User manual SINGER 111W101

[. . . ] Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner's manual. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. [. . . ] In the direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns number 01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the corresponding button. In other modes, enter the two-digit pattern number with the numeral buttons. 20 24 21 22 23 20 Auto thread cutter button (See pages 52, 76) Press this button after the last memorized pattern and the machine will automatically trim the threads when sewing is finished. 21 Clear button (See page 77) Press this button to delete a pattern from programmed pattern combination. Pressing this button after sewing or pressing and holding for a few seconds will delete entire pattern combination and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected mode. Initial display: D1 Mode 1, D01 Mode 2 , 01 Mode 3. 22 Turnover memory button (See pages 70, 71) Press this button to memorize a pattern in mirror image. 23 Memory button (See pages 66-68, 71, 75, 78) Press this button to memorize the desired patterns. 1 Thumbscrew 2 Foot holder 1 2 3 To attach: Loosen the thumbscrew and attach the presser foot to the presser bar. 3 Presser Bar 1 12 Setting for Dual Feed Sewing When you use the Dual feed, attach the Dual feed as follows. (See page 27) 1 To attach the Dual feed foot: Raise the needle and presser foot. 1 Presser foot lifter Loosen the thumb screw and remove the foot holder. 2 Thumb screw 3 Foot holder Attach the Dual feed foot to the pressure bar, and tighten thumbscrew lightly. 4 Dual feed foot 5 Pressure bar 2 3 5 4 To engage the dual feed device 1 Raise the presser foot lifter to its extra lift position. 1 Extra lift position Lower the Dual feed device slowly and swing forward to the under side of the Dual feed foot untill they engage. Using a wrong bobbin may cause malfunctions. x 3 Setting the spool of thread c 1 c Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread. 1 Spool of Thread 2 Spool Pin 3 Spool Holder 2 3 1 5 4 5 4 Use the large spool holder for ordinary spools, while the small spool holder for small spools. 4 Small Spool 5 Small Spool Holder NOTES: Avoid using a paper cored spool when it begins to empty since it will not unwind smoothly. It may cause the thread to bunch or slip when using the auto thread cutter. 16 z 1 Winding the bobbin z Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind. 1 Thread Guide Bar x 2 x Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk. 2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk c c 3 Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. 3 Bobbin Winder Spindle v 4 v Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. 4 Bobbin Winder Stopper 5 NOTE: When the bobbin winding button is pushed without pushing the bobbin winder stopper to the left, the following screen is displayed. b b 6 n n Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and press the bobbin winding button. Press the bobbin winding button again to stop the bobbin when it has wound several layers, and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin. Automatically return the bobbin winder stopper to its original position, and cut the thread. [. . . ] Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number. 3 Needle thread tension is too loose: The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of the fabric. Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number. 24 Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure dial should be set at "3" for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics. Set the dial at "1" when sewing extra fine fabrics. 0 1 2 3 1 2 1 Foot Pressure Dial 2 Setting mark 3 Recommended Tension Setting NOTE: Do not reduce the foot pressure lower than "0". 3 Dropping the Feed Dog 1 The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever for sewing on buttons, free motion embroidery, etc. [. . . ]