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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SM024...
  • Page 2 The machine must only be used with foot control of type HKT7 (110-127V Area), HKT72C (220-240V Area), HKT7-2 (220-240V China) manufactured by ZHEJIANG HUAXING ELECTRIC MOTOR CO., LTD. INTENDED USE Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial use. Additional assistance, by region, may be found on the web at www.singer.com.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 2. UTILITY STITCHES Main parts ---------------------------------------------------- 2 Straight stitch ----------------------------------------------- 13 Accessories --------------------------------------------------- 3 Zigzag stitch ------------------------------------------------ 14 Setting up your machine ------------------------------------ 3 Overedge stitch --------------------------------------------- 14 Power line cord, foot control ------------------------------ 3 Multi-step zigzag stitch ---------------------------------- 15 Power/light switch ------------------------------------------- 3 Straight stretch stitch -------------------------------------- 15...

  • Page 6: Knowing Your Sewing Machine

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main parts 1. Stitch length dial 2. Pattern selector dial 3. Thread tension control dial 4. Face cover 5. Thread take-up lever 6. Thread guide 7. Bobbin winding tension disk 8. Carry handle 9. Spool pins 10.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    6. Hem guide for presser foot 7. Zipper foot 8. Button sewing foot *Your machine uses SINGER® Class 15J transparent bobbins. Use only this style of bobbin in your machine. The foot that comes on your sewing machine is called all- purpose foot and will be used for the majority of your sewing.

  • Page 8: Converting To Free-Arm Sewing

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Converting to free-arm sewing Your machine can be used either as a flat-bed or as a free-arm model. With the removable storage compartment in position, it provides a large working surface as a standard flat-bed model. To take off the removable storage compartment, hold it firmly with both hands and pull it off to the left as shown.

  • Page 9: Seam Guide Lines

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Seam guide lines The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the various seam guide lines. The numbers in the front indicate in millimeters. The numbers in the back indicate in inches. Setting spool pins The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine.

  • Page 10: Removing Or Replacing The Bobbin Case

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Removing or replace the bobbin case 1. Refer to page 4 to take off the removable storage compartment. Raise the needle by turning the hand wheel toward you, then open the shuttle cover. 2. Take out bobbin case holding the latch. 3.

  • Page 11: Threading The Machine

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Threading the machine Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Raise the presser foot. It is very important to raise the presser foot before you begin threading, or correct thread tension cannot be obtained. Place spool on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back of the spool.

  • Page 12: Using Automatic Needle Threader

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Using automatic needle threader Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel towards you. 1. Hook thread to thread guide, as illustrated. 2. Pull down the lever while holding the end of thread. 3.

  • Page 13: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up bobbin thread  Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand.  Turn the hand wheel slowly towards you with your right hand until the needle goes down and continue turning the hand wheel until the take-up lever is at its highest position.

  • Page 14: Needle, Thread And Fabric Chart

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle, thread and fabric chart Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread. The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. And be sure to use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in the top thread supply.

  • Page 15: Pattern Selector Dial

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern selector dial Select the desired pattern at the setting mark by turning the pattern selector dial. Selecting stretch stitch patterns When sewing stretch stitches, set the stitch length dial at “SS”. When forward and reverse feeds become unbalanced depending upon the type of fabric, correct as follows. When patterns are compressed, correct it by turning the dial toward “+”.

  • Page 16: Useful Sewing Tips

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Useful sewing tips Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing. 1. Trial sewing Use different stitch width and length for trial sewing. When you have finished, select the best looking stitch length for correct sewing.

  • Page 17: Utility Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Straight stitch Machine Setting Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a stitching guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle into the fabric. Lower the presser foot and smooth the thread towards the back. Depress the foot control.

  • Page 18: Zigzag Stitch

    UTILITY STITCHES Zigzag stitch Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons, decorative stitching, etc. Machine Setting The zigzag stitch can also be used on the seam allowance to prevent fabrics from fraying at raw edges. Machine Setting Overedge stitch Overedge stitch will be done most successfully when the right side stitches of zigzag fall slightly off the edge of the fabric.

