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Instruction Manual

Contents

For European territories

Important safety instructions

Getting to know your machine

Principal parts

Accessories

Connecting the machine

Running the machine

Choosing and changing needles

Changing the needle plate

Changing screw-on presser feet

Attaching the feed cover

Changing snap-on presser feet

Fabric, thread and needle table

Inserting a bobbin

Winding a bobbin

Threading the machine

Raising the bobbin thread

Adjusting thread tension

Sewing a seam

Starting a seam

Straight stitching

Stitch width selector

Needle position selector

Stitch length selector

Reverse stitch button and sewing in reverse

Darning

Inserting a zipper

Zig-zag stitching

Needle position selector

Stitch width selector

Adjusting stitch length

Pattern groups selection

Flexi-stitch patterns

Balancing flexi-stitches

Pattern stitching

Removing and replacing pattern module

Decorative stitch patterns

Flexi-stitch patterns

Attaching a button

Free arm sewing

Removing the extension table

Four step buttonhole

Twin needle sewing

Additional accessories / Accessory storage

Caring for your machine

Removing and replacing bobbin case

Cleaning the machine

Lubricating the machine

Changing the light bulb

Performance checklist

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety pre-

cautions should always be followed including

the following:

Read all instructions before using this

machine.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• The machine should never be left unattend-

ed when plugged in. Always unplug the

machine from the electric outlet immediately

after using and before cleaning.

• Always unplug before relamping. Replace

bulb with the same type rated 15 watts. Be

sure to replace the face plate which covers

the light bulb before operating the machine.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric

shock or injury to persons:

• Be sure that the electrical voltage of the

socket outlet (wall receptacle) is the same

as the rated voltage of the motor.

• Use this machine only for its intended use

as described in this Operator's Guide. Use

only attachments recommended by the

manufacturer as contained in the Operator's

Guide.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off

("0") position, then remove plug from outlet.

Dear Customer,

We recommend that for future reference you

record the Serial Number of your Sewing

Machine in the space provided.

Refer to illustration for location of Serial

Number on your machine.

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WARNING continued...

•Disconnect the power-line plug from the

socket outlet or switch the machine off when

making any adjustments in the needle area,

such as threading needle, changing needle,

changing throat plate or changing presser

foot, etc.

•Always unplug the machine from the electri-

cal outlet when removing covers, lubricating,

or when making any other user servicing

adjustments mentioned in the Operator's

Guide.

•Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt.

Contact your nearest Service Center should

any adjustment be required.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,

grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Handle the foot controller with care and

avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to

place anything on top of it.

•Always use the proper throat plate. The

wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

• Do not use bent needles.

• When sewing, keep fingers away from all

moving parts. Special care is required

around the sewing machine needle.

• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It

may deflect the needle causing it to break.

• Before removing the bobbin case, remove

plug from the socket outlet.

• For double insulated machines, when serv-

icing use only identical replacement parts.

• Never operate the machine if it has a dam-

aged cord or plug, if it is not working proper-

ly, if It has been dropped or damaged, or

dropped into the water. Return the machine

to the nearest authorized dealer or Service

Center for examination, repair, electrical, or

mechanical adjustment.

•Never operate the machine with any air

openings blocked. Keep ventilation open-

ings of the machine and foot controller free

from the accumulation of lint, dust, and

loose cloth.

•Never drop or insert any object into any

opening.

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Neither core is to be connected to the earth

terminal of a three-pin plug.

• Do not use outdoors

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) prod-

ucts are being used or where oxygen is

being administered.

•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when the machine is

used by or near children.

For European Territories:

This product is suppressed for radio and tele-

vision interference with the International

Electrotechnical Commission requirements of

the CISPR.

Machines for Great Britain:

Machines for Great Britain and some other

countries having similar wiring standards are

shipped from the factory without a plug for

connection to the mains. The wires in this

mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following code:

Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead

of this appliance may not correspond with the

coloured markings identifying the terminals in

your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire, which is coloured blue must be

connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter N or coloured black. The wire,

which is coloured brown must be connected

to the terminal which is marked with letter L

or coloured red. If a 13 Amp. (BS 1363) plug

is used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or if

any other type of plug is used, a 5 Amp. fuse

must be fitted either in the plug or adapter or

at the distribution board.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Servicing should be performed

by an authorized service representative.

