User manual SINGER 95-40

[. . . ] Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the sewing machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. [. . . ] Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking. a Needle position button c · If the seam allowance is positioned on the Place the fabric under the presser foot. right side, sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way. 43 SEWING BASICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ d fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel While holding the end of the thread and the Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the sewing speed controller or the foot controller. toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. Note Important: When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start sewing. Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (start/stop button). a right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed. e Lower the presser foot lever. a Sewing speed controller a a Presser foot lever The fabric is now positioned to be sewn. 44 b Press (start/stop button) once. b the side of the sewing machine. Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on a Start/stop button The machine starts sewing. 2 a Foot controller jack c Turn on the sewing machine. · If you continue pressing the (start/stop button) immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed. c press When the end of the stitching is reached, (start/stop button) once. The machine stops sewing with the needle down (in the fabric). d needle, and then cut the threads. d right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed. When you are finished sewing, raise the For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 48). Using the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller. a Sewing speed controller · The speed set using the sewing speed controller will be the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. a When connecting the foot controller, be sure Turn off the sewing machine. to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. 45 SEWING BASICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ e press down on the foot controller. Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread. a beginning of the stitching, and then lower the Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed. a b a Slower b Faster · Slowly press down on the foot controller. Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly. Lower the needle into the fabric at the presser foot lever. The machine starts sewing. f completely release the foot controller. When the end of the stitching is reached, The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in the fabric). g needle, and then cut the threads. When you are finished sewing, raise the · For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 48). b the foot controller. Press (start/stop button) or press down on Memo When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start sewing. When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needle stays up when sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the needle stop position" (page 37). At this time, if (start/stop button) is held down, the machine sews at a low speed. a Start/stop button · For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 44). The machine starts sewing. CAUTION Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur. Do not place objects on the foot controller, otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur. If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur. 46 c (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press g release Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching. After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). The machine stops sewing. h the foot controller. Press (start/stop button), or press down on At this time, if (start/stop button) is held down, the machine sews at a slow speed. The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button While (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) is held down, reverse stitches are sewn. d stitching, release i the sewing machine. 2 After sewing to the end of the stitching, stop Press (start/stop button) or release foot controller. After sewing back to the beginning of the (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). 1 The machine stops sewing. Press (start/stop button), or press down on e the foot controller. 3 1 2 The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. 5 4 2 a Beginning of stitching b End of stitching 6 Sewing reinforcement stitches f press When the end of the stitching is reached, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). If the fabric is forcefully pushed, the needle may break or bend. a a Presser foot lever 50 If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. a b a Sewing direction b Misalignment 2 a When starting sewing with a seam that is too a thick for the fabric to be fed, raise the presser foot lever. b (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of a Stabilizer material or paper Using the index finger press the black button the zigzag foot "J", then use left thumb to level the presser foot by gently pushing down on the front of the presser foot. You will hear a "click"; continue pressing the presser foot holding pin while lowering the presser foot. Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch. a a a Basting a Black button c fabric to be fed. The presser foot remains level, enabling the · After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its normal operation. CAUTION The thickness of fabric differs depending on the fabric type. If the fabric is forcefully pushed, the needle may break or bend. 51 SEWING BASICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ e bobbin thread under the presser foot toward Pull out about 10-15 cm (4-5 inches) of the the rear of the machine. Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. · Refer to steps a through d of "Installing the bobbin" (page 18). b Do not cut the thread with the cutter. Pass the bobbin thread through the slot. f Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the Reattach the bobbin cover. bobbin cover (A), and then lightly press down on the right side (B). c your left hand with the needle in the up- While lightly holding the upper thread with B position, press (needle position button) twice to lower and raise the needle. A 1 a Needle position button The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up. d out the end of the bobbin thread. Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull 52 3 UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Sew overcasting along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Six stitches are available for overcasting. Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your machine, and select the desired stitch. Walking Foot Twin Needle Presser Foot Pettern No. 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Zigzag stitch Overcasting and J 05 05 05 05 attaching appliqués Overcasting on medium weight or J 06 06 06 06 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darning, etc. [. . . ] 11 operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 42, 101 optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 overcasting foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 54 P patchwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 pattern selection dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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