User manual SINGER 136W101

[. . . ] insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. For Your Safety: While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle. Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply: - when leaving the machine unattended. [. . . ] The foot will be locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping. The foot will be unlocked after sewing a few stitches. The zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué. Altering the stitch width The stitch width can be altered between 0. Press the mode key to activate stitch width adjustment (the middle green light lights up). Altering the stitch length The stitch length can be altered between 0. Press the mode key to activate stitch length adjustment (the bottom green light lights up). W Stitch length NOTE: The stitch length and width can be altered while stitching. Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine settings q Pattern: #08 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3-7 Carefully guide the fabric so the needle falls off the edge when it swings to the right. This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of the buttonhole foot to hold them tight. 3 Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot. The machine stops automatically when finished. nOTES: Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the filler cord used. To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to page 42. 5 Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads. 6 Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it. Thread the end of the cord through a darning needle and draw it to the wrong side of the fabric and cut. Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by turning the handwheel, so that the needle enters into the left hole in the button. Align the holes in the button with the slot on the foot and lower it to hold the button in place. Turn the handwheel to lower the needle into the right hole in the button. [. . . ] Do not allow children to play with this machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. [. . . ]