User manual SINGER 136W101

[. . . ] Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply: - when leaving the machine unattended. Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the machine will run intermittently. When the power is turned on, the indicator window will show a test pattern then will indicate 01. And Canada only: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. [. . . ] NOTES: The automatic threader works well with the threads #50-90 and needles #11-16. 2 Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the Up/Down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. 3 Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under the presser foot. Machine settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. Changing sewing direction: Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam. Press the up/down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam. Securing a seam For fastening the beginning of a seam, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. To cut the threads, pull the fabric to draw the threads up to the thread cutter as shown. Altering the stitch length The stitch length can be altered between 0. Press the mode key to activate stitch length adjustment (the bottom green light lights up). Altering the needle drop position The needle drop position of the following stitches can be altered: Press the mode key to activate stitch width adjustment (the middle green light lights up). NOTE: If the button is extremely thick, make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric. If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole, you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder back a little. Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot. Place the garment under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point of the buttonhole mark. NOTE: Make sure there is no gap between the slider and stopper, otherwise the left and right lengths will be different. Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first. 2 Bring the ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end. Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of the buttonhole foot to hold them tight. 3 Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot. nOTES: Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the filler cord used. Thread the end of the cord through a darning needle and draw it to the wrong side of the fabric and cut. [. . . ] 2 The knob of the bobbin holder should fit next to the stopper in the hook race. NOTE: After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and presser foot are attached. If a buzzer sounds and the indicator shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning signal Problem The power is turned on with the foot control not being connected. [. . . ]