Singer 9340 SIGNATURE User Manual

Instruction Manual9340

EDITMMemoryLCD SCREEN5Editing patternsSewing the memorized patternAmount of elongationElongationElongationEdit modeMemory groupNumber ofcurrent unitTo

6PATTERN CHARTPatternsB Group Patterns-50C Group Patterns-96The portions marked in gray (on the chart below) show the single unit of each stitch.12345

7PATTERN CHARTAlphabetsBlock styleScript style01 020304 05 06 07 08 09 1011 12131415 161718 19 2021 22232425 262728 2930 31 32 33 34 35 3637 38394041

ACCESSORIES8StandardOptionalT006186008All purpose footE006907008Overcasting foot006099008Brush/ Seam ripperScrewdriver (L & S)006012008I006905008Z

9Connecting the machineBefore connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on themachine is conforming with your electr

10Bobbin windingWINDING THE BOBBINPlace the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.For larger spools of thread, place the large side of thespool h

11WINDING THE BOBBINPlease Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin windingposition", the machine will not sew an

12INSERTING THE BOBBINAttention: Turn power switch to off ("O")before inserting or removing the bobbin.When inserting or removing the bobbin

231413THREADING THE UPPER THREADPlease Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing soseveral sewing problems could resu

14THREADING THE UPPER THREAD4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread betweenthe silver discs.5. Then, down and around the check spring holde

SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONSRaise needleRaise presser foot Lower presser foot

15USING THE NEEDLE THREADER2 The needle threader automatically turns to thethreading position and the hook pin passesthrough the needle eye.3 Take the

16CUTTING THE THREADRaise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, drawthe threads to the left side of the face coverand cut using the thread cutter.The t

17TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTERThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers thepresser foot.When sewing several layers or thick fabrics,the presser foot c

STARTING SEWING18With the sewing machine turned off, insert thefoot control plug into its connector on the sewingmachine.Turn on the sewing machine, a

- Basic thread tension setting is "4". To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. Todecrease the tension, turn the dial t

20CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTAttaching the presser foot holderAttaching the presser footRemoving the presser footAttaching the edge/guilting guideRaise

21PRESSER FOOT CHARTAll purpose foot (T)Zipper foot (I)Buttonhole foot(D)Darning /Freehandembroidery foot(Optional)Gathering foot(Optional)Button sewi

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDEPlease Note:- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threadsare used

REPLACING THE NEEDLE23Change the needle regularly, especially if it isshowing signs of wear and causing problems.Insert the needle following the illus

PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENTIf decorative stitch patterns, letter, numbers or the manual buttonhole are unevenwhen sewn on a particular fabric, adjust t

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:Read all instructions

25Start/stop buttonOPERATION BUTTONSThe machine will start running when start/stopbutton is pressed and will stop when pressedthe second time. The mac

When Direct Patterns 1-4, and B GroupPatterns 01-05 are selected, the machine willimmediately sew 3 locking stitches when theAuto-lock button is press

27OPERATION BUTTONSNeedle up/down position buttonThe machine automatically stops sewing withthe needle in the up position. The Needleup/down position

Stitch width adjustment buttonMode selection buttonElongation buttonMirror buttonTwin needle button28FUNCTION BUTTONSFUNCTION BUTTONSWhen you select a

29FUNCTION BUTTONSMODE selection buttonElongation button(see page 67)B Group Patterns 33-45 can be elongated upto five times its normal length by pres

30FUNCTION BUTTONSTwin needle button(see page 69)With the twin needle, the Direct Patterns 1-7,B Group Patterns 01-16, 33-50, and CGroup Patterns 01-0

Direct pattern selectionand number buttonsClear buttonEdit buttonMemory buttonDirect pattern selection and number buttons31SELECTION BUTTONSDirect pat

The " " button is used to modify settingswhile in the memory mode. Pressing the " "button will allow manual setting of the stitchw

33Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.Free armSewing corners1. Stop the sewing machine whenyou reach a

1 2334Installing the extension tableThe black button on the side of the allpurpose presser foot will lock the presser footin a horizontal position if

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINEMACHINE CONTROL BUTTONSLCD SCREENPATTERN CHARTACCESSORIESCONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCEWINDING THE BOBBININS

35Adjusting the stitch widthThe maximum stitch width for zigzag stitching is "7.0";however, the width can be reduced for most patterns.The

36Stretch stitches are strong and flexible and willgive with the fabric without breaking. Good foreasy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good forjoinin

37OVERCASTING STITCHES1 Change the presser foot to the all purpose foot.2 Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops

38BLIND HEMSB-11:B-12:Blind hem for woven fabricsBlind hem for stretch fabricsabFold the fabric as illustrated with the wrongside uppermost.Adjust the

39BUTTON SEWING2.5~4.5Select the pattern 31 from the GroupPatterns "B" to get the button sewing stitch.Change the presser foot to the button

40Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of thesame type of fabric.Attach the buttonhole foot, then pull o

41Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitchwidth and the stitch length to the desiredwidth and density.Position the fabric under the presser foo

426 Buttonholes are sewn from the front of thepresser foot to the back, as shown.67 Cut the center of the buttonhole beingcareful not to cut any stitc

43When sewing corded buttonholes, hook a heavy thread or cord under the buttonholefoot.Please Note: It is suggested that you use interfacing on the ba

44BAR TACK STITCHD1 Select pattern 32 of Group"B" to get the bar tack stitch. Change thepresser foot to the buttonhole foot.from the Pattern

CONTENTSUsing the all purpose foot ...37...

