User manual SINGER 541A INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] · Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this 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. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. [. . . ] If you depress the icon for a few seconds, all stitches will be selected. Zoom out icon: This icon is only active if you have enlarged the representation. Delete icon: This icon deletes all selected stitches. On the screen you will see how many stitches you have added, which one/ones you have selected (marked blue) and actual shows you which stitch the marker is positioned on (the red square). K. More options icon: This icon opens a more option menu with pattern components to combine to get new stitch patterns. Start sewing icon: If you touch this icon you open a menu where you can see the whole stitch pattern and sew it. It's only in this mode that you are able to sew your stitch pattern. If you change the position of a single stitch to the left or the right you automatically change the stitch width. If more than one stitch is selected you change the position of the selected stitches or the whole pattern. Tip: The icon shows the numbers 0-9 , this is not the stitch width but the the xcoordinates of the work space. 4:11 N. You can change the stitch length for the selected stitch by touching the + or the - of the icon. If more than one stitch is selected this icon is not active. Tip: If a zigzag stitch is selected this icon does not show the stitch length but the way the feed dogs are moving. If the number on the icon is negative it means that the feed dogs move in reverse when you sew. A O Q P E F R G JI H K C B D O. The red frame is now positioned on the tip of the heart and one stitch is selected. Touch the Start sewing icon (1)to open the the sewing menu to see the whole stitch pattern. 1 Z Y X 4:14 Combining pattern components A In the Stitch Creator you have 8 pattern components for creating new stitch patterns. Touch the More Options icon to open a menu with 8 different pattern components. Touch an icon (A) and the stitch will be positioned on the work space. Touch (A) again and the component will be positioned at the end of the first one you selected. Touch OK to close the window. Tip: After selecting a pattern component it's not possible to close the window with the ESC icon. If you want to undo an inserted component you close the pop up window with OK and the delete the component with the eraser. 6. Touch the Start sewing (C) to open the sewing menu. Decorative sewing More options to edit patterns Convert single stitches into triple stitches B Touch the Triple stitch icon (D) to convert all selected stitches into triple stitches. To view the whole stitch pattern in the sewing menu touch Start sewing (C). Changing the position of selected stitches If more than one stitch is selected, you can change the position of the stitch pattern horizontally. [. . . ] Place the needle plate against the rear edge of the cut-out then press down at the front until you hear it snap in place. Before you start sewing, check that the needle plate is lying flat. Replacing · Note: Lower the feed dogs to make removing the needle plate easier. Maintenance Cleaning Switch off the main switch · · Remove the needle plate and lower the feed dogs. Clean the sewing machine after every 10 - 15 hours of operation. Cleaning the window Wipe the window with a soft, lint-free dry cloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleansers or solvents! 6:2 Changing the light bulb Switch off the main switch · · Disconnect the lead cord and the foot control plug from the machine. [. . . ]