Singer SE300 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SE300
SE340

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This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL 1594.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 these instructions
conveniently near the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third
party.
Important Safety InStructIonS
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
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 or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
instruction manual.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
• 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, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing
machine to the nearest authorized 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 free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose fabric.
• Keep ngers 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 deect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, 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
administered.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) 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 qualied 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 qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.

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©2015 The SINGER® Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Afliates. All rights reserved.
PREFACE
Thank you for your purchase of this sewing machine.
This machine intended for household use will provide you with excellent performance in sewing
from light to heavy material and sewing embroidery designs and lettering.
Please refer to this booklet for proper use and optimum performance. To get the most out of your
sewing machine, read the entire instruction manual before attempting to operate the machine.
Then familiarize yourself with the machine by following the instruction manual page by page.
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 without notication or obligation.
FOR EUROPE ONLY:
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 70db.
The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN Ltd.
FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE:
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 70db.
The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN Ltd.
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
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 qualied 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’.
SETTING UP THE MACHINESEWING
SEQUENCING
EMBROIDERYMAINTENANCE
Important Safety InStructIonS
• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

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table of contentS
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
MAIN PARTS .......................................................................... 6
ACCESSORIES ...................................................................... 7
REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE......................................... 7
TO OPEN THE ACCESSORY TRAY ................................... 7
TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION TABLE ............................. 7
ACCESSORY TRAY OF THE EMBROIDERY UNIT............ 7
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT........................................ 8
REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT HOLDER .................... 8
NEEDLES................................................................................ 9
REMOVING & INSERTING THE NEEDLE ............................. 9
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART.............................. 9
SETTING UP THE MACHINE............................................... 10
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ............................................... 10
FOOT CONTROLLER........................................................... 10
MACHINE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ..................................... 11
TACK BUTTON WITH LED................................................ 11
NEEDLE POSITION UP/DOWN BUTTON WITH LED...... 11
SPEED CONTROL BUTTON............................................. 11
THREAD CUTTER BUTTON WITH LED........................... 11
START/STOP BUTTON ..................................................... 11
REVERSE STITCH BUTTON............................................ 11
PRESSER FOOT LIFTER ................................................. 11
THREAD CUTTER............................................................. 12
PRESSURE REGULATOR ................................................ 12
TOP COVER...................................................................... 12
HAND WHEEL................................................................... 12
DROP FEED LEVER ......................................................... 12
MOUNTING MACHINE IN SEWING CABINET................. 12
SEWING PREPARATION .................................................... 13
TOUCH PANEL LCD ............................................................. 13
HOME SCREEN ................................................................ 13
HOME BUTTON ................................................................ 13
SEWING MODE .................................................................... 13
STITCH INFORMATION .................................................... 13
SELECTING A STITCH ......................................................... 13
SETTING OF THE STITCH PATTERN.............................. 14
MACHINE SETTINGS........................................................... 14
SETTING BUTTON............................................................ 14
THREAD TENSION ........................................................... 14
TWIN NEEDLE .................................................................. 15
AUDIBLE BEEP................................................................. 16
CONTRAST OF SCREEN ................................................. 16
CALIBRATION SCREEN ................................................... 16
SOFTWARE VERSION ..................................................... 16
THREADING THE MACHINE ............................................... 17
BOBBIN SETTING ................................................................ 17
REMOVING THE BOBBIN................................................. 17
SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN.............. 17
WINDING THE BOBBIN .................................................... 17
WINDING BOBBIN INDEPENDENTLY ............................. 18
INSERTING THE BOBBIN................................................. 18
THREADING THE NEEDLE.................................................. 19
PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE............................... 19
SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN.............. 19
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD ................................ 19
THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE...................................... 20
DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD ............................. 20
SEWING
STARTING TO SEW ............................................................. 21
WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH.......................................... 21
STARTING TO SEW.............................................................. 22
START AND END OF SEAM ............................................. 22
REVERSE STITCHING ..................................................... 22
TACK STITCH.................................................................... 23
TURNING CORNERS........................................................ 23
SEWING HEAVY FABRIC ................................................. 23
SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS .......................... 23
WIDTH OF SEAM ALLOWANCE....................................... 23
SEWING................................................................................ 24
STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING............................................... 24
STRAIGHT STITCH........................................................... 24
STRAIGHT STITCH WITH AUTO-LOCK STITCH ............ 24
ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING.................................................... 24
SATIN STITCHING ............................................................ 24
BLIND HEM STITCHING....................................................... 25
OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKING......................................... 25
USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT ................................ 25
USING THE ALL-PURPOSE FOOT .................................. 26
CRAZY PATCH...................................................................... 26
STRETCH STITCH SEWING................................................ 27
MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG ....................................................... 27
BASTING............................................................................... 27
SEWING ON BUTTONS ....................................................... 28
THREAD SHANK............................................................... 28
INSERTING ZIPPERS........................................................... 29
CENTERED INSERTION................................................... 29
LAPPED INSERTION ........................................................ 29
TO STITCH AROUND THE ZIPPER TAB.......................... 30
QUILTING.............................................................................. 30
JOINING THE PIECES OF FABRIC .................................. 30
QUILTING .......................................................................... 30
HAND LOOK QUILTING STITCH ...................................... 30
AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK AND DARNING............................. 31
BUTTONHOLE SEWING ...................................................... 32
BOUND BUTTONHOLE ........................................................ 33
EYELET ................................................................................ 35
CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERN ............................. 35
SEWING LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS .................................. 35
APPLIQUE............................................................................. 36
FREE ARM SEWING............................................................. 36
PARALLEL SEWING FOOT ................................................. 36
TWIN NEEDLE SEWING ...................................................... 37
SEQUENCING
SEQUENCING ...................................................................... 38
SEQUENCE SEWING........................................................... 38
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS..................................... 38
SELECTING LETTER STITCHES..................................... 38
SHIFTING THE CURSOR (HIGHLIGHT) .......................... 39
CHECKING SELECTED PATTERNS AND LETTERS....... 39
INSERTING PATTERN OR LETTER................................. 39
DELETING PATTERN OR LETTER .................................. 39
HOW TO EDIT A LETTER FROM THE SEQUENCE ........ 39
ADJUSTING EACH PATTERN OR LETTER IN A
SEQUENCE....................................................................... 40
SAVING SEQUENCE ........................................................ 40
SEW THE SEQUENCE ..................................................... 41
SINGLE SEQUENCE MODE............................................. 41
SEWING SEQUENCE FROM BEGINNING ...................... 41

