Singer H74 instruction manual Function Buttons

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Stitch length adjustment buttons

MODE selection button

Elongation button (see page 60)

When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons.

To shorten the stitch length, press the " . " button (left). For a longer stitch length, press the "+" button (right). The stitch length can be adjusted between "0.0-4.5". Certain stitches have a limited length.

The LED light will be set at Direct mode " " when the machine is first turned on. Pressing the Mode button, will move from one mode to another which opens new stitch pattern menus. As the Mode button is pressed, the LED light will move indicating which program mode is selected.

Direct mode stitch selection.

Utility and satin pattern mode:

Stitch selection using number buttons.

Decorative pattern mode:

Character selection using number buttons.

Block letter mode:

Character selection using number buttons.

Script letter mode:

Character selection using number buttons.

B Group Patterns 33-45 can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the " " button.

Changing the width or length of the stitches offers a greater variation of stitch patterns.

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Contents Page Symbol Instructions Important Safety Instructions Contents Contents Principal Parts of the Machine Machine Control Buttons Operation buttons see page 24/25/26Function buttons see page 27/28/29 Selection buttons see page 30/31 Alphabet LCD ScreenElongation MemoryPatterns Pattern ChartAlphabets Accessories StandardOptional Connecting the machine Connecting the Machine to the Power SourceBobbin winding Winding the BobbinWinding the Bobbin Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the Upper Thread Using the Needle Threader Cutting the Thread Drawing UP the Lower ThreadTWO-STEP Presser Foot Lifter Adjusting Presser Foot PressureStarting Sewing Start/stop buttonFoot control Thread Tension Changing the Presser Foot Application Needle Presser Foot Presser Foot ChartPlease Note Raise or Lower the Feed Dogs Replacing the NeedleOperation Buttons Reverse button Auto-lock button Needle up/down position button Function Buttons Function Buttons Twin needle button see Mirror button seeSelection Buttons Memory button Clear button Edit buttonSewing corners Sewing TipsReverse Free armMore Features Installing the extension tableSewing on heavy fabrics Zigzag Stitches Needle Position and Stitch LengthStretch Stitches Using the overcasting foot Using the all purpose footOvercasting Stitches Blind Hems Button Sewing Buttonhole Sewing Lightly hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing 17 B-18 19 B-20 B-21 22 B-23 B-24 25 B-26 Making corded buttonholes BAR Tack Stitch Eyelet Stitch Darning Stitch 2mm Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionInserting a lapped zipper Narrow Hemming Rolled hem foot is an optional accessorySingle cording Triple cording CordingSatin Stitch Sewing EDGE/QUILTING Guide Straight Stitch Foot is an optional accessoryGathering Gathering foot is an optional accessorySmocking Darning Free Motion SewingMonogramming EmbroideryWalking Foot Side Cutter Roller FootStraight Stitch Foot Open TOE Foot Piecing FootEdge Joining Foot NON-STICK Foot Invisible Zipper FootDecorative Topstitching FagotingScallop Stitch Scallop hemScallop edging Elongation Mirror Image Regardless of what kind of sewing will be carried out Using the Twin NeedleCombining patterns or letters MemoryAdding patterns or letters Clearing patterns or letters Editing patternsRecalling and sewing the memorized pattern Instruction animation message display Sewing machine is experiencing a problemReturn bobbin winder shaft to left Buzzer Sound Cleaning the screen MaintenanceCleaning the sewing machine surface Cleaning the hookMaintenance Problem Cause Correction Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Correction Reference Stitch Adjustment Reference Chart Group patterns-10 Direct patternsGroup patterns-50 Darning Group patterns-66 Auto 021H7A0101 Apr/11 Singer H74H74A/B5