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Singer S800 User Manual

Singer S800
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
S800

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Singer S800 Specifications

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BrandSinger
ModelS800
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

DANGER - To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock

Instructions to reduce the risk of electric shock from the sewing machine.

WARNING - To Reduce Risk of Burns, Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury to Persons

General warnings to ensure safe operation and prevent injuries.

CAUTION - Moving Parts

Caution regarding moving parts and safety during servicing.

Save These Instructions

Instruction to retain the safety instructions for future reference.

Foot Control (USA & Canada only)

Information about compatible foot control models for specific regions.

Polarized Plugs Caution (USA & Canada only)

Caution regarding polarized plugs and electrical safety.

1. Knowing Your Sewing Machine

Machine Identification

Identifies all the main parts of the sewing machine with numbered labels.

Accessories

Lists all included accessories with their corresponding numbers.

Setting Up Your Machine

Steps for preparing the sewing machine for first use.

Spool Pins and Presser Foot Lifter

Instructions for using spool pins and the presser foot lifter.

Feed Dog Control

How to raise and lower the feed dogs for different sewing needs.

Converting to Free-Arm Sewing

How to convert the machine to free-arm sewing mode.

Large Extension Table

Instructions for attaching the large extension table.

Winding the Bobbin

Step-by-step guide for winding a bobbin.

Threading the Bobbin Thread

Detailed steps for threading the bobbin thread correctly.

Threading the Top Thread

Step-by-step guide for threading the top thread properly.

Using Automatic Needle Threader

How to use the automatic needle threader.

Picking Up Bobbin Thread

Procedure for picking up the bobbin thread.

Needle, Thread and Fabric Chart

Guide for selecting appropriate needles and threads based on fabric.

Adjusting Top Thread Tension

How to adjust the top thread tension for optimal stitching.

Changing Presser Foot

Steps for removing and attaching presser feet.

Functions of Control Panel

Explanation of the sewing machine's control panel functions.

Operation Buttons

Description of the machine's operation buttons.

Straight Stitch Needle Position

How to adjust the needle position for straight stitch.

2. Starting to Sew

Quick Reference Table of Stitch Length and Width

Table detailing stitch length, width, and needle position for various stitches.

Straight Stitching

Basic instructions for performing straight stitching.

Keeping Seams Straight

Tips for maintaining straight seams using needle plate guides.

Straight Stitch with Auto Tie-Off Function

How to use the auto tie-off function for straight stitch.

Inserting Zippers and Piping

Instructions for inserting zippers and piping.

Zigzag Stitching

Guide to performing zigzag stitching.

Adjusting Stitch Width and Length

How to adjust stitch width and length settings.

Placement of Patterns

How to position decorative patterns for sewing.

Blindhem Stitch

Instructions for sewing a blindhem stitch.

Multi-Stitch Zigzag and Shell Stitch

How to perform multi-stitch zigzag and shell stitches.

Sewing on a Button

Step-by-step guide for sewing on a button.

3. Caring for Your Machine

Cleaning Hook Area and Feed Dogs

Instructions for cleaning the hook area and feed dogs.

4. Other Information

Satin Stitch Foot and Twin Needle

Information on satin stitch foot and twin needle usage.

5. Special Accessories

Straight Stitch Foot

Use for precise control, needle position setting.

Overcasting Foot

Used to guide fabric for overcasting.

Darning & Embroidery Foot

For free motion embroidery, monograms, and quilting.

Gathering Foot

How to use the gathering foot for gathering fabric.

Rolled Hem Foot

How to create a rolled hem with a specific stitch and foot.

Side Cutter

Instructions for attaching and using the side cutter.

Magnifying Glass

How to attach and adjust the magnifying glass.

Seam Guide

How to use the seam guide for consistent seam allowance.

Beading Foot

How to attach bead strings for embellishment.

6. Performance Checklist

1. Knowing Your Sewing Machine

Machine Identification

Identifies all the main parts of the sewing machine with numbered labels.

Accessories

List of Accessories

Lists all included accessories with their corresponding numbers.

Setting Up Your Machine

When Using Power Line Cord Only

How to connect the power line cord without the foot control.

When Using Power Line Cord and Foot Control

How to connect the power line cord and foot control.

Power/Light Switch

Operation of the power and light switch.

SPOOL PINS

Horizontal Spool Pin

Instructions for using the horizontal spool pin.

Vertical Spool Pin

Instructions for using the vertical spool pin.

Presser Foot Lifter

Feed Dog Control

Converting to Free-Arm Sewing

Large Extension Table

Winding the Bobbin

Threading the Bobbin Thread

Threading the Top Thread

Using Automatic Needle Threader

Picking Up Bobbin Thread

Changing the Needle

Needle, Thread and Fabric Chart

Adjusting Top Thread Tension

Straight Stitching

How to achieve correct stitch appearance with balanced thread tension.

Zig Zag and Decorative Sewing

Thread tension adjustments for zigzag and decorative stitches.

Bobbin Tension

Information regarding bobbin tension settings.

