INSTRUCTION MANUAL

C5650 / C5655
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the
machine is given to a third party.
This appliance is intended for use by adults. The appliance can be used with adult supervision by (i)
children aged from 8 to 12 years and (ii) persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision. It is not allowed for anyone to play with the machine.Children up to 8 years are not
allowed to use the machine.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON:
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. The electrical socket, to which the
machine is plugged in should be easily accessible. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric
outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other
user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near
children.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer
or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Never place other objects on the foot control.
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• The machine must only be used with foot control of type JF-1000 manufactured by Jaguar International
Corporation or YC-485EC manufactured by Taiwan Yamamoto Electric Corp.

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SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means
is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing
of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by
qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts
in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE
INSULATED’.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................. 1 Shell Stitch.................................................................... 23
Intended Use .................................................................. 1 Double Overlock Stitch ................................................ 23
Machine Overview .......................................................... 1 Ladder Stitch ................................................................ 23
Needle Area Overview .................................................... 2 More Decorative Stitches & Ideas For Decorative Machine
Top of Machine ............................................................... 2 Stitching ........................................................................ 24
Overview Accessories .................................................... 3 Darning and Mending ................................................... 24
Included Accessories (Not Pictured) .................................... 3 Repair Large Holes ............................................................ 24
Presser Feet ................................................................... 3 Repair Tears ....................................................................... 24
Optional Accessories ............................................................ 4 One-Step Buttonhole .................................................... 25
Stitch Overview............................................................... 5 Sew Zippers.................................................................. 26
Choosing Utility and Decorative Stitch Patterns ................. 5 Centered Zipper ................................................................. 26
Hand-Look Quilt Stitch.................................................. 27
PREPARATIONS ............................................ 7 Button Sewing .............................................................. 27
Unpacking the Machine .................................................. 7
Connect to the Power Supply ......................................... 7 MAINTENANCE ............................................ 28
Packing Machine after Sewing ....................................... 7 Cleaning the Machine ................................................... 28
Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray ............................ 8 Cleaning The Feed Teeth And Shuttle Area ................. 28
Presser Foot Lifter .......................................................... 8 Cleaning The Sewing Machine
And Foot Control .......................................................... 28
Thread Knife ................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 29
Spool Pin ........................................................................ 9
Technical Specification ................................................. 32
Wind the Bobbin ........................................................... 10
Removing Bobbin Case from Shuttle ........................... 10
Inserting Bobbin Into Bobbin Case ................................11
Inserting Bobbin Case Into Shuttle ................................11
Picking Up Bobbin Thread .............................................11
Thread the Machine...................................................... 12
Needle Threader........................................................... 13
Needles ........................................................................ 13
Important Needle Information ........................................... 14
Selection Guide — Needle Size, Fabric, Thread ............... 14
Change the Needle....................................................... 14
Thread Tension ............................................................. 15
Change the Presser Foot ............................................. 15

OPERATING YOUR MACHINE .................... 16

Machine Operation Controls ......................................... 16
Reverse Button ................................................................... 16
Tie-Off ................................................................................ 16
Functions Of Control Panel .......................................... 16
Stitch Number Selection Buttons ....................................... 17
Stitch Length And Stitch Width / Needle Position............. 17
Helpful Messages ......................................................... 18

SEWING ........................................................ 19
Sewing .......................................................................... 19
Start to Sew – Straight Stitch........................................ 19
Change Needle Position ..................................................... 19
Change Sewing Direction ............................................. 20
Finish Sewing ............................................................... 20
Straight Stretch Stitch ................................................... 20
Zigzag Stitching ............................................................ 21
Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch................................................ 21
Slant Overedge Stitch................................................... 21
Overedge Stitch ............................................................ 21
Feather Stitch ............................................................... 22
Blind Hem Stitches ....................................................... 22
INTRODUCTION
Intended Use
Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial or commercial use.
Additional assistance, by region, may be found online at www.singer.com.

Machine Overview

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1. Accessory Tray / Free Arm — Provides a flat surface 6. Display — Current stitch and settings are displayed.
when sewing and allows storage for your accessories.
7. Hand Wheel — Used to manually control the movement of
Remove the accessory tray to use the free arm which makes
the needle and the thread take-up lever.
it easier to sew, e.g., trouser hems and sleeves.
8. Function Buttons — Functions used to make
2. Thread Knife — For trimming thread ends at the end of
your sewing more convenient. Control the stitch width and
sewing.
the stitch length.
3. Threading Slots — Thread paths with tension discs and
9. Bobbin Cover — protects the bobbin while sewing.
take up lever.
10. Bobbin Cover Release Button — push to open the bobbin
4. Thread Tension Dial — Adjustable for setting the desired
cover.
tension for your stitch, thread and fabric.
5. Reverse Button — Press and hold to sew in reverse or to
make a tie-off, e.g., when securing the beginning or ending
of a seam.

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Needle Area Overview
1. Needle Plate — provides a flat area around presser foot for
sewing. Guidelines indicate various seam allowances used 8 9 10
to guide fabric while sewing.
2. Feed Teeth — feed the fabric under the presser foot when 7
sewing. 11
3. Presser Foot — holds fabric against feed teeth which draw 6
fabric under the presser foot as you sew.
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4. Presser Foot Holder Screw — loosen the screw to
remove the presser foot holder. 4
5. Presser Foot Holder — holds the presser foot.
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6. Presser Foot Release Button — press this button to release
the presser foot from the holder. 2
7. Buttonhole Lever — used for buttonhole sewing.
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8. Built-in Needle Threader — thread the needle quickly and
easily.
9. Presser Foot Bar — accommodates the presser foot holder.
10. Needle Clamp Screw — secures the needle.
11. Needle Thread Guide — helps maintain thread flow
when sewing.

