Singer 9970 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL9970

10FUNCTION OF EACH PARTA. START/STOP BUTTONThe machine will start running when start/stopbutton is pressed and will stop when pressed thesecond time.

11F. THREAD CUTTER BUTTONPress this button after sewing to cut the upper andbobbin threads.The machine will cut both threads automatically.CAUTION1.

12CONTROL PANELWhen you turn on the power, machine will selectthe straight stitch and indicate information of stitchon the LCD.A. LCD DISPLAYStitch in

13I. CLEAR BUTTONUTILITY STITCH SEWINGIf you changed the setting (mirror/reverse,elongation, stitch width, length and thread tension)of utility stitch

14BOBBIN SETTINGBe sure to use only SINGER (Class 15) bobbins inthis machine.A. REMOVING THE BOBBIN1. Pull the bobbin cover latch to the right and rem

15D. INSERTING THE BOBBIN1. Place bobbin into bobbin holder with the threadunwinding counter clockwise.2. Draw thread into notch (a) while holding the

16THREADING THE MACHINEA. PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE1. Raise the presser foot lifter.2. Press the needle up/down button and set theneedle in up posit

17D.THREADING THE NEEDLE EYEE. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD1. Raise the presser foot.2. Hold thread loosely and press needle up/downbutton twice from

18STARTING TO SEWThe machine will be set to sew straight stitch whenpower switch is turned on.CAUTION: To prevent accidents.While sewing, special care

19B. REVERSE STITCHINGReverse stitching is used for reinforcing the endsof the seams.1. Place the fabric in position where back stitchingis to be made

2INSTRUCTION MANUALThis sewing machine is intended for household use.This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons w

20D. TURNING CORNERS1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner.The machine will stop the needle into the fabric.2. Raise the presser foot.3. Use the

21THREAD TENSIONThis machine adjusts the thread tensionautomatically when pattern is selected.However you can change the thread tension asfollows.1. P

22SELECTING UTILITYSTITCH PATTERNUtility stitches are indicated in the pattern chartlocated inside of the top cover.When you turn on the machine, stra

23D. ELONGATIONSome patterns may be elongated from the originallength. You may elongate the pattern by pressingthe function button (F3) directly under

24WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH01. Straight stitch center needle positon • For top stitching, forbasic sewing, zipper sewing etc.02. Straight stitch left n

25STRAIGHT STITCHSEWINGStraight stitch patterns should be selected to suitthe type of fabric being sewn.Left needle position (No.2) is most suited for

26BASTINGBasting is temporary stitching, used for fittinggarments, and for gathering and marking fabric.No. 5 Basting StitchDarning/Embroidery FootA.A

27QUILTINGA quilt always consists of three layers of material.The topper, batting, and backing fabric.The top layer is formed by shaped pieces of fabr

28ZIGZAG STITCH SEWINGYour machine can sew zigzag stitches of variouswidths and lengths by changing the settings of thestitch width and stitch length.

29OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKINGA. USING THE OVERCASTING FOOTNo. 9 (Stitch Width 5.0)No. 15, 16, 30 (Stitch Width 5.0-7.0)Overcasting Foot (C)Press fabric ag

3CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2MODEL 9970 ... 4FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRI

305mm1cm5mmBLIND HEM STITCHINGThe hem is sewn without stitches showing on rightside of fabric.No. 10 Blind hemming for stretch fabric.No. 11 Blind hem

31PATCH WORKFor additional decorative purposes, use differentkind of materials.No. 19, 20General Purpose or Satin Foot (A, B)APPLIQUENo. 23, 24Open To

32INSERTING ZIPPERSCENTERED INSERTIONNo. 1 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position)Zipper Foot (E)CAUTION: To prevent accidents.Zipper foot should be

33INSERTING ZIPPERSLAPPED INSERTIONNo. 1 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position)Zipper Foot (E)CAUTION: To prevent accidents.Zipper foot should be us

34BUTTONHOLE SEWINGSelect the buttonhole style you want to sew.This machine can sew 13 types of buttonholes.104. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow) for ligh

357. Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order asshown and stop automatically after sewing.8. Press the thread cutter button and raise thepresser f

36BOUND BUTTONHOLEA bound buttonhole provides a professionaltailored touch to tailored garments like dresses,suits and coats.116. Bound ButtonholeButt