Changing Presser Foot

Functions of Control Panel

Pattern Number Selection Buttons

How to use buttons to select stitch pattern numbers.

Stitch Length and Stitch Width/Needle Position Adjustment Buttons

How to adjust stitch length, width, and needle position.

Helpful Messages

Troubleshooting Common Operations

Displays messages for incorrect operations to help fix problems.

Operation Buttons

Start/Stop Button

How to start and stop the sewing machine using buttons.

Programmable Needle Up/Down Button

Controls needle position for stopping sewing.

Reverse/Tacking Stitch Button

Controls reverse sewing and tacking stitch functions.

Sewing Speed Control

Straight Stitch Needle Position

2. Starting to Sew

Quick Reference Table of Stitch Length and Width

Table detailing stitch length, width, and needle position for various stitches.

Straight Stitching

Settings

Recommended settings for straight stitching.

Keeping Seams Straight

Straight Stitch with Auto Tie-Off Function

Inserting Zippers and Piping

Inserting Zippers

Instructions for inserting zippers using the zipper foot.

Piping

Instructions for attaching piping using the zipper foot.

Zigzag Stitching

Settings

Recommended settings for zigzag stitching.

Adjusting Stitch Width and Length

Satin Stitch

Placement of Patterns

Blindhem Stitch

Settings

Recommended settings for blindhem stitch.

Regular Blind Stitch for Normal Woven Fabrics

How to sew a regular blindhem stitch on woven fabrics.

Elastic Blind Stitch for Soft, Stretchable Fabrics

How to sew an elastic blindhem stitch on stretch fabrics.

Multi-Stitch Zigzag

Settings

Recommended settings for multi-stitch zigzag.

Shell Stitch

Settings

Recommended settings for shell stitch.

Sewing on a Button

Settings

Settings for sewing on a button.

Decorative and Stretch Stitches

Straight Stretch Stitch

A strong stretch stitch for reinforcing seams and decorative topstitching.

Honeycomb Stitch

Ideal stitch for smocking, overcasting, and attaching elastic lace.

Overedge Stitch

Stitch used in sportswear for seams and finishing in one operation.

Feather Stitch

Stitch used for decorative topstitching, attaching trims, and quilting.

Ric-Rac Stitch

Double Overlock Stitch

Criss-Cross Stitch

Entredeux Stitch

Ladder Stitch

Slant Overedge Stitch

Crossed Stitch

Chevron Stitch

Greek Key Stitch

Edge-Joining Stitch

Fishbone Stitch

Thorn Stitch

Reinforced Overedge Stitch

Wizard Stitch

More Decorative Stitches & Ideas for Decorative Machine Stitching

Buttonhole Making

Automatic Buttonhole

How to make automatic buttonholes using the buttonhole foot.

Using Buttonhole Foot

Instructions for using the specific buttonhole foot.

Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for creating automatic buttonholes.

Corded Buttonholes

Manual Buttonhole

Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for sewing manual buttonholes.

3. Caring for Your Machine

Cleaning Hook Area and Feed Dogs

Instructions for cleaning the hook area and feed dogs.

4. Other Information

Satin Stitch Foot

How to use the satin stitch foot for dense stitching.

Twin Needle (Optional)

Information and precautions for using a twin needle.

Threading the Twin Needle

Steps for threading the twin needle.

5. Special Accessories

Straight Stitch Foot

Use for precise control, needle position setting.

Overcasting Foot

Used to guide fabric for overcasting.

Darning & Embroidery Foot

For free motion embroidery, monograms, and quilting.

Gathering Foot

How to use the gathering foot for gathering fabric.

Rolled Hem Foot

How to create a rolled hem with a specific stitch and foot.

Side Cutter

Instructions for attaching and using the side cutter.

Magnifying Glass

Instructions for Magnifying Glass

How to attach and adjust the magnifying glass.

Seam Guide

Beading Foot

Cording Foot

Gathering

How to use the cording foot for gathering fabric.

Applying Cords or Thin Braids

How to use the cording foot for applying cords or braids.

Even Feed / Walking Foot

Flower Stitch Attachment

Machine Preparation

Steps to prepare the machine for the flower stitch attachment.

Eyelash Fringe

How to create eyelash fringe using the attachment.

Loops Intact Fringe

How to create fringe with intact loops using the attachment.

Fringe Foot

Machine Preparation

Steps to prepare the machine for the fringe foot.

Eyelash Fringe

How to create eyelash fringe using the fringe foot.

Loops Intact Fringe

How to create fringe with intact loops using the fringe foot.

Invisible Zipper Foot

Non-Stick Foot

Open Toe Foot

Piping Foot

To Stitch Piping into a Seam

How to insert piping into seams.

To Create Piping

How to create piping by covering cord.

Roller Foot

6. Performance Checklist

General Problems

Troubleshooting common problems like machine not sewing or jamming.

Stitching Problems

Troubleshooting issues like skipped stitches or irregular stitches.

Needle Breaks

Troubleshooting reasons for needle breakage.

Thread Problems

Troubleshooting issues related to thread bunching or breaking.

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