Instruction Manual S16
Instruction Manual S16
Instruction Manual S16
S16
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. 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.
3. 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant
National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW TO SEW
Test Stitching................................................................................................................................ 17
Securing Seam............................................................................................................................. 18
Pivoting a Corner.......................................................................................................................... 18
Using Fabric Guide....................................................................................................................... 19
Using Narrow Hemmer Foot......................................................................................................... 19
Using Darning / Embroidery Foot ................................................................................................ 20
Using Quarter Inch Foot with Guide............................................................................................. 20
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e MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
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# Name of Parts
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# r q Presser foot pressure dial
q w Bobbin winding tension disc
w t e Retractable thread guide
r Bobbin winder spindle
t Bobbin winder lever/stopper
y Speed control lever
@0 u Stitch length display
i Thread cutter button
!9
o Reverse stitch lever
!8
!0 Bobbin winding button
!7 y !1 Up/Down needle button
!2 Knee lifter socket
!3 Thread tension dial
!6 u !4 Bobbin case cover
!5 Bobbin case cover plate
i
!5 !6 Needle plate
!7 External thread cutter
o
!8 Face cover
!9 Pressure foot pressure indicator
!4 @0 Thread take-up lever
!0
@1 Needle threader
@2 Needle clamp screw
@3 Needle
!1
@4 Screw holes for attachments
!3 @5 Presser foot
!2
@6 Feed dog
@7 Setscrew
@8 Carrying handle
@9 Presser foot lifter
@1 #0 Spool pins
#1 Power cord and foot control sockets
@2 #2 Power switch
@7
@3 #3 Stitch length adjustment dial
#4 Handwheel
#5 Foot control
@6 @8 #6 Power supply cord
@4 7 Upper thread guide
#
8 Pre-tension disc and guide
#
@5
@9
#4
#5
#3
#6
#2 #0
#1
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Standard Accessories
HL x 5 –16.... 1
Lint brush HL x 5 –14.... 1
HL x 5 –11.... 2
HL x 5 –9...... 1
Darning plate
Needles
Large screwdriver
Fabric guide and Setscrew
Small screwdriver
Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower
the presser foot.
q NOTE
Keep leg away from lifter while sewing. Pressing on
knee lift while sewing will effect feeding of fabric and
the thread tension.
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply
CAUTION
Always turn the power switch off and
i unplug the sewing machine from the
electrical outlet when the machine is not
in use.
Foot Control
Sewing speed is varied by the foot control and the
speed control lever. The heavier the foot presses
down on the controller the faster the machine runs.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol "O" on a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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Up/Down Needle Position Button
RED LED GREEN LED Press this button to bring the needle up or down.
The RED LED will light up when the needle is
down. The GREEN LED will light up when the
needle is up.
The machine will stop with the needle up or down
depending on the needle position determined by
this button.
The machine will always stop with the needle up
after auto thread cutting or buttonhole sewing.
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Presser Foot Lifter
q Presser foot lifter
q w Normal up position
e Highest position
w
NOTE
Do not reduce the foot pressure lower
than “0”.
q Setscrew
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To Remove Bobbin Case and Bobbin
z x CAUTION
e
Turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing
q
machine from the electrical outlet.
q Spool of thread
w Spool pin
e
e Spool cap
q
Positioning thread spools:
Place a spool of thread q on the spool pin w
with the thread coming off the spool counter clockwise.
Attach the spool cap e, and press it snug against
w the spool of thread.
r Spool holder
t Net
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Winding a Bobbin
q
Stopper
Step c
Thread through the hole e in the bobbin from
the inside to the outside.
Match the notch r with the spring t on the
bobbin winder spindle. Then insert the bobbin
i on the bobbin winder spindle y.
b
Step v
Push the bobbin winder lever/stopper to
the left u.
Step b
Hold the free end of the thread in your hand
and press the bobbin winding button i. Press
the bobbin winding button again to stop the
bobbin when it has made several turns, and cut
n
the thread close to the hole on top of the bobbin.
Step n
Press the bobbin winding button again. When
the bobbin is fully wound, the machine will stop
automatically. Return the bobbin winder
lever/stopper to its original position.
Cut the thread with a scissors. Remove
the bobbin from the bobbin winder spindle.
This machine has an independent motor
for bobbin winding. Bobbins can be wound
while sewing.
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Inserting a Bobbin
z Step z
Place a bobbin in the bobbin case making sure the thread
winds clockwise on the bobbin as illustrated.
x Step x
q Draw the thread through the slit q in the bobbin case.
q Slit
w
c
Step c
Continue to pull the thread under the tension spring w
and through the opening e.
e Pull out about 4˝ of thread.
The bobbin should spin clockwise when the thread is pulled
out of the bobbin case.
w Tension spring
e Opening
e Step z
q Holding the latch q open, position the bobbin case into the
hook aligning the slot w with the notch e.
The bobbin case should lock into place when the latch is
t released.
q Latch
x w Slot
w
e Notch
r Step x
e
q Close the bobbin case cover r and attach the bobbin case
cover plate t in this order.
r Bobbin case cover
t Bobbin case cover plate
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Threading the Needle Thread
q
w
(A)
e
x
!2
!1
Step z
u Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the Up/Down
!3 needle button twice to ensure that the needle is in
v !2 !0 its highest position. Turn the power switch off.
!4 Set a spool of thread on the spool pin.
Pass the thread through the guide q from behind.
!5
!0 Step c
Holding the thread with both hands, draw the
thread down and around the tension dial u from
!3 right to left.
Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension
i u disks o and pass it over the tail of the check
spring i.
Step v
Draw the thread under the thread guide !0,
b behind guide !1 and through the eye of the
take-up lever !2.
Pass the thread through the thread guide !1
i again. Hold the thread with both hands and slip the
thread into the thread guide !3 as shown.
u
Step b
!4 Draw the thread down to the needle bar thread
guide !4, and then pass the thread through the
!5
o needle eye on the left side of the needle !5.
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Using the Built in Needle Threader
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Bringing Up Bobbin Thread
z Step z
Hold the needle thread q lightly with your left
q hand.
x Step x
Hold upper needle thread and rotate handwheel one
complete revolution q. The upper thread will bring
up the loop through the needle plate w. When the
power is on the machine you can push the Up/Down
q needle button twice to bring up bobbin thread.
c Step c
Slide 4” of both threads to the rear under the presser
foot. You can use the external thread cutter on the
left side of machine. The cutter can be used to trim
threads to the proper length and to hold the threads
in place.
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Changing the Needle
CAUTION
Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine
z q
before changing the needle.
x
x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w
with the flat side e to the right, pushing it up
as far as it will go.
Tighten the clamp screw q firmly.
w Needle clamp
e Flat side
To Check the Needle To determine if the needle is defective, place the flat side of needle
on something flat (a needle plate, piece of glass, etc.). The gap
between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent.
Never use a blunt or burred needle, as it may cause skipped
stitches or thread breakage. A defective needle can damage your
fabrics.
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HOW TO BALANCE THREAD TENSIONS
Different threads and fabric types can cause irregular tension. Before making adjustments determine closely that the
machine is threaded correctly and the proper needle is being used.
If the thread does not come out of the bobbin case at all,
the bobbin thread tension is too tight.
Make a slight adjustment by turning the screw
counter clockwise with the small screwdriver.
w To loosen
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HOW TO SEW
Test Stitching
Thread take-up
lever
q
Before starting your project always test the
compatibility of thread, needle and fabric together.
z Also test stitch length and pressure foot pressure.
Step z
Turn the stitch length adjustment dial q to
adjust the stitch length to 3. Raise the thread
take up lever and slide the needle and bobbin
threads under the presser foot.
x Step x
Turn the handwheel w toward you to lower the
needle into the fabric.
c Step c
Lower the presser foot lifter e.
Set the speed control slider to a slower setting
until you get used to the sewing speed.
Press the foot control r to start sewing.
v t Step v
Check the sewing result and adjust the needle
thread tension t as necessary.
Step b
Press the auto thread cutter button y to trim
the threads. You can continue sewing without
b pulling the bobbin thread up again through the
u needle plate.
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Securing a Seam / Reverse Stitching
(1/4”)
(1/4”)
Pivoting a Corner
Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of
the seam.
Press the up/down needle button to sink needle in
place.
Leave the needle down in the fabric and raise the
presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the
sewing direction.
Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
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Using Fabric Guide
r
e
Attach the darning foot e to the presser bar with
t the lever over the needle clamp r.
Tighten the setscrew t using the large
screwdriver.
e Darning foot
r Lever
t Setscrew
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook and Feed Dog Area
CAUTION
r e Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine
before cleaning.
NOTE
Unplug the machine before oiling.
q
Oil the points as shown (q, w and e) with two or three
drops of oil. Use only SINGER® sewing machine oil for
this sewing machine.
If the machine is used up to 2-4 hours per day, it should
be oiled every 3 days. If the machine is used at least 8
hours per day, the machine must be oiled daily before
starting to use the machine.
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Replacing the Light Bulb
CAUTION
Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb.
The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down
before touching it.
q Setscrew
w Face cover
w e Lamp socket
r Light bulb
To remove:
q Remove the setscrew q.
Remove the face cover w.
Pull bulb straight down r from the lamp socket e.
To replace:
Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket e.
Attach the face cover w with the setscrew and cap.
e
Replace the bulb with the same type, rated 12 V, 5 W.
e
w Insert a new bulb into the socket w.
Attach the lamp window q into the opening on the
machine.
q Lamp window
w Lamp socket
q e Light bulb
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Troubleshooting
Condition Cause Reference
The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 10.
breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 14.
3. The needle is bent or blunt. See pages 13.
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See pages 13.
5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the See page 12.
presser foot when starting to sew.
6. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle. See pages 11, 13.
7. The thread is feeding unevenly off the spool.
Skipped stitches 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt. See pages 13.
2. The needle and/or fabrics are not suitable for the work being sewn. See pages 11, 13.
3. A ballpoint needle is not used when sewing stretch, very fine fabrics See page 13.
or synthetics.
4. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 10.
5. A poor quality and improper needle type is being used. Change the needle.
Use only HL x 5 needles.
Seam puckering 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 14.
2. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 10.
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. See pages 11, 13.
4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Make the stitch shorter.
Fabric feeding problems 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. See page 19.
2. The stitches are too fine. Make the stitch longer.
Thread loops on 1. The needle thread tension is too loose. See page 14.
underside of fabric 2. The needle is either too heavy or too fine for the thread. See pages 11, 13.
3. Knee lifter is being lightly pressed by knee.
Power is off to machine 1. The machine is not plugged in. See page 4.
2. Thread has been caught in the hook and bobbin case area. See page 19.
Unusual noises made by 1. Thread has been caught in the hook and bobbin case area. See page 19.
machine 2. Lint has built up in the hook area or bobbin case. See page 19.
3. The machine needs oiling. See page 19.
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