound on " " or sound off " ". 2 33 Pressing the "0000" button. The Buzzer sound setting mark will appear on the LCD
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    the sewing machine surface If the surface of the sewing machine is machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary. Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance. 11 Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. 1 22 Clean the bobbin
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    holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. 44 Lift up the bobbin case and remove it. 55 Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth. 66 Replace the bobbin case into the hook race so that the tip (a) fits to the
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    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact Singer at www.singer.com Problem Cause Correction Reference 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 1.Rethread the machine. Upper thread breaks 2.The thread tension is too
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    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Seam puckering Cause Correction Reference 1.The needle thread tension is too tight. 1.Loosen the thread tension. 2.The needle thread is not threaded 2.Rethread the machine. correctly. 3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread
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    STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART A group patterns-10 (Direct patterns) Stitch Pattern 1 2 3 4 Utility 5 stitches 6 7 8 9 0 Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Functions Auto Auto Foot Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror/ Presser foot Twin needle Memory Thread cutter 3.5 2.5 T 0.0 2.5
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    STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Stitch Pattern 23 Buttonhole 24 stitches 25 26 Eyelet 27 stitches 28 Darning 29 stitches 30 Button sewing stitch 31 Bar tack stitch 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Satin stitches 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Decorative 48
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    STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART C group patterns-96 Stitch Pattern 01 02 03 Cross 04 stitches 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Quilt 17 stitches 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Decorative stitches 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Functions Auto Auto Foot
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    STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Stitch Pattern 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Decorative 59 stitches 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Functions Auto Auto Foot Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror/
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    STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Stitch Pattern 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 Decorative 88 stitches 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Functions Auto Auto Foot Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror/ Presser foot Twin needle Memory Thread cutter 7.0 2.0 A 7.0 2.0 A 6.0
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    relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. SINGER is the exclusive trademark of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. ©2012 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. All rights reserved. 021H7A0103( ) Apr/12
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