User manual SINGER 541B INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. Switch the sewing machine off ("0") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. [. . . ] Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and up left channel (6). Release lever and the machine will sew forwards again (A/1). Changing sewing directions 1. Stop the machine at the point where you wish to change directions with the needle still in the fabric. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line up its new direction using the needle as a turning point. Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new direction. Removing your work Turn the handwheel towards you to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position. Raise the presser foot and draw the fabric away from you. (3) Cutting the thread Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands, guide them to the slit (B) and press down. (4) 17 Matching needle/ fabric/ thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11 (70-80) FABRICS Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Medium weight fabrics: cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens. Medium weight fabrics: cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims. Heavyweight fabrics: canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium). To obtain any of the other stitches shown in the upper row on the stitch selection panel, select the letter above the stitch with the stitch selection dial. Adjust the stitch length and the stitch width with the control dials according to the result desired. To obtain any of the stitches on the second row, turn the stitch length dial to "S1" or "S2", select the stitch desired with stitch selection dial, and adjust the stitch width with the stitch width dial. Reverse lever Stitch width dial Stitch length dial Stitch selection dial 19 Straight stitching Turn the stitch selection dial so that the stitch display shows the straight stitch position. Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the longer the stitch should be. Stitch width dial Stitch length dial 20 Zigzag stitching Turn the stitch selector dial to "A". Function of stitch width dial The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is "6"; however, the width can be reduced on any pattern. The width increases as you move zigzag dial from "0" - "6". For twin needle sewing, never set the width wider than "3". (1) Function of stitch length dial while zigzagging The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches "0". Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "2. 5" or below. Closed up zigzag stitches (close together) are referred to as a satin stitch. (2) Stitch width dial Stitch length dial 21 Overcasting stitches Seams, overcasting, visible hems. [. . . ] Remove the screw holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth. Replace the bobbin case into the hook race so that the tip (a) fits to the stopper (b) as shown. 32 Troubleshooting guide Problem Upper thread breaks Cause 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. [. . . ]