Singer 9800 User manual

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dMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When
using on
electrical
appliance,
basic
saf&y
precautions
should
always
be
followed,
including
the
following:
Read all
instructions
before
usng this
household
sewing
machine.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock:
DANGER
•
Do
not
leave sewing
machine
when
plugged
in.
Turn
off
the
switch
and
unplug
from
electric
outlet
the
electric
cord
when
not
in
use
or
oefore
servicing.
WARNING
To
reduce
the risk
of
burns,
fire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to person:
Do
not use
outdoors
or
on
wet
surfaces,
e
Do
not
allow
to
oe
used
as
a
toy,
Close
aftention
is
necessary
when
used
by
or
near
children.
•
Use
only
as
described
in
this
manual.
Use only
manufacturer’s
recommended
aftachments.
•
Do
not use
with
damaged
cord
or
plug.
If sewing
machine
is
not
working
as
it should,
has
been
dropped
or
dam-
aged, left
outdoors,
or
dropped
in
water,
return
it
to
the
nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service
center
before
using,
examination,
repair
electrical
or
mechanical
adjustment.
•
Never
operate
the
sewing
machine
with
any
air
openings
blocked.
Keen
ventilation
openings
of
sewing
machine
and
foot controller
free
from the
accumulation
of
lint,
dust,
and
loose
cloth.
•
Never
drop
or
insert
any
objects
into
any opening.
•
To
disconnect,
turn
The
switch
off,
then
remove
p1 ug
from outlet.
•
Do
not unplug
by
pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug,
grasp
the
plug,
not
the
cord.
•
Do
not
operate
where
aerosol
(spray)
products
are
being
used
or
where
oxygen
is
being administered.
•
Keep fingers
away
from
all
moving parts.
Special
care
is
required
around
the
sewing
machine needle,
Always
use
the
proper
needle
plate.
The
wrong
plate
can cause
the
needle
to
break.
•
Do
not
use
bent
needles.
q
Do
not
pull
or
pusn
the
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needle
causing
to
break.
Switch
the
sewing
machine
off
when
making
any
adjustments
in
the
needle area,
such
as
threading needle,
chang
ing
needle,
threading
bobbin,
or
changing
presser
foot,
and
the
like.
•
Always
unplug
the
sewing
machine
from
electrical
outlet
when
removing
covers,
or
when
making
other
user
servicing
adjustments
mentioned
in
the
instruction
manual.
No
lubrication
by
customer
is
recommended.
•
Keep
your
work
area
well
lighted.
•
Always
unplug
before
relamping.
Replace
bulb
with
Same
Type
Rated
5
Wafts.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD
SEWING
MACHINE
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For
you
and
your
new
sewing
machine
With
your
new
sewing
machine you
are
provided
with
this
book
of
instructions,
The
instructions
show
how
your
machine
operates
and
how to
use
the
machine
to its
full
capaciiy
We
recommend
that
you
read
these
instructions
before
you
begin
to
sew
We
are
convinced
you
will
be
rewarded
with
many
satisfying
and
inspiring hours
of
sewing
with
your
new
sewing
ma
chine.