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table of contentS
EMBROIDERY
EMBROIDERY PREPARATION ........................................... 42
CONNECTING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT............................ 42
TO REMOVE THE EMBROIDERY UNIT........................... 42
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FOOT .............................. 42
MESSAGES AT START UP................................................... 42
HOME SCREEN/HOME BUTTON ........................................ 43
HOME SCREEN ................................................................ 43
HOME BUTTON ................................................................ 43
EMBROIDERY MACHINE SETTINGS.................................. 43
SETTING BUTTON............................................................ 43
THREAD TENSION ........................................................... 43
STOP FOR CUT ................................................................ 44
USING FABRIC AND STABILIZER ....................................... 44
FABRIC, STABILIZER, NEEDLE AND THREAD CHART .... 45
SECURING FABRIC IN EMBROIDERY HOOP .................... 46
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDRY HOOP TO THE MACHINE 46
REMOVING THE HOOP FROM THE MACHINE .............. 46
USB EMBROIDERY STICK .................................................. 47
CONNECTING USB STICK .............................................. 47
DESIGN BOOK.................................................................. 47
INDIVIDUAL DESIGN INFORMATION .............................. 47
EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE.............................................. 47
UPDATING YOUR MACHINE............................................ 47
SELECTING DESIGNS......................................................... 48
HOME SCREEN.................................................................... 48
EMBROIDERY COLLECTION .......................................... 48
SELECTING A DESIGN ........................................................ 48
TO SELECT A BUILT-IN DESIGN...................................... 48
TO SELECT A USB DESIGN............................................. 48
EDITING THE DESIGN......................................................... 49
EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT SCREEN................................ 49
EMBROIDERY ROTATION AND MIRRORING SCREEN ..... 49
EMBROIDERY SCALING SCREEN...................................... 49
EMBROIDERY OPTION SCREEN........................................ 50
HOOP OPTION AND SELECTION.................................... 50
TRACING........................................................................... 51
BASTING ........................................................................... 51
MONOCHROME................................................................ 51
EMBROIDER A DESIGN ...................................................... 52
STITCH OUT SCREEN......................................................... 52
START TO SEW .................................................................... 52
EMBROIDERY LETTERS..................................................... 53
SELECTING EMBROIDERY LETTERS................................ 53
EDITING EMBROIDERY LETTERS...................................... 53
STITCHING OUT EMBROIDERY LETTERS ........................ 53
MAINTENANCE
POP-UP MESSAGES ........................................................... 52
RAISE THE NEEDLE......................................................... 54
RAISE THE PRESSER FOOT........................................... 54
LOWER THE PRESSER FOOT ........................................ 54
CALIBRATION FAILED...................................................... 54
UPPER THREAD BREAKAGE.......................................... 54
THREAD JAM.................................................................... 54
MAIN MOTOR OVERLOAD............................................... 54
MACHINE SET FOR TWIN NEEDLE ................................ 54
THE STITCH CANNOT BE SEWN WITH TWIN NEEDLE 54
STITCH WIDTH LIMITED FOR TWIN NEEDLE................ 54
LOWER THE DROP FEED LEVER................................... 54
THIS STITCH CANNOT COMBINE................................... 54
PROGRAM TOO LONG TO ADD MORE STITCHES........ 54
DELETE PROGRAM ......................................................... 55
OVERWRITE ..................................................................... 55
REMOVE THE HOOP........................................................ 55
CONNECT USB................................................................. 55
THE DATA ON THE USB STICK CANNOT BE READ ...... 55
CORRUPTED DATA .......................................................... 55
EMBROIDERY TOO LARGE ............................................. 55
WRONG HOOP TYPE....................................................... 55
STOP COMMAND IN DESIGN.......................................... 55
CUT THREAD END ........................................................... 55
CHANGE THREAD COLOR.............................................. 55
EMBROIDERY FINISHED ................................................. 55
MAINTENANCE.................................................................... 56
CLEANING ............................................................................ 56
BOBBIN HOLDER ............................................................. 56
HOOK RACE AND FEED DOG ......................................... 56
HELPFUL HINTS .................................................................. 57
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................. 58
DESIGN BOOK

