Singer S16 instruction manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Machine Identification	4
Standard Accessories	5
Attaching Knee Lifter	5
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply	6
Controlling Sewing Speed	6
Up/Down Needle Position Button	7
Bobbin Winding Button	7
Thread Cutter Button	7
Stitch Length Adjustment Dial	7
Reverse Stitch Lever	7
Presser Foot Lifter	8
Presser Foot Pressure Dial	8
Attaching and Detaching Presser Foot	8
Removing Bobbin Case and Bobbin	9
Positioning Thread Spools	9
Winding a Bobbin	10
Inserting a Bobbin	11
Inserting the Bobbin Case into the Hook	11
Threading the Needle Thread	12
Using the Built-in Needle Threader	13
Bringing Up Bobbin Thread	14
Changing the Needle	15
How to Balance Thread Tension	16
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension	16
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension	16
HOW TO SEW
Test Stitching	17
Securing Seam	18
Pivoting a Corner	18
Using Fabric Guide	19
Using Narrow Hemmer Foot	19
Using Darning / Embroidery Foot	20
Using Quarter Inch Foot with Guide	20
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook and Feed Dog Area	21
Oiling the Machine	21
Replacing the Light Bulb	22
Replacing the Light Bulb on the Underside of the Sewing Arm	22
Troubleshooting	23

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Contents S16 For outside Europe except U.S.A and Canada For Europe onlyTable of Contents Name of Parts Machine IdentificationAttatching Knee Lifter Standard AccessoriesControlling Sewing Speed Speed Control Lever Connecting Machine to Power SupplySteps To Turning Machine Power On Getting Ready to SEWReverse Stitch Lever Thread Cutter Button Stitch Length Adjustment DialUp/Down Needle Position Button Bobbin Winding ButtonPresser Foot Lifter Presser Foot Pressure DialAttaching and Detaching Presser Foot Positioning thread on spool cones Positioning Thread SpoolsTo remove the bobbin from the bobbin case Positioning thread spoolsWinding a Bobbin Inserting the Bobbin Case into the Hook Inserting a BobbinThreading the Needle Thread Using the Built in Needle Threader Bringing Up Bobbin Thread Thread and Needle Chart Changing the NeedleTo Check the Needle Balanced Needle Thread Tension HOW to Balance Thread TensionsAdjusting Bobbin Thread Tension Adjusting Needle Thread TensionTest Stitching HOW to SEWSecuring a Seam / Reverse Stitching Securing a Seam / Knotting the ThreadsPivoting a Corner Narrow Hemming Foot Using Fabric GuideUsing the Quarter Inch Foot with Guide Using the Darning / Embroidery FootCare & Maintenance Cleaning the Hook and Feed Dog AreaOiling the Machine To replace Replacing the Light BulbReplacing the Light Bulb on the Underside of the Sewing Arm To removeCondition Cause Reference Troubleshooting