User manual SINGER SEWING MACHINE-301

[. . . ] Unplug immediately. WARNING ­ To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury: 1. Supervision is necessary when this machine is used by or near children. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Only use attachments recommended by the manufacturer as described in this manual. [. . . ] Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated. q Needle thread w Bobbin thread c c Pull 4" (10 cm) of both threads back and under the presser foot. 14 Selecting a Stitch Raise the needle to its highest position. Model SEWING MACHINE-301 Model 2600 Stitch selector dial w To select a stitch, turn the stitch selector dial until the setting mark points to the stitch. q Stitch selector dial w Setting mark CAUTION: Do not turn the stitch selector dial while the needle is in the fabric; the needle may bend or break. Model SEWING MACHINE-301 q Model 2600 To select the stretch stitches (12­22 in model SEWING MACHINE-301 or 10­18 in model 2600), set the stitch length dial on S. S. e Stitch Length Dial Turn the stitch length dial until the setting mark points to the stitch length number. The " " mark shows the adjustment range for sewing the buttonhole. S. S 15 Fine Tuning Stretch Stitches To select the stretch stitches, set the stitch length dial at S. S. If the stretch stitches are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. . S. S "­" "+" If the stitches are drawn out, correct them by setting the dial to the "­" side. If the stitches are compressed, correct them by setting the dial to the "+" side. Stitch Width Dial q Turn the stitch width dial until stitch width number is aligned with setting mark. q Stitch width dial w Setting mark w CAUTION: Do not turn the stitch width dial while the needle is in the fabric; the needle may bend or break. Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using foot C; the needle may hit the foot causing the needle to bend or break. Variable needle position The needle drop position of the straight stitch (1, 12 on model SEWING MACHINE-301 and 1, 10 on model 2600) can be moved between the center (5) and left (0) with the stitch width dial. 16 Balancing Needle Thread Tension q The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. q Thread tension dial Balanced tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated. Place the edge of the fabric next to the guide of foot and sew while guiding the fabric edge along the guide. S. S y Model SEWING MACHINE-301 CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using the overedge foot C; the needle may hit the foot causing the needle to bend or break. Trim the extra allowance after sewing. Model 2600 q3 w e 3-Step Zigzag Machine setting q Stitch: 3 w Stitch width: 3­5 e Stitch length: 0. 5 ­ 1. 5 r Thread tension: 3 ­ 6 t Presser foot: A . S. S r t This stitch is used to finish a raw edge on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. It is also used for mending tears. 21 q 12/10 w Triple Seam e Machine setting q Stitch: 12 (Model SEWING MACHINE-301) 10 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: S. S. S. S The triple seam is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength. Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabric moves back and forth. q 13/11 Rickrack or Triple ZIgzag w e Machine setting q Stitch: 13 (Model SEWING MACHINE-301) 11 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 2­5 e Stitch length: S. S. S. S Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch. This stitch is used as a decorative topstitch as well. 22 q2 w e r t Button Sewing Machine setting q Stitch: 2 w Stitch width: Adjust as necessary e Stitch length: Any r Thread tension: 3 ­ 7 t Presser foot: F y Feed dog: Lowered y . S. S Adjust the stitch width to match it with the span of the holes in the button. [. . . ] S. S Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance, and to add design interest. q Wash-away stabilizer Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side. Remove stabilizer after sewing is finished. q q3 Patchwork w e Machine setting q Stitch: 3 w Stitch width: 5 e Stitch length: 1 ­ 3 r Thread tension:1 ­ 4 t Presser foot: F . Place fabrics under the foot so that the seam line matches the center of the foot. [. . . ]