Singer H74 Maintenance, Cleaning the screen, Cleaning the sewing machine surface

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MAINTENANCE

Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result.

Cleaning the screen

If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.

Cleaning the sewing machine surface

If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a dry cloth.

Cleaning the hook

Lint and bits of thread may accumulate in the hook and will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary.

Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance.

11 Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin.

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22 Clean the bobbin holder with a brush.

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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 LCD Screen AlphabetMemory ElongationPattern Chart PatternsAlphabets Accessories StandardOptional Connecting the Machine to the Power Source Connecting the machineWinding the Bobbin Bobbin windingWinding the Bobbin Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the Upper Thread Using the Needle Threader Drawing UP the Lower Thread Cutting the ThreadAdjusting Presser Foot Pressure TWO-STEP Presser Foot LifterStarting Sewing Start/stop buttonFoot control Thread Tension Changing the Presser Foot Presser Foot Chart Application Needle Presser FootPlease Note Replacing the Needle Raise or Lower the Feed DogsOperation Buttons Reverse button Auto-lock button Needle up/down position button Function Buttons Function Buttons Mirror button see Twin needle button seeSelection Buttons Edit button Memory button Clear buttonReverse Sewing TipsSewing corners Free armMore Features Installing the extension tableSewing on heavy fabrics Needle Position and Stitch Length Zigzag StitchesStretch 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 Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperInserting a lapped zipper Rolled hem foot is an optional accessory Narrow HemmingCording Single cording Triple cordingSatin Stitch Sewing Straight Stitch Foot is an optional accessory EDGE/QUILTING GuideGathering foot is an optional accessory GatheringSmocking Free Motion Sewing DarningEmbroidery MonogrammingWalking Foot Side Cutter Roller FootStraight Stitch Foot Open TOE Foot Piecing FootEdge Joining Foot Invisible Zipper Foot NON-STICK FootFagoting Decorative TopstitchingScallop Stitch Scallop hemScallop edging Elongation Mirror Image Using the Twin Needle Regardless of what kind of sewing will be carried outMemory Combining patterns or lettersAdding patterns or letters Editing patterns Clearing patterns or lettersRecalling and sewing the memorized pattern Sewing machine is experiencing a problem Instruction animation message displayReturn bobbin winder shaft to left Buzzer Sound Cleaning the sewing machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the screen Cleaning the hookMaintenance Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionProblem 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