3710.Fold the fabric and stitch along the seams oneach side, just a needle width from the originalstitching line. Remove the basting.c. Wrong side of

38AUTOMATIC BAR-TACKAND DARNINGYou can sew automatic bar-tack and darning usingthe buttonhole foot.No. 102 Bar-tack, to reinforce areas that will besu

39SEWING ON BUTTONSNo. 13Button Sewing Foot1. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feedlever to the left.2. Attach the button sewing foot. Align two

4MODEL 9970PREFACEThank you for your purchase of this sewingmachine.This machine intended for household use willprovide you with excellent performance

40NARROW HEMMINGNo. 1 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position)Rolled Hem FootCORDINGNo. 9 Zigzag Stitch for Single CordingNo. 12 Multi Zigzag for Trip

41USING THE EVEN-FEEDFOOTThe Even-feed Foot accessory equalizes thefeeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric andimproves the matching of plaids,

42DARNING/FREE-HANDEMBROIDERYNo. 1.Center needle PositionDarning/Embroidery FootA. ATTACHING THE DARNING/EMBROIDERY FOOT1. Lower the feed dogs by movi

43OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESShank : This is an optional accessory.This shank is also known as a presser foot holder and should be usedwhen sewing with the f

44Braiding Foot : This is an optional accessory.The Braiding Foot is used to stitch trims, braids or cords for decorativeembellishment.1. Thread the t

45Clearance Plate : This is an optional accessory.The Clearance Plate is used to help stitch over thick seams, such aswhen hemming jeans. The presser

46Fancy Trim Foot : This is an optional accessory.3. Slide the sequins into the groove at the front of the presser foot.Make sure you have pulled a pi

47Invisible Zipper Foot : This is an optional accessory.This foot provides a hidden closing on skirts, dresses and othergarments.1. Attach the Invisib

48Parallel Sewing Foot : This is an optional accessory.This foot is used for sewing rows of stitching inparallel rows.1. Snap on the Parallel Sewing F

49TWIN NEEDLE SEWINGInteresting decorative stitches can be produced byusing twin needles and threading the machinewith two different colors of thread.

5MAIN PARTS1. Thread Cutter Button2. Face Plate3. Speed Control Button4. Needle Up-Down / Slow Button5. Reverse Button6. Start/Stop Button7. Removable

50DECORATIVE & LETTERSTITCH SEWINGYou can combine decorative & letter stitches into asequence by selecting each pattern.A. SELECTING DECORATIV

51BCDEB. SHIFTING THE CURSORAdditional patterns may be added to the end of astring of combined patterns. Shift the “I” cursorover to the right, follow

52F. EDITING OF EACH PATTERNYou can change the stitch width, length, mirror/reverse stitch and elongation of stitch patterns.You can also change the t

53c. Setting the stitch width and lengthMachine will pre-set the stitch width and lengthsuitable for the pattern.1. You can make changes by pressing t

54H.SEWING THE SELECTED PATTERNSa. Single sewingYou can combine the tack stitch by pressing thetack button at selecting mode.When you combined the tac

55DECORATIVE AND LETTERSTITCH CHARTThe decorative patterns in bold print are one unitof the stitch pattern.Description of Chart Symbols:Mirror Stitch

56MAINTENANCEDANGER: To reduce the risk ofelectric shock.Disconnect the power line plug from electric outletbefore carrying out any maintenance.CLEANI

57PROBLEMUpper threadbreaksLower threadbreaksMachine skipsstitchesFabric puckersMachine makesloose stitches orloopsStitch pattern isdistortedThreader

581. Winding the bobbin.Messages on LCD2. Lower the buttonhole lever.123. After sewing buttonhole, raise the presser footlifter and set the frame of b

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6ACCESSORIESAccessories are provided in the accessory case.(See next page, [REMOVABLE EXTENSIONTABLE])1. Needle Pack2. 4 Bobbins Class 15 (1 is in the

9970English 34568 A3

7REMOVABLE EXTENSIONTABLEA. REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLEHook your finger to the left bottom side of theremovable extension table and slide it to thele

8INSERTING THE NEEDLESelect a needle of the right type and size for thefabric to be sewn.FABRIC, THREAD ANDNEEDLE TABLESelect size of thread and needl

9CONNECTING THEMACHINEDANGER: To reduce the risk ofelectric shock.Never leave unattended when plugged in. Alwaysunplug this machine from the electric