INSTRUCTION MANUAL C240
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Europe only: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Table of contents Introduction 5 Machine Overview.................................................... 5 Accessories.............................................................. 5 Presser Feet................................................................ 7 Stitch Chart............................................................... 8 Preparations 9 Unpacking................................................................ 9 Connect to the Power Supply...................................
Introduction Machine Overview 17 18 1 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 Front Side 1. Threading slots 11. Needle clamp screw 2. Thread cutter 12. Needle thread guide 3. LED lights 13. Presser foot bar and presser foot holder 4. Built-in needle threader 14. Presser foot 5. Buttonhole lever 15. Free arm 6. Needle bar 16. Removable storage compartment 7. Stitch plate 17. Stitch chart 8. Bobbin cover 18. Machine operation buttons and display 9. Lower thread guide 19.
Top Parts 20. Presser foot pressure dial 20 21 22 23 21. Thread guides 22. Spool caps 23. Attachment for auxiliary spool pin / Bobbin winding spindle 24. Take-up lever 25. Thread tension discs 26. Bobbin winding tension disc 27. Thread tension dial 24 25 26 27 29 Rear Side 28. Main switch, connectors for power cord and foot control 29. Handle 30. Presser foot lifter 31. Integrated Even Feed System 32. Switch for lowering the feed teeth 30 31 32 28 Accessories Included Accessories 33.
Presser Feet General Purpose Foot 0A with Integrated Even Feed System (shown as the display, attached on the machine upon delivery) in This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm. All Purpose Foot 1A with Integrated Even Feed System (shown as display) in the This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the underside of the foot is designed to flow smoothly over the stitches.
Stitch Chart Stitches = Engage Integrated Even Feed System Stitch No. 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Presser foot Stitch No. Presser foot Stitch No. Presser foot Stitch No. Presser foot Stitch No.
Preparations Unpacking 1. Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the machine out of the box, remove the outer packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result. Connect to the Power Supply Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the foot control.
Free Arm To use the free arm, slide off the removable storage compartment. When attached, a hook keeps the removable storage compartment securely attached to the machine. Take off the removable storage compartment by sliding it to the left. Leveling the Machine Base Plate To make sure your machine stands steadily on your sewing surface you can adjust the base plate height. Turn the base plate adjusting screw (A) by hand. Turn clockwise to lower and counter-clockwise to raise the base plate.
Auxiliary Spool Pin The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle (Twin needle not included). It can also be used for many specialty threads. Insert the auxiliary spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winding spindle (A). Aling the notch (B) with the spring (C) on the bobbin winding spindle. Install the second thread spool onto the auxiliary spool pin. B C A Auxiliary spool pin. Bobbin Winding 1.
Inserting the Bobbin Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is turned off before inserting or removing the bobbin. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the release button to the right (A). Remove the cover (B). 1. 1 2 Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction. 2. Pull the thread through the slit (C). 3.
Needle Threader The needle threader allows you to quickly and easily thread the eye of the needle. The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-in needle threader. Press the needle up/down button to make sure the needle is fully raised. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down. The threader hook (F) swivels through the needle eye. 2. Place the thread from the back over the hook (G) and under the thread hook (F). 3.
Integrated Even Feed System For sewing any fabric precisely, sewing machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, Integrated Even Feed System. The Integrated Even Feed System feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The fabrics are fed precisely. On light fabrics such as silk or rayon the dual feed prevents puckering of the seam. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of checked and striped fabrics.
Presser Foot Pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set to the standard value ”N”. In most cases, you do not need to adjust the presser foot pressure. When using specialty techniques, or when sewing on very light or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can help improve the result. For very light fabrics, loosen the pressure by turning the dial counterclockwise. Note: If the dial is turned counterclockwise too much, it could come off.
Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. For best results, use SINGER branded needles in your SINGER sewing machine. Note:Turn the machine off before changing the needle. Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear resulting in sewing problems. Needles can show signs of wear when you see snags in the fabric or hear a slight popping sound as you are sewing.
Lowering Feed Teeth You can lower the feed teeth by moving the switch at the back of the free arm to the left. Move the switch to the right if you wish to raise the feed teeth. A Note: The feed teeth will not raise immediately when the lever is switched. Turn the handwheel one full turn or start sewing to re-engage the feed teeth. Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot is lowered or raised with the presser foot lifter (A).
Machine Operation Buttons 8 7 6 4 2 5 3 9 1 Reverse (1) If you press the Reverse Button while sewing, the machine sews in reverse for as long as you keep the button pressed. Start/Stop (2) Press this button to start or stop the machine without using the foot control. Press the button once to start and press it again to stop. Speed Control Buttons (3) The Speed Control Buttons set the maximum sewing speed. To increase sewing speed, using the “+” button, to decrease sewing speed, using the “-” button.
Warning Messages/Sound Main Motor Overloaded Your sewing machine can get overloaded when sewing on heavy fabrics e.g,. the thread gets twisted or jammed or the hand wheel axle cannot move. A monotone beep sound is heard and the letters "EL" flash on the LED display. Please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual to find a recommended solution. When the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew.
Sewing When the machine is turned on, straight stitch 00 is selected by default. Select a Stitch Press a combination of the 0 to 9 buttons to select the stitch represented by that number. Stitch Adjustments Your machine will automatically set the length (A) and width/positioning (B) for the selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The setting changes only affect the selected stitch, and will be reset to default when another stitch is selected.
Sewing Techniques Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch Stich number 03 can be used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. Stich number 03 can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics. Buttonholes Your machine’s buttonholes are specially adjusted for different kinds of fabric and garments. The fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn.
Corded Buttonhole (Stretch Fabrics) When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching out. 1. Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton over the finger at the back of the Buttonhole Foot 5B. Pull the thread tails under the foot, toward the front, then secure around the finger at the front of the foot. 2. Stitch a buttonhole. The satin buttonhole columns will stitch over the cord. 3.
Sewing Hems in Heavy Fabric When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam. Use the Clearance Plate to balance the height of the presser foot as you sew. One side of the Clearance Plate is thicker than the other. Use the side that suits the thickness of the seam best. Quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between.
Blindhem The Blindhem Stitch, number 04 is used to make invisible hems on skirts, trousers and home decorating. Use Blind Hem Foot 3 with IEF. 1. Finish the edge of the hem. 2. Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side. 3. Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8” (1 cm) of the finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong side of your project should now be facing up. 4. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide A. 5.
Maintenance Cleaning the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. C C B A Cleaning the Bobbin Area Note: Raise the needle, lower the feed teeth and turn off the machine. Remove the presser foot. Push the Bobbin Cover Release Button (A) to the right and remove the bobbin cover (B) and the bobbin.
Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will find solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please go to www.singer.com. Problem/Cause General Problems Remedy Fabric does not move? Make sure that the feed teeth are not lowered. The needle breaks? Insert needle correctly, see page 15. The machine will not sew? Attach correct needle for the fabric. Check that all plugs are securely plugged into the machine and into the wall socket.
The Seam has Uneven Stitches Is the thread tension correct? Check needle thread tension and the threading. Are you using too thick or slubbed thread? Change the thread. Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check bobbin winding. Is a correct needle used? Insert a proper needle correctly, see page 15. The Machine does not Feed or Feeds Irregularly Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
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