Singer C5600 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................. 1
Intended Use .................................................................. 1
Machine Overview .......................................................... 1
Needle Area Overview .................................................... 2
Top of Machine ............................................................... 2
Overview Accessories .................................................... 3
Included Accessories ................................................. 3
Presser Feet ................................................................... 4
Optional Accessories .................................................. 4
Stitch Overview............................................................... 5
Choosing Utility and Decorative Stitch Patterns ......... 5
PREPARATIONS ............................................ 7
Unpacking the Machine .................................................. 7
Connect to the Power Supply ......................................... 7
Packing Machine after Sewing ....................................... 7
Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray ............................ 8
Presser Foot Lifter .......................................................... 8
Thread Knife ................................................................... 8
Spool Pin ........................................................................ 9
Wind the Bobbin ........................................................... 10
Removing Bobbin Case from Shuttle ........................... 10
Inserting Bobbin Into Bobbin Case ................................11
Inserting Bobbin Case Into Shuttle ................................11
Picking Up Bobbin Thread .............................................11
Thread the Machine...................................................... 12
Needle Threader ........................................................... 13
Needles ........................................................................ 13
Important Needle Information ................................... 14
Selection Guide — Needle Size, Fabric, Thread ...... 14
Change the Needle....................................................... 14
Thread Tension ............................................................. 15
Change the Presser Foot ............................................. 15
OPERATING YOUR MACHINE .................... 16
Machine Operation Controls ......................................... 16
Reverse Button ......................................................... 16
Tie-O󰀨 ....................................................................... 16
Functions of Control Panel ........................................... 16
Stitch Number Selection Buttons .............................. 17
Stitch Length and Stitch Width / Needle Position ...... 17
Helpful Messages ......................................................... 18
SEWING ........................................................ 19
Sewing .......................................................................... 19
Start to Sew – Straight Stitch........................................ 19
Change Needle Position ........................................... 19
Change Sewing Direction ............................................. 20
Finish Sewing ............................................................... 20
Straight Stretch Stitch ................................................... 20
Zigzag Stitching ............................................................ 21
Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch................................................ 21
Slant Overedge Stitch................................................... 21
Overedge Stitch ............................................................ 22
Feather Stitch ............................................................... 22
Shell Stitch.................................................................... 23
Double Overlock Stitch ................................................ 23
Ladder Stitch ................................................................ 23
More Decorative Stitches &
Ideas For Decorative Machine Stitching ....................... 24
Darning and Mending ................................................... 24
Repair Large Holes ................................................... 24
Repair Tears .............................................................. 24
One-Step Buttonhole .................................................... 25
Sew Zippers.................................................................. 26
Centered Zipper ........................................................ 26
Hand-Look Quilt Stitch.................................................. 27
Button Sewing .............................................................. 27
MAINTENANCE ............................................ 28
Cleaning the Machine ................................................... 28
Cleaning the Feed Teeth and Shuttle Area ................... 28
Cleaning the Sewing Machine
and Foot Control ........................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 29
Technical Specication ................................................. 32