This product is intended for household use.

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Principal parts

1. Hand wheel

2. Bobbin winder

3. Horizontal spool pin and holder

4. Top cover lid

5. Thread guide

6. Bobbin winder tension disc

7. Snap-in thread guide

8. Take up lever

9. Face plate

10. Needle thread tension dial

11. Accessory storage

12. Snap on presser foot

13. Needle plate

14. Removable extension table

15. One-way needle clamp

16. Thread guides

17. Push button reverse

18. Stitch length dial/four-step buttonhole

19. Stitch width lever

20. Pattern selector dial

21. Needle position selector

22. Stitch balance control

23. Presser foot lifter

24. Thread cutter

25. Feed system

26. Slide plate

27. Foot control

28. Electrical lead

29. Machine plug

30. Power and light switch

31. Bobbin winding indent

Getting to know your machine

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Accessories

The following accessories furnished with your

sewing machine are designed to simplify your

sewing projects and increase the versatility of

your machine.

The letter in a circle adjacent to the illustrated

part is reproduced on the part itself to help

you select the correct attachment for the type

of work you are doing.

1. Interchangeable pattern module.

2. Special purpose presser foot (J) is used

for decorative and zig-zag sewing.

3. General purpose needle plate (A) and

presser foot (B) are on your machine

when delivered. Use together for alternat-

ing between straight and zig-zag stitching.

4. Buttonhole presser foot (L) is used with

the General Purpose Needle Plate to make

four-step buttonholes

5. Zipper foot (E) is used for inserting zip-

pers and stitching corded seams.

6. Friction free spool holder is used to hold

various size spools and allows thread to

unwind smoothly. The spool does not turn.

7. Small thread spool holder (Q) for use

with small diameter spools of thread.

8. Needlepack includes an assortment for

sewing various types of fabrics.

9. Feed cover (F) is used to prevent the feed

from moving the fabric when darning or

free motion embroidery.

10. Transparent bobbins for easy viewing of

thread supply.

11. Blindstitch hem presser foot is used to

position the hem for blindstitch hemming.

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Connecting the machine

Push plug into the receptacle (1) at the right

end of the machine. Then connect plug (2) to

your socket outlet.

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Running the machine

To turn on machine and sewing light, press

upper portion of power switch. To turn off

machine and light, press lower portion "O" of

power switch.

To run the machine and control speed, press

the foot control with your foot. The harder you

press, the faster the machine will sew. To

stop machine, remove foot from control.

Note: Do not operate machine without fabric

under the presser foot as this may

damage the feed and the presser foot.

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Choosing and changing needles

• Raise needle to its highest position.

• Loosen needle clamp screw and remove

needle.

• With flat side of needle to the back. Insert

new needle up into clamp as far as it will go

• Tighten needle clamp screw securely.

Changing the needle plate (A), (C)

• Raise needle and presser foot.

• Open slide plate.

• Lift up needle plate from right corner and

slide out from under foot.

• To replace needle plate, slide it under pin

(1) and push it firmly to the left.

• Press down until it snaps into place.

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Changing screw-on presser feet (H)

• Raise needle and presser foot.

• Loosen presser foot screw (1) and remove

presser foot with shank (2), guiding it toward

you and to the right.

• To replace presser foot with shank, hook

shank around the presser bar and tighten

presser footscrew with the use of a coin.

Attaching the feed cover (F)

The feed cover is used to keep the feed from

moving the fabric when attaching a button,

darning or sewing free-motion embroidery. To

attach it, follow the directions below:

• Raise needle and presser foot.

• Open slide plate.

• Slide feed cover on top of needle plate,

pressing tabs (1) and (2) into holes.

• Close slide plate.

• To remove, open slide plate and lift front

edge of cover; pull it away.

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Changing snap-on presser feet

(B), (D), (J), (L)

• Raise needle to its highest position by turn-

ing hand wheel toward you.

• Raise presser foot using presser foot lifter at

back of machine.

•Push toe of presser foot (1) up, until it

snaps off the shank (2).

•Remove foot from machine.

• Place new foot under centre of shank.

•Lower presser foot litter, fitting shank over

presser foot pin (3).

•Don't turn screw. Instead, push presser foot

screw (4) down, firmly until foot snaps into

place.

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Fabric, thread and needle table

The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn. The table below

is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before beginning a

sewing project. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.