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6. Touch Panel LCD
7. Hand Wheel
8. Removable Extension
Table
9. LED Lights
10. Ten-key Buttons
1. Face Plate
2. Pressure Regulator
3. Top Cover
4. Thread Take-Up Lever
(Inside)
5. Presser Foot Lifter
21 3 4 5 6
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11 12
13 14
15 16
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24
25
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maIn partS
46. Handle
46 47 48
47. Embroidery Unit Connection Socket
48. Drop Feed Lever
49 51 52 53 54
- Embroidery Unit -
49. Accessory Tray
50. Embroidery Unit
Release Lever
51. Level Adjusting Feet
(Bottom of Unit)
52. Embroidery Hoop
Carriage
53. Embroidery Hoop
Connection Assembly
54. Embroidery Unit
Socket
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18. USB Embroidery Stick
Socket
19. Power Switch
20. Connector for Power Cord
21. Connector for Foot Contloller
11. Tack Button with LED
12. Needle Position Up/
Down Button with LED
13.Speed Decrease Button
14. Speed Increase Button
15. Thread Cutter Button
with LED
16. Start/Stop Button
17. Reverse Stitch Button
22. Thread Cutter
23. Buttonhole Lever
24. Thread Guide
25. Needle Threader Lever
26. Presser Foot Release
Lever
27. Presser Foot Screw
28. Presser Foot Holder
29. Presser Foot
30. Feed Dogs
31. Needle Clamp Screw
32. Needle Thread Guide
33. Needle
34. Needle Plate
35. Bobbin Cover
36. Bobbin Cover Latch
37. Auxiliary Spool Pin
Holder
38. Pattern Chart
39. Thread Guide
40. Thread Guide
41. Bobbin Winding Tension
Disk
42. Spool Pin
43. Bobbin Winder Stop
44. Bobbin Winder Spindle
45. Bobbin Winder Thread
Cutter
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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Some accessories are stored in the accessory tray.
1. Needle Pack
2. 5 SINGER Class 15 Bobbins (transparent)
(one is in the machine)
3. Seam Ripper
4. Brush
5. Screwdriver
6. Thread Net
7. Auxiliary Spool Pin
8. Felt Washers
9. Screwdriver for Needle Plate
10. Spool Cap
11. Small Thread Cap
12. USB Embroidery Stick
13. All-Purpose Foot (A) (on the machine when delivered)
14. Satin Foot (B)
15. Overcasting Foot (C)
16. Blind Hem Foot (D)
17. Zipper Foot (E)
18. Buttonhole Foot (F) and Underplate
19. Straight Stitch / Patchwork Foot
20. Button Sewing Foot
21. Open Toe Foot
22. Embroidery Foot (L)
23. Parallel Sewing Foot
24. Long Needle Clamp Screw
(used only for ziz-zag free-motion sewing)
25. Quilting Bar
26. Foot Controller
27. Power Line Cord
28. Embroidery Hoop 100mm x 100mm (4” x 4”)
29. Embroidery Hoop 260mm x 150mm (10 1/4” x 6”)
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8 910 11 12
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18
22
19 20 21
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acceSSorIeS
acceSSory tray of the embroIdery unIt
The accessory tray is located on the left side of the embroidery
unit. Pull to open.
REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE
toopen the acceSSory tray
The machine’s accessories are stored in the tray of the
removable extension table. To open the tray, reach under the
table, then pull the lever located under the table, while resting
your thumb on the top edge of the table.
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toremove the extenSIon table
Hold left side of the extension table and pull to the left. (NOT
pulling the lever for accessory tray.)
To attach, slide the table to the right.

