Singer Simple 2263 User manual

2263 Instruction Manual

This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-2 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, 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
WARNING
-To reduce the risk of electric shock :
-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
person :
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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.
- This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
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For Europe only
For outside Europe :
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 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 KD-1902, FC-1902 (110-120V area)/ KD-
2902, FC-2902A, FC-2902C, FC-2902D (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER
MOTOR CORPORATION LTD. 4C-316B (110-125V area) / 4C-316C (127V area) / 4C-326C (220V
area) / 4C-326G (230V area) / 4C-336G (240V area) / 4C-336G (220-240V area) manufactured by
Wakaho Electric Ind. Co., Ltd.
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 KD-1902, FC-1902 (110-120V area)/ KD-
2902, FC-2902A, FC-2902C, FC-2902D (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER
MOTOR CORPORATION LTD. 4C-316B (110-125V area) / 4C-316C (127V area) / 4C-326C (220V
area) / 4C-326G (230V area) / 4C-336G (240V area) / 4C-336G (220-240V area) manufactured by
Wakaho Electric Ind. Co., Ltd.
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ERVICING OF DOUBLE IN ULATED PRODUCT
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".
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Congratulations
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 S.à.r.l. or its affiliates.
© 2016 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
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Machine Basics
Threading the Machine
ewing
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 ................................................................................................................................................................
Thread Tension .......................................................................................................................................................................9
Threading the Upper Thread .................................................................................................................................................10
Raising the Bobbin Thread....................................................................................................................................................12
How to Choose Your Pattern.................................................................................................................................................13
Stitch Length Dial ...................................................................................................................................14
Sewing Straight Stitch ...........................................................................................................................................................15
Reverse Sewing/ .....................................................................................................16
Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns ..........................................................................................................................................17
Blind Hem..............................................................................................................................................................................1
Buttonholes ...........................................................................................................................................................................19
Sewing on Buttons ................................................................................................................................................................20
Installing the Removable Extension Table ............................................................................................................................21
Attaching the Presser Foot Shank.........................................................................................................................................22
Needle/Fabric/Thread Chart..................................................................................................................................................23
Darning Plate.........................................................................................................................................................................24
Inserting & Changing Needle ................................................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................................................................................26
Automatic Needle Threader (optional) ..................................................................................................................................11
Stitch Width Dial &
Removing the Work/Cutting the Thread
List of contents
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1. Thread tension dial
2. Thread take-up lever
4. Presser foot
5. Needle plate
6. Removable extension table/ accessory storage
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10. Stitch length dial
11.
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3. Thread cutter
7. Reverse sewing lever
Bobbin stopper
9.
Pattern selector dial
Automatic threader (optional)
Stitch width dial
Principal Parts of the Machine
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13. Horizontal spool pin
Hole for second spool pin
22. Handle
23. Presser foot lifter
24. Foot speed control
25. Power cord
14. Bobbin winding spindle
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16. Handwheel
17. Power and light switch
1 . Main plug socket
19. Bobbin thread guide
20. Upper thread guide
21. Face plate
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Principal Parts of the Machine

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Connecting Machine to Power ource
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Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1)
This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must
be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2)
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3)
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 " for power and light.
For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Attention:
Foot control
Attention:
ewing light
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Polarized attachment plug
Conductor intended
to be grounded

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Two tep Presser Foot Lifter
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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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Accessories
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Optional accessories
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Optional accessories (2)
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a. All purpose foot
Buttonhole foot
Button sewing foot
L-screwdriver
Seam ripper/ brush
Pack of needles
Bobbin (3x)
Edge/ quilting guide
k. Spool holder
l. Soft cover
(These accessories are not supplied with this machine; they
are however available as special accessories from your local
dealer.)
m. Quilting/straight stitch foot
n. Overcasting foot
o. Hemmer foot
p. Blind hem foot
q. Satin stitch foot
r. Darning/embroidery foot
s. Second spool pin
t. Spool pin felt
b. Zipper foot
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Winding the Bobbin
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(1/2)
- Snap thread into thread guide. (3)
- Wind thread counterclockwise 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. ( )
- 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 hand wheel will
not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to
the left (sewing position).
Please Note:
Place thread and spool holder on to spool pin
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Inserting the Bobbin
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must
be fully raised.
Attention:
- Remove the extension table, then open the hinged cover. (1)
- Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2)
- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so
that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3)
- Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger. (4)
Leave a 6 inch tail of thread.
- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch. (5)
- Insert it into the shuttle. (6)
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or
removing the bobbin.

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Thread Tension
Upper thread tension
Lower thread tension
Please note:
Basic thread tension setting: "4"
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.
To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case
and bobbin and hold it by suspending it by the thread. Jerk it
once or twice. If the tension is correct, the thread will unwind
by about an inch or two. If the tension is too tight, it does not
unwind at all. If the tension is too loose, it will drop too much.
To adjust, turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- 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.
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Threading the Upper Thread
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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( )
If your sewing machine is equipped with the factory installed
optional automatic needle threader, instructions for use can be
found on page 11.
several sewing problems could result
Note:
Note:
Now pass thread 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- inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle eye.
Trim thread to length with built in thread cutter.

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Automatic Needle Threader (optional)
- Raise the needle to its highest position.
- Press lever (A) down as far as it will go.
- The threader automatically swings to the threading position
(B).
- Pass thread around thread guide (C).
- Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D)
from bottom to top.
- Release lever (A).
- Pull the thread through the needle eye.
Turn power switch to off ("O")!
Attention:
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Raising the Bobbin Thread
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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The diagram on this page displays the stitch patterns
available on the machine.
Stitches in the top row of the diagram are indicated on the
Pattern Selector Dial in black. To select the patterns
indicated with the black color, turn the Pattern Selector Dial.
(d) Use the Stitch Length Dial (c) to adjust the stitch length
as desired for the project. Use the Stitch Width Dial (b) to
adjust the width of the stitch as desired.
Stitches in the bottom row of the diagram are indicated on
the Pattern Selector Dial in blue. The blue indicates that the
stitch is a stretch stitch pattern, and information on how to
sew these stretch patterns is on page 17.
The Pattern Selector Dial may be turned in either direction.
a. Reverse Sewing Lever
b. Stitch Width Dial
c. Stitch Length Dial
d. Pattern Selector Dial
How to Choose Your Pattern
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