Instruction Manual

Contents

For European territoriesImportant safety instructionsGetting to know your machine

Principal partsAccessories

Connecting the machineRunning the machineChoosing and changing needlesChanging the needle plateChanging screw-on presser feetAttaching the feed coverChanging snap-on presser feetFabric, thread and needle tableInserting a bobbinWinding a bobbinThreading the machineRaising the bobbin threadAdjusting thread tensionSewing a seamStarting a seamStraight stitchingStitch width selectorNeedle position selectorStitch length selectorReverse stitch button and sewing in reverseDarning

Inserting a zipperZig-zag stitchingNeedle position selectorStitch width selectorAdjusting stitch lengthPattern groups selectionFlexi-stitch patternsBalancing flexi-stitchesPattern stitchingRemoving and replacing pattern moduleDecorative stitch patternsFlexi-stitch patternsAttaching a buttonFree arm sewingRemoving the extension tableFour step buttonholeTwin needle sewing

Additional accessories / Accessory storageCaring for your machine

Removing and replacing bobbin caseCleaning the machineLubricating the machineChanging the light bulbPerformance checklist

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety pre-cautions should always be followed includingthe following:

Read all instructions before using thismachine.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• The machine should never be left unattend-ed when plugged in. Always unplug themachine from the electric outlet immediatelyafter using and before cleaning.

• Always unplug before relamping. Replacebulb with the same type rated 15 watts. Besure to replace the face plate which coversthe light bulb before operating the machine.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electricshock or injury to persons:

• Be sure that the electrical voltage of thesocket outlet (wall receptacle) is the sameas the rated voltage of the motor.

• Use this machine only for its intended useas described in this Operator's Guide. Useonly attachments recommended by themanufacturer as contained in the Operator'sGuide.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off("0") position, then remove plug from outlet.

Dear Customer,

We recommend that for future reference yourecord the Serial Number of your SewingMachine in the space provided.

Refer to illustration for location of SerialNumber on your machine.

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WARNING continued...

• Disconnect the power-line plug from thesocket outlet or switch the machine off whenmaking any adjustments in the needle area,such as threading needle, changing needle,changing throat plate or changing presserfoot, etc.

• Always unplug the machine from the electri-cal outlet when removing covers, lubricating,or when making any other user servicingadjustments mentioned in the Operator'sGuide.

• Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt.Contact your nearest Service Center shouldany adjustment be required.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Handle the foot controller with care andavoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not toplace anything on top of it.

• Always use the proper throat plate. Thewrong plate can cause the needle to break.

• Do not use bent needles.

• When sewing, keep fingers away from allmoving parts. Special care is requiredaround the sewing machine needle.

• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Itmay deflect the needle causing it to break.

• Before removing the bobbin case, removeplug 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, ordropped into the water. Return the machineto the nearest authorized dealer or ServiceCenter for examination, repair, electrical, ormechanical adjustment.

• Never operate the machine with any airopenings blocked. Keep ventilation open-ings of the machine and foot controller freefrom the accumulation of lint, dust, andloose cloth.

• Never drop or insert any object into anyopening.

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Neither core is to be connected to the earthterminal of a three-pin plug.

• Do not use outdoors

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) prod-ucts are being used or where oxygen isbeing administered.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Closeattention is necessary when the machine isused by or near children.

For European Territories:

This product is suppressed for radio and tele-vision interference with the InternationalElectrotechnical Commission requirements ofthe CISPR.

Machines for Great Britain:

Machines for Great Britain and some othercountries having similar wiring standards areshipped from the factory without a plug forconnection to the mains. The wires in thismains lead are coloured in accordance withthe following code:

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

As the colours of the wires in the mains leadof this appliance may not correspond with thecoloured markings identifying the terminals inyour plug, proceed as follows:

The wire, which is coloured blue must beconnected to the terminal which is markedwith the letter N or coloured black. The wire,which is coloured brown must be connectedto the terminal which is marked with letter Lor coloured red. If a 13 Amp. (BS 1363) plugis used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or ifany other type of plug is used, a 5 Amp. fusemust be fitted either in the plug or adapter orat 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 yoursewing machine are designed to simplify yoursewing projects and increase the versatility ofyour machine.

