Singer Samba 7 User Guide

							When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot
can be raised for easy positioning of the
work. (A)to a high rise position
The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set
and requires no particular readjustment according to the type
of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn
the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the
screw counter , and for heavy fabric, tighten
by turning it clockwise.counterclockwise
LoosenTighten presser
adjusting screw
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Two-step presser foot lifter
Adjusting presser foot pressure
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Raise the presser bar (a). Attach the presser foot holder (b) as
illustrated. (1)
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly
above the pin (d). (2)
Raise the lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will
engage automatically.
Raise the presser foot. (3)
Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages.
Attach the seam guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust
according to need for hems, pleats, etc. (4)
Turn power switch to off (O) when carrying out any of the
above operations! Attaching the presser foot
Removing the presser foot
Attaching the seam guide
Attention:
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Attaching the presser foot holder
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							- Place thread and spool holder onto spool pin (1). For
smaller spools of thread place spool holder with small
side next to spool (2).
- Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension
discs (3).
- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (4).
- Push bobbin to right (5).
- Hold thread end (6).
- Step on foot control pedal (7).
- Cut thread (8).
- Press bobbin to left (9) and remove.
Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in bobbin winding
position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel
will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder
spindle to the left (sewing position).
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Winding the bobbin 
						

							When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle
must be fully raised.
Attention:
Turn power switch to off (O) before inserting or
removing the bobbin. - Open the hinged cover (1).
- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin
so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow)
(2).
- Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger (3).
- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch (4).
- Insert it into the shuttle (5).
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Inserting the bobbin
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							Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of
wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always
use SINGER Brand Needles.
Insert the needle
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after
inserting the new needle. (1)
B. The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.
C/D. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Turn power switch to off (O) before inserting or removing
the needle.
Needles must be in perfect condition. (2)
Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles
B. Blunt needles
C. Damaged pointsAttention:as illustrated as follows:
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Inserting and changing needles
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This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out
correctly as by not doing so
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- Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also
raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. (2)
For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the
power before threading.
- Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder
with the thread coming off the spool as shown. For small
thread spools, place small side of spool holder next to spool.
(3)
- Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide. (4)
- Guide thread around thread guide (5) pulling thread through
pre-tension spring as illustrated.
- Thread tension module by leading thread down right
channel and up left channel (6). During this process it is
helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread
guide (4).
- At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left
through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then
downwards again. (7)
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(9)
If your sewing machine is equipped with the factory
installed optional automatic needle threader, instructions
for use can be found on page 14.several sewing problems could
result
Note:
Note: Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (8)
and then down to the needle which should be threaded from
front to back. Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear
beyond the needle eye. Trim thread to length with built in
thread cutter.
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Threading the upper thread
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							* The automatic needle threader is a factory installed option. If
your machine has this option use the following instructions:
- Raise the needle to its highest position.
- Press lever (A) down as far as it will go.
- The threader automatically swings to the threading position
(B).
- Pass thread around thread guide (C).
- Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D)
from bottom to top.
- Release lever (A).
- Pull the thread through the needle eye.
Attention:
Turn power switch to off (O)!
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Automatic needle threader (optional)
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							Upper thread tension
Please note: Basic thread tension setting: 4
To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To
reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.
A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to higher number.
C. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to lower number.
D. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch
functions, thread on fabric.
- A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.
- 90% of all sewing will be between 3 and 5 (4 is basic
setting).
- For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread
tension should generally be less than for straight stitch
sewing.
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch
and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on
the bottom side of your fabric.Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper
thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.
To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and
bobbin and hold it by suspending it by the thread. Jerk it once
or twice. If the tension is correct, the thread will unwind by
about an inch or two. If the tension is too tight, it does not
unwind at all. If the tension is too loose, it will drop too much.
To adjust, turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case. Lower thread tension
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Thread tension
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							Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel
(1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising
needle.
Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up
through the needle plate hole (2). Lay both threads to the back
under the presser foot. (3)
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Raising the bobbin thread 
						

							B
To secure the beginning and the end of seam, press down the
reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. Release
the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1)
Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread take
up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and
remove work behind (2)the needle and presser foot.
Pull the threads behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to
the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Pull
threads down to cut. (3)
Removing the work
Cutting the thread
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Reverse sewing
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