Singer 9960 instruction manual Setting the thread tension, To Recall the Selected Patterns

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c. Setting the stitch width and length Machine will pre-set the stitch width and length suitable for the pattern.

1.You can make changes by pressing the function button (F4) directly under the witdh and length mark.

2.For narrower width, press function button F2(–). For wider width, press function button F3 (+). For shorter length, press function button F4 (–). For longer length, press function button F5 (+).

Pre-set stitch width and length will be indicated as a highlighted number.

You can change the width and length of other patterns by shifting the position of the cursor. By pressing the return button (F1), machine will return to editing mode.

By pressing EDIT button, machine will return to selecting mode.

d. Setting the thread tension

By pressing the function button (F5) directly under the tension mark, LCD will indicate the tension mode.

This setting will change the thread tension of all combined patterns.

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

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

Pre-set tension number is highlighted.

By pressing the function F3 (AUTO) button, thread tension will return to pre-set.

By pressing the return button (F1), machine will return to editing mode.

By pressing EDIT button, machine will return to selecting mode.

Note:

If you press the clear “C” button at editing mode, highlighted pattern will be deleted.

G.TO RECALL THE SELECTED

PATTERNS

If you change the pattern to utility stitch, machine will retain the combination of patterns until the machine is turned off.

To recall these patterns, press the decorative & letter stitch button. Machine will recall the selected patterns.

(Thread tension will return to pre-set.)

To delete all patterns, press and hold the clear “C” button for a long time. (See page 45)

F4

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

F1 F3 F4 F5

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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 Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing results Inserting the NeedleFABRIC, Thread Needle Table Type of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle SizeFoot Controller Connecting MachineFunction of Each Part Extra Wide Table Control Panel To Turn OFF Audible Beep Winding the Bobbin Bobbin SettingSetting Spool of Thread on Spool PIN Removing 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 MIRROR/REVERSE Stitch Selecting Utility Stitch PatternDirect Stitch Pattern Selecting Other Utility Stitch PatternsElongation 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 SewingQuilting Joining the pieces of fabricElastic Band Sewing Zigzag Stitch SewingMULTI-STITCH Zigzag Free ARM 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 ButtonsTriple Cording Narrow HemmingCording Single CordingAttaching the EVEN-FEED Foot Using the EVEN-FEED FootContinuous Decorative Pattern Sewing Thin FabricsFREE-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 PatternsLetter Stitch Pattern Decorative and Letter Stitch ChartAdjusting the Forward and Reverse Stitches Decorative Stitch PatternHook Race and Feed Dog MaintenanceCleaning Bobbin HolderHelpful Hints Problem Cause CorrectionMessages on LCD Page Page Page 9960English 34108 B0