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The presser foot must be changed according to the stitch
or technique you sew. Information on sewing and sewing
techniques begins on page 21.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its
highest position.
2. Raise the presser foot lifter.
3. Remove the presser foot by pushing the presser foot
release lever toward you.
4. Place desired foot with its pin directly under the slot in
presser foot holder.
5. Lower the presser foot lifting lever and the presser foot will
snap into place.
removIng the preSSer foot holder
When attaching presser feet that have their own shank, or
when cleaning the machine, you should remove the presser
foot holder.
1. Remove the presser foot.
2. Loosen the presser foot screw and remove the presser foot
holder.
3. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far as it will go
from bottom of presser bar.
4. Tighten the presser foot screw securely using the
screwdriver.
acceSSorIeS
CAUTION
To prevent accidents:
Turn off the power switch before you change the
presser foot.
NOTE: This sewing machine is a low shank model. When
shopping for optional SINGER presser feet and accessories,
make sure they are designed for low shank models.

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART
Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to
be sewn.
SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine.
Type of Fabric
Light Weight -
thin georgette,
organdy, voile,
taffeta, silk, etc.
Medium Weight
- gingham,
pique, linen,
cotton, satin,
thin corduroy,
velvet
Heavy Weight
- gabardine,
tweed, denim,
corduroy
Stretch - double
knit, tricot,
spandex, jersey
Sweatshirt,
Swim-wear,
Double Knit,
Sweater Knit
Leather
Thread Size
All-purpose
polyester, ne
cotton, silk
All-purpose
polyester, ne
cotton, machine
quilting
All-purpose
polyester, heavy
duty, topstitching
thread
All-purpose
polyester
All-purpose
polyester
All-purpose
polyester, heavy
duty, topstitching
thread
Needle Size
9/70-11/80
11/80-14/90
14/90-
16/100
11/80-14/90
Needle for knit or
stretch fabrics
14/90
Needle for knit or
stretch fabrics
Needle
Type
SINGER
Style 2000
or 2020
SINGER
Style 2000
or 2020
SINGER
Style 2000
or 2020
SINGER
Style 2001
or 2045
SINGER
Style 2001
or 2045
SINGER
2032
Leather
REMOVING & INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select a needle of the appropriate style and size for the fabric
to be sewn.
CAUTION
To prevent accidents:
Turn off the power before removing the needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its
highest position.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the at side to the
back and push it up as far as it will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
Do not use a bent or blunt needle (a). Place needle on a
at surface to check its straightness.
needleS
NOTE:
For information on appropriate fabrics, stabilizers, needles and
threads for embroidery, see page 45.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Never leave unattended when plugged in. Always
unplug this machine from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before maintenance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or
injury to persons:
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
1. Place machine on stable surface.
2. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting
the 2-hole plug into the power cord connector.
SettIng upthe machIne
3. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.
4. Turn on the power switch.
5. The lamps will light up when switch is turned on (symbol I).
6. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position (symbol
O), then remove plug from outlet.
FOR UNITED STATES AND CANADA USERS:
POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact
a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
FOOT CONTROLLER
Use of foot controller will permit control of start, stop and speed
with your foot.
When the foot controller is connected, Start/Stop button will be
deactivated. (Next page)
1. Turn off the power switch. (symbol O)
2. Push foot controller plug into the connector on machine.
3. Place foot controller at your feet.
4. Turn on the power switch.
5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned on.
6. The harder you press the foot controller, the faster the
machine will sew. The machine will stop when foot
controller is released.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or
injury to persons:
1. Turn off the power when connecting the foot controller
to the machine.
2. Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping
it on the oor. Be sure not to place anything on top of
it.
3. Use only foot controller provided with this machine. (type
C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN Ltd)