The letter in a circle adjacent to the illustratedpart is reproduced on the part itself to helpyou select the correct attachment for the typeof work you are doing.

1. Interchangeable pattern module.

2. Special purpose presser foot (J) is usedfor decorative and zig-zag sewing.

3. General purpose needle plate (A) andpresser foot (B) are on your machinewhen delivered. Use together for alternat-ing between straight and zig-zag stitching.

4. Buttonhole presser foot (L) is used withthe General Purpose Needle Plate to makefour-step buttonholes

5. Zipper foot (E) is used for inserting zip-pers and stitching corded seams.

6. Friction free spool holder is used to holdvarious size spools and allows thread tounwind smoothly. The spool does not turn.

7. Small thread spool holder (Q) for usewith small diameter spools of thread.

8. Needlepack includes an assortment forsewing various types of fabrics.

9. Feed cover (F) is used to prevent the feedfrom moving the fabric when darning orfree motion embroidery.

10. Transparent bobbins for easy viewing ofthread supply.

11. Blindstitch hem presser foot is used toposition the hem for blindstitch hemming.

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Connecting the machine

Push plug into the receptacle (1) at the rightend of the machine. Then connect plug (2) toyour socket outlet.

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Running the machine

To turn on machine and sewing light, pressupper portion of power switch. To turn offmachine and light, press lower portion "O" ofpower switch.

To run the machine and control speed, pressthe foot control with your foot. The harder youpress, the faster the machine will sew. Tostop machine, remove foot from control.

Note: Do not operate machine without fabricunder the presser foot as this maydamage 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 removeneedle.

• With flat side of needle to the back. Insertnew 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 andslide 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 removepresser foot with shank (2), guiding it towardyou and to the right.

• To replace presser foot with shank, hookshank around the presser bar and tightenpresser footscrew with the use of a coin.

Attaching the feed cover (F)

The feed cover is used to keep the feed frommoving the fabric when attaching a button,darning or sewing free-motion embroidery. Toattach 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 frontedge 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 atback of machine.

• Push toe of presser foot (1) up, until itsnaps off the shank (2).

• Remove foot from machine.

• Place new foot under centre of shank.

• Lower presser foot litter, fitting shank overpresser foot pin (3).

• Don't turn screw. Instead, push presser footscrew (4) down, firmly until foot snaps intoplace.

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Fabric, thread and needle table

The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn. The table belowis a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before beginning asewing 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

BatisteChiffonCrepeOrganzaVoile

CorduroyFlannelGabardineGinghamLinenMuslinWool Crepe

CanvasCoatingDenimDuckSailclothUpholstery

Single KnitsDouble KnitJerseyTricot

Thread

Cotton-wrappedPolyester Core100% Polyester (Extra Fine)• Mercerized Size 50 Nylon

Cotton-wrappedPolyester100% Polyester

• Mercerized Size 50 Nylon

Cotton-wrappedPolyester100% Polyester

• Mercerized Size 40• "Heavy Duty"

Cotton-wrappedPolyester100% PolyesterNylon

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 isin its highest position.

• Open slide plate and remove empty bobbin.

1. Pull 4" (10 cm) of thread from replacementbobbin and insert bobbin into case, asshown.

2. Holding bobbin in place, guide thread intonotch (1) and then down the slot to the leftand guide around into notch (2).

3. Draw several inches of thread diagonallyacross the bobbin toward the back of themachine.

4. While holding thread on outside, close theslide plate, allowing thread to extendthrough the slot between the slide plateand needle plate.

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Winding a bobbin

Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind thebobbin 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 positionby turning hand wheel toward you.

• Raise presser foot to release threadtension.

• Place spool of thread on spool pin.

• Slide spool cap firmly over rim of spoolto prevent thread tangling.

• Lead thread from spool and snap intothread guide (1) and with only onehand pass the thread under the guideand through the slot, as illustrated (2).

• Thread the tension discs by leading thethread down and around the tension(3). Hold the spool lightly and pull thethread 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 througheye (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 aboveneedle plate.

• Pull gently on needle thread and bring upbobbin 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)

A perfect, well balanced stitch (1), will havethe needle and bobbin threads lockedbetween the two layers of fabric with no loopson 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 lowernumber.

