If stitching is irregular, or needle thread breaks, make sure . . .
• Flexi-Stitch dial is set at 0 when straight or zig-zag stitching.
• Flexi-Stitch dial is balanced when sewing Flexi-Stitch patterns.
• Machine is correctly threaded.
• Thread is even and free from knots.
• Needle is straight and sharp, and correct size for thread.
• Needle-thread tension is not too tight.
• Bobbin case is correctly threaded and properly inserted.
• Threads are correctly placed under presser foot when you start to sew.
• Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose thread ends.
• Bobbin or bobbin case is not damaged.
• Stitch pattern disc is seated properly on disc holder.
Also remember to . . .
• Turn hand wheel toward you to position needle and take-up lever.
• Keep a stitch pattern disc on the holder at all times, even when you
are straight stitching.
• Turn stitch pattern disc release dial to the right before removing or
replacing pattern disc.
• Raise needle above fabric before making adjustments to stitch width
and needle position.
• Use red selector settings for Flexi-Stitch disc sewing.
• Turn Flexi-Stitch disc dial to 0 when making buttonholes.
• Start and finish sewing with take-up lever in Its highest position.
• Adjust stitch length, pressure, and thread tension to suit your fabric.
• Test stitch on a fabric sample before starting a sewing job.
• Lower presser foot before setting pressure dial.
• Press hand wheel disc for sewing and move bobbin winder switch to
SEW after winding a bobbin.
• Remove feed-cover needle plate after button sewing and after darning
with an embroidery hoop.
• Sew at a moderate speed when using a Flexi-Stitch disc pattern.
• Clean and oil your machine periodically.
Enjoy Sewing!
If you have any questions, please write to:
The Singer Company
Consumer Affairs Department
321 First Street, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207
67
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