Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 9340 Signature du fabricant Singer
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Instruction Manual 9340.
SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser foot.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. - T o reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
PRINCIP AL P ARTS OF THE MACHINE MACHINE CONTROL BUTT ONS LCD SCREEN P A TTERN CHART ACCESSORIES CONNECTING THE MACHINE T O THE POWER SOURCE WINDING THE BOBBIN INSERTING THE BOBBIN THREADING THE UPPER THREAD USING THE NEEDLE THREADER DRAWING UP THE L OWER THREAD .
CONTENTS Using the all purpose foot ........................................................3 7 ....................................................................3 8 .................................................................3 9 ..............
1 Operation buttons A Thread cutter Face plate Buttonhole lever Auto needle threader Sewing table and accessory box Function buttons Function buttons Speed limiting adjustment lever B B Selection butt.
2 1. Start/stop button 3. Reverse button 4. Auto-lock button 5. Needle up/down position button Press this button to start or stop the machine. Hold down this button to sew stitches in reverse or sew reinforcement stitches at a low speed.
8. Stitch length adjustment buttons 9. T win needle button 10. Mirror button 11. Elongation button Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch. Press this button to fix the width range when using the twin needle to sew . Press this button to sew a reflection pattern.
4 P attern Sound off LCD SCREEN P attern Alphabet Needle up position Auto-lock Reverse Tension Needle position Stitch length Suggested presser foot and identification letter Twin needle Bobbin winding.
EDIT M Memory LCD SCREEN 5 Editing patterns Sewing the memorized pattern Amount of elongation Elongation Elongation Edit mode Memory group Number of current unit Total number of unit Pattern to edit M.
6 P A TTERN CHART P atterns B Group Patterns-50 C Group Patterns-96 The portions marked in gray (on the chart below) show the single unit of each stitch.
7 P A TTERN CHART Alphabets Block style Script style 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49.
ACCESSORIES 8 Standard Optional T 006186008 All purpose foot E 006907008 Overcasting foot 006099008 Brush/ Seam ripper Screwdriver (L & S) 006012008 I 006905008 Zipper foot F 006904008 Blind hem f.
9 Connecting the machine Before connecting the power supply , make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your electrical power . Place machine on a stable surface. 1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the power cord socket.
10 Bobbin winding WINDING THE BOBBIN Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. F or larger spools of thread, place the large side of the spool holder toward the spool. For smaller spools of thread, place the small side of the spool holder toward the spool, or use the small spool holder .
11 WINDING THE BOBBIN Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. T o start sewing, push the bobbin winder switch to the left "sewing position".
12 INSERTING THE BOBBIN Attention: T urn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle and presser foot must be fully raised. 1 Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).
2 3 1 4 13 THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.
14 THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread b e t w e e n the silver discs. 5. Then, down and around the check spring holder . 3 Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.
15 USING THE NEEDLE THREADER 2 The needle threader automatically turns to the threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye. 3 T ake the thread in front of the needle. 4 Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly . The hook will turn and pass the thread through the needle eye forming a loop.
16 CUTTING THE THREAD Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left side of the face cover and cut using the thread cutter . The threads are cut at the proper length to start the next seam. 1 Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
17 TWO -STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work.
ST ARTING SEWING 18 With the sewing machine turned off , insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine. T urn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing. Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.
- Basic thread tension setting is "4". T o increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. T o decrease the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important for good sewing. There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics.
20 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Attaching the presser foot holder Attaching the presser foot Removing the presser foot Attaching the edge/guilting guide Raise the presser foot bar (a) by raising the presser foot lifter . Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
21 PRESSER FOOT CHART All purpose foot (T) Zipper foot (I) Buttonhole foot (D) Darning / Freehand embroidery foot (Optional) Gathering foot (Optional) Button sewing foot (H) Even Feed Foot (Optional) .
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE Please Note: - In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads are used for sewing heavy fabrics. - Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
REPLACING THE NEEDLE 23 Change the needle regularly , especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A . L oosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle.
P A TTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT If decorative stitch patterns, letter , numbers or the manual buttonhole are uneven when sewn on a particular fabric, adjust them with the pattern adjustment dial. Use a screwdriver to turn the dial slightly toward the "+" or " ".
25 Start/stop button OPERA TION BUTTONS The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning of sewing. The sewing speed will increase slowly until reaching the speed setting selected with the speed limiting adjustment lever .
When Direct P atterns 1-4, and B Group P atterns 01-05 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically stop. The LCD screen will display the figure " " until the machine is stopped.
27 OPERA TION BUTTONS Needle up/down position button The machine automatically stops sewing with the needle in the up position. The Needle up/down position button offers the option of stopping with the needle in the up position or down in the material.
Stitch width adjustment button Mode selection button Elongation button Mirror button T win needle button 28 FUNCTION BUTTONS FUNCTION BUTTONS When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen.
29 FUNCTION BUTTONS MODE selection button Elongation button (see page 67) B Group P atterns 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.
