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CONGRATULATIONS
You a-'e
about
to
begin
an adventure
in
creativity
You
are
going
to
sew!
And,
you
are
going
to sew
with
one of
the
easiest
to
use
machines
ever made
The
following
features
have been
included
on your machine,
promising
rewarding
hours
of
uncomplicated
sewing
pleasure
* Clearly
defined
thread
path,
reducing
the
possibility
of
threading
errors.
*
Electronic
speed
control,
assuring
smooth,
even
sewing
*
Auto
tension, requiring
no
adjustments
for
a
majority
of your
sewing
projects
* One-step
pattern selection,
eliminating complicated
selection
operation
In addition,
this machine
features
a removable
bed extension, permitting
both
flat and
free-arm
sewing:
snap-on
presser
feet that
are
quickly
removed
and
easily
replaced:
and
a one-way
needle
clamp
that makes
it
impossible
to put
the
needle
in backwards.
Take some
time
to acquaint
yourself
with
this
owner's
manual
and
your
machine
Whether
you
are
a novice
or an
experienced
sewer, you will
discover
how easy
it is
to create
something
uniquely
your
ownl
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Dear
Customner
VWe recommend
that
for future reference
you
record the Serial
Number
of
your
Sewing
Machine
in the
space
provided
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Refer
to illustration
at right
for locationf
of Serial
Number
on Serial
No
your machine.
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Model
No
Serial
No!
To ensure
that you
are
always
pi.i
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i modern
sewing
capabilities,
the
manufacturer
reserves
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chance
the appear-
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design
or accessories
of
this sewing
hme
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Table
of Contents
1. Getting
to Know Your
Machine ...
............. .....
2
Principat P a
rts .................... . .....
.......... 2
Accessories
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4
2. G etting Ready to Sew ................... ......... . ........ 5
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table . ... ............
H andle Storage ...
...... ..............
5...
.. . .... . ..
...... S
Important
Safeguards s ...............
. . . .. 6
Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine .. 7........ . 7
Choosing and Changing Needles . . . 8
Free
Arm Sew ing ... ..................
.. ... . 8
Changing the Presser Foot ............ .. ........ 9
Replacing Presser
Foot with Shank. 10
Attaching Darning and Embroidery Foot .... 10-- ......... . . ......... 10
Attaching Feed Cover ... .... 10--.---........ ........
Threading the M achine .................... ....... .1
Winding a Bobbin....
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12
Inserting a Wound Bobbin
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13
Raising the Bobbin
Thread . . . . . ..
14
Selecting a Pattern
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.... --------... 15
3. Straight
Stitching.. .. .... .---
15
Preparation..
15
Sewing a Seam
. 17
Darning ........ ........... 19
Free Motion Embroidery. 19
Inserting
a Zipper .
20
4. Special Stitches 21
Preparation.
22
Zig-Zag Stitch . 23
Zig-Zag Blindstitch 23
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag . 24
-M Stitch..,.,
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Crescent Stitch., 25
Stretch Overedge Stitch 26
Fagoting
Stitch
. .
...
26
Ric Rac/Straight Stretch Stilch . 27
Honeycomb Stitch
... 27
Slant Overedge Stitch . .. 28
A rrow Stitch
... .....
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5. Four-Step Buttonholing . . ..... 29
6. Caring for Your Machine . .
.... .. . 31
Removing and Replacing
Bobbin Case.
... 31
Removing and Replacing Light Bulb . . 32
Cleaning the Machine ..... ..... ---. . .. ...... 33
Performance
Checklist
.
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.34
Additional Accessories . ..... . .--- 35
Index...
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SECTION 1 GETTING
TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Principal
Parts
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Principal Parts
1 Hand
Wheel provides a means for
14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the
back of
raising or lowering the needle. machire, lets you raise and lower
presser foot.
2. Bobbin Winder
lets you till the boDbin
with thread
quickly and easiy 15. Thread
Cutter is built into face plate
cover
for convenience
and
safety.
3, Pattern Display Panel
shows a vanr
ely of patterns available for your
16 Slide Plate opens for easy rernoval
sewing needs and
replacement
of bobbin
4. Friction-Free Spool Pin and Cap 17. Feed System moves fabric
under
hold the lop thread supply
and allow preer foot.
it to unwind
smoothly as the spool presser oot
does not turn.
18. Presser
Foot holds fabric against the
5. Stitch
Width
Lever
controls
the width
teed
system
and snaps
on
and off
of patterns and sets the needle for
straight
stitching
19.
Bed
is the work
surface
of the
mnachine
6. Snap-In Thread Guide helps to insure
a smooth
flow
of thread
from the
20. Stitch
Length
Lever
allows for
a
spool
to the tension,
variety
of stitch lengths.
7 Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
pro 21. Power and Light
Switch turns on
vides thread tension
for bobbin the machine
and sewing light at the
winding,
sarne time
8. Auto Needle Thread Tension Lever 22. Reverse Lever
provides either
controls top thread tension momentary
or continuous reverse
tabric movement
9. Face Plate
s a removable cover
protecting movable parts
and sewinrg 23. Pattern Selector Dial turns directly
light to
any of the
patterns. plus button-
10.
Sewing
Light
illuminates
sewing hole,
showni
on
tthe pattern
display
area
panel
11. One-Way
Needle
Clamp
holds
24.
