Singer Scholastic 5511 User manual

5511 Instruction Manual

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This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions in a
suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a
third party.
- A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers,
lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction
manual.
- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is
used by or near children.
- Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
- Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
WARNING
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To reduce the risk of electric shock :
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
person :
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the
nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
- Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of
the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
- 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.
- Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
- Wear safety glasses.
- Switch the sewing machine off (" ") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administrated.
- To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (" ") position, then remove plug from outlet.
- Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
- The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot control.
- Do not use the machine if it is wet.
- If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
- If the supply cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
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- This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).
The machine must only be used with foot control of type
This sewing machine 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 sewing machine by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the sewing machine.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).
The machine must only be used with foot control of type FC-1902A (110-120V area) / FC-2902A,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Europe only
For outside Europe :
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FC-1902A (110-120V area) / FC-2902A,
FC-2902C, FC-2902D (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR
CORPORATION LTD.
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FC-2902C, FC-2902D (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR
CORPORATION LTD.
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be
added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the
product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATION" or
"DOUBLE INSULATED".
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
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As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in
creativity. From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one
of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made.
May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover the many
features and the ease of operation by going through this instruction book, step by step, seated
at your machine.
To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the
manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this
sewing machine when considered necessary.
SINGER is a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates.
© 2016 The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
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List of Contents
Machine Basics
Sewing
General Information
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Principle Parts of the Machine..............................................................................................................................................2/3
Connecting Machine to Power Source ....................................................................................................................................4
Two Step Presser Foot Lifter/ .............................................................................................5
Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................................6
Winding the Bobbin .................................................................................................................................................................7
Inserting the Bobbin ................................................................................................................................................................8
Threading the Upper Thread ...................................................................................................................................................9
Raising the Bobbin Thread....................................................................................................................................................10
How to Choose Your Pattern .................................................................................................................................................12
Stitch Length Dial ...................................................................................................................................14
Sewing Straight Stitch ...........................................................................................................................................................15
Reverse Sewing/ ...................................................................................................16
Blind Hem..............................................................................................................................................................................17
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Sewing on Buttons ................................................................................................................................................................20
Installing the Removable Extension Table.............................................................................................................................21
Attaching the Presser Foot Shank.........................................................................................................................................22
Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart................................................................................................................................................23
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Inserting & Changing Needle ................................................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................................................................................26
Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure
Thread Tension ......................................................................................................................................................................11
Three Needle Position Dial....................................................................................................................................................13
Stitch Width Dial &
Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread
Buttonholes
Left and Right Side Balance for Buttonhole ..........................................................................................................................19
How To Drop Feed Dog
Threading the Machine
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1. Thread tension dial
2. Presser foot pressure adjustment
3. Thread take-up lever
4. Reverse sewing lever
5. Thread cutter
6. Presser foot
7. Needle plate cover
8. Removable extension table/ accessory storage
9. Three needle position dial
10. Bobbin stopper
11. Stitch width dial
12. Stitch length dial
13. Pattern selector dial
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Principal Parts of the Machine

14. Horizontal spool pin
15. Bobbin winding spindle
16. uxiliary spool pin
17. Handwheel
18. Buttonhole stitch balance adjustment slot
19. Power and light switch
20. Main plug socket
21. Bobbin thread guide
22. Upper thread guide
23. Face plate
24. Handle
25. Presser foot lifter
26. Drop feed control
27. Foot speed control
28. Power cord
Hole for a
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Principal Parts of the Machine

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Connecting Machine to Power Source
Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1)
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (2)
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of how to connect
machine to power source.
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
Press main switch (A) to"l"forpower and light.
Attention:
Foot control
Attention:
Sewing light

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When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot
can be raised for easy positioning of the
work. (A)
to a higher position
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The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set
and requires no particular readjustment according to the type
of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure,
turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning
the screw counter clockwise, and for heavy fabric, tighten by
turning it clockwise.
Two Step Presser Foot Lifter
Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

