Singer QUANTUM L-500 User manual

SINGER Quantum L-500
®™
Instruction Manual
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked
Always use the proper needle plate, as a wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break.
witch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, changing the presser foot or
changing the light.
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
3. Always unplug before checking and re-lamping. Contact the authorized retailer or service center for
repair in the event of failure if the machine is with 200mW, 300mW and 200mW LED lamp, which is
not user-replaceable.
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized
retailer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. . Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. pecial care is required around the sewing machine needle.
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7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
9.
10.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
11.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12.Do not use outdoors.
13.Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
14.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
15.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16.The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).
17.
18.Never place anything on the foot controller.
19. If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
20.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
21.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This sewing machine is intended for househo d use on y.
DANGER
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
-To reduce the risk of e ectrica shock:
-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, e ectrica shock, or injury to persons:
Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.
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For safe operation
For a onger service ife
For repair or adjustment
1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take-
up lever, needle or other moving parts.
2. Remember to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the cord when:
Operation is completed.
Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts.
A power failure occurs during use.
Maintaining the machine.
Leaving the machine unattended.
3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.
4. Plug the machine directly into the wall.
1. When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or
store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine. Benzene, thinner, and scouring
powder can damage the machine, and should never be used.
3. Do not drop or hit the machine.
4. Always consult this operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser
feet, needle or other parts to assure correct installation.
In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting guide
in the back of this operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem
persists, please consult your local authorized retailer.
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INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
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CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING READY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................1-2
CONTENTS..........................................................................................................................................3-5
ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................6
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................................7
FOOT CONTROL....................................................................................................................................8
OPERATION BUTTONS....................................................................................................................9-11
FUNCTION BUTTONS ....................................................................................................................12-15
SELECTION BUTTONS ..................................................................................................................16-17
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE ...............................................................18
TURN MACHINE ON / OFF ..................................................................................................................19
UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN .........................................................................................20-21
LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL............................................................................................21
WINDING THE BOBBIN .......................................................................................................................22
INSERTING THE BOBBIN ..............................................................................................................25-26
UPPER THREADING.......................................................................................................................27-32
CUTTING THE THREAD ......................................................................................................................33
REPLACING THE NEEDLE..................................................................................................................33
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ................................................................................................34-36
TART/ TOP button.....................................................................................................................9
Thread cutter button ......................................................................................................................9
Reverse button ............................................................................................................................10
Auto-lock button ..........................................................................................................................10
Needle position button ................................................................................................................11
titch width adjustment button ....................................................................................................12
titch length adjustment button ...................................................................................................13
Tension adjustment buttons ........................................................................................................13
FUNC selection button ................................................................................................................14
Key lock button............................................................................................................................14
Bobbin winding button .................................................................................................................14
Elongation button ........................................................................................................................15
Mirror image button .....................................................................................................................15
Twin needle button ......................................................................................................................15
Direct pattern selection and number buttons...............................................................................16
Memory button ............................................................................................................................17
Edit button ...................................................................................................................................17
Clear button.................................................................................................................................17
Connecting the machine..............................................................................................................18
Bobbin winding.......................................................................................................................22-24
Threading the upper thread....................................................................................................27-29
Using the needle threader ...........................................................................................................30
Using the thread net ....................................................................................................................31
Raising up the lower thread.........................................................................................................32
Attaching the presser foot holder ................................................................................................34
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Attaching the presser foot ...........................................................................................................34
Removing the presser foot ..........................................................................................................34
Type of presser foot chart ...........................................................................................................35
Two-step presser foot lifter..........................................................................................................36
To engage the DF .........................................................................................................37
To disengage the DF ....................................................................................................38
Fabric positioning ........................................................................................................................38
titch width adjustment ...............................................................................................................43
titch length adjustment ..............................................................................................................43
Reverse .......................................................................................................................................46
Free arm sewing..........................................................................................................................46
Installing the extension table .......................................................................................................47
To raise or lower the feed dogs...................................................................................................48
Attaching the knee lifter...............................................................................................................48
Knee lifter to raise / lower presser foot........................................................................................48
ewing corners............................................................................................................................49
ewing on heavy fabric ...............................................................................................................49
traight stitches and needle position...........................................................................................51
Zigzag stitches ...........................................................................................................................51
tretch stitch................................................................................................................................52
