User manual SINGER 97-6

[. . . ] How to change the power plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sewing preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] After winding it a little, stop the sewing machine and cut the thread that protrudes from the bobbin hole. Then continue winding the thread. After the winding has finished, move the thread winding spindle back to the left. Move the declutch latch in the direction (in the direction of the arrow) Note : If the declutch is not returned to its original position, the sewing machine cannot move and will not sew. 14 Sewing preparations 4. Threading the lower thread Before setting the bobbin case, remove the power plug from the outlet. Not doing so could cause an injury. Attention Use a SINGER-exclusive bobbin. Take out the bobbin case. (refer to P. 12 [Taking out the bobbin]) The thread must flow off the bobbin in the direction of the arrow, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Hold the end of the thread in your right hand and pass it through the groove in the bobbin case. (Pass the thread from 1 to 2) Press the bobbin with the finger of your left hand, and then pass the thread through the tension spring as shown in the diagram. (Pull until there is a locking sound. ) Turn the handwheel to move the needle to the highest position. Always turn the handwheel towards yourself. Holding the latch of the bobbin case, insert the bobbin case into the shuttle race. The bobbin case finger must slot into the groove. 15 Sewing preparations 5. Threading the upper thread Before threading the upper thread, remove the power plug from the outlet. Use the same kind of threads for upper/lower thread. The higher the needle number is, the needle gets thicker. The higher the thread number is, the thread gets thinner. 24 Sewing III. Straight stitching and reverse sewing Reverse sewing is performed at the beginning and end of sewing to prevent the thread from unraveling. Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury. Straight stitch 1. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Set the fabric and lower the presser foot lever. Step on the foot controller to begin sewing. End of sewing After finishing sewing, turn handwheel towards yourself until the needle is in the highest position. Raise the presser foot and pull out the fabric to the rear. 25 Sewing Thread cutter on the needle bar * The thread cutter may differ from model to model. Line up two threads and cut with the thread cutter on the needle bar. Thread cutter on the face cover * The thread cutter may differ from model to model. [. . . ] Other oils could cause mechanical problems. Hook installation The hook is installed by reversing the removal procedures. Replace the shuttle hook. Align the projection of the shuttle hook cover with the depression of the hook, and install the shuttle hook cover. Close the left and right stoppers to the inside. (in the direction of the arrow) Hold the latch of the bobbin case and insert the bobbin case into the shuttle race. The bobbin case finger must slot into the groove. 48 Maintenance 3. [. . . ]