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Standard accessories (1)
Optional accessories (2)
a. All purpose foot
b. Zipper foot
c. Buttonhole foot
d. Button sewing foot
e. Seam ripper/ brush
f. Edge/ quilting guide
g. Pack of needles
h. Spool holders
i. Bobbin (3x)
j. L-screwdriver
k. Auxiliary Spool Pin
l. Spool pin felt
m. Soft cover
(These 10 accessories are not supplied with this machine;
they are, however, available for purchase from your authorized
retailer.)
n. Satin stitch foot
o. Overcasting foot
p. Hemmer foot
q. Cording foot
r. Blind hem foot
s. Quilting/ straight stitch foot
t. Gathering foot
u. Darning/ embroidery foot
v. Even Feed foot
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Accessories
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- Snap thread into thread guide. (3)
- Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4)
- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle. (5)
- Push bobbin spindle to right. (6)
- Hold thread end. (7)
- Step on foot control pedal. (8)
- Cut thread. (9)
- Push bobbin spindle to left (10) and remove.
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding"
position, the machine will not sew and the .
To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left
(sewing position).
Please Note:
Place thread and spool holder on to spool
pin
handwheel turn
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Winding the Bobbin
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When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must
be fully raised.
Attention:
1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread
running counterclockwise direction (arrow).
2. Pull the thread through the slit (A).
3. Draw the thread clockwise until it slips into the notch (B).
4. Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread and attach the
bobbin cover plate. (C)
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or
removing the bobbin.
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Inserting the Bobbin
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This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly
as by not doing so .
- Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and
continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the
needle just slightly begins to descend. Raise the presser
foot to release the tension discs.
For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the
power before threading.
- Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
holder with the thread coming off the spool as shown. For
small thread spools, place small side of spool holder next
to spool. (2)
- Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide (3)
and pulling thread through pre-tension spring as illustrated.
(4)
- Thread tension module by leading thread down right
channel and up left channel. (5) During this process it is
helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread
guide.
- At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left
through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then
downwards again. (6)
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several sewing problems could result
Note:
Now pass the thread behind the horizontal thread guide,
and then behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (7) and
then down to the needle which should be threaded from
front to back.
- Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle
eye. Trim thread to length with built in thread cutter. (8)
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Threading the Upper Thread
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Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel
(1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising
needle.
If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure
the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the
Removable Extension Table.
Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up
through the needle plate hole. (2)
Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. (3)
Note:
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Raising the Bobbin Thread

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Upper thread tension
Lower thread tension
Please note:
Basic thread tension setting: "4". (1)
To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up.
To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.
A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn
dial to higher number.
C. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn
dial to lower number.
D. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.
Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the
upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.
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- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch
functions, thread or fabric.
- A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.
- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5".
- For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread
tension should generally be less than for straight stitch
sewing.
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer
stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread
appears on the bottom side of your fabric.
The bobbin tension has been set correctly at the factory, so
you do not need to adjust it.
Proper tension setting is important for strong seams
Thread Tension

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The diagram on this page display the stitch patterns available
on the machine.
The Pattern Selector Dial may be turned in either direction.
a. Reverse Sewing Lever
b.
c. Stitch Width Dial
d. Stitch Length Dial
e. Pattern Selector Dial
Turn the Pattern Selector Dial (e) to select the desired
pattern. Use the Stitch Length Dial (d) to adjust the stitch
length as desired for the project. Use the Stitch Width Dial (c)
to adjust the width of the stitch as desired.
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How to Choose Your Pattern

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The needle position can be altered with the "Three needle
position dial". For normal work, the needle position is middle.
For edge stitching or sewing parallel lines of top stitch, select
needle position left or right. For twin needle stitching, needle
position is middle.
a. Straight
b. Zig-zag
L. Left Needle Position
M. Middle Needle Position
R. Right Needle Position
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Three Needle Position Dial