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List_of_contents
Summary
Sewrng
surface/Needle/Presser
loot
Standard
sewrng
13
22—27
Machine
parts
Sewing
surface
Edge
stitching
Changing
the
needle
Needle positions
unpacingJconnection
Changing
the
presser
foot
Zipper
7
TM
23
UnpacKing
the
machine
Info-display
Gathering
with
straight stitches
Connection
to
the power
supply
—
Re-inforced
straight
stitches
Power
switch
Displays
recommendations
for
your
Stretch
stitch
sewing
Lace
edging
Connecting/Packing
away
after
MENU
—
Stitch
selection
svwino
8
16
Decorative
monogram
ConnecTing
the
foot control
Stitch
selection
25
Mending
and
darning
Packing
away
after
sewing
Sewing
AdvisorTM/MEMORY/CLR
Sewing
terry
cloth
17 Sewing
on
belt
loops
Threading
upper
thread/Bobbin
Sewing
Advisor
TM
Hemming
winding
Select
material
,
4-,
9
MEMORY
UriLging
si
c
S
I
n
Flatlock
Threading
the
upper
thread
Programming
Seam
and
Overcast
10
CLR
—
Deleting
programs
27
Threading
for twin
needles
Programming
Decorative
stitching
Threading
for
triple
needles
18
resser 00
Bobbin
winding
with
the
machine
STOP
Edge
guide
threaded
Clearance
piate
Direct
winding
Programming
from
different menues
Maintenance
Utility
stitch
memory
28
Threading
lower
thread/Thread
19
Care
of
the
machine
tension
Corrections
Changing
light
bulbs
Remove
the
bobbin
case
Programming
with
stitch
changes
Fault-findin
Threading
the bobbin
Utility
stitch
memory
No
33—40
29
Replace
the
bobbin
case
Buttonholes
Why
haven’t
I got
the
result
I
Tension
of the
upper
thread
20
expected?
Thread
tension/Function
Buftonholes
Accessories
12
Repeat
buftonholes
30—33
Correct
and
incorrect
thread
Sewing
on
buttons
To
facilitate your
sewing
tension
21
Tension
of
the
lower
thread
Index
Presser
foot
lift
Buftonhole
knife
34
Lowering
feed
teeth
Sewing
on
buffons
Alphabetical
index
Presser
foot
pressure
Bufton with
“shank”
4
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38.
Auxiliary
spool
pin
39.
Pear
thread
guide
for
bobbin
winding
40.
Handwheel
4L
Spoor
holder
42.
Adjustable
spool
pin
43.
Front
thread
guide
for
direct
bobbin
winding
44
Bobbin
spindle
45.
Bobbin
stop
46.
Thread
cutter/thread
holder
47.
Presser
foot
lift
48
Screw
for
edge
guide
49.
Foot
control hook
6

Unpacking/Connection
pcickng
Place
the machine
on
the
table
or
cabinet,
fold
down
the
han
dle
and
lift
off
the
cover.
2.
Remove
the
foot
control.
3.
Wipe
the machine,
particularly
around
the
needle
and
stitch
plate.
“our
machine
is
provided
with
a
number
of
presser
feet
and ac
cessories.
These
are
packed
in
plastic
bags
in
the package
which
also
contains
the
main
cord
and
The
foot
control
cord
for
the
machine.
Connecting
to
the
power
supply
Connectthe
main
card
to
the
back
socket
on
the
boftom
right
side
of
the machine.
On
the
underside
of
the
machine
you
will
find
information
about the
power
supply
(\‘)
and
the
frequen
cy
(Hz).
Check
the
power
supply
sefting
in
the
machine
to
ensure
that
this
agrees
with
the
main sup
ply
before
you
connect
the ma
chine.
Power
switch
When you
press
the power
switch,
both
the
machine
and
the
light are
switched
an.
At
the same
time the
machine
carries
out
a
self
test
and
is then
ready
for
sewing.
It
always
selects
a
straight
stitch, each
time
the
machine
is
turned on.
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Connecting/Packing
away
_____________________
In the plastic box
you
will
find the
foot control cord
and the main
cord,
1. Remove
the foot control cord,
2. Fit the
plug
into the socket inside
the foot control compartment,
see
poure
on the
box,
3.
Give it a
push
to make
sure
it is
properly
connected.
This
operation
is
only neccessary
the
very first time
you
are
going
to use the macme.
4. Plug
it into
the
front socket next
to the
main
cord,
In the Accessory Tray
there
are
spe
cial pockets
for presser feet
and
bobbins
plus space for other
ac
cessories. Store the accessories
in
the tray from the beginning
so they
are always
easily
accessible
(refer
to the figure).
