Singer 9960 Threading the Needle EYE, Drawing UP the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser foot

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D.THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE

CAUTION: To prevent accidents. 1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.

Special care is required around the needle.

2. Do not lower the threader lever while machine is operating.

Note:The needle threader is used for needle sizes 11/80, 14/90, and 16/100.

1. Lower the presser foot.

2. Check that the needle is raised.

If it is not so, raise needle by pressing needle up/down button.

3. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through thread guide (a) and pull toward the right.

4. Lower the lever as far as it will go. The threader will turn and the hook pin will go through the needle eye.

5. Draw thread into the guide.

6. Hold thread loosely and release the lever. Hook will turn and pass thread through needle eye while making a loop.

7. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches) from needle eye.

E. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise the presser foot.

2. Hold thread loosely and press needle up/down button twice from up position.

The hand wheel will turn one complete turn.

3. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread will come up in a loop.

4. Pull both upper and bobbin threads about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the back of presser foot.

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Contents 9960 Important Safety Instructions Contents Blue neutral N Brown live L For European and Similar TerritoriesMain Parts Dust Cover AccessoriesOptional Accessories Changing the presser foot Extension TableChanging the Presser Foot FABRIC, Thread Needle Table Inserting the NeedleType of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle Size Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing resultsFoot Controller Connecting MachineFunction of Each Part Extra Wide Table Control Panel To Turn OFF Audible Beep Setting Spool of Thread on Spool PIN Bobbin SettingRemoving the Bobbin Winding the BobbinInserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the MachineDrawing UP the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser foot Threading the Needle EYEUpper Thread Sensor Starting to SEWStart and END of Seam Auto Tack Stitch Reverse StitchingSeam Guide Turning CornersSewing Heavy Fabric Helpful Hints Thread TensionF3 F4 F5 Direct Stitch Pattern Selecting Utility Stitch PatternSelecting Other Utility Stitch Patterns MIRROR/REVERSE StitchElongation Where to USE Each Stitch Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch Pattern No Straight Stitch SewingStraight Stitch Basting BastingAttaching the Darning Embroidery Foot Quilting Elastic Stitch SewingJoining the pieces of fabric QuiltingMULTI-STITCH Zigzag Zigzag Stitch SewingFree ARM Sewing Elastic Band SewingOvercasting Overlocking Using the Overcasting FootUsing the General Purpose Foot Blind HEM Stitching Applique When sewing sharp anglesPatch Work Inserting Zippers Centered Insertion Inserting Zippers Lapped Insertion To stitch around the zipper tab Diagram aButtonhole Sewing Page Bound Buttonhole Eyelet Automatic BAR-TACK Darning Thread Shank Sewing on ButtonsCording Narrow HemmingSingle Cording Triple CordingContinuous Decorative Pattern Using the EVEN-FEED FootSewing Thin Fabrics Attaching the EVEN-FEED FootFREE-HAND Embroidery DARNING/FREE-HAND EmbroideryDarning Twin needle sewing may be used with decorative Twin Needle SewingShifting the Cursor Selecting Decorative & Letter Stitch selecting modeDecorative & Letter Stitch Sewing To Delete Pattern To Check Selected PatternsInserting Pattern Elongation Editing of Each PatternMirror / Reverse stitch F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 Setting the thread tensionTo Recall the Selected Patterns Sewing Sewing the Selected PatternsAdjusting the Forward and Reverse Stitches Decorative and Letter Stitch ChartDecorative Stitch Pattern Letter Stitch PatternCleaning MaintenanceBobbin Holder Hook Race and Feed DogHelpful Hints Problem Cause CorrectionMessages on LCD Page Page Page 9960English 34108 B0