9210

CAUTION!
POLARIZED PLUG FOR NORTH AMERICAN TERRITORIES
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug 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 change the plug in any way.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

properly. If it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped Into water. Return the ma
chine to the nearest authorized dealer or Service Center for examination, repair, elec

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including

trical, or mechanical adjustment.

the following:

Read all instructions before using this machine.

Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings
of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and losse
cloth.

I
I
I

DANGER.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
The

machine

should

never

be

left

unattended

when

plugged

in.

Always

unplug

machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
volts, 5 watts. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before

Do not use outdoors.

Do not operate where aeroslo (spray) products are being used or where oxygen Is be
ing administered.

the

Always unplug before changing light bulb. Replace bulb with the same type rated 12

Never drop or Insert any object into any opening.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is
used by or near children.

SERVICING

OF

DOUBLE-INSULATED

PRODUCTS.

In

double-insulated

product,

two

systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is pro

operating the machine.

vided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to

the

WARNING.
Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket outlet (wall receptacle) Is the same

of

double-insulated

product

requires

attachments

recommended

by

the

manufacturer

as

contained

in

the

Operators

Guide.

product.

double-insulated

product'

is

marked

with

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

This product is intended for household use.

Disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet or switch the machine off when

"DOUBLE

FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES:

This puoduct Is suppressed for radio and television interference with the international

Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricat
or

when

making

any

other

user

servicing

adjustments

mentioned

in

the

Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center should

Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to

with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which Is coloured brown must be con

Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. If a 13 Amp.

Do not use bent needles.

keep

this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue.neutral (N) Brown:live (L)

place anything on top of It.

sewing,

Machine for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards

As the colours of the wires In the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

When

Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the CISPR.

are shipped from the factory with a plug for connection to the mains. The wires in

any adjustment be required.

fingers

away

from

all

moving

parts.

Special

care

is

required

around the sewing machine needle.

words

making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing nee

Operators Guide.

the

dle, changing needle plate or changing presser foot, etc.

ing,

and

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.

care

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Operators Guide. Use
only

extreme

INSULATION" or "DOUBLE-INSULATED".

as the rated voltage of the motor.

Servicing

placement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

product.

knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Re

Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle causing it to
break.

Before removing the bobbin case, remove plug from the socket outlet.
For double insulated machines, when servicing, use only identical Singer replacement
parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-insulated Appliances.
Never operate the machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it Is not working

(BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or If any other type of plug is
used, a 5 Amp. fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution
board. Neither cord is to b^ connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

TABLE OF CONTENT

PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST.............................................................................

SEWING ON A BUTTON...................................................................................... 16

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................. 1

DARNING..............................................................................................................17

PRINCIPAL PARTS................................................................................................2

FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY............................................................................ 17

STANDARD ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH MACHINE.................................3

CHANGING NEEDLE........................................................................................... 18

CONNECTING AND RUNNING MACHINE.......................................................... 4

FABRIC, THEREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE........................................................ 18

WINDING BOBBIN................................................................................................. 5

INSERTING A ZIPPER......................................................................................... 19

THREADING MACHINE......................................................................................... 6

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED.................................................... 19

INSERTING WOUND BOBBIN.............................................................................. 7

REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE................................................. 20

RAISING BOBBIN THREAD..................................................................................7

REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB.................................................... 21

SELECTING A PATTERN..................................................................................... 8

CLEANING MACHINE..........................................................................................21

STRAIGHT STITCH................................................................................................8
STITCHING IN REVERSE..................................................................................... 8
Dear Customer:

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT............................................................................... 8

We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial

ADJUSTING NEEDLE POSITION........................................................................ 9

Number of your Sewing Machine in the space provided.

TURNING SQUARE CORNERS........................................................................... 9

Refer to illustration

USING SEAM GUIDE............................................................................................. 9

at right for location

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS AND APPLICATIONS..........................................10

of Serial Number on

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION.........................................................................12

your machine.

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH.............................................................................. 12

Model No.__________

Serial No.

Serial No.

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH............................................................................ 12

To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern

BALANCING A PATTERN.................................................................................... 12

sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change

FREE ARM SEWING............................................................................................ 12

the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing coachine

CHANGING PRESSER FEET...............................................................................13

when considered necessary.