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
MACHINE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
tack button wIth led (a)
Press the tack button while sewing and your machine
sews a few Tack stitches and stops automatically. When
pressed while not sewing, machine will sew a tack and
stop automatically at the beginning of next sewing.
The LED light will turn on until tack stitch has completed.
needle poSItIon up/down button wIth led
(b)
Press this button to move the needle up or down. The
setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same
time. When needle position is setted to down, the LED will turn
on.
You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle.
Speed control button (c, d)
The Speed Control Buttons allow you to incrementally increase
or decrease the sewing speed. When either button (C or D)
is pressed, a pop-up message appears showing the range of
speed settings available.
NOTE:
When the foot controller is connected, these buttons decrease
and increase the speed limit.
thread cutter button wIth led (e)
Press this button after sewing to cut the upper and bobbin
threads.
The LED will turn on and cut both threads automatically.
To cut before the needle moves to the start position of
the next stitch, press the Thread Cutter button while
sewing. The LEDs (A & E) will be lit and the machine
will cut the threads after the stitch or sequence has
completed.
CAUTION:
1. Do not press this button when there is no fabric under the
presser foot or no need to cut the threads. The thread may
tangle, resulting in damage.
2. Do not use this button when cutting thread thicker than #30,
nylon thread or other speciality threads.
In this case, use the thread cutter (H).
3. Do not use the Thread Cutter button when sewing with a twin
needle or a hemstitching (wing) needle.
Start/Stop button (f)
The machine will start running when Start/Stop button is
pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The
machine will rotate slowly at start of sewing.
NOTE:
1. When the foot controller is connected, Start/Stop button will
be deactivated.
2. Bobbin winding function is independent from this button. (See
page 17)
SettIng upthe machIne
preSSer foot lIfter (h)
The presser foot is raised or lowered by this lever.
If you are sewing on heavy fabric or several
layers of fabric, the presser foot can be raised higher to make
it easier to place the fabric underneath the presser foot.
NOTE:
Machine will not start when the presser foot is raised. (Except
for bobbin winding)
reverSe StItch button (g)
The machine will sew in reverse while this button is pressed.
When released, machine will sew forward.

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thread cutter (I)
Use this cutter if the Thread Cutter button is not used.
1. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and threads
backward after sewing.
2. Hook the threads to the thread cutter from back to front.
3. Pull the thread tails to cut the threads.
preSSure regulator (J)
The correct presser foot pressure allows fabrics to feed
properly while sewing. The setting of the presser foot pressure
is determined mainly by the weight of the fabric being sewn.
For lightweight fabrics such as sheers, batiste, voile, etc, the
pressure is decreased. For heavyweight fabrics like denim or
canvas, the pressure in increased.
To increase the pressure, turn dial to 5.
To decrease the pressure, turn dial to 1.
For most fabrics, turn dial to N.
top cover (k)
To open the top cover, lift up the front right side of the cover.
hand wheel (l)
By turning the hand wheel, the needle will raise or lower. You
should always turn hand wheel toward you.
drop feed lever (m)
The feed dogs project up through the needle plate, directly
below the presser foot. Their function is to move the fabric
while it is being sewn. The Drop Feed Lever located on the
back of the free arm controls the feed dogs.
For ordinary sewing, move the lever to the right. This raises
feed dogs to their highest position. For most sewing, the lever
should be in this position.
For darning or free-motion embroidery, or whenever fabric is to
be moved by hand, move the lever to the left to lower the feed
dogs.
NOTE:
After sewing with the feed dogs lowered, push the Drop
Feed Lever back to the right to resume sewing with feed
dogs engaged. Push the lever to the right and then turn the
handwheel toward you one full revolution. This will re-engage
the feed dogs.
N
mountIng machIne In SewIng cabInet (n)
There are two holes on the underside of the machine designed
for mounting the machine into a sewing cabinet. Align the
holes (indicated in the picture) with the corresponding holes in
the cabinet base. Attach the machine with screws. (Screws not
included)
SettIng upthe machIne
M

