Singer 9960 instruction manual Maintenance, Cleaning, Bobbin Holder, Hook Race and Feed Dog

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MAINTENANCE

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock.

Disconnect the power line plug from electric outlet before carrying out any maintenance.

CLEANING

If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when need.

A. Bobbin Holder

Remove the bobbin cover and bobbin. Clean the bobbin holder with a brush.

B. Hook Race and Feed Dog

1.Remove the needle, presser foot and holder. Remove the bobbin cover and bobbin. Remove the screws holding the needle plate.

2.Remove the needle plate by lifting up the right side of the plate.

3.Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.

4.Clean the hook race, feed dogs and bobbin holder with a brush. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth.

5.Replace the bobbin holder into the hook race so that the tip (a) fits to the stopper (b) as shown.

6.Replace the needle plate inserting the hook into the machine. Replace the screws and tighten.

Note:

*An LED lamp is used to illuminate the stitching area. It does not require replacement. In the unlikely event it does not light, call your dealer for service.

* There is no need to lubricate this machine.

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Contents 9960 Important Safety Instructions Contents For European and Similar Territories Blue neutral N Brown live LMain Parts Dust Cover AccessoriesOptional Accessories Changing the presser foot Extension TableChanging the Presser Foot Type of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle Size Inserting the NeedleFABRIC, Thread Needle Table Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing resultsConnecting Machine Foot ControllerFunction of Each Part Extra Wide Table Control Panel To Turn OFF Audible Beep Removing the Bobbin Bobbin SettingSetting Spool of Thread on Spool PIN Winding the BobbinInserting the Bobbin Threading the Machine Threading the Upper ThreadThreading the Needle EYE Drawing UP the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser footUpper Thread Sensor Starting to SEWStart and END of Seam Reverse Stitching Auto Tack StitchSeam Guide Turning CornersSewing Heavy Fabric Helpful Hints Thread TensionF3 F4 F5 Selecting Other Utility Stitch Patterns Selecting Utility Stitch PatternDirect Stitch Pattern 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 Joining the pieces of fabric Elastic Stitch SewingQuilting QuiltingFree ARM Sewing Zigzag Stitch SewingMULTI-STITCH Zigzag 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 To stitch around the zipper tab Diagram a Inserting Zippers Lapped InsertionButtonhole Sewing Page Bound Buttonhole Eyelet Automatic BAR-TACK Darning Sewing on Buttons Thread ShankSingle Cording Narrow HemmingCording Triple CordingSewing Thin Fabrics Using the EVEN-FEED FootContinuous Decorative Pattern Attaching the EVEN-FEED FootFREE-HAND Embroidery DARNING/FREE-HAND EmbroideryDarning Twin Needle Sewing Twin needle sewing may be used with decorativeShifting 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 the Selected Patterns SewingDecorative Stitch Pattern Decorative and Letter Stitch ChartAdjusting the Forward and Reverse Stitches Letter Stitch PatternBobbin Holder MaintenanceCleaning Hook Race and Feed DogProblem Cause Correction Helpful HintsMessages on LCD Page Page Page 9960English 34108 B0