The fabrics below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen, silk, wool,

synthetic rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight.

Light Weight

Medium Weight

Medium Heavy

Knits

Fabrics

Batiste

Chiffon

Crepe

Organza

Voile

Corduroy

Flannel

Gabardine

Gingham

Linen

Muslin

Wool Crepe

Canvas

Coating

Denim

Duck

Sailcloth

Upholstery

Single Knits

Double Knit

Jersey

Tricot

Thread

Cotton-wrapped

Polyester Core

100% Polyester (Extra Fine)

• Mercerized Size 50

Nylon

Cotton-wrapped

Polyester

100% Polyester

•Mercerized Size 50

Nylon

Cotton-wrapped

Polyester

100% Polyester

• Mercerized Size 40

• "Heavy Duty"

Cotton-wrapped

Polyester

100% Polyester

Nylon

2020

2020

2020

2020

Thread Size

Needles

11/80

14 /90

16/100

18/110

Ball-Point 2045

Size 11/80, 14/100,

16/110

• Not recommended on stretch fabrics.

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Inserting a bobbin

• Raise presser foot.

• Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is

in its highest position.

• Open slide plate and remove empty bobbin.

1. Pull 4" (10 cm) of thread from replacement

bobbin and insert bobbin into case, as

shown.

2. Holding bobbin in place, guide thread into

notch (1) and then down the slot to the left

and guide around into notch (2).

3. Draw several inches of thread diagonally

across the bobbin toward the back of the

machine.

4. While holding thread on outside, close the

slide plate, allowing thread to extend

through the slot between the slide plate

and needle plate.

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Winding a bobbin

Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the

bobbin before threading the machine and needle.

• Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc This will stop the needle from moving.

• Place spool of thread on spool pin.

• Slide spool cap (2) firmly over rim of spool to prevent thread tangling.

• Lead thread from spool and snap into thread guide post (3).

• Wind thread clockwise around front of bobbin winder tension disc (4).

• Pass thread end, from inside, through small hole in rim of bobbin.

• Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right

• Holding thread end, step on speed controller to run machine until desired amount of thread

is wound. (Winding stops automatically once bobbin is full).

• Cut thread; push bobbin to the left and remove it from spindle.

• Trim thread end from top of bobbin.

• Return hand wheel disc to sewing position by pressing on side opposite indent.

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Threading the machine

•Raise take-up lever to highest position

by turning hand wheel toward you.

• Raise presser foot to release thread

tension.

• Place spool of thread on spool pin.

• Slide spool cap firmly over rim of spool

to prevent thread tangling.

• Lead thread from spool and snap into

thread guide (1) and with only one

hand pass the thread under the guide

and through the slot, as illustrated (2).

• Thread the tension discs by leading the

thread down and around the tension

(3). Hold the spool lightly and pull the

thread up, lifting the spring and allow-

ing the thread to slip into thread guard.

• Slip thread into take-up lever as illus-

trated (4).

•Pass thread through guides (5) and

(6).

•Thread needle from front to back,

pulling 4" (10 cm) of thread through

eye (7).

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Raising the bobbin thread

1. Hold needle thread loosely with left hand.

• Turn hand wheel slowly toward you, lower-

ing needle into hole in plate.

2. Continue to do this until needle rises above

needle plate.

•Pull gently on needle thread and bring up

bobbin thread in a loop.

3. Open loop with fingers to find end of bob-

bin thread.

4. Draw needle thread through left side open-

ing in presser foot.

• Pull both threads to back of machine.

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Adjusting thread tension

(For straight stitching)

Aperfect, well balanced stitch (1), will have

the needle and bobbin threads locked

between the two layers of fabric with no loops

on top or bottom and no puckering.

Too much tension will produce a tight stitch

(2) which will cause the fabric to pucker.

• To decrease tension, turn the dial to a lower

number.

Too little tension will produce a loose stitch

(3) which will cause loops in your seam.

• To increase tension, turn the dial to a higher

number.

Adjusting thread tension

(For zig zag stitching)

The correct tension setting will produce a

smooth even stitch (1).

Too much tension will produce a tight stitch

(2), causing fabric to pucker. Loosen tension

by turning dial to a lower number.

Too little tension will produce a loose stitch

(3), causing loops in your pattern. Tighten

tension by turning dial to a higher number.