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
A
B
home Screen (a)
When you turn on the power, machine will display the Home
Screen (see below). Home Screen will indicate two buttons:
a. Sewing Mode Button
By pressing this button, you can select and sew stitch
pattern normally.
b. Sequence Mode Button
By pressing this button, you can combine stitch patterns
and letters easily by selecting each pattern or letter.
FOR SELECTING AND SETTING OF SEQUENCE MODE,
SEE PAGE 38.
NOTE:
If the embroidery unit is attached, a different Home Screen will
appear. Turn the machine off, then remove the embroidery unit.
(See page 42)
home button (b)
You can return to the Home Screen from any other view by
pressing the Home Button.
SewIng preparatIon
SEWING MODE
At the Home Screen, by pressing the Sewing Mode button,
machine will select straight stitch rst. You can select and sew
all stitch patterns indicated in the Direct Selection Buttons and
the pattern chart located inside of the top cover.
NOTE:
It is not possible to sew when the embroidery unit is attached.
StItch InformatIon
a. Stitch Pattern
The shape of stitch pattern will change according to
the setting of stitch length, width, mirror/reverse and
elongation.
b. Pattern Number
c. Recommended Presser Foot
Indicated presser foot is one of suggested foot for normal
sewing. You can use other presser feet as described in this
instruction manual.
d. Stitch Width/Needle Position
e. Stitch Length/Density
SELECTING A STITCH
By pressing one of the Direct Selection Buttons (0-9), you can
select that stitch number immediately.
Press two or three digits in quick succession to select a stitch
from 10 and up. If the stitch number does not exist, you will
hear a beep and the last entered stitch number will remain
selected.
a
a
b
b
c
d e
TOUCH PANEL LCD
When you turn on the power, the touch panel LCD will display
the Home Screen.
NOTE:
If the message show below appears, this means the needle
is not in correct position. Turn the hand wheel toward you to
raise the needle to its highest position. Then press the “✓”
button.
CAUTION
Do not press the screen too hard and do not use sharp
objects to touch it. Doing so can damage the screen.
Touch the screen with your nger only.

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A
B
thread tenSIon (b)
This machine sets the thread tension automatically when
pattern is selected. However, you can change the thread
tension, as follows.
To increase the upper thread tension, press the + button.
To decrease the upper thread tension, press the – button.
If you change from pre-set, number will be highlighted.
You can start sewing while in this mode and change tension
while sewing.
To return to previous screen, stop sewing and press the Setting
Button again.
When another stitch pattern is selected, thread tension will
return to pre-set.
Preset Thread Tension
Upper and bobbin thread will lock approximately in the middle
of fabric.
SettIng of the StItch pattern
Your machine will automatically select optimum settings for
each stitch. You can make adjustments to every stitch as
desired. Adjusted settings only affect the selected stitch and
will be reset to default when another stitch is selected. Adjusted
settings are not automatically saved when the machine is
turned off.
f. Stitch Width/Needle Position
Increase or decrease the stitch width using + and - buttons.
For straight stitches, use + and - to move the stitch position
left or right.
When a setting is changed, the numbers will be highlighted.
When trying to exceed minimum or maximum settings, a
warning sound will be heard.
g. Stitch Length/Density
Increase or decrease the stitch length using + and -
buttons.
When sewing stitches from the Satin category (stitches
157-174), use the + and - buttons to increase or decrease
stitch density. This may be necessary depending on the
type of thread being used.
When a satin stitch is selected, the icon changes to show
that stitch density is active instead of stitch length.
h. Width Mirroring
By pressing the Width Mirror button, stitch will ip from left
to right.
i. Length Mirroring
By pressing the Length Mirror button, stitch will ip from top
to bottom.
When mirroring is active, the button will be highlighted. If
mirroring is not available, a warning sound will be heard.
j. Elongation
Stitches in the Elongation category (stitches 175-197) can
be elongated. The entire stitch will be longer but the density
will remain the same. Press the Alt button to show the
elongation setting instead of density for satin stitches. The
density changes to show an elongation symbol. Increase or
decrease the elongation of the satin stitch using the + and -
buttons.
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g
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MACHINE SETTINGS
SettIng button (a)
Before or during the sewing process, you can adjust the
settings by pressing the Setting Button.
The Setting Screen will appear.
This screen is scrolled by pressing the right side arrow buttons.
Pressing the Setting Button again, machine will return to
previous screen.
NOTE:
All settings except for thread tension will remain until you
change them. Thread tension will return to pre-set when you
change the pattern. Default settings will differ depending on the
stitch selected.
SewIng preparatIon
Upper Thread Tension Too Tight
Bobbin thread will appear on the top side of the fabric.
Decrease upper thread tension.