30 FUNCTION BUTTONS T win needle button (see page 69) With the twin needle, the Direct P atterns 1-7, B Group P atterns 01-16, 33-50, and C Group P atterns 01-07, 09-26, 28-62, 64-66 can be sewn in two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads.
Direct pattern selection and number buttons Clear button Edit button Memory button Direct pattern selection and number buttons 31 SELECTION BUTTONS Direct pattern selection Press the buttons to select the utility patterns shown beside the number button when the mode button is set at the Direct mode.
The " " button is used to modify settings while in the memory mode. Pressing the " " button will allow manual setting of the stitch width, stitch length, mirror , elongation and the auto-lock function. Press the " " button again to leave the editing mode and return to memory mode.
33 Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs. Free arm Sewing corners 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner . 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/ down button once.
1 2 3 34 Installing the extension table The black button on the side of the all purpose presser foot will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot.
35 Adjusting the stitch width The maximum stitch width for zigzag stitching is "7.0"; however , the width can be reduced for most patterns. The width increases or decreases as you press the "+" or " " stitch width adjustment buttons from "0.
36 Stretch stitches are strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking . Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch. Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams.
37 OVERCASTING STITCHES 1 Change the presser foot to the all purpose foot. 2 Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of the fabric on the right side. Using the all purpose foot T 2.5~4.5 2.0~3.0 1 2 B-10 2 Using the overcasting foot E 5.
38 BLIND HEMS B -11: B -12: Blind hem for woven fabrics Blind hem for stretch fabrics a b F old the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a) so that the guide just rests against the fold. T urn over the fabric.
39 BUTTON SEWING 2.5~4.5 Select the pattern 31 from the Group P atterns "B" to get the button sewing stitch. Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot.
40 Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the same type of fabric. Attach the buttonhole foot, then pull out the button holder plate and insert the button. The size of the buttonhole is determined by the button inserted in the button plate.
41 Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density . P osition the fabric under the presser foot so that the centerline's mark is aligning with the center of the buttonhole foot.
42 6 Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. 6 7 Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any stitches on either side.
43 When sewing corded buttonholes, hook a heavy thread or cord under the buttonhole foot. Please Note: It is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric. Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp thread gently to remove any slack, then trim off any excess.
44 BAR T ACK STITCH D 1 Select pattern 32 of Group "B" to get the bar tack stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. from the P atterns 2 Pull the button holder to the rear . Set the button guide plate on the buttonhole foot to the desired length.
45 EYELET STITCH B -27: B -28: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc 5.0 6.0 7.0 1 Select pattern 27 or 28 from the Group P atterns "B" to get the eyelet stitch. Attach presser the foot "A".
46 DARNING STITCH 3.5~7.0 1.5~2.0 D B-29 B-30 1 Select pattern 29 or 30 from the Group P atterns "B" to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. 1 2 Baste the upper fabric and the reinforcement fabric together .
47 DARNING STITCH Please Note: When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size. 5 P osition the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever .
Attention: Zipper foot should be used with machine set for straight stitch only. Care should be given when choosing needle position as the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing with an altered needle position or with any other pattern.
49 ZIPPER INSERTION Inserting a lapped zipper 1 Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 2 Fold back to the left seam allowance. T urn under the right seam allowance to form 3mm (1/8 inch) fold. 2 3 Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper .
50 NARROW ROLLED HEM FOOT K 1 Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric. 2 Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot.
51 M Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord in the center groove of the cording foot from the right side opening. Pull the cord about 5cm (2 inches) behind the foot. The grooves of the foot will hold the length of the cord in place while the stitches are being formed over the cord.
SA TIN STITCH SEWING A 2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a groove on the underside which allows dense stitching to pass freely underneath.
P Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the guide riding along the previous row of s titching . 1.0~3.0 Insert the edge/quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire. * The s is an optional accessory.
GA THERING 2.0~4.5 Note: Note: When testing machine for adjustments to achieve desired fullness, work with 10" increments of the fabric, trims or elastic. This makes it easier to determine the adjustments and how much change is needed for your project.
SMOCKING 2 Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly . Secure the threads at the other end. 3 Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams. 4 Pull out the gathering stitches.
2.0~6.0 2.5 First sew around the edges of the hole to secure the threads. Stitch across the opening moving the hoop backward and forward under the needle. Overlap the outline stitching at each end of the area, keeping the lines of stitching closely spaced and even in length.
Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Sew at a constant speed, moving the hoop slowly along the lettering. When the letter is finished. Secure with a reinforcement stitches at the end by press Auto- lock button. * Embroidery hoop is not included with the machine.
Please Note: Always try to sew first without the walking foot accessory which should be used only when necessary. It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard, regular foot on your machine.
5 This foot is used to trim excess material while sewing. 1. Attach the , making sure the cutter's "arm" fits around the needle clamp. Tighten the thumb screw , securing the foot. 2. Slowly turn the handwheel towards you; the needle should go over the stitch finger on the foot.
