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Singer FM17 User Manual

Singer FM17
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Table of Contents

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Singer FM17 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMechanical
Stitch Options17
Maximum Stitch Width5 mm
Maximum Stitch Length4 mm
Foot ControlYes
Adjustable Stitch LengthYes
Adjustable Stitch WidthYes
Reverse FunctionYes
Buttonhole Styles4-step
Needle ThreadingManual
Built-in Needle ThreaderNo
Speed750 stitches per minute
Dimensions38 cm x 19 cm x 30 cm
Bobbin TypeClass 15

Summary

Safety Instructions

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury.

Machine Overview

Principal Parts

Identifies and describes the main components of the sewing machine.

Machine Part Replacement

Changing Needles

Instructions for selecting and replacing sewing needles.

Fabric, Thread, Needle Guide

Inserting the Bobbin

Prepare and Insert Bobbin

Threading bobbin and guiding thread through case.

Winding the Bobbin

Winding Setup

Place spool, thread guides, and bobbin onto spindle.

Performing the Winding

Winding thread and stopping automatically when full.

Threading the Sewing Machine

Upper Thread Setup

Raise lever, place spool, thread guides, and tension discs.

Final Threading Steps

Thread take-up lever, guides, and needle.

Raising the Bobbin Thread

Retrieving Bobbin Thread

Steps to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.

Adjusting Thread Tension

Straight Stitch Tension

How to adjust tension for straight stitching.

Zig-Zag Stitch Tension

How to adjust tension for zig-zag stitching.

Straight Stitching Controls

Inserting a Zipper

Preparation for Zipper Insertion

Recommended settings for zipper insertion.

Adjusting the Zipper Foot

How to position the zipper foot based on zipper teeth location.

Zig-Zag Stitching Basics

Zig-Zag Stitching Controls

Flexi Stitch Patterns Guide

Decorative Stitch Patterns Guide

Attaching Buttons

Recommended Settings for Button Sewing

Settings for attaching buttons with zig-zag stitch.

Sewing a Button

Step-by-step guide to attaching buttons.

Special Stitching Techniques

Four-Step Buttonhole Guide

How to create buttonholes in four easy steps.

Buttonhole Creation Steps

Buttonhole Setup and Settings

Specifies stitch selection, width, foot, and needle plate.

Buttonhole Stitching Process

Balancing the Buttonhole

Twin Needle Sewing

Caring for Your Machine

Lubricating the Sewing Machine

Lubrication Procedure and Points

How and where to lubricate moving parts.

Changing the Light Bulb

Sewing Performance Checklist

Needle and Bobbin Movement Issues

Checks for needle not moving, stitch formation, needle breakage, bobbin winding.

Threading and Tension Issues

Problems with upper/lower thread breaks and tension.

Stitch and Fabric Feed Problems

Troubleshooting skipped stitches and fabric feed.

Sewing Troubleshooting Guide

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