Singer 9960 instruction manual Thread Tension, F3 F4 F5, Helpful Hints

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THREAD TENSION

This machine adjusts the thread tension automatically when pattern is selected. However you can change the thread tension as follows.

1.Press the fuction F5 button directly under the tension mark.

LCD changes to the thread tension mode.

2.To increase the upper thread tension, press the function F5 (+) button.

To decrease the upper thread tension, press the function F4 (–) button.

Pre-set tension number is highlighted.

The mark “” is indicating the absolute thread tension.

By pressing the function F3 (AUTO) or clear “C” button, thread tension will return to pre-set.

By pressing the function F1 button, LCD return to the previous mode (Stitch information mode). When another stitch pattern is selected, thread tension will return to pre-set.

You can start sewing at this mode and change tension while sewing.

A. Preset thread tension Upper and bobbin thread will lock appromaximately in the middle of fabric.

B. When thread tension is increased. Bobbin thread will appear on the top side of fabric.

C. When thread tension is decreased. Upper thread will appear on the bottom side of fabric.

D. Thread tension except for straight stitch

Thread tension except for straight stitch is set to a slightly weaker tension than when sewing straight stitch.

You will obtain a nicer stitch when upper thread appears on bottom side of fabric.

F5

F1

F3 F4 F5

E. Helpful Hints

1.If your sewing appears as shown on drawing, stitches on top side of fabric are good but bottom side tends to look like a towel, it could be that the upper thread is not threaded correctly. Refer to page 16 for correct threading.

2.If after checking the top thread and the bobbin thread is still showing on the top side, check the bobbin to see if it is set correctly. Refer to page 15 for the correct setting.

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Contents 9960 Important Safety Instructions Contents Blue neutral N Brown live L For European and Similar TerritoriesMain Parts Accessories Optional AccessoriesDust Cover Extension Table Changing the Presser FootChanging 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 EYEStarting to SEW Start and END of SeamUpper Thread Sensor Auto Tack Stitch Reverse StitchingTurning Corners Sewing Heavy FabricSeam Guide Thread Tension F3 F4 F5Helpful Hints Direct Stitch Pattern Selecting Utility Stitch PatternSelecting Other Utility Stitch Patterns MIRROR/REVERSE StitchElongation Where to USE Each Stitch Straight Stitch Sewing Straight StitchStraight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch Pattern No Basting Attaching the Darning Embroidery FootBasting Quilting Elastic Stitch SewingJoining the pieces of fabric QuiltingMULTI-STITCH Zigzag Zigzag Stitch SewingFree ARM Sewing Elastic Band SewingUsing the Overcasting Foot Using the General Purpose FootOvercasting Overlocking Blind HEM Stitching When sewing sharp angles Patch WorkApplique 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 FootDARNING/FREE-HAND Embroidery DarningFREE-HAND Embroidery Twin needle sewing may be used with decorative Twin Needle SewingSelecting Decorative & Letter Stitch selecting mode Decorative & Letter Stitch SewingShifting the Cursor To Check Selected Patterns Inserting PatternTo Delete Pattern Editing of Each Pattern Mirror / Reverse stitchElongation Setting the thread tension To Recall the Selected PatternsF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 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