ATTACHING FEED COVER................................................................................. 13

A trademark of The Singer Company

BLINDSTITCHING................................................................................................ 14
OVEREDGING AND SEAMING............................................................................ 14
SEWING BUTTONHOLES....................................................................................15

SINGER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A. TOLL-FREE

NUMBER:1-800-877-7762

ADJUSTING BUTTONHOLE BALANCE............................................................. 16

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Bobbin Winder Thread Guide

Stitch Width Lever

Needle Position Selector

Balance Lever
Bobbin Winder

Reverse Lever
Thread Cutter

Stitch Length lever

Sewing Light

Accessory Box
Needle

Hand Wheel
Presser foot lifter

Presser Foot
Needle Plate

Pattern Selector Dial

Bobbin
Bobbin Case

Power and Light Switch

Slide Plate
. Speed Controller
Model no.: 979583-003

STANDARD ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH MACHINE

(K)
Blindstitch presser foot

(A)
General purpose needle plate

#381491

Spool cap
(on machine)
#179967

(on machine)
#312777

(J)
special purpose presser foot

(B)
General purpose presser foot

#171463

Lint brush
#546358

(on machine)
#313150
(L)
Buttonhole presser foot
#313992

(E)
Zipper foot

Needle pack

#171480

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(F)
Feed cover

1 L.
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L)

#313117

(Q)

Small spool cap

#507664

Bobbins
(1 in machine)
#172336
Class 66 Drop-in

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CONNECTING-

RUNNING-

Push speed controller tube (1) and

electrical power cord (2) into receptacle
(4).

Power on - press "I" side of switch

Power off - press "O" side.

Press sepped controller When not using machine, rewind

to run machine.
air hose around speed controller
for storage, as shown.

Plug power cord (3) into electric outlet.

Note:

INSTRUCTION SYMBOLS
To
simplify
symbols are
manual.

understanding,
the
used throughout the

following
operators
Press speed controller

Turn power off.

Use hand wheel to

raise needle.

gl

Lower presser foot.

Raise presser foot.

yfflNDlNG BOBBIN
Push indent on hand
wheel.

Place thread and cap onto spool

pin.

Snap thread into thread guide.

Wind thread around bobbin

winder thread guide.

Thread bobbin and

place on spindle.

Push bobbin to the right.

Hold thread end.

For best sewing
performance use
proper spool cap.

Step on speed controller.

Push bobbin to the left.

Cut thread.

Press side opposite indent.

(hrSlide spool cap firmly over the rim of the spool to prevent thread tangling.
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5-

Place thread and cap onto spool Snap thread into Thread guide.
pin.

following arrows, guide thread

down to needle.

RAISING BOBBIN THREAD

INSERTING WOUND BOBBIN

Hold needle thread.

Open slide plate.

Turn hand wheel towards you

lowering, then raising needle.

Gently pull needle thread to raise

bobbin thread.

Insert bobbin into bobbin case.

Guide thread into notch

and then into notch (2).

Open loop.

(1)

Pull both threads back.

Hold thread
plate.

and

close

slide

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SE LE CT IN A PATTERN

At end of seam.

Cut thread.
Remove fabric.

STITCHING IN REVERS
Preparation: Refer to "Recommended settings and applications" on page 10.

Secure beginning and end of seam as shown.

Place fabric under presser foot

and lower foot.

Press reverse lever for steps 1

and 3.
Begin sewing.

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT

Guide fabric.

Line up fabric with guideline (1).

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ADJUSTING NEEDLE POSITIO

Note: needle position only works with straight stitch pattern. (----------------).
Center needle position.

X J. JL

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JL J. J.

Left needle position.

Use stitch width lever
to position needle from
center
to
full
left
position.

Caution: Sew only in center needle position when using straight stitch foot and needle plat

TURNING SQUARE CORNERS

When
bottom
of
fabric
reaches crosslines (2), stop
stitching.
Lower needle into fabric.

Turn fabric, bringing bottom

edge in line with guideline (1).

Continue stitching seam.

JL J. J.

Right needle position.

Use stitch width lever
to position needle from
center to full right
position.

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PPL
STITCH
LENGTH

APPLICATION

PATTERN

STITCH
WIDTH

PRESSER
FOOT

REQUIRES
BALANCING

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Buttonhole-left side

(L)

Making buttonholes in four

II
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steps.
Buttonhole - Bartack

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Buttonhole-right side

Seaming, basting darning X / 7

and topstitching. / /

1.5
to

7.4. ;

Straight

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Overcasting, appliqueing, iCy

monogramming and button / / ( C

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Zig-Zag

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(B)

or

No

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Zig-Zag
blindstitch

Multistitch
zig-zag

Hemming and attaching

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Hem finishing, bartacking ^

and attaching elastic. f H

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ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSID

For more density (shorten stitch)

move lever (3) to left.