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Upper Thread Tension Too Loose
Upper thread will appear on the bottom side of the fabric.
Increase upper thread tension.
Thread Tension for Decorative Stitching
Thread tension should be set to a slightly looser tension than
that for straight stitch.
The upper thread should appear slightly on the bottom side of
your fabric, for example, when doing decorative sewing.
Helpful Hints
1. If your sewing appears as shown in the illustration (stitches
on the top side of the fabric are good, but the bottom side
looks very loopy), it is most likely that the upper thread
is not threaded correctly. Refer to page 19 for correct
threading.
2. If after checking the top thread and the bobbin thread is still
showing on the top side, check the bobbin to see if it is set
correctly. Refer to page 18 for information on correct bobbin
setting.
twIn needle
Activate the twin needle program by pressing - or + buttons
to set the twin needle width. When a twin needle width is
selected, the width of all stitches is limited to prevent
needle breakage.
To deactivate, press - button until number of twin needle width
will disappear.
In sewing mode, the Twin Needle icon will be shown. The
setting is kept until you deactivate it.
See page 37 for more information about twin needle sewing.
SewIng preparatIon
POP-UP MESSAGES ABOUT TWIN NEEDLE
This pop-up message will appear when Twin
Needle program is activated.
Check the needle and press the “✓” button to
continue.
This message will appear when a stitch that
cannot be used with twin needle, is selected.
Press the the “✓” button and select another
pattern or reset the twin needle program.
This message will appear when stitch width is
adjusted to the limit.
Press the the “✓” button to continue.

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ii
1
2
3
5
4
6
audIble beep
You can turn off the audible beep by pressing this button.
i. Audible Beep is on.
ii. Audible Beep is off.
contraSt of Screen
You can adjust the contrast of screen.
By pressing “+” or “–” button, contrast will increase or
decrease.
calIbratIon Screen
If the icons on the screen, in relationship to where you touch
the screen, seem misaligned, the screen may need calibrating,
as follows:
1. Scroll down the Settings Menu, then press the Calibration
Screen button.
2. Press the each “O” mark indicated on the screen 5
positions. (4 corners and center)
When calibration is completed, setting screen will appear
again.
Software verSIon
Software version of this sewing machine will be indicated at
the bottom of this screen.
You can update the software by using the USB embroidery
stick. (See page 47)
SewIng preparatIon
(example)
NOTE:
If calibration has not completed correctly, pop-up message will
appear. Press the “✓” button and retry the calibration.

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
BOBBIN SETTING
Be sure to use only SINGER Class 15 bobbins (transparent) in
this machine.
removIng the bobbIn
1. Pull the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove the
bobbin cover.
2. Lift up the bobbin from the machine.
threadIng the machIne
SettIng Spool of thread on Spool pIn
1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the felt washer and
the spool of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls
from the front of the spool.
2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.
a. Reverse spool cap direction according to the size of
spool.
b. Use the small spool cap when you use cross wound
thread. Leave small opening between cap and spool as
illustrated.
c. Set the thread net over the spool if thread unrolls too
easily.
wIndIng the bobbIn
1. Hold thread in both hands and hook thread to the guide
from front opening.
2. Bring thread to the right and pass it through the thread
guide from the back side. Pass thread under the bobbin
winding tension disk in a clockwise direction.
3. Insert thread through hole in bobbin and place the bobbin
on bobbin winder spindle.
4. Hold the end of the thread and push bobbin stopper to the
right. When the bobbin winding screen appears, press the
Start/Stop button on the screen to start winding.
5. After the bobbin winds a few turns, stop the machine by
pressing the Start/Stop button on the screen.
6. Cut the thread near the hole, as illustrated.
7. Start the machine again by pressing the Start/Stop button
on screen. You can adjust winding speed by pressing “+”
(faster) or “-” (slower) button on the screen.
8. When the bobbin is wound fully, the bobbin stopper will
return to the left and stop winding automatically.
9. Remove the bobbin from the spindle and cut thread with
the thread cutter.

