User manual SINGER 256-5

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading. 23 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drawing up the Lower Thread 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you While lightly holding the end of the upper (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle. Quick-set Bobbin Threading This is only available on certain models. You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. 1 of the arrow, and leave it there without Pass the thread along the slit in the direction cutting it. 2 thread. Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower · The bobbin cover should still be removed. 2 previous steps 1 to 3. 3 Draw up the lower thread as described in the Replace the bobbin cover. Sewing with a Twin Needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. 3 and put them toward the back of the machine Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads under the presser foot. CAUTION Use only twin needles that have been 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread made for this machine (part code: X57521-021). Other needles could break and damage the machine. When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set above 3 since this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. 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 Stop the machine at the point where you want fabric. 4 pull about 10 cm (4 inch) of thread through To prepare the machine for the next seam, 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 can use a triple stretch stitch for sewing stretch fabrics. 2 new direction using the needle as a pivot. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its Zigzag Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] F-4 (1/64-3/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the 3 new direction. Finishing Sewing You can use stitching to lock the threads at the end of the seam or to strengthen a stitch. 1 Zigzag Stitch Stitch to the end of the seam and stop. Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch the fabric. 2 backwards for 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the end of Zigzag Stitch Turn the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing. Removing the Material from the Machine 1 Stop the machine. Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that the thread take-up lever is also in its highest position. Lift the presser foot, raise the needle to its We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of zigzag stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch. ) 2 highest position, and then pull the fabric out gently to the left hand side. · Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that the thread take-up lever is also in its highest position. 3 left hand side of the machine . Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the Satin Stitch Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the "F" range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). [. . . ] 15 D Darning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Darning plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 38, 39, 42 Decorative stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Double action stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Drawing up the lower thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 S Satin stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Shell tuck stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Spool pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 21 extra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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