Singer H74 instruction manual Machine Control Buttons, Operation buttons see page 24/25/26

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MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS

A. Operation buttons (see page 24/25/26)

1.Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

2.Thread cutter button

Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads.

3.Reverse button

Hold down this button to sew stitches in reverse or sew reinforcement stitches at a low speed.

4.Auto-lock button

Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns and automatically stop.

5.Needle up/down position button

Press this button to move the needle to either up or down position. Needle will be programmed to stop in selected position until button is pressed again.

B. Function buttons (see page 27/28/29)

6.Mode selection button

Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode, block letter mode, script letter mode and outline letter mode.

7.Stitch width adjustment buttons

Press this button to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch.

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Contents Page Symbol Instructions Important Safety Instructions Contents Contents Principal Parts of the Machine Operation buttons see page 24/25/26 Machine Control ButtonsFunction buttons see page 27/28/29 Selection buttons see page 30/31 Alphabet LCD ScreenElongation MemoryPatterns Pattern ChartAlphabets Standard AccessoriesOptional 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 PressureStart/stop button Starting SewingFoot 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 buttonFree arm Sewing TipsSewing corners ReverseInstalling the extension table More FeaturesSewing on heavy fabrics Zigzag Stitches Needle Position and Stitch LengthStretch Stitches Using the all purpose foot Using the overcasting 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 Roller Foot Side CutterStraight Stitch Foot Piecing Foot Open TOE FootEdge Joining Foot NON-STICK Foot Invisible Zipper FootDecorative Topstitching FagotingScallop hem Scallop StitchScallop 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 hook MaintenanceCleaning the screen Cleaning the sewing machine surfaceMaintenance Problem Cause Correction Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Correction Reference Group patterns-10 Direct patterns Stitch Adjustment Reference ChartGroup patterns-50 Darning Group patterns-66 Auto 021H7A0101 Apr/11 Singer H74H74A/B5