Top of Machine
1. Bobbin winding tension disc
2. Thread guides
3. Handle 2 3 4 5 6 7
4. Spool pin
5. Hole for auxiliary spool pin
6. Bobbin winding spindle
7. Bobbin winding stopper 1

8. Thread tension discs

9. Thread take-up lever

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Overview Accessories
Bobbin x4 — Only use the type of metal bobbins delivered with your machine (SINGER® Class 15 met-
al bobbins). One of the bobbins is inserted in the machine upon delivery.

Felt Pad x2 — Used to cushion the spool of thread when using the Auxiliary Spool Pin.

Spool Cap — Two sizes (one large and one small) for various thread spool styles.

Auxiliary Spool Pin — For sewing with large thread spools or when using specialty threads.

Brush and Seam Ripper — Used to remove stitches/brush off lint.

Screwdriver — Used to remove the needle plate, presser foot holder or needle screw.

Edge/Quilting Guide — Used for straight and accurate sewing, e.g., when quilting. Insert the guide into
the slot at the back of the presser foot holder. Adjust the position to fit your project.

Included Accessories (Not Pictured)

• Needles
• Foot control
• Power cord
• Extension Table

Presser Feet
All Purpose Foot
(attached to the machine upon delivery)
This foot is used for general sewing on most types of fabric. The bottom of the foot is flat, so that the fabric
is held down firmly against the feed teeth while sewing. It also has a wide slot so that the needle can move
from left to right, depending on which stitch you sew.

Zipper Foot (I)

This foot is used for inserting zippers. Attach the foot to the presser foot holder on either side of the foot,
depending on which side of the zipper is being sewn. The Zipper Foot can also be used to create and insert
piping.

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1-Step Buttonhole Foot
This foot allows you to make perfectly sized buttonholes for your button. It has a space at the back for a
button, used to set the size of the buttonhole. The machine will automatically sew a buttonhole to fit that
button size.

Blind Hem Foot (F)

The Blind Hem Foot is used for sewing blind hems in garments and home decor. There is an adjustable
F guide with an extension at the front, used to guide the fold of the hem while stitching.

Button Sewing Foot (H)

The Button Sewing Foot quickly and neatly sews on buttons, eliminating the need to sew them manually.
The foot sits on top of the button, with the opening positioned around the holes.

Roller Foot
When sewing leather, suede, vinyl and velvet, attach the roller foot to aid the smooth flow of fabric. Howe-
ver, especially when sewing softer leather and suede, better results may be achieved by using the all-purpo-
se foot.

Invisible Zipper Foot

The Invisible Zipper Foot provides a concealed closing on a variety of garments and accessories. It is com-
monly seen on the side or back of skirts and dresses.

Overcasting Foot
This foot delivers a consistent and accurate overcasting stitch for a serged effect using your sewing ma-
chine. Thread is locked around the edge of fabric, aligned with the edge, to prevent fabric from raveling.

Optional Accessories
Additional optional accessories are available for your machine. Check with your authorized SINGER® retailer or singer.com for more
information.

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Stitch Overview
Choosing Utility and Decorative Stitch Patterns
The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing. When sewing, use a thread tension
between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.

Application

Straight Stitch The basic stitch used for sewing. The most common use for a straight stitch is to sew two
Center Position pieces of fabric together.

Straight Stretch Stronger than a regular straight stitch, on stretch knit fabrics, because it locks three times
Stitch — forward, backward and forward again. Use it to reinforce seams of sportswear and for
curved seams which take a lot of strain.

Stretch Stitch For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.

Zigzag Stitch A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, appliqué, attaching trims, and more.

Multi-Step Finish seam allowances to prevent the fabric from unravelling. When seam finishing, the
Zigzag Stitch smaller step of the stitches will help keep fabric more flat than a regular zigzag. It can
also be used for mending tears and sewing elastic.

Overlock Stitch Sew seam and overcast in one step. For medium and medium/heavy stretch fabrics.

Blind Hem Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
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Stitch skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains, etc, made with non-stretch fabrics.

Stretch Blind Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
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Hem Stitch garments and other projects made with stretch knit fabrics.

Slant Pin Stitch Excellent for hemstitching projects like table linens. Picot-like stitch can also be made
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on sheer materials. Sew along the raw edge of fabric and trim close to the outside of the
stitching.

Slant Overedge Seam and overcast in one step. For medium and heavy stretch fabrics.
Stitch

Closed Over- Sew decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For medium/heavy stretch
lock Stitch fabrics.

Honeycomb For elastic insertion, decorative stitching, smocking, couching and hemming.
Stitch

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Application

Ric-Rac Stitch The pleasing appearance of this stitch enables it to be used for decorative topstitching or
for attaching laces and trims. It is also ideal for quilting applications and edge-joining.

Satin Stitch This is a closely spaced zigzag stitch for appliqué, bar-tacking, etc. Slightly loosen the top
thread tension and manually adjust the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0 for satin stitch-
ing. Use a backing of stabilizer or interfacing to avoid puckering.

Buttonhole Sew buttonholes on home decór, garments, crafts and more.

Rounded Bart- For light weight fabrics.

ack Buttonhole

Rounded Bart- For light weight fabrics.

ack Buttonhole,
Reinforced

Keyhole But- Square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.

tonhole

Keyhole Button- Square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.

hole, Reinforced

Button Sewing For sewing on buttons.

Stitch H

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PREPARATIONS
Unpacking the Machine
1. Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the machine out of the box, and remove the packaging.
2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag.
3. Wipe off the machine with a dry cloth to remove any lint and/or excess oil around the needle area.
Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold tempera-
tures can affect the sewn result.

