User manual SINGER 108U20

[. . . ] Replace the bulb with same type rated 15 watts. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. [. . . ] Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 1 Thread take-up lever 21 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 needle. Put the thread behind the guide above the · The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) This feature is only available on certain models. 1 lever. Turn the power off and lower the presser foot 2 turning the handwheel toward you Raise the needle to its highest position by (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up. 1 Needle bar thread guide 7 Thread the needle from front to back leaving a IMPORTANT: 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch). · If your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader to thread the needle (see next section). Note When you use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is in the highest position, otherwise the hook may be damaged. 3 hook the thread onto the guide. While lowering the needle threader lever, 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) Note If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be wrapped around the thread take-up lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 22 4 as possible, and then turn the lever toward the Pull down the needle threader lever as much back of the machine (away from you). Make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread. 6 about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the Raise the needle threader lever and pull out needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 1 1 Hook 2 Thread 2 1 · Hold the thread in front of the needle to make sure that the hook grabs it. While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward you). The hook will pull the thread through the needle. CAUTION The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Check the table on page 26 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If you are using transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you can only use needles in the range of 90/14-100/16. You can not use the needle threader if you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle. When using these needles or threads you will need to thread the needle by hand. Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing. The needle may break and you may be injured. Always use the correct presser foot. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break and you may be injured. When you turn the handwheel by hand, always turn it toward you (counterclockwise). Turning it the other way may cause the thread to tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and you may be injured. 4 position the needle 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the Put the fabric under the presser foot and edge of the fabric. Straight Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] 1-4 (1/64-3/16) Fixed 2. 5 (3/32) Fixed 2. 5 (3/32) 5-0* (3/16-0) 5 Lower the presser foot. To back tack, push down the reverse sewing Straight Stitch 6 lever as far as possible, and then press the foot controller to start reverse sewing. Release the foot controller to stop sewing. 7 sewing in the forward direction by pressing Triple Stretch Stitch Release the reverse sewing lever and start the foot controller. *Turn the stitch width dial to adjust the needle position. Setting the dial to 5 selects the left needle position; setting the dial to 0 selects the right needle position. Starting Sewing 1 stitch number you want. You also need to set Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch or Triple Stretch Stitch. 2 the presser foot lever. 3 presser foot. · You can use reverse sewing for locking the end of seams and to strengthen a stitch. Raise the needle to its highest position and lift CAUTION Make sure the needle does not hit a pin Pull the upper thread though the toes of the or any other object during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, and you may be injured. 27 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Changing Sewing Direction 1 to change direction with the needle still in the 4 pull about 10 cm (4 inch) of thread through To prepare the machine for the next seam, Stop the machine at the point where you want fabric. the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine. Top Stitching and Stretch Materials You can use a straight stitch for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. [. . . ] You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. How to put it right Correct the upper threading. Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. [. . . ]