2.5 C-31 C-08 B-42 B-37 B-35 Because of the open area in the front, this foot provides a larger view of the area to be stitched. 1. Set machine to desired stitch. 2. With a marking pencil or chalk, mark stitching guidelines on the right side of the project.
* The invisible zipper f oot is an optional accessory. This foot provides a hidden closing on skirts, dresses and other garments. 1. Before closing the seam on your project, use a fabric marker to mark the desired bottom end of the zipper on both sides of the zipper opening.
BEADING FOOT 5.0~7.0 2.0~4.5 Use the beading foot to attach bead strings for surface embellishment. 1. Place the beading foot onto the presser foot holder . 2. Thread the top of the machine with invisible thread and the bobbin with sewing thread that matches the fabric.
PIPING FOOT 1 2.0~4.5 Use this foot to insert piping into seams or edges of projects. It can also be used to create piping by covering cord. The foot has two grooves on the underside: Use the left groove to insert piping from the left, or use the right side to insert piping from the right.
NARROW BRAID CORD FOOT 5.0~7.0 2.0~4.5 Note: The stitch width setting will depend on the size of cord being sewn. Use this foot to create surface embellishment on all types of projects. The coil- shaped attachment guides yarn, narrow braid or trim so that it feeds directly into the opening at the front of the presser foot.
3 W orking on the right side of the fabric, place the center of the presser foot on the seam line of the joined fabrics and stitch over the seam. T A 3 1 Place the two fabrics, right sides together , and sew using a straight stitch. 2 Open the seam allowance and press it flat.
T A Scallop edging 1 Sew on hem line. 2 T rim the fabric close to the stitching taking c a r en o tt oc u tt h et h r e a d . 2 1 C-34 B-36 SCALL OP STITCH T 3 T urn fabric over and push out the curved seam to the surface and press it. Scallop hem 3 1 Fold the fabric, right sides together .
EL ONGA TION 1 The stitches shown in the diagram above can be elongated up to five times the normal length by pressing the elongation button. 2 The LCD screen icon for elongation imaging of the pattern appears. Please Note: Patterns from B Group 33- 45 can be elongated and mirrored simultaneously.
Please Note: - The cannot be mirror imaged. - Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns. Direct Patterns " " and B Group Patterns 17-32 1 Select the pattern. 3 The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging of the pattern appears.
USING THE TWIN NEEDLE 2 F ollow the instructions for single-needle threading using the horizontal spool pin. Thread through the left needle. Set the (included with the accessories) into the hole on the top of the machine.
Please Note: - Multiple patterns selecting from pattern mode s,,,c a n b e c o m b i n e d a n d s e w n together. - This machine has 4 modules of program memory and each module can retain 20 units of stitches.
M MEMORY M M 6 The selected pattern displays on the LCD screen. 7 Repeat step 5, 6 for more patterns to be stored in the memory . Please Note: One memory module will hold up to 20 patterns. When 20 patterns have been selected, the machine will beep to signal that the memory is full.
Press the " " button when complete and return to browse status. 3 MEMORY Editing patterns 1 Use the stitch width adjustment button to select the pattern that you wish to edit while in the memory mode. 2 Press the " " button to edit the pattern.
Press the " " button to enter memory mode and then input the number of the memory module. MEMORY 5 The screen shows the current sewing pattern. 6 Press the " " button to leave memory mode and return to the normal screen. 000 2 Input the number of memory module.
Instruction animation message display Bobbin winding The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin. WARNING FUNCTIONS W arning animation message display The sewing machine is experiencing a problem The animation message means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle cannot move.
WARNING FUNCTIONS - When operating correctly: 1 beep - When the memory is full 20 units of pattern: 3-short beeps - When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps - When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 3-short beeps It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move.
BUZZER SOUND 2 Y ou can select the mode by pressing the stitch width " + " or " " button. Select desired mode sound on " " or sound off "" . 3 Pressing the " " button. The Buzzer sound setting mark will appear on the LCD screen when you have set it.
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 sewing machine surface Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance.
78 MAINTENANCE 3 Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot holder . Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. Remove the screw holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. 4 Lift up the bobbin case and remove it. 5 Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact Singer at www .singer .com Problem Cause Correction Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches 1.The machine is not threaded correctly .
80 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Seam puckering 1.The needle thread tension is too tight. 2.The needle thread is not threaded correctly . 3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. 4.Stitch length is too long for the fabric. 1.Loosen the thread tension.
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 3.5 0.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.5 3.5 5.0 7.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.5 5.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.0 1.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.0 1.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 T T T T T T T T E T F F T A A T D D D D D D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3.
Functions Presser Foot Auto Auto Auto-lock Elongation Mirror/ Presser foot T win needle Reverse Memory Width (mm) Length (mm) Thread cutter 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 7.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 5.0 6.0 4.0 4.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 3.5 6.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 5.0 5.0 7.0 7.
84 STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 5.5 5.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 7.
STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Functions Presser Foot Stitch P attern Auto-lock Elongation Mirror/ Presser foot T win needle Reverse Memory Decorative stitches Auto Auto Thread cutter Width (mm) Length (mm) 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 7.
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