Too little tension will produce a loose stitch(3) which will cause loops in your seam.

• To increase tension, turn the dial to a highernumber.

Adjusting thread tension(For zig zag stitching)

The correct tension setting will produce asmooth even stitch (1).

Too much tension will produce a tight stitch(2), causing fabric to pucker. Loosen tensionby turning dial to a lower number.

Too little tension will produce a loose stitch(3), causing loops in your pattern. Tightentension by turning dial to a higher number.

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Sewing a seam

You can sew seams easily and accuratelywhen you follow the suggestions below.

Placing fabric under foot

Most fabrics can be placed under the foot byraising 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 tothe high rise position (3), thus increasing thespace between the foot and the needle plate.

• Lower presser foot lifter all the way downand you are ready to sew.

Basting

Pin basting and hand basting are easy waysto make temporary seams before machinesewing.

• 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 overpins; pull them out as you stitch.

• To hand baste, make long stitches that canbe 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 5/8inch (1.6 cm) seam allowance, is extendedonto the slide plate.

Starting a seam

Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 inch (12mm) from rear of fabric Align the right edgewith 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 buttonlocated in centre of the stitch length dial. Holdbutton 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 atthe front and back of presser foot as yousew. Do not pull fabric

• For elasticated fabric, stretch lace, and knitswith an unusual amount of elasticity, holdthe fabric firmly in front and back of thepresser foot to stretch the seam as thestitches are being placed.

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Straight stitching

Stitch width selector

Before you move the selectors to set yourmachine for straight stitching, turn the handwheel toward you until needle is at its highestpoint.

Straight stitching can be performed with pat-tern selector in any position; stitch width levermust be set at ( ) only

Needle position selector

Needle Position Selector positions the needle

in left ( ), center ( ) or right ( ) needlepositions.

Stitch length selector

To adjust the length of your stitches, turn thedial so that desired stitch length is positionedunder (•) symbol.

• To shorten stitch length, turn dial toward alower number.

• To lengthen stitch length, turn dial toward ahigher number.

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Applications withstraight stitching

Darning

Recommended settingsStitch Selection: Straight Stitch

Needle Position:

Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2-5Foot: 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 stitchlength selector.

• For reverse stitching, push in the buttonand hold in place. The machine will stitchin reverse only as long as you keep thebutton pushed in.

Sewing in reverse

To neaten the end of a seam, push in thereverse button and backstitch 3-4 stitches.

Raise needle and presser foot and removefabric by drawing it to the back and left. Cutthread on thread cutter on presser bar.

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Inserting a zipper

Preparation

Pattern:

Neeale position:

Stitch width: Stitch length: 2-5Foot: Zipper (E)Needle plate: General Purpose (A)

Adjusting the zipper foot

When the zipper teeth are to the left of theneedle (A):

• Slide the adjusting block (1), which slides onthe 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 isfully 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 forspecial stitch placement.

Stitch width selector

To produce any of the zig-zag stitches, thestitch width selector is moved from its straightposition ( ) to any of its other positions. Thefurther you move the selector lever towardthe right, the wider your stitch will be.

Adjusting stitch length

Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will giveyou an open zig-zag stitch.

The higher the number, the more open, orfurther apart your stitches will be.

The area between 0 and 1 on the dial is usedfor satin stitching, a series of closely spacedplain zig-zag stitches that form a smoothsatin-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 letterto 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 aresimilar to zig-zag stitching.

These stitch patterns are used for sewing knits and other stretch fabrics. Flexi Stitch patternsare made by the side to side movement of the needle along with the backward and forwardmovement of the feed.

The flexi-stitch only accepts stitch work,which is to the right of each pattern group onthe panel.Act upon the following manner:

• Turn the stitch length dial to the left until thedot on the dial lines up with the dot on themachine, as shown.

Note: If for any reason the machine does notstart sewing your desired pattern afteraligning the two dot symbols, push inon the reverse stitch button.

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BalancingFlexi-stitches

You may need to adjust the Flexi-stitchBalance selector when using a flexi-stitch pat-tern in order to achieve the correct patternappearance.

Before you move the stitch balance dial fromits neutral position. Make a test sample usingtwo layers of scrap fabric. If adjustment isrequired stitch slowly and move the selectoras you sew.

