SVP SINGER C240 User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the fol-
lowing:
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable place
close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.
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, lubricating or when
making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
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person:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is neccesary 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 and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
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• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
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• Wear safety glasses.
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needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
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• 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
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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.
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The machine must only be used with foot control of type "C-9002" manufactured by CHIENHUNG
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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.
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The machine must only be used with foot control of type "C-9002" manufactured by CHIENHUNG
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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.
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Table of contents
Introduction 5
Machine Overview...................................................5
Accessories.............................................................5
Presser Feet............................................................... 7
Stitch Chart..............................................................8
Preparations 9
Unpacking................................................................9
Connect to the Power Supply..................................9
Pack Away After Sewing..........................................9
Free Arm................................................................10
Leveling the Machine Base Plate..........................10
Thread Cutter ........................................................10
Spool Pins .............................................................10
Bobbin Winding ..................................................... 11
Inserting the Bobbin...............................................12
Threading the Machine..........................................12
Needle Threader ...................................................... 13
Threading for Twin Needle ....................................... 13
Integrated Even Feed System ..............................14
Presser Foot Pressure...........................................15
Thread Tension......................................................15
Needles .................................................................16
Changing the Needle.............................................16
Lowering Feed Teeth.............................................17
Presser Foot Lifter.................................................17
Changing the Presser Foot....................................17
Machine Operation Buttons...................................18
Warning Messages/Sound ....................................19
Sewing 20
Select a Stitch........................................................20
Stitch Adjustments.................................................20
Sewing Techniques................................................21
Multi-Stitch Zigzag Stitch.......................................... 21
Buttonholes .............................................................. 21
Sew on a Button....................................................... 22
Sewing Hems in Heavy Fabric................................. 23
Quilting..................................................................... 23
Blindhem .................................................................. 24
Sewing in Zippers..................................................... 24
Maintenance 25
Cleaning the Machine............................................25
Replacing the Stitch Plate .....................................25
Troubleshooting.....................................................26
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Front Side
1. Threading slots
2. Thread cutter
3. LED lights
4. Built-in needle threader
5. Buttonhole lever
6. Needle bar
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8. Bobbin cover
9. Lower thread guide
10. Presser foot lifter
11. Needle clamp screw
12. Needle thread guide
13. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder
14. Presser foot
15. Free arm
16. Removable storage compartment
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18. Machine operation buttons and display
19. Handwheel
Introduction
Machine Overview
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