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Sewing a seam

You can sew seams easily and accurately

when you follow the suggestions below.

Placing fabric under foot

Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by

raising the presser foot lifter (1) to its normal

"Up" position (2), where it locks in place,

When using bulky fabric, multiple fabric lay-

ers, or an embroidery hoop, raise the lifter to

the high rise position (3), thus increasing the

space between the foot and the needle plate.

• Lower presser foot lifter all the way down

and you are ready to sew.

Basting

Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways

to make temporary seams before machine

sewing.

• To pin baste, insert pins at stitching line.

NEVER place pins on the underside of fab-

ric in contact with the feed. Do not sew over

pins; pull them out as you stitch.

• To hand baste, make long stitches that can

be easily removed.

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Keeping seams straight

To keep seams straight, use one of the guide-

lines on the needle plate.

• The most commonly used line (1), the 5/8

inch (1.6 cm) seam allowance, is extended

onto the slide plate.

Starting a seam

Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 inch (12

mm) from rear of fabric Align the right edge

with one of the seam guidelines on the nee-

dle plate. Lower the presser foot.

Backstitch to the edge of the fabric for rein-

forcement by pushing in the reverse button

located in centre of the stitch length dial. Hold

button in until stitching reaches edge of fab-

ric.

Release push button for forward stitching.

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Guiding and supporting fabric.

• For tricot, and other similar synthetic knits,

apply gentle tension by holding the fabric at

the front and back of presser foot as you

sew. Do not pull fabric

•For elasticated fabric, stretch lace, and knits

with an unusual amount of elasticity, hold

the fabric firmly in front and back of the

presser foot to stretch the seam as the

stitches are being placed.

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Straight stitching

Stitch width selector

Before you move the selectors to set your

machine for straight stitching, turn the hand

wheel toward you until needle is at its highest

point.

Straight stitching can be performed with pat-

tern selector in any position; stitch width lever

must be set at ( ) only

Needle position selector

Needle Position Selector positions the needle

in left ( ), center ( ) or right ( ) needle

positions.

Stitch length selector

To adjust the length of your stitches, turn the

dial so that desired stitch length is positioned

under (•) symbol.

• To shorten stitch length, turn dial toward a

lower number.

• To lengthen stitch length, turn dial toward a

higher number.

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Applications with

straight stitching

Darning

Recommended settings

Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch

Needle Position:

Stitch Width:

Stitch Length: 2-5

Foot: General Purpose (B)

Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

Attach feed cover plate (F)

Reverse stitch button

The reverse stitch button, with the ( )

symbol, is located in the centre of the stitch

length selector.

•For reverse stitching, push in the button

and hold in place. The machine will stitch

in reverse only as long as you keep the

button pushed in.

Sewing in reverse

To neaten the end of a seam, push in the

reverse button and backstitch 3-4 stitches.

Raise needle and presser foot and remove

fabric by drawing it to the back and left. Cut

thread on thread cutter on presser bar.

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Inserting a zipper

Preparation

Pattern:

Neeale position:

Stitch width:

Stitch length: 2-5

Foot: Zipper (E)

Needle plate: General Purpose (A)

Adjusting the zipper foot

When the zipper teeth are to the left of the

needle (A):

•Slide the adjusting block (1), which slides on

the pin, across to the right.

• Snap-on the foot to the left side of the pin.

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Zig zag stitching

Before moving selector, make sure needle is

fully raised.

Needle position selector

Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done

with the needle in the centre ( ) position.

Left ( ) and right ( ) settings are used for

special stitch placement.

Stitch width selector

To produce any of the zig-zag stitches, the

stitch width selector is moved from its straight

position ( ) to any of its other positions. The

further you move the selector lever toward

the right, the wider your stitch will be.

Adjusting stitch length

Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will give

you an open zig-zag stitch.

The higher the number, the more open, or

further apart your stitches will be.

The area between 0 and 1 on the dial is used

for satin stitching, a series of closely spaced

plain zig-zag stitches that form a smooth

satin-like surface.

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Pattern groups selection

The dial localized on the panel of your machine, lets you choose pattern groups.

Raise the needle to its highest position.

Adjust the stitch width selector to straight position ( ).

This will see to it that the stitch pattern dial moves easier.

In order to single out the desired pattern group, just turn the dial until the corresponding letter

to this pattern group appears on the dial, under symbol .

