User manual SINGER 212W140

[. . . ] 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The more you press the foot controller, the faster the machine runs. Release the foot controller to stop the machine. Foot controller 12 Sewing preparations · Installation of battery for winding the lower thread A battery is supplied as one of the accessories. Before winding the lower thread, install it in the battery holder on back of sewing machine. Attention When the machine is not used for a extended period remove the battery. Battery holder 1 Pull the battery holder cover out as the arrow. Battery holder cover 2 Install the battery while confirming polarity of it. Note: Refer to page 42, 43 when purchasing or changing batteries. 3 Make sure that the thread winding spindle rotates by turning the thread winding switch on by pushing in the direction of arrow. Note: Thread winding spindle rotates while pushing the switch to the left. Thread winding switch 13 Sewing preparations · Winding the lower thread The exclusive motor driven by a battery winds the lower thread. Caution Be careful not press foot controller when winding the lower thread. Do not touch the lower thread winding spindle when winding the lower thread. Doing so could cause an injury. Attention Use a SINGER-exclusive bobbin. 3 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 Pull up the spool pin. Position the felt, the thread spool and the spool cap on to the spool pin. Note: A felt was originally put on to the spool pin. Spool cap Felt 3 Pull the thread from the thread spool. Support the thread on the sewing machine with one hand, using the other hand pass the thread around the thread guide as shown in the diagram. 14 4 5 Pass the thread end through the hole of the bobbin as shown. Note: Do not remove the needle clamp screw. Loosen the needle clamp screw to remove the needle. Screw driver for the needle plate Needle clamp screw 3 Face the flat surface of the needle to the rear and insert until it makes contact with the pin. 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 crushed / worn away The point of the needle is bent 23 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 Normal back cloth Quipler Georgette Lawn Lace, etc. Normal front cloth 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. [. . . ] Check the following possibilities before contacting the service center for repair. Countermeasure Connect the power plug correctly Clean the hook Remove thread waste or dust Install the needle correctly Firmly tighten the screw Use a needle appropriate to the fabric Adjust the thread tension Do not pull the fabric strongly Put the bobbin case in the correct position Thread the upper and lower thread Remove thread waste from the feed dog and hook Adjust the thread tension Use a good needle Page 10 37 37 21 21 22 28 23 38 14, 15 37 28 21 14 37 18 The power plug is not inserted Thread is tangled in the hook, or there is a broken needle in the hook There is thread waste or dust in the hook or feed dog The needle is incorrectly installed The needle clamp screw is loose The needle is too fine for the cloth The tension of the upper thread is too tight The fabric is being pulled too strongly The bobbin case is not in the correct position The upper and lower thread are not correctly threaded The thread is tangled in the bobbin case or hook The tension of the upper thread is too tight The needle is bent The point of the needle is burred Broken needle Broken upper thread Broken lower thread Fabric not fed through The lower thread is incorrectly threaded There is thread waste in the feed dog The pattern selection dial is set to "2" or "4" Thread the lower thread Remove thread waste from the feed dog and hook Set a correct pattern 42 Trouble Cause The needle is incorrectly installed Countermeasure Install the needle correctly Use a straight needle Sew with a needle and thread appropriate to the fabric Thread the upper thread correctly Adjust the thread tension Thread the upper and lower thread again Use a needle appropriate to the fabric Use a good needle Thread the lower thread again Adjust the thread tension Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case correctly Thread the upper thread correctly Adjust the thread tension Page 21 21 22 15 28 14, 15 22 21 14 28 14 15 28 Missed stitches The needle is bent The needle and thread are not appropriate for the fabric The upper thread is not correctly thread The tension of the upper thread is too tight The fabric wrinkles / puckers The upper and lower thread are not correctly thread 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 Too much lower thread showing on right side of the fabric Too much upper thread showing on wrong side of the fabric The tension of the upper thread is too loose The upper thread is not correctly threaded (not threaded through the thread guide) Thread the upper thread correctly 15 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. SP10 SERIES / SERIE MODEL / MODELE 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. 43 Maintenance / Others · Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V) In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. [. . . ]