User manual SINGER 95-40

[. . . ] While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord. When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the sewing machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees. 1 4 Always keep your work area clear: · Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. [. . . ] For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33). For details, refer to "Positioning the fabric" (page 43), "Starting to sew" (page 44), and "Cutting the thread" (page 48). 41 SEWING BASICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Selecting a stitch Select each stitch by using the pattern selection dial. a Adjusting the stitch length and width Example: To select stitch a appears in the LCD. Turn on the sewing machine. Turn the pattern selection dial until "05" b key) to adjust the stitch length. Press "+" or "­" side of (stitch length Turn the pattern selection dial to select the b stitch to be sewn. Turn the dial to the right to increase the number, or turn the dial to the left to decrease the number. a b c d a ­ + Stitch length key Stitch length Fine Coarse a Pattern selection dial The stitch appears in the LCD. c Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD. a a Presser foot type · For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33). Memo The presser foot to be used is indicated by the letter (J, A, etc. ) that appears above the stitch number. d length. If necessary, adjust the stitch width and stitch · For details on making adjustments, refer to the next section, "Adjusting the stitch length and width" 42 c key) to adjust the stitch width. Press "+" or "­" side of (stitch width Positioning the fabric ­ + Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. a a b c d Stitch width key Stitch width Narrow Wide Turn on the sewing machine. The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected. 2 Memo When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the default setting, around or disappears from the LCD. When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to the default setting, reappears around or in the LCD. If the stitch width of the selected stitch cannot be adjusted, "--" appears to the right of in the LCD. b twice to raise the needle. Press (needle position button) once or CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking. a Needle position button c · If the seam allowance is positioned on the Place the fabric under the presser foot. right side, sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way. 43 SEWING BASICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ d fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel While holding the end of the thread and the Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the sewing speed controller or the foot controller. toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. Note Important: When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start sewing. Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (start/stop button). a right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed. e Lower the presser foot lever. a Sewing speed controller a a Presser foot lever The fabric is now positioned to be sewn. 44 b Press (start/stop button) once. b the side of the sewing machine. Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on a Start/stop button The machine starts sewing. 2 a Foot controller jack c Turn on the sewing machine. · If you continue pressing the (start/stop button) immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed. c press When the end of the stitching is reached, (start/stop button) once. The machine stops sewing with the needle down (in the fabric). d needle, and then cut the threads. d right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed. When you are finished sewing, raise the For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 48). Using the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller. However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of fabric layers sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project. Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch. Changing the sewing direction a sewing machine. When stitching reaches a corner, stop the Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing, press (needle position button). Sewing thick fabrics Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the b fabric. Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot. If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot Raise the presser foot even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. (At this time, the presser foot lever is not secured. ) c sewing. Lower the presser foot lever and continue CAUTION The thickness of fabric differs depending on the fabric type. If the fabric is forcefully pushed, the needle may break or bend. a a Presser foot lever 50 If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. a b a Sewing direction b Misalignment 2 a When starting sewing with a seam that is too a thick for the fabric to be fed, raise the presser foot lever. b (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of a Stabilizer material or paper Using the index finger press the black button the zigzag foot "J", then use left thumb to level the presser foot by gently pushing down on the front of the presser foot. You will hear a "click"; continue pressing the presser foot holding pin while lowering the presser foot. Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch. a a a Basting a Black button c fabric to be fed. The presser foot remains level, enabling the · After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its normal operation. CAUTION The thickness of fabric differs depending on the fabric type. [. . . ] 10 operation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 42, 101 optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 overcasting foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 54 P patchwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 pattern selection dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]