Move lever (1) up or down to

adjust thread tension.

For less density (longer

move lever (3) to right.

Auto position suits most

sewing applications.

stitch)

When stitches are too close

(4) - move lever (1) to the
left.

Too much tension Move lever up.

When stitches are too far

apart (5) - move lever (1) to
the right.

Too little tension Move lever down.

Swing accessory box to back

of machine or remove by
lifting.

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDT

Cuffs, sleeves or waistbands
will fit easily on free arm.
Move lever (2) to widen or
narrow stitch.
When using twin-needle do not
set width wider than twinneedle graphic. I

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CHANGING PRESSER FEET

REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK

Loosen presser foot screw and

remove foot.

Lift toe of presser foot (1) up,

until it snaps off shank (2).

Hook new foot around presser

bar.
Take foot off machine.

Tighten screw.

ATTACHING FEED COVE

Open slide plate.

Center new presser

under shank (2).

foot

(1)

Lower presser foot lifter.

Press screw (3) dowm.
Press tab (1) and
holes on needle plate.
Close slide plate.

13~

(2)

into

There are four stitch patterns

that
can
be
used
for
overcasting.

Fold hem to wrong side.

Pin or baste in place.

For overcasting edge of fabric

to prevent fraying.

For hemfinishing on fabrics to

prevent rolling.

Fold hem back as shown.

Use
with
stretchy
material
which tends to fray or roll.

Place
folded
edge
presser foot guide.

against

For stitching and finishing

seams in light weight fabrics.

Sew, allowing wide stitches to

enter edge of fold.

For overcasting edge of fabric

to prevent fraying.

Adjust foot if necessary.

For stitching and finishing

seams in heavyweight fabrics.

Turn fabric to right side and

press.

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SEWING BUTTONHOLES

Position needle at point (A).

Make 4 or 5 stitches, ending at
point (B).

Stitch down to point (C).

1111
111
11111
111

Mark
buttonhole
garment.

1
n

Pull sliding
forward.

length

portion

of

Make 4 or 5 stitches, ending at

point (D).

on

foot

Stitch up to point (E).

Center red guideline (1) of foot

on beginning line of buttonhole.

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15-

SEWING ON A BUTTO
SETTINGS

Cut buttonhole opening.

PATTERN

ACCESSORY
LENGTH

WIDTH

ADJUSTING BUTTONHOLE BALANCE

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10

"

'

Note; foot shown is optional accessory

If the two sides of buttonhole

are unequal, adjust with stitch
balance lever (1).

For standard accessory use general purpose presser foot (B).

Center
holes
in
between toes of foot.

button

If the right side is too openmove the lever to the left.

Lower needle into either hole
of button.

If the left side is too openmove the lever to the right.

While slowly turning hand

wheel, adjust width so needle
enters both holes of button.
Sew 8-10 stitches.
Pull thread to back side and
tie.

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DARMI

FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY

SETTINGS
PATTERN

ACCESSORY
LENGTH

WIDTH

Q
or

Remove foot with shank.

Place area to be darned, right
side up, under presser foot.

Control

fabric

with

embroidery

hoop.
Stitch, guiding fabric back and
forth, until entire area is filled in.

(hoop not included)

Lower presser foot lifter.

Lengthen or shorten stitches by
moving hoop faster or slower.

17-

CHANGING NEEDL

HQ
Important: For best sewing results,
use only Genuine Singer needle.

Loosen screw and remove needle. Insert needle with flat away from you.

Tighten screw.

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

Thread

Fabric
The

fabrics

below

can

be

of

any

fiber,

cotton,

linen,

silk

Failure

wool,

skipped

synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight.

Cotton-Wrapped polyester core (extra fine)

Chambray,

Carmeuse,

Long fiber polyester (extra fine)

Crepe

de

Chine,

Gauze,

Brocade,

Chino,

Chintz,

Corduroy

Flannel,

to

Heavy-weight

Coating,

Damask,

Fake Fur, Gabardine, Ticking, Woolens.

Denim,

Cotton-wrapped polyester core (all purpose)

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

Linen, Poplin, Satin, Synthetic, Suedes, Taffeta, Terry, Velvet.