Connect to the Power Supply

Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the
foot control.
Note: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to con-
nect the machine to the power source. Unplug the power cord
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when the machine is not in use.
On the bottom right side of the sewing machine, you find the A
connecting sockets and the ON/OFF button.
1. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the B
bottom right side of the machine (A).
2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom
right side of the machine (B). Plug the cord into the wall
For the USA and Canada
socket.
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider
3. Press the ON/OFF switch (C) to "I" to turn on power and than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
light. plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
Note: After turning off the machine, residual power may remain proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
in the machine. This could cause the light to stay on for a few
seconds while the power is consumed. This is normal for an
energy efficient appliance.

Packing Machine after Sewing

1. Switch the main switch off. After switching off, residual power may still remain in the machine. This may cause the light to stay
on for a few seconds while the power is consumed. This is normal behavior for an energy efficient appliance.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.
3. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage.
4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm.
5. Place the foot control and cord in the space above the free arm.
6. Place the soft cover on the machine to help protect it from dust and lint.

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Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray
Store presser feet, bobbins, needles and other accessories in the
accessory tray so that they are easily accessible. PUSH
Keep the accessory tray on the machine to provide a larger, flat
work surface.
Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve
hems. To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When
attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray securely attached to
the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left.

Presser Foot Lifter

The presser foot lifter is located at the right side of the sewing
machine head. The lever is used to raise and lower the presser
foot. Raise the lever up for machine threading, lower it for
sewing.
By raising the presser foot lifter and then pressing it farther up-
wards, the lift height of the presser foot is increased to an extra
height allowing you to place thick fabric layers under the foot.

Thread Knife
To use the thread knife, pull the thread from back to front as
illustrated. Doing this will leave the thread ends long enough
so that the needle doesn't become unthreaded when you start to
sew again.

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Spool Pin
Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an Auxiliary Spool Pin. The spool pins are designed for various types of
thread. The main spool pin is used in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and the Auxiliary Spool Pin in a vertical
position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position for large spools or specialty
threads.

Main Spool Pin

Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Make sure that the A
thread reels off the spool counter clockwise and slide on a
spool cap. Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool.
For narrow thread spools (A), use a smaller spool cap in front
of the spool. For large thread spools (B), use a larger spool
cap in front of the spool. The flat side of the spool cap should
be pressed firmly against the spool. There should be no space
between the spool cap and the thread spool.
Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same way. B
If you experience problems with the thread, turn it in the oppo-
site way or use the vertical position.

Auxiliary Spool Pin

The Auxiliary Spool Pin is used when winding a bobbin thread
from a second spool of thread or when sewing with large
spools or with specialty threads. Insert the Auxiliary Spool Pin
into the designated hole at the top of the machine. Place a felt
pad under the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from
reeling off too fast. Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool
pin as that would prevent the spool from rotating.

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Wind the Bobbin

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1. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap After a few turns, take your foot off the foot control to
firmly against the spool. stop winding. Cut the excess thread tail above the bobbin,
making sure to trim it close to the bobbin. Step on the foot
2. Place the thread around the thread guide (A) from back to
control to resume winding. When the bobbin is full, the
front and around the bobbin winding tension disc (B), mak-
bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically.
ing sure that the thread is pulled snuggly between the discs.
Note: You can also start the winding by long pressing the
3. Thread through the hole in the bobbin (C) from the inside to
start/stop button.
the outside.
6. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the left. Remove the
4. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winding spindle. Make sure
bobbin and cut the thread.
the bobbin is pushed down firmly.
5. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the right. Hold the
thread end, and press the foot control to start winding.

Note: When the bobbin winding spindle is pushed to the right, the machine will not sew. Make sure to push the bobbin spindle back to
the sewing position (left) before sewing.

Removing Bobbin Case from Shuttle

1. Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand
wheel toward you (counter-clockwise).
2. Remove the extension table / accessory box. Open the
bobbin access cover by pulling it down. With your fingers,
pull open the bobbin case latch as shown, and take out the
bobbin case from the shuttle.
3. Release the latch, and bobbin will drop out of the case.

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Inserting Bobbin Into Bobbin Case 1
1. Hold the bobbin in your right hand with the thread running
clockwise, while holding the case in your left hand.
2. Insert the bobbin into the case with about 4” (10 cm) of
thread showing outside of the case.
3. While holding the bobbin securely down in the case, pull
the thread through the slit in the case and then underneath
the flat tension spring. It will click when the thread is seat-
ed correctly in the tension. 2 3
4. Keep about 4 “ (10 cm) tail of thread trailing outside of the
case.

Inserting Bobbin Case Into Shuttle

1. Hold the latch open, with locating pin straight up.
2. Slide the bobbin case onto the center spindle of the shuttle,
keeping the thread toward you.
3. Release the latch to lock the bobbin case in place.
NOTE: Be sure the locating pin fits into the locating groove at
the top of the shuttle.

Picking Up Bobbin Thread

1. Raise the presser foot lifter.
2. Holding needle thread loosely with your left hand, turn
hand wheel toward you (counter-clockwise) with your right
hand, first lowering the needle and continuing until the
needle comes to its highest position.
3. Lightly pull up the top thread, and pick up bobbin thread,
which will appear through the needle plate slot.
4. Pull both top and bobbin threads together toward the back
of the machine under the presser foot, leaving about 6” (15
cm) clear.
NOTE: A quick way to pick up the bobbin thread is, with stra-
ight stitch selected, touch and release the reverse button.Your
machine will perform one down-up cycle and stop with the
needle up. Always stopping with the needle “fully up” is one
of the features of your computerized sewing machine.

