User manual SINGER 114-50

[. . . ] 8 How to use handwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to use presser foot lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to use reverse sewing lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to remove extension table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Insert the felt, the thread spool and the spool cap on the spool pin. Note: The felt is already inserted on the spool pin. Spool pin Felt 5 Pull the thread from the thread spool, and then press the thread against the sewing machine with one hand while passing the thread around the thread guide with the other hand, as shown in the diagram. Thread guide 18 6 Pass the thread between the thread guide plate and the upper thread tension dial. Upper thread tension dial Thread guide plate 7 Pass the thread along the groove of the thread guide plate, as the arrow in the diagram. Pass the thread through the take-up lever. Take-up-lever 8 Pass the thread through the right side needle thread guide. Check that the thread is threaded correctly. Correct threading · When the presser foot is raised, the upper thread should feed smoothly when it is pulled toward you. · When the presser foot is lowered, there should be some resistance when the upper thread is pulled toward you. The thread is correctly threaded if it is difficult to pull it. Needle thread guide 9 From the front, pass the thread through the eye of the needle. The needle can easily be threaded when the needle threader is used. 15cm Front 19 Sewing preparations · Using the needle threader Caution Before using the needle threader, remove the power plug from the outlet. Not doing so could cause an injury. Note: Use sewing machine needles no. 14 is included when the sewing machine is purchased. ) The needle cannot be threaded if the thread is too thick for the needle. For details of possible needle and thread combinations, refer to "Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension" on page 26. 1 Turn the handwheel so that the line is at the top, as shown in the illustration. Line 2 Raise the presser foot lever. Presser foot lever 3 Check that the thread has been passed through the needle thread guide. Needle thread guide 4 While completely lowering the needle threader lever, pass the thread through the guide as shown in the illustration. Firmly tighten the needle clamp screw with the screw driver for the needle plate. Flat surface Pin Correct needle selection Good needle If a faulty needle is used, not only could it impair the sewing performance, but it could also damage the needle plate or hook, or break the needle. Incorrect stitching or thread breaking, try replacing the needle. Faulty needle The entire needle is bent The point of the needle is blunt / worn away The point of the needle is bent 27 Sewing preparations · Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension The quality of the sewing finish will improve if the needle and thread are changed to match the type of fabric. Follow the directions in the table below. Sewing thin fabric Sewing normal fabric Sewing thick fabric No. 75/11 Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric Needle No. 80 Lining Quipler Georgette Lawn Lace, etc. Broad Soft denim Satin Pile Gingham, etc. Curtains Denim Quilting Fleece Tweed Felt, etc. Fabric Adjusting the thread tension -3 -1 +1 Thread tension -2 -1 +2 +1 +2 +3 +4 -1 ~ -3 +1 ~ +3 · Use a ball point needle for the sewing alignment of stretch fabric. · Please purchase any needles not included as accessories, after checking they are specified as home-use sewing machine needles. · Use the same kind of threads for upper/lower thread. · The higher the needle number is, the needle gets thicker. [. . . ] 11 through 16 Install the needle correctly Use a straight needle Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide correctly 114-50 SERIES / SERIE MODEL / MODELE SP Page 25 25 26 16 32 15, 16 26 25 15 32 15 16 32 16 42 Missed stitches The needle and thread are not appropriate for the fabric The upper thread is not correctly threaded The tension of the upper thread is too tight The fabric wrinkles / puckers The upper and lower thread are not correctly threaded The needle is too thick for the cloth The needle is burred The lower thread is incorrectly threaded The tension of the upper thread is too tight The bobbin is not correctly inserted in the bobbin case The upper thread is not correctly threaded The tension of the upper thread is too loose The upper thread is not correctly threaded (not threaded through the thread guide) The stitch length dial is not set to setting "A ­ K" or "L ­ S" The stitch length dial and the pattern selection dial are set to different settings The needle position is too low Too much lower thread showing on right side of the fabric Too much upper thread showing on wrong side of the fabric Stretch stitches cannot be sewn 42 18 26 25 25 18 The needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader Needle no. 9 is being used The needle is incorrectly installed The needle is bent The thread has not been correctly passed through the needle bar thread guide If the above treatments do not solve the problem, contact the service center as described in your warranty. When calling for service, please note the MODEL and SERIES that are inscribed on the back of your sewing machine. Manufacturer/ : ZHEJIANG AISIN ELITE Fabricant MACHINERY & ELECTRIC CO. , LTD. P. R. C. 220-240V Total 85W 50Hz max 15W Importer/ : Importateur EUROPE S. A. Designed and engineered by AISIN SEIKI JAPAN MADE IN P. / FABRIQUE A P. R. C. 49 Maintenance / Others · Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V) In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. [. . . ]