After carrying out the embroidery selection, turn back the stitch width selector to the zig-zag

position ( ).

Adjust the stitch length as indicated on each kind of embroidery (from 1/2 to 2 1/2).

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Flexi stitch patterns

Note:The pattern groups selection, needle position selection and stitch width selection are

similar to zig-zag stitching.

These stitch patterns are used for sewing knits and other stretch fabrics. Flexi Stitch patterns

are made by the side to side movement of the needle along with the backward and forward

movement of the feed.

The flexi-stitch only accepts stitch work,

which is to the right of each pattern group on

the panel.

Act upon the following manner:

• Turn the stitch length dial to the left until the

dot on the dial lines up with the dot on the

machine, as shown.

Note:If for any reason the machine does not

start sewing your desired pattern after

aligning the two dot symbols, push in

on the reverse stitch button.

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Balancing

Flexi-stitches

You may need to adjust the Flexi-stitch

Balance selector when using a flexi-stitch pat-

tern in order to achieve the correct pattern

appearance.

Before you move the stitch balance dial from

its neutral position. Make a test sample using

two layers of scrap fabric. If adjustment is

required stitch slowly and move the selector

as you sew.

•Move selector to the right to separate stitch-

es of pattern.

•Move selector to the left to bring stitches of

the pattern together.

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Pattern stitching

In addition to straight stitch and zig-zag stitch,

your machine can produce a variety of stitch

patterns. There are two types of stitch pat-

terns built into your machine:

• Decorative stitch patterns are produced by

side-to-side movement of the needle.

• Stretch stitch patterns are produced by both

the side-to-side movement of the needle,

and the back-and-forth movement of the

feed.

Two pattern modules come with your

machine. One is already in the machine and

is interchangeable with the other in the

accessory storage. Each produces an individ-

ual design that will add a personal touch to all

your sewing. Some patterns are purely deco-

rative while others are used for practical pur-

poses as well.

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Decorative stitch patterns

Pattern Application

Needle

plate

Foot

Stitch

length

Stitch

width

Needle

position

Straight stitch 1

Fagotting stitch

Rampart stitch

Domino stitch

Crescent stitch

Overedge Stttch

Multi zig-zag

stitch

Blind hem stitch

Zig-zag stitch

Any

setting

1.0 to 2.0

1.0 to 2.0

0 to 2.0

0 to 2.0

1.0 to 2.0

1.0 to 2.0

1.5 to 2.5

Any

setting

General

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special for

blindstitch

General

purpose

General

sewing

Swimsuit

seams

Borders and

smocking

Decoratice

stitching

Ornamental

borders

Seams in knit and

stretch fabric

Bar

tacking

Finishing

hems

Stretch sewing

and embroidery

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

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Flexi-stitch patterns

Pattern Application

Needle

plate

Foot

Stitch

length

Stitch

width

Needle

position

Straight stitch 1

Thorn stitch

Chevron stitch

Crown stitch

Mountain stitch

Overedge

stretch stitch

Slant overedge

stitch (left)

Feather stitch

Ric-rac stitch

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Special

purpose

Ideal for plain

seams that stretch

Ideal for

flat-butted seam

Classical

decorative

seams

Edge

decoration

Hemming and

ornamental

edges

Joining and

overcasting

seams

Flexible seam

in lingerie

Sweater and

swimsuit

construction

Heavy-duty

general purpose

sewing

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

General

purpose

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Attaching a button

Recommended settings

Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch (1 A)

Needle Position:

Stitch Width: To suit Button

Foot: Button Sewing (H)

Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

Attach Feed Cover (F)

Note:Before you can attach a button, the

bob bin thread must be brought up

through the hole in the feed cover.

1. Set stitch width at ( ), and needle position

selector at ( ). Position button under foot

and lower the needle into the center of the

left hole. Lower the foot. Turn hand wheel

toward you until needle rises out of button

and is above the foot.

2. Move stitch width selector until needle is

over the other hole in the button. Then,

when you begin to stitch, the needle

should enter into the right hole of the but-

ton. Take six or more zig-zag stitches to

attach button and finish with the needle on

the left side.

3. To fasten stitching, adjust width to ( ) and

take three or four stitches. Remove work,

draw threads to underside, fasten, and

trim.

