Singer 9980 Quantum Stylist Installation guide

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Built-In Sewing Assistance
with Audible and
Visual Messaging
Simply touch the Help button
and instantly learn more about
bobbin winding, bobbin setting,
threading the upper thread and
changing the presser foot.
Beautiful Results Are Easier Than Ever.
With over 800 built-in stitches, including block &
script alphabets, you’ll enjoy the speed, simplicity
and durability of the SINGER® 9980 QUANTUM
STYLIST™ sewing machine. The built-in sewing
advisor ensures sewing success every step of the
way. Advanced features like Needle Up / Down for
quilting and appliquéing, Pattern Elongation, Stitch
Memory with Editing and Automatic Thread Cutter
ensure that this is a sewing machine you will love for
years to come.
Advanced Features Add a Professional Touch
Drop & Sew Bobbin System
With this special top drop-in bobbin system, there’s no
longer any need to raise the bobbin thread before sewing.
Just drop and sew!
Stitch Memory with Editing
Program up to 60 characters into the sewing machine’s
memory for easy retrieval, accessible even after the
sewing machine has been turned off. Edit the stitches
according to length, width, mirroring and elongation!
Thread Breakage Sensor
The sewing machine senses when the upper thread has
broken. Sewing will automatically stop without any lost or
blank stitches!
25 Needle Positions
Needle position can be changed for individual projects like
inserting zippers or cording and topstitching.
Automatic Tension
This system ensures stable stitch quality, whatever type of
fabric is being sewn. The tension can be adjusted using the
tension adjustment buttons, if desired.
Automatic Electronic
Thread Trimmer
Press the thread cutter button
and the machine automatically
trims threads when you are
done sewing.

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Automatic Settings Eliminate Guesswork
Automatic Stitch Length & Width
Optimal settings for stitch length and width are
automatically set, but can be overridden for more
personalized sewing.
Free Arm
The removable free arm provides easy access to cuffs,
collars, pant hems and other difficult-to-reach areas.
Electronic Auto Pilot
Unplug the foot control, press the Start button and the
machine sews. You are still in complete control over the
speed - just slide the Speed Control lever to the desired
maximum speed.
Needle Up / Down Button
Pressing this button when the machine is stopped will
change the needle position from down to up or from up to
down.
Slow Sewing Speed Button Option
Allows you to sew at slower speeds for intricate work.
Automatic Needle Threader
Threading the machine is so
easy that you can have the
entire machine threaded in just
six seconds. Threading
instructions are even printed
on the sewing machine!
Stitch Elongation
Select the elongation button
and a variety of stitches can be
made two to five times longer.
Mirror Imaging
With just a touch of a button
select stitches can be mirror
imaged, adding even more
stitch variety.
Presser Foot Sensor
Ensures the presser foot is in
the proper position for an easy
start. The machine will not
begin to sew if the presser foot
is raised, reducing the chance
of thread bunching
Take Your Creativity to the Next Level
Drop Feed with Box Feed Motion
Lower the feed dogs for free-motion embroidery,
monograms and for sewing buttons. The feed dogs move
in a box motion ensuring perfect feeding throughout the
entire feed process.
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
Adjustable presser foot pressure allows you to adjust the
amount of pressure exerted on your fabric while sewing.
The pressure is optimally pre-set, but feel free to override
those settings for high pile fabrics or delicate fabrics like
chiffon.
7mm Stitch Width
Most stitches can be set for a maximum width of 7mm
creating attractive satin and decorative stitches.

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What’s In The Box
Included Presser Feet
All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot with
Exclusive Underplate, Blind Hem Foot, Satin Stitch Foot,
Overcasting Foot, Darning / Embroidery Foot, Narrow
Rolled Hem Foot, Button Sewing Foot, Quarter Inch Foot,
Open Toe Foot, Even Feed / Walking Foot, Cording Foot
Included Accessories
Needles, Bobbins, Seam Ripper, Lint Brush, Auxiliary
Spool Pin, Spool Pin Felt, Screwdrivers, Thread Spool
Caps, Edge/Quilting Bar, Soft-Sided Dust Cover,
Instruction Manual, Foot Control, Power Cord
FREE Accessories Including
13 Presser Feet
Expands your creative
possibilities.
Buttonhole Foot with
Underplate
The Exclusive Buttonhole Foot
with Underplate sandwiches
fabric between lower plate and
foot to ensure perfect
buttonholes on multiple layers
of fabric.
Put Your Mind at Ease
Heavy Duty Metal Frame for skip-free sewing.
25-Year Limited Warranty Bobbin Class 15
Answers At Your Fingertips
Toll-Free Helpline 1-800-4-SINGER (1-800-474-6437)
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. C.T.
Online Support available any time at singerco.com
Social Media Support allows you to connect with other
sewers for tips and tricks!
YouTube.com/SingerSewingCompany offers a variety of
helpful videos tutorials including the following topics:
Threading, Presser Feet Training, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting.
Consumer's Choice - More people own SINGER
machines than all other brands combined!

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820 Built-In Stitches with Stitch Reference Chart
This chart located on the upper lid of the machine allows
you to quickly see all of the 800+ built-in stitches and
choose the perfect stitch for your project.
13 Fully Automatic Perfectly
Sized Built-In Buttonhole
Styles
Buttonhole sewing is a fully
automatic one-step simple
process providing reliable
results every time.
6 Styles of Alphabets & Numerals with Memory
Personalize projects by adding a monogram, name, phrase
or date in five standard styles and one Cyrillic style.
10 Essential Stitches
The core stitches of
construction and mending.
21 Stretch Stitches
Specially designed to move
with your fabric.
776 Decorative Stitches
including Alphanumeric
Create special details on any
project.