SINGER S18 User Manual
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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