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Free-arm sewing

Removing the extension table

To change machine for free-arm sewing, lift

right edge (1) of extension table, slide it to

the left and off the machine (2).

To replace the extension table, slide it to the

right keeping it even with the free-arm, until

the tabs on the right lock into place.

Fabric handling when sewing tubular and

hard to reach garment areas is simplified and

made easier when you use the free-arm

sewing capability of your sewing machine.

Applications

Sleeves

•Free-arm sewing takes the difficulty out of

topstitching. Sleeves, finishing waistbands

and trouser legs rotate smoothly under the

needle, around the arm, allowing you to

place your stitching accurately.

Buttons

•Sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband is

easy with free-arm sewing. The sewing arm

allows room for cuffs to slip onto without

being stretched out of shape, and you can

also see and handle the stitching area more

easily.

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Bar tacks

•Bar tacks reinforce areas of strain and can

be applied to ready made garments, as well

as to those hose sewn at home. Use the

free-arm surface to avoid fabric bulk around

the needle when you apply bar tacks to

pockets pleats and waistlines

Four-step buttonhole

Your machine makes buttonholes to any size

you choose in only four, easy steps.

• You never need to move the fabric or repo-

sition the needle.

•Always make a practice buttonhole on a

sample of your fabric.

• Be sure bobbin contains enough thread.

• When making buttonholes on hard-to-reach

areas, convert machine bed to free-arm

sewing.

•Mark buttonhole position on fabric as indi-

cated In pattern.

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Buttonholes

Recommended settings.

Stitch Selection: Buttonhole Stitch (1A)

Stitch Width: Pre-set hot: Buttonhole (L)

Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

Step 1

• Raise presser foot.

• Place fabric under foot.

• Centre 3 red guidelines (1) of foot around

beginning line of buttonhole.

• Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole sym-

bol (1) for the first step.

• Position needle in fabric at point (2) by turn-

ing the hand wheel towards you.

• Stitch down to point 3.

Step 2

• Raise needle out of fabric.

• Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole sym-

bol (2) for the second step.

• Make at least four stitches ending at point

(4)

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Step 3

• Raise needle out of fabric

• Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole

symbol (3) for the third step.

• Stitch up to point (5)

Step 4

•Raise needle out of fabric.

• Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole sym-

bol (4) for the fourth step.

• Make at least four stitches, ending at point

(6).

•Raise presser foot and remove garment

from machine.

• Clip thread ends.

•Carefully cut buttonhole opening with a

seam ripper or small, sharp scissors.

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Balancing the buttonhole

On some kinds of fabrics, there may be a dif-

ference in the density of the stitches on the

right or the left side of the buttonhole.

This is easily adjusted by turning the balance

knob (1), in the center of the stitch length dial

to balance the density of the stitching.

A very slight turn of the dial will produce a

noticeable change.

• If the stitches on the right side of the button-

hole (I) are too open, turn the balance dial

slightly to the right, until the density of the

stitches increases.

• If the stitches on the left side of the button-

hole (II) are too open, turn the balance slightly

to the left, until the density of the stitches

increases.

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Twin needle sewing

Caution: Make sure not to use a stitch width

greater than what is recommended

for twin needle stitching.

Recommended settings

Stitch Selection: Desired stitch

Needle Position: Position:

Stitch Width:

Stitch Length: 2-5

Foot: General Purpose (B)

Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

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Twin Needle Sewing continued...

Procedure

• Turn the machine off.

•Insert the twin needle with the flat side of

shank toward the rear of the machine.

• Thread the machine as you normally would

for single needle stitching, and pass thread

through the left eye of the twin needle.

• Insert a second spool pin into the hole on

the top cover of the machine, as illustrated.

• Thread the machine in the usual way.

• Pass the thread through the remaining

points making certain to omit the thread

guide above the needle and pass thread

through the right eye of needle.

• Draw both threads under the foot and along

with the bobbin thread.

• Slowly lower the needle into the hole in the

needle plate by turning the hand wheel

toward you to make sure the needle clears

the plate.

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Additional Accessories

Additional accessories for your sewing

machine are available for purchase at your

SINGER stockist.

1. Straight stitch presser foot (D) and nee-

dle plate (C) are used together when

straight stitching light weight fabrics or

when your fabric or sewing procedure

requires close control.

2. Button sewing foot (H) is used to hold

any two-hole or four-hole button securely

for stitching.