Icc.jfl
cwcy
ct
sewing
L Unplug
the
cords from the wall
socket
and the machine.
2. Wind
the cords around
your
hand and place
the cords
in the
foot control storage
space.
3.
Check
to
ensure that all
acces
sories
are in the accessory tray.
Slide it
onto the machine.
4. Lower the presser foot.
5.
Hang the foot
control,
underside
toward
you,
on the guide at
the
back of the
machine. Fold down
the
handle and replace
the
cover.
ha oo
ccntro
Accessor/ iy
8

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Threading
upper
thread
1
The
machine
has
a
spool
pin
suit
able
for
all
types
of
thread.
The
spool
pin is
adjustable
and
can
be
used
in a
vertical
or
horizontal
posi
tion.
In
the
vertical
position
the
thread
spool
rotates.
In
the horizon
tal
position
the
thread
reels
off
the
stationary
spool.
Use
the
method
that
suits
you
best.
There
are
iwo
spool
holders
on
the
spool
pin.
For
the
vertical
spool
pin, the
large
spool
holder
is
placed
under the
thread.
When
you
use
small
spools
of
thread,
slide
the large
spool
holder
half
way
up
on
the
spool
pin so
that
the
top
of
the
thread
spool
and
spool
pin
are
even.
When
you
use
the
horizontal
spool
pin,
slide
the
spool
holder
against
the
thread
to
hold
it
in
place, see
the
illustration.
Threading
the
upper
thread
Make
sure
the
presser
foot
s
raised
and
the
needle
is
in
the
up
position.
1.
Place the
thread
on
the
adjus
table
spool
pin
at
the
back
of
the
machine.
2.
Place
the spool
holder
on
the
spool
pin
as
described
above.
3.
Place
the
thread
in the
thread
guide
and
pull
the
thread
up
wards.
4.
Bring
the thread
forward
and
place
it
beiween
the
thread
ten
sion
discs.
5. Lay
thread
into
thread
guide.
6.
Continue
threading
by
drawing
the thread
from
the
right
into
the
slot on
the
take-up
lever
7.
Thread
last guide.
8.
The needle
is
threaded
from
front
to
back.
The
white
on
the presser
foot
ankle makes
it
easy
to see
the eye
of
the
needle.
9.
Place
thread
under
the
presser
foot
and
into
the
thread
knife
where
it
is
cut
and
held
in
position.
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With
narrow
thread
spools,
the
small
holder
is
placed
in
front
of
the
thread
reel.
If
you
use
large
thread
spools,
the
large holder
is
placed
in
front
of
the
thread.
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Bobbin
winding
with the
machine
threaded
Place
your
empty
bobbin
with
the
small
mark
outwards
on
the
bobbin
spindle
on
the
right
side
of
the
ma
chine,
Pull
the
thread
from
the
needle un
der
a
metal presser
foot
and
to
the
right
into
the
thread
guide under
the
name
plate
Start
from
underneath
and
wind a
few
turns
of
thread
around the
bobbin.
Pull
the
thread
tail
into
the
thread
knife
behind
the
bobbin
spindle so
it is
cut
off
and
held in position.
Press
the
foot
control.
The
machine
will
stop
automatically
when
the
bobbin
is
full.
Note! Use
a
presser foot
made of
metal
when
bobbin
winding,
to
prevent
the
thread
from
cutting
in
to
the
foot.
Place
the
thread spool
on
the
auxi
liary
thread spool
hoiaer; place
an
empty bobbin
with
the
mark out
wards
on
the bobbin
spindle.
Place
the
thread
in
the
thread
gui
de (a)
and
(b),
forward
and
around
the
tension disc (c).
Wind
the
thread from
below a
few turns
around
the the bobbin
and
into
the
thread knife.
Press
the
foot control.
The
machine
will
stop
automatical
ly when the
bobbin
s
full.
Bobbin
winding
Threading
for
twin
needles
Threading
for
triple
needles
Direct
winding
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