Medium

Drapery

Fabric,

Singer
poor

brand

sewing

needle

may

performance

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

9/70 OR 11/80

2020

11/80

2020

14/90

2020

16/100

2020

18/110

2032
Leather

leather
Cotton-wrapped polyester core (all purpose)

Knits - Jersey, Tricot single Knit.

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

2045

11/80

2045

14/90

2025

14/90

Cotton-wrapped polyester core (all purpose)

Sweatshirt - Double Knit, Swimwear, Sweater Knit.

result
or

2020

Cotton-wrapped polyester core (all purpose)

Cotton-wrapped polyester (all purpose)

Heavy-weight - Canvas, Duck, Sailcloth, Upholstery Fabric.

use

stitches,

Cotton-Wrapped polyester core (all purpose)

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

Handkerchief Linen, Silk, Taffeta, Tissue faille.

Medium-welght-Broadcloth,

to

to your maching.

Very Lightweight-Batiste, Chiffon, Organza, Voile.

Lightweight-Challis,

Needles

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

Twin-needle

18-

In

damage

INSERTING A ZIPPE

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDE

Flat hemmer
SETTINGS
ACCESSORY

PATTERN
LENGTH

presser foot

(P)

#137597

Needle threader
#503277

Round hemmer

WIDTH

presser foot

1
1
1
1
1

I V 2

to

iflllo

#317450

Straight stitch presser foot

#353628

(H)
Button sewing foot
#381066

o\(c)
Straight stitch Needle plate
#313066
(N)
Seam guide

Baste zipper opening.

Darning and embroidery foot
#384037

#161172

(T)
Shirring foot
#543106
(M)

Attach left side of foot

to shank.

Even feed foot

#421333

Overedge foot
#541582

Stitch zipper to seam

allowance.
(R)

Spool pin
#313026
Attach right
foot to shank.

side

(S)

of

Twin needle
#2025

Stitch zipper to seam

allowance.

Seam ripper
#546357

13=1
19-

(O)
Open toe foot
#317446

(U)
Pin tuck foot
#317263

Ruffler
#161561

REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE

Open slide
bobbin.

plate

Lift needle
corner.

plate

REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB

and

remove
Loosen screw and face plate.
(Screwdriver not included)

(1)

by

right

Pull dwon light reflector (1).

Pull bulb down.
Turn lever (2) counterclockwise.
(Screwdriver not included)
Lift out bobbin case.

Push new bulb into light

socket (2).
(Use only a 5 watts 12 volts
light bulb part #979603)

Guide forked end (3) of bobbin

case under feed dog (4).
Place rim of bobbin case under
position plate (5).
Turn lever (2) clockwise
locking bobbin case in place.

Push light
place.

reflector

(1)

into

Make sure the small end of

light reflector is aligned with
the small end of light socket
To replace needle plate, slide it
under pin (6) and push it to the
left.

( 2).

20-

CLEANING MACHINE

PERFORMANCE CHECKLI
PROBLEM
Needle
move

does

Is machine connected to electrical supply?

not Is power and light switch on?
Is controller connected?
Is air supply from controller clear?

Is needle defective?
Needle moves but
Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?
stitch is not formed
Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded?
Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case?
Using lint brush, remove lint or
dust from:

Needle breaks

-presser bar
Bobbin
difficulties

-needle bar

winding

-remove bobbin case for cleaning

bobbin case.
-machine surface (if necessary,
dampen soft cloth and use mild
soap to clean surface)
-remove needle plate and clean
exposed area with a lint brush.

Is needle straight and sharp?

Is needle correct size?
Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?
Are controls properly set?
Are accessories correct for application?
Is thread unwinding freely from spool?
Is bobbin winder engaged?
Is thread end securely held at start of wind?

Upper thread breaks

Is machine properly threaded?

Is thread freely unwinding from spool?
Is proper size spool cap being used?
Is needle correct size for thread?
Is upper thread tension too tight?
Is bobbin case properly inserted?
Is bobbin rim free of nicks?

Lower thread breaks

Is bobbin correctly wound?

Is bobbin correctly inserted in bobbin case?
Is bobbin case correctly threaded?

Skipped stitches

Is machine properly threaded?

Is fabric firmly held down?
Is needle correct style and size?
Is needle straight and sharp?

Fabric does not Is presser foot correctly attached to machine?

move properly under Is presser foot lowered?
presser foot
Is stitch length correctly set?

FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, PURCHASE

ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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ONLY

GENUINE

SINGER

PERSONAL NOTES

PERSONAL NOTES

Part No. 286744-001 Eng.

Printed in Taiwan (G10)