User manual SINGER 20U53

[. . . ] dANGER ­ ­ To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. [. . . ] Then, push down reverse sewing lever to sew backwards. * Reverse sewing is often done for reinforcement at the ends of seam (back stitching). ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION After you finish sewing the above stitches, check if upper and lower threads tension is equal and strong enough to lock both thread in centre as in figure a . If upper tension is too tight (loose), upper (lower) thread lies straight along upper (lower) surface of fabric b ( c ). Correct by turning tension dial in the direction of arrow. * Always check the balance of upper and lower tensions by test sewing using fabric, needle, thread and stitch pattern you plan to use. BOBBIN WINDING Set the needle in the highest position by turning the handwheel towards you. Close latch of bobbin case and bobbin comes out easily. Draw thread from spool pin through thread guide and pretension device; following numbers 1 and 2 . Wind thread clockwise around bobbin several times. Move the declutch knob in the handwheel into the direction. STITCH LENGTH DIAL Set dial at indicating point according to stitch size required. For a longer stitch, turn dial to right. TURNING A SQUARE CORNER To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge, stop stitching with the needle tip piercing the fabric, when reaching the cornering guide as shown. New stitching line will align with 5/8" seam guide on side of needle plate. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in new direction. Release button and commence forward sewing guiding fabric by hand as it is fed. Draw fabric to left when sewing is finished. For sewing of very thick cloth, sew gently, maintaining the cloth perfectly by hand. Breaking a needle is not a mechanical problem, but simply misuse. DOUBLE PRESSER FOOT LIFTER In order to obtain a larger opening when using very thick materials, firmly push presser lifter up as far as it will go. Set machine as shown for left or center needle position. [. . . ] Draw design on material to be used as an applique and cut it out. Sew around the outline with preset zigzag stitch, width and length either of pattern selection dial No. 5, 6, or 7 according to the shape and size of cut-out and type of base material. To change direction at corners, or to sew very small circles, stop machine, positioning needle just away from edge of cut-out, lift presser foot and turn material. [. . . ]