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Thread the Machine
Important! Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in its highest position by turning the handwheel
toward you. This is very important to help ensure that the
machine is correctly threaded. Not doing so can result in poor
stitch quality when you start to sew.
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1. Place the thread on the spool pin and fit the appropriately
sized spool cap.
2. Pull the thread around the thread guide (A) from back to
front.
3. Continue bringing the thread down through the right
threading slot (B), around the U-turn, then back upwards
through the left threading slot.
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4. Bring the thread from the right into the take-up lever (C) C
and down in the left-hand threading slot and to the needle
thread guide (D).
5. Thread the needle from front to back.

Machine from above

Machine from front

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Needle Threader
The built-in needle threader allows you to thread the needle
quickly and easily.
The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-in
needle threader. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the A
needle is in its highest position, or press the needle up/down B
button. It is also recommended that you lower the presser foot.
• Use the handle (A) to pull the needle threader all the way
down and push toward the back.. The metal flanges cover
the needle. A small hook will pass through the needle eye
(B).
• Place the thread from the back over the thread guide (C) D
and under the small hook (D).
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• Let the needle threader gently swing back. The hook pulls
the thread through the needle eye and forms a loop behind
the needle. Pull the thread loop out behind the needle.
• Raise the presser foot and place the thread under it.
• Pull out about 6–8” (15–20cm) of thread beyond the needle
eye. This will prevent the machine from coming unthreaded
when you start to sew.
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 70-
110 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for size 60
needles or smaller, wing needles or twin needles. There are
also some optional accessories that require manual threading
of the needle. When threading the needle manually, make sure
that the needle is threaded from front to back.

Needles
The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system
130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes.

Be sure to match the needle to the thread you are using. Heavier threads require a needle with a larger needle eye. If the
needle eye is too small for the thread the needle threader may not work properly.

Universal Needle
Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a
variety of fabric types and weights.
Stretch Needle
Stretch needles have a ball point and a special scarf to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a flex in the
fabric. For knits, swimwear, fleece, synthetic suedes and synthetic leathers.
Denim Needle
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven fabrics without deflecting the needle. For
canvas, denim, microfibers.
Embroidery Needle
Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid dam-
age to thread and materials. Use with metallic and other specialty threads for free-motion embroidery and
decorative sewing.

Wing Needle
Wing needles have wide extensions on each side of the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing
entredeux and other hemstitches on natural fiber fabrics.

To help prevent needle breakage, use only medium/low sewing speed and the recommended needle for sewing thick fabrics.

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Important Needle Information
Change the needle often. As a general rule, needles
should be changed every 6-8 hours of actual stitch- A
ing time.

Always use a straight needle with a sharp point and make sure B
the point is not bent or damaged (A).
A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or
snapping of the thread. It can also damage the needle plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (C), they can damage C
your sewing machine.

Selection Guide — Needle Size, Fabric, Thread

Needle Size Fabric Thread
70 (9) Lightweight fabrics: Fine cotton, voile, silk, muslin, Light duty all purpose thread
80 (12) interlock, tricot, jersey, crepe, polyester, chiffon, organza,
organdy
80 (12) Medium weight fabrics: Quilting cotton, satin, double Use polyester threads on synthetic fabrics and
90 (14) knit, lightweight wool, rayon, polyester, lightweight linen all-purpose or cotton thread on natural fabrics for
best results.
90 (14) Medium weight fabrics: Firm woven, medium weight lin-
en, cotton/polyester blend, terrycloth, chambray, double
knit
100 (16) Heavy weight fabrics: Canvas, wool, denim, home decor, Polyester or all-purpose thread
fleece, heavy knit

110 (18) Heavy weight fabrics: Coat weight wool, upholstery Heavy duty thread for needle, with all-purpose
fabrics thread for the bobbin.

Change the Needle

Note: Before you begin changing the needle, it can be help-
ful to place a small piece of paper or fabric underneath the 1 2
needle area, over the hole in the needle plate, so that the needle
doesn't accidentally fall down into the machine.
1. Loosen the needle clamp screw. If it feels tight, use the
screwdriver from your accessories to aid with loosening the
screw.
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2. Remove the needle.
3. Push the new needle upwards into the needle clamp with
the flat side of the needle away from you.
4. When the needle will go up no further, tighten the screw
securely.

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Thread Tension
To set the thread tension, turn the dial on the machine. Depend-
ing on the fabric, thread, etc, the tension may need to be adjust-
ed. For the best stitch appearance and durability, make sure the A
needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. For general sewing,
the threads evenly meet between the two layers of fabric (A).
If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric, the
needle thread tension is too tight (B). Reduce the needle thread B
tension.
If top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric, the needle
thread tension is too loose (C). Increase the needle thread
tension. C

For decorative stitches and buttonholes, the top thread should

be visible on the underside of the fabric.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to
sew and check the tension.

Change the Presser Foot

1. Push presser foot release lever to remove the foot. 1
2. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the press-
er foot pin with the foot holder.
3. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps on
the foot.

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OPERATING YOUR MACHINE
Machine Operation Controls

Reverse Button
The Reverse Button has two different functions, depending on what stitch has been selected.
Utility Stitches (stitch no. 00-03)
Press and hold the Reverse button to sew in reverse. Release it to resume sewing forward. The machine sews in
reverse only as long as the reverse button is pressed.

Tie-Off
When pressed the machine immediately sews three tie-off stitches and stops automatically.
Utility Stitches (stitch no. 02 and 04–79)
Press the Reverse button and the machine sews 3 tie-off stitches then stops automatically.

