User manual SINGER 541B INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. · · · · · DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: · A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. [. . . ] Push the new bulb upward into the holder as far as it will go and turn it half a rotation in a clock-wise direction until it held firmly. Replace the cover and tighten screw. - Should there be any problem, ask your authorized Pfaff dealer for advice. 8 Presser foot lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. (A) When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised higher for easy positioning of the work. (B) Adjusting presser foot pressure Standard presser foot pressure is set at "2". The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and there is no need for change unless sewing particular type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight). If you do need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting knob as shown in the picture. For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the knob counterclockwise. By that time, just turn the screw clockwise, until it lockes back in place and readjust the pressure. For heavy fabric, tighten the pressure by turning the knob clockwise and the knob will move downward and the pressure is increased. When the knob can not be moved any further, it has reached the bottom. Please do not turn it any more. 9 Attaching the presser foot holder/presser foot/seam guide Raise the presser bar (a). Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new direction. Removing your work Turn the handwheel towards you to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position. (3) Cutting the thread Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands, guide them to the slit (B) and press down. (4) 17 Matching needle/ fabric/ thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11 (70-80) FABRICS Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Medium weight fabrics: cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens. Medium weight fabrics: cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims. Heavyweight fabrics: canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium). Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. THREAD Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester. Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes. Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results. Always use the same thread on top and bottom. 11-14 (80-90) 14 (90) 16 (100) 18 (110) Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. [. . . ] (4). 25 Straight stretch stitch and Stretch triple zigzag stitch Straight stretch stitch Set the stitch pattern dial to "A". Set the stitch width dial to "0". Stretch triple zigzag stitch Set the stitch pattern dial to "A". Adjust the stitch width dial to between "4" and "6". Stretch triple zigzag stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, poplin, duck, etc. Straight stretch stitch Stretch triple zigzag stitch 26 Free-motion darning Install the feed dog cover. [. . . ]