  • Page 19: Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch

    UTILITY STITCHES Multi-step zigzag stitch Machine Setting To help prevent fabrics from unraveling, place the fabric under the presser foot so the right-hand side of the stitches falls at the edge of the fabric. This stitch can also be used for elastic insertion, decorative stitching, and more.

  • Page 20: Sewing Buttons

    UTILITY STITCHES Sewing buttons Machine Setting Lower the feed teeth NOTE: 1. Lower the feed teeth (refer to page 4). After you finish sewing, set drop feed lever to original position, and turn the handwheel one full turn to re-engage feed teeth. 2.

  • Page 21: Buttonhole Stitch

    UTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole stitch Machine Setting Replace the buttonhole foot. A. Select , draw both thread to the left under the * Before you sew the actual buttonholes on the actual foot. garment, make several practice buttonholes on a fabric Insert the garment under the foot.

  • Page 22: Zipper Application

    UTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole stitch Tips: Slightly reduce the upper tension for best results. Use stabilizer for fine or stretchy materials. We recommend placing a pin across the end of the buttonhole as a precaution against cutting the stitches with the seam ripper. It is advisable to use gimp cord for stretch or knit fabrics.

  • Page 23: Blind Hem Stitch

    UTILITY STITCHES Blind stitch Machine Setting Stitch E is for hems on stretch knit fabrics. Stitch F is for hems on woven (non-stretch) fabrics. Fold up the fabric as illustrated. Lower the presser foot, then loosen the foot holder screw to place the hem guide between the screw and the shank of foot holder.

  • Page 24: Decorative Stitching

    DECORATIVE STITCHING Picot hem stitch Machine Setting Place the folded edge along the slot of foot. The needle should fall off the edge of the fabric on the right, forming a tuck. Stretch stitches Machine Setting When forward and reverse feed becomes unbalanced, depending upon the type of fabric, correct the balance by turning the stitch length dial as follows: When patterns are compressed, correct by turning the dial toward “+”.

  • Page 25: Decorative Satin Stitch

    DECORATIVE STITCHING Decorative satin stitch Machine Setting Sew a row of stitches and adjust the thread tension so the upper thread appears slightly on the reverse side of the fabric. Test the stitch on actual fabric for the best results. Honeycomb stitch / Machine Setting Smocking...

  • Page 26: Rampart Stitch

    DECORATIVE STITCHING Rampart stitch Machine Setting Use this stitch to join heavy weight interlining. Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join them.

  • Page 27: Dismantling And Assembling Shuttle Race

    CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Dismantling and assembling shuttle race To dismantle the shuttle race and oil the shuttle race Raise the needle to its highest position and open the shuttle cover. 1. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin case and take it out of the machine. 2.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Feed Teeth

    CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the feed teeth Remove the needle and the presser foot. Remove the needle plate set screws and remove the needle plate. With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogging on the feed teeth. Reset the needle plate.

  • Page 29: Oiling The Machine

    CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Oiling the machine Face cover screw 1. Loosen the face cover screw and remove the face cover to left side. 2. Oil the points shown by the arrows. Face cover Oil point Oil point Apply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil to the point indicated by the arrows in the figures. For machine in constant use, oil two or three times a year.

  • Page 30: Oiling The Connecting Rod

    CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Oiling the connecting rod Little top cover screw 1. Loosen the little top cover screw used the screwdriver. 2. Remove the little top cover. Little top cover Apply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil to the point indicated by the arrows in the figures.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Causes Solution 1. Improper top threading. 2. Excessively tight top tension. 1. Threading the top thread again. (Refer to page 7.) 3. Blunt or bend needle. 2. Adjust the top tension. (Refer to page 9.) 4. Improper fixing of needle. 3.
  • Page 32 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SINGER, and the Cameo "S" Design, are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.a.r.l. or its Affiliates. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
  • Page 33 471078196A • English • ®2017 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l or its Affiliates • All rights reserved...

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