Functions Of Control Panel

The Functions Control Panel are used to select and adjust stit-
ches. Each functionality is listed and described further below. 2 3 4

1. Display
1
2. Stitch number
3. Stitch width/needle position of straight stitch
4. Stitch length
5. Stitch selection buttons
6. Manual adjustment buttons for stitch width/ needle position 7

7. Manual adjustment buttons for stitch length

5 6

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Stitch Number Selection Buttons
When the machine is turned on, straight stitch is selected and
pop-up screen for individual preference settings appears on
the display. To select stitch patterns, use left button for stitch
number selection to select left digit and right button to select
the right digit referring to stitch number reference guide. The
corresponding stitch numbers are shown on the Stitch Charts
available at the lower right of the machine, under the Control
Panel.

Stitch Length And Stitch Width / Needle Position

Your sewing machine will produce your stitching requirements
at an Default stitch Length and Width. Default settings of stitch
length and width are underlined on the display. You can man-
ually change the length, width or needle position for straight
stitch according to your preference by pressing the manual
adjustment buttons.
The position of the needle when sewing straight stitch may be
adjusted to any of the 13 different positions with the Stitch
Width Control. Press the left control button to position the
needle to the left, and press the right button to move the needle
to the right.
NOTE: Some patterns offer more options for manual adjust-
ments than others.

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Helpful Messages
If an incorrect operation is made, a helpful message will be displayed. When a helpful message is displayed, fix the problem following
the instructions below.

Bobbin winder is moved to right (operating position) during sewing.

— Check bobbin winder and move it to left.

Buttonhole lever is not lowered or raised.

— Lower buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes.
— Raise buttonhole lever when sewing stitch patterns.

Foot control plug is pulled out, while operating foot control.

— Push in foot control plug.

Machine is locked up due to thread entangled with bobbin case or rotation interrupted forcibly.
— Turn off power switch and eliminate the problem that caused the machine to stop.

Reverse/tacking stitch button is pushed, while buttonhole stitch is selected.

— Tacking stitch is made automatically after buttonhole stitch is completed. It is not necessary to
push the reverse/tacking stitch button.

Bobbin winder is in operation. Bobbin winder is in operation.

— Move bobbin winder to left when it is not used.

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SEWING
Sewing
Next to each stitch or sewing technique described in this sec-
tion of the manual is a chart showing the recommended settings
and presser foot. See sample of the chart to the right.
3.5 2.5 3-5
The recommended settings are also shown on the display, but
might need adjustment to fit a special technique.
A B C D E
Note: Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause
discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine.
This discoloring may be very difficult or impossible to remove. A.Stitch
Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often con-
tain a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that your fabric/ready- B.Presser foot
to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash C.Stitch width in mm
it before sewing to avoid the discoloring.
D.Stitch length in mm
Note: For best sewing result, use the same thread on top and
bobbin. If sewing with specialty/decorative threads, use regular E.Thread tension
sewing thread in the bobbin.

Start to Sew – Straight Stitch

Set your machine for straight stitch (see chart to the right).
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric under it, next to a 3.5 2.5 3–5
seam allowance guide line on the needle plate.
Place the top thread underneath the presser foot. Pull both Set up for straight stitch
threads under the presser foot toward the back of the machine,
leaving about 6” (15cm) clear.
A B
Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Bring
the threads toward the back and lower the presser foot. Press
the foot control. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide
letting the machine feed the fabric (A).
To secure the beginning of a seam, press and hold the reverse
button. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the reverse button
and the machine will sew forward again (B).

Change Needle Position

Some sewing is done more easily by changing the needle posi-
tion, e.g., topstitching a collar or sewing in a zipper. The needle
position is adjusted with the stitch width control buttons.

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Change Sewing Direction
To change sewing direction, stop the machine with the needle
down. Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction
as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the
new direction.

Finish Sewing
Press and hold the Reverse button and sew a few stitches in
reverse when you reach the end of the seam. Release the button
and sew forward again to the end of the seam. This will secure
the seam so the stitches don't unravel.
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its
highest position. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric,
pulling the threads to the back.
Pull the threads up and into the thread knife so that the threads
are cut the proper length and your needle won't come unthread-
ed when you start the next seam.

Straight Stretch Stitch

This stitch is stronger than regular straight stitch, due to the
fact that it is a triple and elastic stitch. The Straight Stretch
3.5 2.5 3–5
Stitch can be used for heavy stretch fabrics, for crotch seams
which are subject to considerable strain and for topstitching
Set up for Straight Stretch Stitch
heavy fabrics.
Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabric moves
back and forth.

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Zigzag Stitching
The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the
thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin
thread should not appear on the top of the fabric. If bobbin 5.0 2.5 3–5
thread is pulling to the top or you are experiencing puckering,
Set up for multi-step zigzag stitch
slightly reduce the tension with the Thread Tension Control.

Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch

Multi-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast raw edges. Make
sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts
the edge on the right side.
The stitch can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams
to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.

Slant Overedge Stitch

The slant overedge stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edge
5.0 2.5 3–5
all at one time, perfect for stretch fabrics. This stitch is more
elastic than normal seams, very durable and quickly sewn.
Set up for slant overedge stitch
Place the fabric under the presser foot aligning the edge of
the presser foot with the edge of the fabric. Once the seam is
finished, trim excess fabric outside the seam.
Tip: You can also use the Blind Hem Foot to sew at the very
edge of the fabric. Adjust the extension on the foot, and let
it guide along the fabric edge. Always test sew on a piece of
scrap fabric first, the result might vary due to the fabric weight
and quality.

Overedge Stitch
This is the same type stitch used by the garment industry in 5.0 2.5 3–5
making sportswear - it forms and finishes the seam in one oper-
ation. It’s very effective for use in repairing raw or worn seams Set up for overedge stitch
of garments.

