User manual SINGER 15

[. . . ] WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: Read all instructions before using this machine. · Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket outlet (wall receptacle) is the same as the rated voltage of the motor. · Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Operator's Guide. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in the Operator's Guide. · To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet. 3 WARNING continued. . . [. . . ] · Pass thread end, from inside, through small hole in rim of bobbin. · Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right · Holding thread end, step on speed controller to run machine until desired amount of thread is wound. · Cut thread; push bobbin to the left and remove it from spindle. · Return hand wheel disc to sewing position by pressing on side opposite indent. 16 Threading the machine · Raise take-up lever to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. · Slide spool cap firmly over rim of spool to prevent thread tangling. · Lead thread from spool and snap into thread guide (1) and with only one hand pass the thread under the guide and through the slot, as illustrated (2). · Thread the tension discs by leading the thread down and around the tension (3). Hold the spool lightly and pull the thread up, lifting the spring and allowing the thread to slip into thread guard. · Thread needle from front to back, pulling 4" (10 cm) of thread through eye (7). 17 Raising the bobbin thread 1. · Turn hand wheel slowly toward you, lowering needle into hole in plate. · Pull gently on needle thread and bring up bobbin thread in a loop. Adjust the stitch length as indicated on each kind of embroidery (from 1/2 to 2 1/2). 27 Flexi stitch patterns Note: The pattern groups selection, needle position selection and stitch width selection are similar to zig-zag stitching. These stitch patterns are used for sewing knits and other stretch fabrics. Flexi Stitch patterns are made by the side to side movement of the needle along with the backward and forward movement of the feed. The flexi-stitch only accepts stitch work, which is to the right of each pattern group on the panel. Act upon the following manner: · Turn the stitch length dial to the left until the dot on the dial lines up with the dot on the machine, as shown. Note: If for any reason the machine does not start sewing your desired pattern after aligning the two dot symbols, push in on the reverse stitch button. 28 Balancing Flexi-stitches You may need to adjust the Flexi-stitch Balance selector when using a flexi-stitch pattern in order to achieve the correct pattern appearance. If adjustment is required stitch slowly and move the selector as you sew. · Move selector to the left to bring stitches of the pattern together. 29 Pattern stitching In addition to straight stitch and zig-zag stitch, your machine can produce a variety of stitch patterns. There are two types of stitch patterns built into your machine: · Decorative stitch patterns are produced by side-to-side movement of the needle. · Stretch stitch patterns are produced by both the side-to-side movement of the needle, and the back-and-forth movement of the feed. One is already in the machine and is interchangeable with the other in the accessory storage. [. . . ] · Pass the thread through the remaining points making certain to omit the thread guide above the needle and pass thread through the right eye of needle. · Draw both threads under the foot and along with the bobbin thread. · Slowly lower the needle into the hole in the needle plate by turning the hand wheel toward you to make sure the needle clears the plate. 40 Additional Accessories Additional accessories for your sewing machine are available for purchase at your SINGER stockist. Straight stitch presser foot (D) and needle plate (C) are used together when straight stitching light weight fabrics or when your fabric or sewing procedure requires close control. [. . . ]