Using the overcasting foot...........................................................................................................54
Using the all-purpose foot ...........................................................................................................54
Inserting a centered zipper..........................................................................................................55
Inserting a side zipper .................................................................................................................56
Making a one-step buttonhole................................................................................................58-61
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics........................................................................................61
DUAL FEED SYSTEM (DFS) ..........................................................................................................37-38
PATTERN CHART...........................................................................................................................39-40
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD ...........................................................................................41
THREAD TENSION...............................................................................................................................42
LENGTH & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................43
PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................44
PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................45
USEFUL FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................46-48
USEFUL SEWING TIPS........................................................................................................................49
SELECTING STITCHES .......................................................................................................................50
BASIC STITCHING..........................................................................................................................51-52
BLIND HEM / LINGERIE STITCHING ..................................................................................................53
OVERCASTING STITCHES .................................................................................................................54
ZIPPER INSERTION........................................................................................................................55-56
BUTTON SEWING ................................................................................................................................57
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ............................................................................................................58-61
BAR TACK STITCH.........................................................................................................................62-63
SEWING BASICS
STITCHES
system
system
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EYELET STITCH...................................................................................................................................64
DARNING STITCH...........................................................................................................................65-66
NARROW HEMMING ...........................................................................................................................67
QUILTING ........................................................................................................................................68-71
ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE ......................................................................................72
CORDING..............................................................................................................................................73
FAGOTING............................................................................................................................................74
GATHERING....................................................................................................................................75-76
SATIN STITCH SEWING ......................................................................................................................77
SCALLOP STITCH ...............................................................................................................................78
SMOCKING...........................................................................................................................................79
TWIN NEEDLE SEWING .................................................................................................................80-81
ELONGATION.......................................................................................................................................82
MIRROR IMAGE ...................................................................................................................................83
MEMORY FUNCTION......................................................................................................................84-87
WARNING FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................88-91
MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................92-93
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................94-95
STITCH REFERENCE CHART......................................................................................................96-107
To adjust the evenness of darning stitch.....................................................................................66
Patchwork sewing .......................................................................................................................68
Hand-look quilting stitch ..............................................................................................................68
Decorative patchwork stitching....................................................................................................69
Free motion darning, embroidery & monogramming..............................................................70-71
ingle cording..............................................................................................................................73
Triple cording...............................................................................................................................73
callop hem.................................................................................................................................78
callop edging.............................................................................................................................78
Combining patterns or letters .................................................................................................84-85
Adding patterns or letters ............................................................................................................85
Editing patterns ...........................................................................................................................86
Clearing patterns or letters ..........................................................................................................86
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern .............................................................................87
Warning animation message display .....................................................................................88-89
Instruction animation message display .......................................................................................90
Warning beeping sound ..............................................................................................................91
Beeping sound ............................................................................................................................91
Cleaning the LCD screen ............................................................................................................92
Cleaning the sewing machine surface.........................................................................................92
Cleaning the hook ..................................................................................................................92-93
DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES
DECORATIVE PATTERNS
APPENDIX
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ACCESSORIES
Dimension:
600(L) x 500(W) mm
INSTRUCTIONS
Standard
Optiona
1. All-purpose foot (RA)
2. Zipper foot (RB)
3. Button sewing foot (RC)
5. Buttonhole foot (RJ)
6. Open toe foot (RN)
7. Blind hem foot (RM)
8. Cone holder (2X)
9. Net
10. pool cap  large (2x)
11. pool cap  small (2x)
12. Bobbin (3X)
13. Pack of needle
.
15. crewdriver (L & )
16. Brush/seam ripper
17. Knee lifter
18. oft canvas cover (Black)
These items are not included with
machine, but available from
authorized INGER retailers.
21. Quarter-inch quilting foot (RE)
22. Quilting foot (RF)
23. Hemmer foot (RG)
24. Cording foot (RH)
25. Darning/embroidery foot (RX)
26. Extension table
(3 x single
Needle, 1 x twin-needle)
14 Edge/quilting guide
20. Gathering foot (RD)
4. atin stitch foot (RK)
19. Overcasting foot (RI)
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
pool pins Retractable thread guide
Face plate
Presser foot pressure dial
Drop feed lever
Thread cutter
Operation buttons
ewing speed controller
Pattern adjustment dial
Knee lifter slot
titch pattern plate
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Needle plate
ewing table and
accessory box
Bobbin thread guide
election buttons
Bobbin winder switch
and thread cutter
Bobbin winder
Handwheel
Main power switch
Handle
Presser foot lever
Foot control connector
Power supply connector
LCD screen
Dual feed system(DF )
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LCD screen
brightness control
Function buttons
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FOOT CONTROL
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to
the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
The appliance must be used with the foot control C 9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN., LTD.
With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot
control plug and the power supply cord into their
appointed connectors on the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly
depress the foot control to start sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.
By tapping the foot control one time will allow the
needle to go up or down.
Note: The setting of the sewing speed controller will limit the maximum speed of the
machine when using the foot control.
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OPERATION BUTTONS
The machine will start running when the
TART/ TOP button is pressed and will stop
when pressed the second time. The machine will
stitch slowly at the beginning of the sewing.
The sewing speed can be controlled by the
sewing speed controller.
START/STOP button
Needle position button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
TART/ TOP button
Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the
sewing speed.
To increase the speed, slide the lever to the
right; to decrease the sewing speed, slide the
lever to the left.
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Press this button after finishing sewing and the
machine will trim the threads.
Thread cutter button
Thread cutter button
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The Reverse button function will work
with the foot controller either connected or
disconnected. The START/STOP button
functions will also work with the foot
controller either connected or disconnected.
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