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Feather Stitch
The pleasing appearance of this stitch enables it to be used for
decorative topstitching or for attaching laces and trims. It is
also ideal for quilting applications and edge-joining.
5.0 2.5 3–5

Set up for feather stitch

Blind Hem Stitches

The blind hem stitch is used to make invisible hems on skirts,
trousers and home décor projects. There are two types of blind F

hem; one is recommended for medium to heavy woven fabric

(1), the other for medium to heavy stretch fabric (2).
(1) (2) 3.5 1.5–2.0 3–5
Set up for blind hem
• Finish the raw edge of the hem if sewing on a woven
fabric. There is no need to finish the raw edge first on most
knits.
• Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.
B
• Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8" (1 cm)
of the finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong
side of your project should now be facing up.
• Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs A
along edge guide (A).
• When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a
small amount of fabric. If the stitches are visible on the
right side, adjust edge guide (A) by turning the adjusting
Woven fabric Stretch fabric
screw (B) until the stitch that catches the hem just barely
shows.

Right side of fabric

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Shell Stitch
Turn under the raw edge and press. Place the fabric right side
up so that the zigzag part of the stitch sews just over the folded
edge, pulling the fabric in to form a shell hem. Trim away ex- 5.0 2.5 3–5
cess fabric from the backside, close to the stitching line.
Set up for shell stitch

Double Overlock Stitch

The Double overlock stitch has three main uses. It is perfect
for attaching flat elastic, for overcasting, and for seaming and
overcasting in one operation. It is primarily used on slightly
5.0 2.5 3–5
stretch fabrics and non-stretch fabrics such as linen, tweed, and
medium to heavy-weight cotton.
Set up for double overlock stitch

Ladder Stitch
The Ladder stitch is primarily used for drawn thread hemstitch-
ing. It can also be used for sewing over thin tape in a contrast- 5.0 2.5 3–5
ing or same color.Place the stitch in the center and a special
effect will be obtained for decoration. Another use for the Set up for ladder stitch
ladder stitch is couching over narrow ribbon, yarn or elastic.
For drawn thread work, choose a coarse linen type fabric and
after sewing draw the thread out within the ladder for an open
airy appearance.

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More Decorative Stitches & Ideas For Decorative Machine Stitching
You should carry out a test sewing on an extra piece of the
fabric being sewn to check the decorative pattern to be used.
Before starting to sew, check that there is enough thread wound
onto the bobbin to ensure that the thread will not run out during
sewing. For best results, stabilize fabric with a tear-away or
wash-away stabilizer underneath when stitching.

Darning and Mending

Repair Large Holes 4.0–6.0 2.0 3–5
To cover large holes it is necessary to sew a new piece of fabric
onto the damaged area. Set up for zigzag

Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area on the
right side of the fabric.
Sew over the fabric edges with the zigzag or the multi-step 3.0–5.0 1.0 3–5
zigzag stitch.
Set up for multi-step zigzag
Trim the damaged area close to the seam from the wrong side
of the fabric.

Repair Tears
On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is useful to lay a piece
of fabric on the wrong side of the fabric. The underlayed fabric
reinforces the damaged area.
Lay a piece of fabric underneath the damaged fabric. It must be
a little larger than the damaged area.
Sew over the damaged area using the zigzag or multi-step
zigzag stitch.
Trim the piece of fabric used as reinforcement.

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One-Step Buttonhole
Sew buttonholes perfectly sized for your button. The fabric
should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to
be sewn.
5.0 0.4 3–5
1. Mark the start position of the buttonhole on the fabric (A).
2. On the One-Step Buttonhole Foot, push the button holder Set up for buttonhole
open by pushing the lever backwards (B). Insert the button.
Push the button holder forward until the button is locked in
place (C). The button will determine the length of the but-
tonhole. The distance between the button holder lever (B) C
and the stopper (D) is the length of the buttonhole.
3. Attach the One-Step Buttonhole Foot.
4. Make sure that the thread is pulled through the hole in the
presser foot and placed under the foot.
5. Position your fabric under the presser foot so that the mark- B
ing on the fabric is aligned with the center of the Button-
hole Foot (E).
6. Lower the Buttonhole Lever (F) all the way down. The
buttonhole lever should fit between the button holder lever
(B) and the stopper (D). A D

7. Hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing. The
buttonhole is sewn from the front of the presser foot to the
back. Stop sewing when the buttonhole is finished.
8. Once the buttonhole is finished, raise the presser foot. Push E
the buttonhole lever all the way up.
9. To secure the bartack, thread the end of the top thread into
a hand sewing needle, pull to the wrong side and tie the end
before cutting excess thread.
10. Use a seam ripper and cut the buttonhole open from both
ends towards the middle (G).
If you want to sew another buttonhole, do not push the but- F G
tonhole lever up when the buttonhole is finished. Sew another
buttonhole.
Note: Always sew a test buttonhole on a piece of scrap fabric.

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Sew Zippers
The Zipper Foot can be attached on either the right or the left
of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper.
To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the foot in the left
presser foot position (A). 3.5 2.0–3.0 3–5

To sew the left side of zipper, attach the foot in the right presser Set up for sewing zippers
foot position (B).
A B

Centered Zipper
• Place the fabric pieces right sides together and pin. Mark
the zipper length on your fabric. C D
• Baste the zipper seam using the specified seam allowance
(use straight stitch with stitch length 4mm, thread tension
2). Baste to the end of zipper marking (C).
• Set up the machine for straight stitch (see table above),
backstitch a few stitches and sew the rest of the seam using
the specified seam allowance (C).
• Press the seam allowances open. Place the right side of the
zipper to the wrong side of the seam, tape in place (D).
• Flip your project, making sure that the right side is facing
up. Snap on the Zipper Foot, to the left side of the needle
(A).
• Sew along the right side of the zipper to the end of your
zipper, remember to backstitch in the beginning. Stop with
E F
the needle down in the fabric, lift the presser foot and turn
your project to sew across the bottom of the zipper (E).
• Attach the Zipper Foot to the right side of the needle (B).
Sew the remaining zipper side as you did with the first side
(F).
• Flip your project to remove the tape on the back side.
• Flip your project to the right side again and remove the
basting stitches.