• Move selector to the right to separate stitch-es of pattern.

• Move selector to the left to bring stitches ofthe pattern together.

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Pattern stitching

In addition to straight stitch and zig-zag stitch,your machine can produce a variety of stitchpatterns. There are two types of stitch pat-terns built into your machine:

• Decorative stitch patterns are produced byside-to-side movement of the needle.

• Stretch stitch patterns are produced by boththe side-to-side movement of the needle,and the back-and-forth movement of thefeed.

Two pattern modules come with yourmachine. One is already in the machine andis interchangeable with the other in theaccessory storage. Each produces an individ-ual design that will add a personal touch to allyour 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 ApplicationNeedleplate

FootStitchlength

Stitchwidth

Needleposition

Straight stitch 1

Fagotting stitch

Rampart stitch

Domino stitch

Crescent stitch

Overedge Stttch

Multi zig-zagstitch

Blind hem stitch

Zig-zag stitch

Anysetting

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

Anysetting

Generalpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Special forblindstitch

Generalpurpose

Generalsewing

Swimsuitseams

Borders andsmocking

Decoraticestitching

Ornamentalborders

Seams in knit andstretch fabric

Bar tacking

Finishinghems

Stretch sewingand embroidery

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

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Flexi-stitch patterns

Pattern ApplicationNeedleplate

FootStitchlength

Stitchwidth

Needleposition

Straight stitch 1

Thorn stitch

Chevron stitch

Crown stitch

Mountain stitch

Overedgestretch stitch

Slant overedgestitch (left)

Feather stitch

Ric-rac stitch

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

( )

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Specialpurpose

Ideal for plainseams that stretch

Ideal forflat-butted seam

Classical decorative

seams

Edge decoration

Hemming andornamental

edges

Joining and overcasting

seams

Flexible seamin lingerie

Sweater andswimsuit

construction

Heavy-dutygeneral purpose

sewing

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

Generalpurpose

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Attaching a button

Recommended settingsStitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch (1 A)

Needle Position: Stitch Width: To suit ButtonFoot: Button Sewing (H)Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)Attach Feed Cover (F)

Note: Before you can attach a button, thebob bin thread must be brought upthrough the hole in the feed cover.

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

selector at ( ). Position button under footand lower the needle into the center of theleft hole. Lower the foot. Turn hand wheeltoward you until needle rises out of buttonand is above the foot.

2. Move stitch width selector until needle isover the other hole in the button. Then,when you begin to stitch, the needleshould enter into the right hole of the but-ton. Take six or more zig-zag stitches toattach button and finish with the needle onthe left side.

3. To fasten stitching, adjust width to ( ) andtake three or four stitches. Remove work,draw threads to underside, fasten, andtrim.

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Free-arm sewing

Removing the extension table

To change machine for free-arm sewing, liftright edge (1) of extension table, slide it tothe left and off the machine (2).

To replace the extension table, slide it to theright keeping it even with the free-arm, untilthe tabs on the right lock into place.

Fabric handling when sewing tubular andhard to reach garment areas is simplified andmade easier when you use the free-armsewing capability of your sewing machine.

ApplicationsSleeves

• Free-arm sewing takes the difficulty out oftopstitching. Sleeves, finishing waistbandsand trouser legs rotate smoothly under theneedle, around the arm, allowing you toplace your stitching accurately.

Buttons

• Sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband iseasy with free-arm sewing. The sewing armallows room for cuffs to slip onto withoutbeing stretched out of shape, and you canalso see and handle the stitching area moreeasily.

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Bar tacks

• Bar tacks reinforce areas of strain and canbe applied to ready made garments, as wellas to those hose sewn at home. Use thefree-arm surface to avoid fabric bulk aroundthe needle when you apply bar tacks topockets pleats and waistlines

Four-step buttonhole

Your machine makes buttonholes to any sizeyou choose in only four, easy steps.

• You never need to move the fabric or repo-sition the needle.

• Always make a practice buttonhole on asample of your fabric.

• Be sure bobbin contains enough thread.

• When making buttonholes on hard-to-reachareas, convert machine bed to free-armsewing.