Stitch
Balance
Ring adjusts
appear
needle
in machine
acid prevents
ance ot Special Stitch
patterns and
incorrect nserlion
buttonholes,
12. Needle Plate supports
she fabric 25. Electrical Power Cord
connects
during sewing
rnachine
to your
electrical
outlet
13. Removable Extension
Table lets you 26. Speed
Controller, designed for safety
change the machine
bed from flat to and convenience,
regulates the elec-
free arm
tronic solid state speed control
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ACCESSORIES
The accessories
for your machine are designed Io simplify many o your sewing projects.
1. General Purpose
Needle Plate (A),
and Presser Foot (B), are standard on
the machine. Used for straight and zig-
(B) '11 zag
sewing
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X0X 2. Zipper Foot (E). for inserting zippers
(GgX2(E) 3. Feed Cover (F),
used for button sewing,
free motion work and darning, 1t keeps
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the feed from
moving
fabric
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Darning and Embroidery Foot (G), s
recommended for free motion work,
such
as embroidery, monogramming
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and decorative designs. (Not includ-
ed
with 10 patterrn sewing machine,
See page 35).
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5. Special Purpose Presser Foot (J), used
for decorative
and zig-zag stitching,
7(N) 6. Buttonhole Presser Foot (L), used to
make tour-step buttonholes,
7 ?': ) > 7. Seam Guide (N), helps keep seam
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even (Not included with 10
pattern
sewing machine. See page 35).
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9 8.
Spool Holder for medium and large
thread spools.
i X i 10 9. Lint Brush, for cleaning the machine.
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) 10. Needle Pack, includes
an assortment
for sewing various
types of fabrics,
a 12.-<)) 11. Bobbins, transparent for easy viewing.
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sition the hem tor blindstitch hemming.
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SECTION
2
GETTING
READY
TO
SEW
Fabric,
Thread
and
Needle
Table
* Thie
needle
and
thread
used
for a
sewing
project
depends
upon the
fabric
that is
chosen.
* The
table
below is a
practical
gutide
to
needle
and thread
selhechons
lor most
situations
* Refer
to it before
starting
to
sew.
Be sure
to use
the same size
anid type
of threadl
in
both needlte
and
bobbin
For
best results,
use only
genuine
Singer'
needles.
Fanatic
Thread
Type
Size
Fine yne'heri:*
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
1 Remove plug
from the socket outlet when changing needles,
feet, or needle
plates, or when leaving
the machine unattended. This eliminates the
possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the speed
controller
2. Before removing the bobbin case, remove plug from the socket outlet
3. Because
of the up and down movement of the needle, you must work
carefully and watch the sewing area when operating the rhachine,
4. Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this may deflect the needle,
causing it to break.
5, Before cleaning your machine, remove plug from the socket outlet.
6. Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your
nearest Service
Center should any adjustment be
required.
7. Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket
Cutlet, Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before
operating the machine.
8 This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum light bulb.
9. This machine is double insulated When servicing, use only identical
replacement
parts
This product is suppressed
for radio an,d televis,on interference with the International
Efectro-technical Commission requirements of the CISPR
Machines for Great Britain and some other countries
having similar wiring standards
are shipped trom the factory wtthout 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 the letler L or coloured red, If a 13 Amp. (BS
1363) plug is used. a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or it any other type of plug is used
a 5 Amp fuse must be ftted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution boardl
Neither core is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug

CONNECTING THE MACHINE
The solid state system assures constant speed as you maintain the same pressure
on the controller
when
sewing through
various
fabric thicknesses
Unwind the air control hose from foot
operated speed controller
Always be sure air hose is not blocked
Pressing on the controller, you should
feel a slight air flow from the hose.
Plug this
air hose onto
the receptacle
above
power
cord, at
the right
end of the
Ja \' machine.
Then connect the electrical power
cord
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fplug
to your
electrical
outlet.
NOTE: When not using the machine,
rewind air hose around speed controller
for storage, as
shown
Do not operate machine without
material under the presser foot as this
may damage
the feed
and the
foot
RUNNING THE MACHINE
The
machine and the
sewing light are turned
on and off by the
same power switch
1- '---- (A) r SLIDE SWITCH (A)-
To turn
on machine
and
sewing light,
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slide power
switch
left to
t1 position
To
turn off
machine
and light,
slide
power switch to right to 0 position
rri I I I4 l ROCKER SWITCH (B)-
To turn on machine and sewing light, press
power switch
down
at right side
To turn
off
machine
and light,
press
power switch
down
at left side,
_a To run the machine, press the speed
controller
The
harder you
press, the
fas-
ter the machine will sew
o
stop
the
machine
fromTi
sewing.
remove
pressure
from speed
controller
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CHOOSING
AND
CHANGING NEEDLES
IMPORTANT:
For
best
sewing
results,
use
only Singer
needles.
Check
the
needle
package.
and
the Fabric
Thread
and
Needle
Table
on
page
5.
for
the
correct needle
and
fabric
combination
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Raise
needle
to its
highest
position
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Loosen needle
clamp
screw
and
remove
ieedle
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With
flat side
of needle
to the
back,
insert
it
' .new
needle
up
into
clamp
as far
as it
will
go
. Tighten
needle
clamp
screw
securely
FREE
ARM
SEWING
Free
arm
sewing
makes
it easier
to
sew
hard-to-reach
areas.
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To change
machine
for
free arm
sewing,
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push
in
and
lift right edge
(1) of
exlension
*<-'F .
~table,
slide it
to
the left and
oft
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niachine
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Topstitch edges
on
sleeves,
or
finish
waistbands
and
pants
legs
easily,
* Sew
buttonholes
without
stretching
1c
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