Singer 5040 Manuel utilisateur

Instruction Manual

Contents

For European territories

Important safety instructions

Getting to know your machine

Principal parts

Accessories

Connecting the machine

Running the machine

Choosing and changing needles

Changing the needle plate

Changing screw-on presser feet

Attaching the feed cover

Changing snap-on presser feet

Fabric, thread and needle table

Inserting a bobbin

Winding a bobbin

Threading the machine

Raising the bobbin thread

Adjusting thread tension

Sewing a seam

Starting a seam

Straight stitching

Stitch width selector

Needle position selector

Stitch length selector

Reverse stitch button and sewing in reverse

Darning

Inserting a zipper

Zig-zag stitching

Needle position selector

Stitch width selector

Adjusting stitch length

Pattern groups selection

Flexi-stitch patterns

Balancing flexi-stitches

Pattern stitching

Removing and replacing pattern module

Decorative stitch patterns

Flexi-stitch patterns

Attaching a button

Free arm sewing

Removing the extension table

Four step buttonhole

Twin needle sewing

Additional accessories / Accessory storage

Caring for your machine

Removing and replacing bobbin case

Cleaning the machine

Lubricating the machine

Changing the light bulb

Performance checklist

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety pre-

cautions should always be followed including

the following:

Read all instructions before using this

machine.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• The machine should never be left unattend-

ed when plugged in. Always unplug the

machine from the electric outlet immediately

after using and before cleaning.

• Always unplug before relamping. Replace

bulb with the same type rated 15 watts. Be

sure to replace the face plate which covers

the light bulb before operating the machine.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric

shock or injury to persons:

• Be sure that the electrical voltage of the

socket outlet (wall receptacle) is the same

as the rated voltage of the motor.

• Use this machine only for its intended use

as described in this Operator's Guide. Use

only attachments recommended by the

manufacturer as contained in the Operator's

Guide.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off

("0") position, then remove plug from outlet.

Dear Customer,

We recommend that for future reference you

record the Serial Number of your Sewing

Machine in the space provided.

Refer to illustration for location of Serial

Number on your machine.

WARNING continued...

•Disconnect the power-line plug from the

socket outlet or switch the machine off when

making any adjustments in the needle area,

such as threading needle, changing needle,

changing throat plate or changing presser

foot, etc.

•Always unplug the machine from the electri-

cal outlet when removing covers, lubricating,

or when making any other user servicing

adjustments mentioned in the Operator's

Guide.

•Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt.

Contact your nearest Service Center should

any adjustment be required.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,

grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Handle the foot controller with care and

avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to

place anything on top of it.

•Always use the proper throat plate. The

wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

• Do not use bent needles.

• When sewing, keep fingers away from all

moving parts. Special care is required

around the sewing machine needle.

• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It

may deflect the needle causing it to break.

• Before removing the bobbin case, remove

plug from the socket outlet.

• For double insulated machines, when serv-

icing use only identical replacement parts.

• Never operate the machine if it has a dam-

aged cord or plug, if it is not working proper-

ly, if It has been dropped or damaged, or

dropped into the water. Return the machine

to the nearest authorized dealer or Service

Center for examination, repair, electrical, or

mechanical adjustment.

•Never operate the machine with any air

openings blocked. Keep ventilation open-

ings of the machine and foot controller free

from the accumulation of lint, dust, and

loose cloth.

•Never drop or insert any object into any

opening.

Neither core is to be connected to the earth

terminal of a three-pin plug.

• Do not use outdoors

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) prod-

ucts are being used or where oxygen is

being administered.

•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when the machine is

used by or near children.

For European Territories:

This product is suppressed for radio and tele-

vision interference with the International

Electrotechnical Commission requirements of

the CISPR.

Machines for Great Britain:

Machines for Great Britain and some other

countries having similar wiring standards are

shipped from the factory without a plug for

connection to the mains. The wires in this

mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following code:

Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead

of this appliance may not correspond 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 connected

to the terminal which is marked with letter L

or coloured red. If a 13 Amp. (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 adapter or

at the distribution board.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Servicing should be performed

by an authorized service representative.

This product is intended for household use.

Principal parts

1. Hand wheel

2. Bobbin winder

3. Horizontal spool pin and holder

4. Top cover lid

5. Thread guide

6. Bobbin winder tension disc

7. Snap-in thread guide

8. Take up lever

9. Face plate

10. Needle thread tension dial

11. Accessory storage

12. Snap on presser foot

13. Needle plate

14. Removable extension table

15. One-way needle clamp

16. Thread guides

17. Push button reverse

18. Stitch length dial/four-step buttonhole

19. Stitch width lever

20. Pattern selector dial

21. Needle position selector

22. Stitch balance control

23. Presser foot lifter

24. Thread cutter

25. Feed system

26. Slide plate

27. Foot control

28. Electrical lead

29. Machine plug

30. Power and light switch

31. Bobbin winding indent

Getting to know your machine

Accessories

The following accessories furnished with your

sewing machine are designed to simplify your

sewing projects and increase the versatility of

your machine.

The letter in a circle adjacent to the illustrated

part is reproduced on the part itself to help

you select the correct attachment for the type

of work you are doing.

1. Interchangeable pattern module.

2. Special purpose presser foot (J) is used

for decorative and zig-zag sewing.

3. General purpose needle plate (A) and

presser foot (B) are on your machine

when delivered. Use together for alternat-

ing between straight and zig-zag stitching.

4. Buttonhole presser foot (L) is used with

the General Purpose Needle Plate to make

four-step buttonholes

5. Zipper foot (E) is used for inserting zip-

pers and stitching corded seams.

6. Friction free spool holder is used to hold

various size spools and allows thread to

unwind smoothly. The spool does not turn.

7. Small thread spool holder (Q) for use

with small diameter spools of thread.

8. Needlepack includes an assortment for

sewing various types of fabrics.

9. Feed cover (F) is used to prevent the feed

from moving the fabric when darning or

free motion embroidery.

10. Transparent bobbins for easy viewing of

thread supply.

11. Blindstitch hem presser foot is used to

position the hem for blindstitch hemming.

Connecting the machine

Push plug into the receptacle (1) at the right

end of the machine. Then connect plug (2) to

your socket outlet.

Running the machine

To turn on machine and sewing light, press

upper portion of power switch. To turn off

machine and light, press lower portion "O" of

power switch.

To run the machine and control speed, press

the foot control with your foot. The harder you

press, the faster the machine will sew. To

stop machine, remove foot from control.

Note: Do not operate machine without fabric

under the presser foot as this may

damage the feed and the presser foot.

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