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Hand-Look Quilt Stitch
Simulate the look of hand sewn quilting with the Hand-look
Quilting stitch. Thread the needle with either transparent thread
or with a thread that blends with the color of the top of the fab-
ric. Thread the bobbin with a thread color that coordinates or 3.5 2.0–3.0 6–9
contrasts with the top of the fabric, depending on the look you
want for your project (the bobbin thread will actually appear on Set up for hand-look quilt stitch
the top of the fabric).
• To get the accurate hand stitched look it is important that
the stitch is sewn using a high thread tension. Make sure
to set the tension according to the recommendations in the
stitch chart.
• Stitch along one of the seams of your project, or around
an appliqué. The handlook effect is created as the bobbin
thread is pulled up to the top of the fabric.
• Use the quilting guide to make even rows of channel quilt-
ing or echo quilting as illustrated. Insert the Edge/Quilting
Guide into the groove at the back of the presser foot holder
and adjust the position to fit your project.
A
B

A. Bobbin thread
B. Needle thread

Button Sewing
Fasten buttons easily and quickly with the special button sew-
ing stitch.
1. Select the Button Sewing Stitch. H

2. Lower the feed teeth. 3.5 — 2– 4

3. Attach the Button Sewing Foot to your machine.
Set up for button sewing
4. Mark the placement of the button with a marking pen (A).
5. Place your project under the presser foot, place the button A B
under the foot aligning it with the marking on the fabric.
Lower the presser foot (B).
6. Turn the handwheel toward you very slowly to be sure the
needle clears the holes. Adjust the stitch width if needed
(C).
7. Start sewing at a low speed. The machine stops automati-
cally after a few stitches. C
8. Leave a long thread tail and pull it under the button. Wind
the thread tail around the shank.
9. Use a hand sewing needle to pull the thread to the wrong
side of the fabric and secure.
10. To re-engage the feed teeth, move the Feed Teeth Lever
back to regular sewing position, and then turn the hand
wheel toward you one full revolution.

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Machine
To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times.
Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the socket-outlet.

Cleaning The Feed Teeth And Shuttle Area

Raise the needle and turn off the machine.

1
Tip: Cleaning the shuttle area might be easier if you lay the 3
machine down on a flat surface.
1. Raise the needle to its highest position.
2. Remove the bobbin case from the shuttle.
3. Push aside the two shuttle keepers.
4. Remove the shuttle race cover and shuttle. 2
5. Clean the feed teeth and shuttle area with the lint brush.
6. Lower the needle slightly so that the shuttle race forms a
half moon on the left side of the shuttle area. 4 5

7. Hold the shuttle by its center pin, as a half moon on the

right side of the shuttle area. Position the “fork” at the low-
er part of the shuttle around the lower left part of the shuttle
race and push it into the shuttle area.
8. Slide the shuttle race cover back into position.
9. Snap the shuttle keepers back into position.
NOTE:Put a drop of sewing machine oil on the center pin of
the shuttle and shuttle race as indicated by the arrows.
6 7

Cleaning The Sewing Machine 8

And Foot Control 9
Raise the needle and turn off the machine.

After using, keep sewing machine and foot control clean, use
dry rags to remove dust from the sewing machine and foot
control.
NOTE: Use dry rags to avoid electrical shock.

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Troubleshooting

Thread Loops on Underside of Fabric

Possible cause: Thread looping on the underside of the fabric is always an indication that the upper thread is not correctly
threaded. This happens when the upper thread is not correctly placed in the thread tension mechanism and has
not been threaded through the take up lever.
Solution: Rethread the machine, making sure to first raise the presser foot lifter before starting to thread, so thread can
be properly seated in the tension mechanism and take up lever. To know if you have rethreaded the machine
correctly, try this test:
• Raise the presser foot lifter and thread the top of the machine.
• Thread the needle, but don't put the thread under the presser foot yet. As you pull the upper thread to the
left, it should pull freely.
• Put the presser foot lifter down. As you pull the upper thread to the left, you should feel resistance. This
means you are threaded correctly.
• Put the thread under the presser foot, and then draw up the bobbin thread. Slip both thread tails under the
presser foot towards the back. Lower the presser foot and begin sewing.
If you put the presser foot lifter down, but the thread still pulls freely (you feel no difference whether the press-
er foot is up or down), this means that you have threaded incorrectly. Remove the upper thread and rethread
the machine.

Bobbin Thread Breaking

Possible cause: Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
Solution: Check that bobbin is placed correctly in the bobbin holder.
Possible cause: Bobbin wound too full or unevenly.
Solution: Bobbin thread may not have been correctly placed into bobbin winding tension disc during the bobbin wind-
ing process.
Possible cause: Dirt or lint in bobbin holder.
Solution: Clean bobbin holder.
Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used.
Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 metal bobbins)
– don’t substitute.

Bobbin Thread Showing on Top of Fabric

Possible cause: Top thread too tight.
Solution: Reduce upper thread tension.
Possible cause: Thread path is obstructed, putting extra tension on top thread.
Solution: Check that the top thread path is not obstructed and thread is moving freely through the thread path.
Possible cause: Bobbin thread not in bobbin case tension.
Solution: Rethread bobbin.