45EYELET STITCHB-27:B-28:Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etcSelect for sewing eyelets on belts , etc5.0 6.0 7.01 Select pattern 27 or 28 from

46DARNING STITCH3.5~7.01.5~2.0DB-29B-301 Select pattern 29 or 30 from the GroupPatterns "B" to get the darning stitch.Change the presser foo

47DARNING STITCHPlease Note: When lowering the presser foot,do not push in the front of the presser foot,otherwise the darning will not be sewn withth

Attention: Zipper foot should be used withmachine set for straight stitch only. Careshould be given when choosing needleposition as the needle could h

49ZIPPER INSERTIONInserting a lapped zipper1 Baste the zipper opening on the garment.2 Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turnunder the right seam

50NARROW ROLLED HEM FOOTK1 Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm(1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along

51MMark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord inthe center groove of the cording foot from theright side opening. Pull the cord about 5cm (2inches

SATIN STITCH SEWINGA2.5~7.00.3~1.0Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching andsewing decorative stitches. This foot has agroove on the underside

PSew the first row and move over the fabric tosew successive rows with the guide riding alongthe previous row of stitching.1.0~3.0Insert the edge/quil

GATHERING2.0~4.5Note:Note:When testing machine foradjustments to achieve desired fullness, workwith 10" increments of the fabric, trims orelastic

1Operation buttonsAThread cutterFace plateButtonhole leverAuto needle threaderSewing table andaccessory boxFunction buttonsFunction buttonsSpeed limit

SMOCKING2 Knot the threads along one edge. Pull thebobbin threads and distribute the gathersevenly. Secure the threads at the other end.3 Reduce the t

2.0~6.02.5First sew around the edges of the hole to securethe threads. Stitch across the opening movingthe hoop backward and forward under theneedle.

Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust thestitch width as desired. Sew at a constant speed,moving the hoop slowly along the lettering.When the le

Please Note: Always try to sew firstwithout the walking foot accessory whichshould be used only when necessary.It is easier to guide the fabric and yo

5This foot is used to trim excess material while sewing.1. Attach the , making sure the cutter's "arm" fits around the needle clamp. Ti

2.5C-31C-08B-42B-37B-35Because of the open area in the front, this foot provides a larger view of the area to be stitched.1. Set machine to desired st

* The invisible zipper foot is an optional accessory.This foot provides a hidden closing on skirts, dresses and other garments.1. Before closing the s

BEADING FOOT5.0~7.02.0~4.5Use the beading foot to attach bead strings for surface embellishment.1. Place the beading foot onto the presser foot holder

PIPING FOOT12.0~4.5Use this foot to insert piping into seams or edges of projects. It can also be used to create pipingby covering cord. The foot has

NARROW BRAID CORD FOOT5.0~7.02.0~4.5Note: The stitch width setting will depend on the size of cord being sewn.Use this foot to create surface embellis

21. Start/stop button3. Reverse button4. Auto-lock button5. Needle up/down position buttonPress this button to start or stop the machine.Hold down thi

3 Working on the right side of the fabric,place the center of the presser foot on theseam line of the joined fabrics and stitchover the seam.TA31 Plac

TAScallop edging1 Sew on hem line.2 Trim the fabric close to the stitching takingcarenottocutthethread.21C-34 B-36SCALLOP STITCHT3 Turn fabric over an

ELONGATION1 The stitches shown in the diagram abovecan be elongated up to five times thenormal length by pressing the elongationbutton.2 The LCD scree

Please Note:- The cannot be mirror imaged.- Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns.Direct Patterns " " and B Group

USING THE TWIN NEEDLE2 Follow the instructions for single-needlethreading using the horizontal spool pin.Thread through the left needle.Set the (inclu

Please Note:- Multiple patterns selecting from pattern modes,,,canbecombinedandsewntogether.- This machine has 4 modules of program memory and each mo

MMEMORYMM6 The selected pattern displays on the LCD screen.7 Repeat step 5, 6 for more patterns to be stored in thememory.Please Note:One memory modul

Press the " " button when complete and return tobrowse status.3MEMORYEditing patterns1 Use the stitch width adjustment button to select thep

Press the " " button to enter memory mode and theninput the number of the memory module.MEMORY5 The screen shows the current sewing pattern.

Instruction animation message displayBobbin windingThe bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.WARNING FUNCTIONSWarning animation message displayThe sewin

8. Stitch length adjustment buttons9. Twin needle button10. Mirror button11. Elongation buttonPress this button to adjust the length of the stitch.Pre

WARNING FUNCTIONS- When operating correctly: 1 beep- When the memory is full 20 units of pattern: 3-short beeps- When operating incorrectly: 3-short b

BUZZER SOUND2 You can select the mode by pressing thestitch width " + " or " " button. Selectdesired mode sound on " " o

If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it outfirmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning

78MAINTENANCE3 Remove the needle, presser foot andpresser foot holder. Remove the bobbincover plate and bobbin. Remove the screwholding the needle pla

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEBefore calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact Singer atwww.singer.comProblemCaus

80TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDESeampuckering1.The needle thread tension is too tight.2.The needle thread is not threadedcorrectly.3.The needle is too heavy f

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FunctionsPresserFootAuto AutoAuto-lock ElongationMirror/Presser footTwin needleReverse MemoryWidth (mm) Length (mm)Thread cutter2324252627282930313233

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84STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART40414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667686970717273747576777879805.55.06.05.05.05.05.05.07.07.07.0

4PatternSound offLCD SCREENPatternAlphabetNeedle uppositionAuto-lockReverseTensionNeedle positionStitch lengthSuggested presser foot andidentification

STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHARTFunctionsPresserFootStitch PatternAuto-lock ElongationMirror/Presser footTwin needleReverse MemoryDecorativestitchesA

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