User manual SINGER INITIALE

[. . . ] Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. [. . . ] To adjust, turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case. please note: - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread or fabric. - A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing. - 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5". - For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing. - For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric. 27 EN Raising the bobbin thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Extension Table. 1 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. (2) Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. 29 EN Reverse sewing A To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A). Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1) Removing the work 1 2 Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and presser foot. (2) B Cutting the thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes. Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best terrycloth, denims. Always use the same thread on top and bottom. Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric. [. . . ] Lubricate at the point (6) (1-2 drops) with sewing machine oil. Turn the handwheel until the hook race (7) is in the left position. Replace the hook race cover and snap back the two hook retaining arms. Insert the bobbin case and bobbin and replace the needle plate. [. . . ]