Singer 2010 User manual
Model 2010 Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
-To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons:
Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked
Always use the proper needle plate, as using the wrong needle plate may cause the needle to
break.
Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot or changing the
light.
Please turn off or unplug the machine if it is not operating properly.
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
DANGER
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance 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 the appliance to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. . Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
6.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
9.
10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).
17.
18. Never place anything on the foot controller.
19. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
20. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
CONTENTS
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS
LCD SCREEN
PATTERN CHART
ACCESSORIES
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE
WINDING THE BOBBIN
INSERTING THE BOBBIN
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER
DRAWING UP THE LOWER THREAD ..................................................16
CUTTING THE THREAD
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER
STARTING SEWING
THREAD TENSION
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
PRESSER FOOT CHART
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD
REPLACING THE NEEDLE
RAISE OR LOWER FEED DOGS
OPERATION BUTTONS
FUNCTION BUTTONS
SELECTION BUTTONS
SEWING TIPS
NEEDLE POSITION AND STITCH LENGTH
ZIGZAG STITCHES
STRETCH STITCHES
...................................................1
.....................................................2-3
Operation buttons (see page 24/25)..................................................2
Function buttons (see page 26/27/28) ................................................2
Selection buttons (see page 29/30) ..................................................3
....................................................................4-5
.................................................................6-7
....................................................................8
....................................9
Connecting the machine ..........................................................9
..........................................................10-11
Bobbin winding .............................................................10-11
...........................................................12
..................................................13-14
......................................................15
.............................................................16
.....................................................17
...............................................................18
Start/stop button ...............................................................18
Foot control...................................................................18
................................................................19
.....................................................20
.............................................................21
................................................22
...........................................................23
.......................................................23
..........................................................24-25
Start/stop button ...............................................................24
Reverse button.................................................................24
Auto-lock button ...............................................................25
Needle up/ down position button ...................................................25
...........................................................26-28
Stitch width adjustment button .....................................................26
Stitch length adjustment button .....................................................27
MODE selection button ..........................................................27
Elongation button (see page 59)....................................................27
Mirror button (see page 60) ......................................................28
Twin needle button (see page 61) ..................................................28
...........................................................29-30
Direct pattern selection and number buttons ...........................................29
Edit button....................................................................30
Memory button ................................................................30
Clear button ..................................................................30
.................................................................31-32
Sewing corners ................................................................31
Reverse ......................................................................31
Freearm.....................................................................31
Installing the extension table.......................................................32
Sewing on heavy fabric ..........................................................32
..............................................33
................................................................33
................................................................34
CONTENTS
...........................................................35
Using the overcasting foot ........................................................35
Using the all purpose foot ........................................................35
....................................................................36
.................................................................37
CORDED BUTTONHOLES ........................................................38-41
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics ...............................................41
.................................................................42
...................................................................43
..............................................................44-45
.............................................................46-47
Inserting a centered zipper ........................................................46
Inserting a lapped zipper .........................................................47
..............................................................48
......................................................................49
Single cording .................................................................49
Triple cording .................................................................49
............................................................50
EDGE/QUILTING GUIDE ............................................................51
.....................................................................52
.....................................................................53
.........................................................54-55
Darning .....................................................................54
Embroidery ...................................................................55
Monogramming ...............................................................55
..................................................................56
FAGOTING ......................................................................57
........................................................57
.................................................................58
Scallop hem ..................................................................58
Scallop edging ................................................................58
...................................................................59
..................................................................60
..........................................................61
.....................................................................62-65
Combining patterns or letters ...................................................62-63
Adding patterns or letters .........................................................63
Editing patterns ................................................................64
Clearing patterns or letters ........................................................64
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern...........................................65
.........................................................66-67
Warning animation message display.................................................66
Instruction animation message display ...............................................66
Warning beeping sound..........................................................67
..................................................................68
................................................................69-70
Cleaning the screen .............................................................69
Cleaning the sewing machine surface ................................................69
Cleaning the hook ...........................................................69-70
.....................................................71-72
............................................73-78
OVERCASTING STITCHES
BLIND HEMS
BUTTON SEWING
BAR TACK STITCH
EYELET STITCH
DARNING STITCH
ZIPPER INSERTION
NARROW HEMMING
CORDING
SATIN STITCH SEWING
GATHERING
SMOCKING
FREE MOTION SEWING
WALKING FOOT
DECORATIVE TOPSTITCHING
SCALLOP STITCH
ELONGATION
MIRROR IMAGE
USING THE TWIN NEEDLE
MEMORY
WARNING FUNCTIONS
BUZZER SOUND
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
1
Operation buttons A
Thread cutter
Face plate
Buttonhole lever
Auto needle threader
Sewing table and
accessory box
LCD screen
Function buttons
Function buttons
Speed limiting
adjustment lever
B
B
Selection buttons
C
Bobbin winder spindle
Needle plate cover
Tension dial
Pattern plates
Hole for second spool pin
Power cord socket
Handwheel
Main power switch
Foot controller connector
Horizontal spool pin
Presser foot lifter
Drop feed lever
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
Handle
2
1. Start/stop button
2. Reverse button
3. Auto-lock button
4. Needle up/down position button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
Hold down this button to sew stitches in reverse or sew reinforcement stitches at a low speed.
Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns
and automatically stop.
Press this button to move the needle to either up or down position. Needle will be programmed
to stop in selected position until button is pressed again.
A. Operation buttons (see page 24/25)
5. Mode selection button
6. Stitch width adjustment buttons
Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode, block letter mode,
script letter mode and outline letter mode.
Press this button to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch.
B. Function buttons (see page 26/27/28)
MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS
START
STOP
123
4
7
5
8
6
9
0
6
11 12
2
3
45
7
9
10
15
8
13
14
1
7. Stitch length adjustment buttons
8. Twin needle button
9. Mirror button
10. Elongation button
Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.
Press this button to fix the width range when using the twin needle to sew.
Press this button to sew a reflection pattern.
Pattern 28 to 51 can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing this button.
C. Selection buttons (see page 29/30)
11. Edit button
12. Memory button
13. Clear button
14. Direct pattern selection and number buttons
15. Speed limiting adjustment lever
Press this button to set an added pattern when sewing combinations of decorative stitches.
Press this button to enter or store the created pattern combination in the memory.
If an incorrect pattern is selected or memorized, pressing this button will clear it.
Instant access to direct pattern or press number buttons of the pattern number to select the
desired pattern.
Slide this lever to change the sewing speed.
3
MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS
SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS
Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser foot
4
Pattern
Sound off
LCD SCREEN
Pattern
Alphabet
Needle up
position
Auto-lock
Reve se
TensionNeedle position
Stitch length
Suggested p esse foot and
identification lette
Twin needle
Bobbin winding
Buttonhole leve
Patte n
Sound on
Patte n numbe
TensionStitch width
Suggested p esse foot and
identification lette
Mi oAuto-stop
Stitch width
Stitch length
Patte n
numbe
Needle
position
down
EDIT
M
Memory
LCD SCREEN
5
Editing patterns
Sewing the memorized pattern
Amount of elongation
Elongation
Elongation
Edit mode
Memo y g oup
Numbe of
cu ent unit
Total numbe
of unit
Patte n to edit
M
Memo y mode
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