Bobbin Winding Difficulties

Possible cause: Bobbin thread loosely wound on bobbin.
Solution: Rewind bobbin, making sure that the thread is placed snuggly in the bobbin winding tension disc.
Possible cause: Bobbin winding spindle not fully engaged, therefore bobbin not winding.
Solution: Check that the bobbin winding spindle has been fully engaged before starting to wind.

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Possible cause: Bobbin is winding sloppily because thread end not held at beginning of winding process.
Solution: Before starting to wind, hold the thread tail (coming out of the bobbin) securely, allow the bobbin to partially
fill, then stop to trim the thread tail close to the bobbin.

Fabric Puckers
Possible cause: Top thread is too tight.
Solution: Reduce top thread tension.
Possible cause: Stitch length is set too short.
Solution: Increase stitch length setting.
Possible cause: Wrong style needle for fabric type.
Solution: Use correct needle style and size for your fabric.

Fabric Is Tunneling Under Stitches

Possible cause: Fabric is not properly stabilized for the density of the stitches (for example, satin stitch applique).
Solution: Add a fabric stabilizer underneath the fabric to help keep the stitches from tunneling in together, forming a
puckered ridge in fabric.

Loud Noise When Sewing

Possible cause: Thread not in take-up lever.
Solution: Rethread the machine, making sure the take up lever is in its highest position so thread goes in the eye of
the take up lever — turn machine hand wheel toward you to raise the take up lever to its highest position for
threading.
Possible cause: Thread path is obstructed.
Solution: Check that thread is not caught on the thread spool or behind the spool cap.

Machine is Not Feeding Fabric

Possible cause: Presser foot lifter has not been lowered onto fabric after threading.
Solution: Lower the presser foot lifter before starting to sew. Don´t “push” or “pull” the fabric as you sew.
Possible cause: Feed teeth lever may have been returned to "up" position, but the handwheel has not yet been turned one full
turn to completely re-engage the feed teeth.
Solution: The feed teeth need to be raised and re-engaged by turning the handwheel one full revolution.
Possible cause: Stitch length is set at zero.
Solution: Increase stitch length setting.

Machine Will Not Run

Possible cause: Bobbin winding spindle is engaged when you try to sew.
Solution: Disengage bobbin winding spindle by pushing it to the left.
Possible cause: Power cord and/or foot control not plugged in correctly.
Solution: Make sure power cord/foot control are correctly seated in machine and power supply.
Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used.
Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 metal bob-
bins)– don’t substitute.

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Needles Breaking
Possible cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle.
Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle.
Possible cause: Wrong size needle for fabric.
Solution: Insert appropriate needle for fabric type.
Possible cause: Machine not threaded correctly.
Solution: Rethread the machine completely.
Possible cause: “Pushing” or “pulling” fabric.
Solution: Don’t manually push/pull fabric in order to sew, but allow the machine’s feed teeth to draw fabric under the
presser foot as you guide it.

Needle Threader Not Working

Possible cause: Needle not in correct position.
Solution: Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
Possible cause: Needle is not correctly inserted.
Solution: Needle all the way up in the needle clamp.
Possible cause: Needle is bent.
Solution: Remove the bent needle, insert new needle.
Possible cause: Hook pin damaged.
Solution: Needle Threader needs replacement. Contact authorized service center.

Skipping Stitches
Possible cause: Needle inserted incorrectly.
Solution: Check that flat side of needle top is toward back of machine and needle is up as far as it can go, then tighten
needle clamp screw.
Possible cause: Wrong needle for fabric sewn.
Solution: Use correct needle style and size for your fabric.
Possible cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle.
Solution: Discard needle and insert new needle.

Stitches Distorted
Possible cause: “Pushing” or “pulling” the fabric.
Solution: Don’t manually push/pull fabric in order to sew, but allow the machine’s feed teeth to draw fabric under press-
er foot as you guide it.
Possible cause: Incorrect stitch length setting.
Solution: Adjust stitch length setting.
Possible cause: Stabilizer may be needed for technique.
Solution: Place stabilizer underneath fabric.

Thread Bunching at Beginning

Possible cause: Top and bobbin threads have not been properly placed underneath presser foot before starting to sew.
Solution: Ensure that both the top thread and the bobbin thread are under the presser foot and toward the back before
starting to sew.
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Possible cause: Sewing was started with no fabric under the presser foot.
Solution: Place fabric under foot, making sure that needle comes down into fabric; lightly hold both thread tails for first
few stitches.
Possible cause: Stabilizer may be needed for technique.
Solution: Place stabilizer underneath fabric.

Upper Thread Breaking

Possible cause: Thread path obstructed
Solution: Check if thread is caught on thread spool (rough spots on the spool itself) or behind spool pin or spool cap (if
the thread has fallen behind the spool cap and therefore cannot feed freely through the machine path).
Possible cause: Machine is not threaded correctly.
Solution: Remove upper thread completely, raise presser foot lifter, rethread machine making sure thread is in take-up
lever (raise take up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
Possible cause: Upper tension too tight.
Solution: Reduce upper thread tension.

Technical Specification
Sewing Speed Rated Voltage Presser Foot Rise Height
Maximum 700 ± 50 rpm 240 V/50Hz, 230 V/50Hz, 220 V/50- 6mm
(using straight stitch with default stitch length) 60Hz, 127 V/60 Hz, 120 V/60 Hz, 125
V/60 Hz, 100V/50-60Hz
Protection Class Stitch Width Stitch Length
II (Europe) 0–6.5mm 0–4.5mm

Type of Lamp Machine Dimensions Weight

LED light Length: ≈431mm 5.6kg
Width: ≈223mm
Height: ≈312mm

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to the benefit of the user and the product.

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