3. Lint brush is used for cleaning hard to

reach areas on your sewing machine.

4. Oil container for machine lubrication.

5. Twin needle and spool pin are used to

stitch two parallel rows of decorative stitch-

ing simultaneously. When using twin-nee-

dle for decorative stitching, set stitch width

selector no greater than midrange of zig-

zag graphics.

6. Felt for twin needle spool pin.

Accessory storage

You can use this area to store some

accessories.

The accessories leave from factory in this

area.

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Caring for your machine

Removing and replacing bobbin case

Caution: Before cleaning or adjusting the

machine, remove plug from the socket outlet.

• Raise presser foot and needle.

• Open slide plate, remove bobbin and

remove needle plate.

To remove bobbin case

• With a small screwdriver, turn bobbin case

holder (1) to the rear as far as it will go.

• Lifting the left side of the bobbin case, slide

it out from machine.

To replace bobbin case

• Guide forked end (2) of bobbin case under

feed (3).

•Draw rim of bobbin case under position

plate (4). Be sure bobbin case is freely

seated on hook race.

• Turn bobbin case holder (1) forward as far

as it will go, locking bobbin case in place.

Note: Turn handwheel towards you to check

to make sure it is properly replaced.

• Replace needle plate

• Insert bobbin and close slide plate.

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Cleaning the machine

The machine surfaces and covers can be

cleaned when necessary, with a damp, soft

cloth and a mild soap.

Remove lint and fluff from exposed parts and

clean these parts with a lint brush.

• Take-up lever and thread guides.

• Presser and needle bars.

• Bobbin case and needle plate areas.

Your machine should be periodically checked

by your local SINGER dealer for wear.

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Lubricating the machine

Approximately once a year, lubricate all mov-

ing connections, as shown, to ensure free-

dom of movement and to protect metal parts

from excessive wear.

To determine which connections move and

need lubrication, turn the handwheel slowly,

by hand, while face plate is removed.

When lubricating, apply only SINGER oil at

the points shown. SINGER oil is specially

prepared and does not contain harmful

deposits hat can interfere with the smooth

action of precision parts.

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Changing the light bulb

Caution: Before changing light bulb, make

sure you have removed plug from socket out-

let and remove face plate which covers the

light bulb. Be sure to replace the face plate

which covers the light bulb before operating

the machine.

This machine is designed to use a 15 watt

maximum light bulb with a bayonet fitting.

1. Removing bulb

•Loosen and remove screw (1) located on

face plate.

•Remove face plate by grasping it around the

bottom edge and pulling toward the left,

then down and away from machine.

• Do not attempt to unscrew light bulb.

• Push bulb up into socket and turn in the

direction of arrows to unlock bulb pin.

• Pull bulb down and out of socket.

2. Replacing bulb

•Push new bulb up into socket and turn in

the direction of arrows until pins lock into

position.

•Replace face plate again and tighten screw.

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Performance checklist

When sewing difficulties occur, look back

through this manual to make sure you are

correctly following the instructions. If you still

have a problem, the reminders below may

help you to correct it.

Needle does not move

Is machine connected to electrical supply?

Is the power and light switch on?

Is controller connected?

Is the handwheel engaged for bobbin

winding?

Needle moves, but stitch is not formed

Is needle defective?

Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?

Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded?

Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case?

Needle breaks

Is needle straight and sharp?

Is needle correct size?

Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?

Are controls properly set?

Are accessories correct for application?

Bobbin winding difficulties

Is thread unwinding freely from spool?

Is bobbin winder engaged?

Is thread end securely held at start of wind?

Is thread hanging up on the slit on the thread

spool?

Upper thread breaks

Is machine properly threaded?

Is thread freely unwinding from spool?

Is proper spool cap being used?

Is needle correct size for thread?

Is upper thread tension too tight?

Is bobbin case properly inserted?

Is bobbin rim free of nicks?

Lower thread breaks

Is bobbin correctly wound?

Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case?

Is bobbin case correctly threaded?

Is thread hanging up on the slit on the thread

spool?

Skipped stitches

Is machine properly threaded?

Is fabric firmly held down?

Is needle correct style and size?

Is needle straight and sharp?

Fabric does not move properly under

presser foot

Is presser foot correctly attached to machine?

Is presser foot lowered?

Is stitch length correctly set?