Singer Rotomatic 8 Manual

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 
Instruction Manual  

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 
Table of Contents 
1. Getting To Know Your Machine
Principal Parts
Accessories
Important Safety Instructions 
  
2. Getting Ready To Sew
Operating the Machine
Choosing and Changing Needles
Changing Presser Feet
Changing the Needle Plate
Attaching the Feed Cover
Removing and Replacing the
Extension Table
Fabric Thread and Needle Table
Winding a Bobbin
Inserting a Bobbin
Threading the Machine
Raising the Bobbin Thread 
  
3. Straight Stitching
Stitch Width Selector
Needle...

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Congratulations 
  
As the owner of a new Singer sewing 
machine, you are about to begin an exciting 
adventure in creativity. From the moment you 
first use your machine, you will know you are 
sewing on one of the easiest to use sewing 
machines ever made. 
  
In addition to the many familiar SINGER 
exclusives, like a removable extension table 
and a horizontal spool pin, this machine offers 
you these features: 
  
* Zig-zag stitching for buttonholes, mending 
and...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine
Dear Customer,
 
We recommend that for future reference you record the 
Serial Number of your Sewing Machine in the space 
provided.
 
Refer to illustration at right for location of Serial Number on 
your machine.
  
Serial No.
Serial No.
For European Territories:
This Singer Sewing Machine was tested according to 
European norms and meets the requirements regarding 
electrical safety radio, interference and electromagnetic 
immunity.
 
The conformity is documented with...

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1 Getting to know your machine 
  
Principal parts 
  
1. Hand wheel 
2. Bobbin winder 
3. Pattern selector lever (only for machines with 
5, 6, 8 and 10 stitches)
 
4. Horizontal spool pin and holder 
5. Needle position selector 
6. Stitch width lever 
7. Snap-in thread guide 
8. Bobbin winder tension disc 
9. Thread guide 
10. Take up lever 
11. Face plate 
12. Needle thread tension dial 
13. Thread guides 
14. Snap on presser foot 
15. Feed system 
16. Needle plate...

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Accessories 
  
The following accessories furnished with your sewing 
machine are designed to simplify your sewing projects 
and increase the versatility of your machine.
 
  
The letter in a circle adjacent to the illustrated part is 
reproduced on the part itself to help you select the 
correct attachment for the type of work you are doing.
 
  
1. Special purpose presser foot (J) is used for 
decorative and zig-zag sewing. (only for machines 
with 5, 6, 8 and 10...

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Accessories Continued... 
  
8. Feed cover (F) is used to prevent the feed from 
moving the fabric when darning or free motion 
embroidery.
 
  
9. Transparent bobbins for easy viewing of thread 
supply
 
  
10. Blindstitch hem presser foot is used to position 
the hem for blindstitch hemming. (only for machines 
with 5, 6, 8 and 10 stitches)
 
  
11. Twin needle and spool pin are used to stitch two 
parallel rows of decorative stitching simultaneously. 
When using...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
  
When using this machine, basic safety precautions 
should always be followed including the following:
 
  
Read all instructions before using this machine. 
  
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 
  
* The machine should never be left unattended when 
plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the 
electric outlet immediately after using and before 
cleaning.
 
  
* Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with 
the same...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
continued... 
  
* Never operate the machine with any air openings 
blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine 
and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, 
dust, and loose cloth.
 
  
* Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 
  
* Do not use outdoors. 
  
* Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are 
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
 
  
* Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close...

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2 Getting ready to sew 
Operating the machine 
Connecting the machine 
Push plug (1) into the receptacle (2) at the right end of 
the machine. Then connect plug (3) to your socket 
outlet.
 
  
For North America 
This appliance has a polarized (one blade wider than 
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this 
plug is intended to m in a polarized outlet only one 
way.
 
  
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the 
plug. If it still does not...