• 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 aroundbeginning 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 garmentfrom machine.

• Clip thread ends.

• Carefully cut buttonhole opening with aseam 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 theright or the left side of the buttonhole.

This is easily adjusted by turning the balanceknob (1), in the center of the stitch length dialto balance the density of the stitching.

A very slight turn of the dial will produce anoticeable change.

• If the stitches on the right side of the button-hole (I) are too open, turn the balance dialslightly to the right, until the density of thestitches increases.

• If the stitches on the left side of the button-hole (II) are too open, turn the balance slightlyto the left, until the density of the stitchesincreases.

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Twin needle sewing

Caution: Make sure not to use a stitch widthgreater than what is recommendedfor twin needle stitching.

Recommended settingsStitch 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 ofshank toward the rear of the machine.

• Thread the machine as you normally wouldfor single needle stitching, and pass threadthrough the left eye of the twin needle.

• Insert a second spool pin into the hole onthe top cover of the machine, as illustrated.

• Thread the machine in the usual way.

• Pass the thread through the remainingpoints making certain to omit the threadguide above the needle and pass threadthrough the right eye of needle.

• Draw both threads under the foot and alongwith the bobbin thread.

• Slowly lower the needle into the hole in theneedle plate by turning the hand wheeltoward you to make sure the needle clearsthe plate.

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Additional Accessories

Additional accessories for your sewingmachine are available for purchase at yourSINGER stockist.

1. Straight stitch presser foot (D) and nee-dle plate (C) are used together whenstraight stitching light weight fabrics orwhen your fabric or sewing procedurerequires close control.

2. Button sewing foot (H) is used to holdany two-hole or four-hole button securelyfor stitching.

3. Lint brush is used for cleaning hard toreach areas on your sewing machine.

4. Oil container for machine lubrication.

5. Twin needle and spool pin are used tostitch two parallel rows of decorative stitch-ing simultaneously. When using twin-nee-dle for decorative stitching, set stitch widthselector 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 thisarea.

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Caring for your machine

Removing and replacing bobbin case

Caution: Before cleaning or adjusting themachine, 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 caseholder (1) to the rear as far as it will go.

• Lifting the left side of the bobbin case, slideit out from machine.

To replace bobbin case

• Guide forked end (2) of bobbin case underfeed (3).

• Draw rim of bobbin case under positionplate (4). Be sure bobbin case is freely seated on hook race.

• Turn bobbin case holder (1) forward as faras it will go, locking bobbin case in place.

Note: Turn handwheel towards you to checkto 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 becleaned when necessary, with a damp, softcloth and a mild soap.

Remove lint and fluff from exposed parts andclean 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 checkedby 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 partsfrom excessive wear.

To determine which connections move andneed lubrication, turn the handwheel slowly,by hand, while face plate is removed.

When lubricating, apply only SINGER oil atthe points shown. SINGER oil is speciallyprepared and does not contain harmfuldeposits hat can interfere with the smoothaction of precision parts.

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Changing the light bulb

Caution: Before changing light bulb, makesure you have removed plug from socket out-let and remove face plate which covers thelight bulb. Be sure to replace the face platewhich covers the light bulb before operatingthe machine.

This machine is designed to use a 15 wattmaximum light bulb with a bayonet fitting.

1. Removing bulb

• Loosen and remove screw (1) located onface plate.

• Remove face plate by grasping it around thebottom 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 inthe direction of arrows until pins lock intoposition.

• Replace face plate again and tighten screw.

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Performance checklist

When sewing difficulties occur, look backthrough this manual to make sure you arecorrectly following the instructions. If you stillhave a problem, the reminders below mayhelp you to correct it.

Needle does not moveIs 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 formedIs needle defective? Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp? Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded? Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case?

Needle breaksIs 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 difficultiesIs 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 threadspool?

Upper thread breaksIs 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 breaksIs bobbin correctly wound? Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case? Is bobbin case correctly threaded? Is thread hanging up on the slit on the threadspool?

Skipped stitchesIs machine properly threaded? Is fabric firmly held down? Is needle correct style and size? Is needle straight and sharp?

Fabric does not move properly underpresser footIs presser foot correctly attached to machine? Is presser foot lowered? Is stitch length correctly set?