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InSertIng the bobbIn
1. Place bobbin into bobbin case, making sure the bobbin
turns in a counter-clockwise direction.
wIndIng bobbIn Independently
You can wind the bobbin independently while stitching.
1. Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the hole at the left side on
the top of the machine.
2. Place the felt washer and spool of thread onto the auxiliary
spool pin.
3. Bring thread to the right and hook the thread to the thread
guide from rear opening.
4. Follow the normal winding procedure from Steps 2 to 9 (on
page 17).
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threadIng the machIne
2. Draw thread into notch (a) while holding the bobbin lightly
with your nger.
3. Pull thread along the groove, up and around the top, to the
left, then down.
Pull thread to the right to cut the thread.
4. Replace the bobbin cover. Set the left tabs into the holes in
needle plate and push the right side of bobbin cover down
until it clicks into place.
NOTE:
This machine can start to sew without drawing up the bobbin
thread.
If you want to draw up the bobbin thread, see page 20.
Be sure to use only SINGER Class 15 bobbins (transparent) in
this machine.

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
THREADING THE NEEDLE
preparIng to thread machIne
1. RAISE THE PRESSER FOOT LIFTER. It is very important
to raise the presser foot lifter before you proceed to thread
the machine.
2. Raise the needle in highest position by turning the
handwheel toward you.
(Keep this position for threading the eye of the needle.)
NOTE:
It is very important to raise the presser foot lifter before you
thread the machine. Not doing so will likely result in poor
stitch quality, or excessive thread loops on the underside of
the fabric. Always raise the presser foot lifter before you begin
threading the machine.
threadIng the machIne
SettIng Spool of thread on Spool pIn
1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the felt washer and
the spool of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls
from the front of the spool.
2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.
a. Reverse spool cap direction according to the size of
spool.
b. Use the small spool cap when you use cross wound
thread. Leave small opening between cap and spool as
illustrated.
c. Set the thread net over the spool if thread unrolls too
easily.
threadIng the upper thread
1. Hold thread in both hands and pass thread into the guide
from front opening.
2. Bring thread backward and pass through the slit from right
to left.
3. Bring thread to the left and pull thread down toward you
along the slit.
4. Pull the thread around the U-turn, then bring it back up.
5. To thread the take-up lever, draw thread up and bring
thread back down again from right to left along the slit.
6. Pull thread downward along the slit.
7. Draw thread through thread guide from right side opening.
8. Pass through needle eye from front to back.
Refer to next page for instructions on how to use needle
threader.

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threadIng the needle eye
CAUTION
drawIng upthe bobbIn thread
This machine can start to sew without drawing up the bobbin
thread. If you want to start sewing with longer bobbin thread,
draw up the bobbin thread as follows.
1. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin holder as shown on page
18, but do not cut thread.
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Hold upper thread loosely and turn hand wheel toward you
one complete revolution.
To prevent accidents:
1. Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care
is required around the needle.
2. Do not lower the threader lever while machine is
operating.
NOTE:
The needle threader is used for needle sizes 11/80, 14/90, and
16/100.
1. Lower the presser foot.
2. Check that the needle is raised to its highest position. If it is
not, raise needle by turning the handwheel toward you.
3. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through thread
guide (a) and pull toward the right.
4. Push the lever as far as it will go. The threader will turn and
the hook pin will go through the needle eye.
5. Draw the thread into the guide, making sure it is under the
hook pin.
6. Hold thread loosely and swing back the lever.
As the threader rotates back, the hook pin will pass
throughthe needle eye, forming a loop of thread.
7. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches) through the needle
eye.
threadIng the machIne
4. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread will come up in a
loop.
5. Pull both upper and bobbin threads about 10 cm (4 inches)
toward the back of presser foot.
6. Replace the bobbin cover. (See page 18)