Singer TS+ Manuel utilisateur
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
•MAIN PARTS
•ACCESSORIES
•TRIALSEWING
•ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
• PREPARATION FOR THREADING
•TYING ON THREADING
•THREADING PATH A
•THREADING PATH B
•THREADING PATH C
•PREPARATION FOR FORMING
THREAD CHAIN
• FORMING THREAD CHAIN
• STARTTO SEW
• SECURING TAILCHAINS
•TURNING SQUARE CORNER
• HEMMING FUNCTION
• JOIN TWO PIECES OF FABRIC
• CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
• CHANGING NEEDLE
• PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
•Never bend loopers and needle while
threading and sewing.
•Before connecting machine be sure voltage
on AC adaptor matches your electrical out-
let
•Disconnect AC adaptor from socket outlet
when changing needle or when leaving
machine unattended
•Do not pull fabric while sewing as this may
bend needle and cause needle breakage or
damage to machine
•Handle foot switch with care and avoid
dropping it on floor Be sure not to place
anything on top of it
•Check machine is threaded correctly before
sewing
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MAIN PARTS
1. Thread guide holder
2. Thread guide helps to ensure a smooth
flow of thread.
3. Spool pin and cap holds top thread
supply and prevents thread tangling.
4. Tension dial controls thread tension. Do
not adjust these dials until threading is
checked.
5. AC adaptor (9V 650mA) supplies power
for your machine.
6. Foot switch runs machine.
7. Sewing speed selector Low and high
8. Handwheel provides a means for raising
or lowering the needle.
9. Front cover, covers mechanism.
Threading diagram is displayed on right
side of machine when the cover is
removed
10. Accessory box.
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MAIN PARTS continued...
11. Needle clamp body holds needle in
machine.
12. Presser bar.
13. Thread guide.
14. Needle-Style 2020 size 14
15. Seam guide keeps seam moving evenly.
16. Lower looper forms lower stitch.
17. Upper looper forms upper stitch.
18. Presser foot holds fabric against feed
system.
19. Presser foot lifter lets you raise and lower
presser foot. Press down to lift foot.
20. Internal threading light (turns off when
foot switch is plugged into machine)
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ACCESSORIES
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TRIAL SEWING
Take machine out of carton.
Swing thread guide holder up until a slight
sound is heard that indicates you have
reached the operating position.
Straighten all threads between thread spools
and tension dials until thread are taut.
Check thread to make sure it is not tangled
under spool or spool stand.
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TRIAL SEWING continued...
•Plug in adaptor and foot switch.
(If not already plugged in)
Note: Internal threading light turns
off when foot switch is plug-
ged into machine.
•Press foot switch to continue sewing fabric
(under presser foot).
•Lightly guide fabric while sewing.
Note: Seam guide is preset for
proper width and sewing angle.
•When seam is complete, continue sewing,
lightly pulling fabric towards left rear corner
of machine chaining off and forming thread
tail.
•Cut thread tail between presser foot and
fabric.
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SEW OTHER SIDE
• Lower needle clamp body to lowest setting.
• Use presser foot lifter to raise presser foot.
•Place other side of fabric under presser foot
and sew.
•When seam is complete, continue sewing,
lightly pulling fabric toward left rear corner of
machine chaining off and forming thread tail
for next sewing.
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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
•Thread tension of your machine has been preset at factory to suit most sewing applications
But some threads and fabrics require readjusting thread
tension to improve stitch appearance and prevent skipping.
•Adjust thread tension by slightly turning tension dial.
•Always double check threading before trying to adjust thread tension.
•Make a test sample to find a proper tension before sewing on your fabric.
SITUATION PROPER
TENSION
LOWER LOOPER
THREAD TOO
LOOSE
NEEDLE THREAD
TOO LOOSE
UPPER LOOPER
THREAD TOO
LOOSE
CHARACTERISTIC
ALTERNATIVE
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT --
--
Turn lower looper
thread tension dial
clockwise to a tighter
setting..
Turn upper looper
thread tesnsion dial
clockwise to a tighter
setting.
Turn needle thread
tension dial clockwise
to a tighter setting.
Turn needle thread tension dial counter-
clockwise to a looser setting.
Turn upper thread
tension dial counter-
clockwise to a looser
setting.
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PREPARATION FOR THREADING
• Your machine comes threaded. If you wish to change thread, an easy method for threading
is tying on threads. (refer to page 5)
•If machine runs out of thread, it is necessary to rethread machine. (refer to page 6)
•Swing thread guide holder up to operating position. Remove front cover by lifting gently at
tab on right side.
•Connect AC adaptor (only) to turn on light for threading.
•For best sewing performance use proper spool cap.
How To Fix On The Sewing Machine Thread Spools
• Put the three threaded spools into the spool pins.
•Then slide the thread caps (large size) firmly against rim of spool to prevent thread tangling.
How To Fix On The Overlock
Machine Thread Spools
•Pull the left & right spool pins outwards to
proper position.
•Put the three threaded spools into the spool
pins.
•Then slide the thread caps (small size) firmly
into the center of spools to secure the spools.
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