Isingeniso
Welcome to the SINGER family! This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the safe and efficient operation of your new SINGER 2277 Sewing Machine and the accompanying Portable Bobbin Winder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your machine to ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance. Keep this manual for future reference.
Imiyalelo Ebalulekile Yezokuphepha
Uma usebenzisa into esebenza ngogesi, izinyathelo zokuphepha eziyisisekelo kufanele zihlale zilandelwa, kuhlanganisa nalokhu okulandelayo:
- Funda yonke imiyalelo ngaphambi kokusebenzisa lo mshini wokuthunga.
- Keep these instructions in a suitable place near the machine.
- Unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating, or making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
- Ungavumeli ukusetshenziswa njengethoyizi. Ukunakwa kakhulu kuyadingeka uma lolu hlelo lokusebenza lusetshenziswa izingane noma eduze kwazo.
- Sebenzisa lolu hlelo lokusebenza kuphela ekuhlosweni kwalo njengoba kuchazwe kuleli bhukwana.
- Ungalokothi usebenzise lesi sixhobo uma sinentambo noma ipulaki eyonakele, uma singasebenzi kahle, uma siwisiwe noma sonakalisiwe, noma siwele emanzini.
- Ungalokothi uwise noma ufake noma iyiphi into kunoma yikuphi ukuvuleka.
- Ungasebenzisi ngaphandle.
- Ungasebenzi lapho kusetshenziswa khona imikhiqizo ye-aerosol (spray) noma lapho kunikezwa umoya-mpilo.
- Ukuze unqamule, vala zonke izilawuli endaweni, bese ukhipha ipulaki kokuphumayo.
Umkhiqizo Uphelileview
Your SINGER 2277 Sewing Machine is designed for ease of use and versatility, featuring 23 built-in stitches, an automatic needle threader, and a one-step buttonhole function. The included Portable Bobbin Winder provides convenience for preparing bobbins independently.
Umfanekiso 1: The SINGER 2277 Sewing Machine (top) and the Portable Bobbin Winder with accessories (bottom). The sewing machine is white with green accents, featuring stitch selection dials and a reverse lever. The bobbin winder is also white, shown open with yellow thread spools.
Key Components (Sewing Machine)
- Spool Pin: Holds the thread spool.
- Thread Guide: Directs the thread path.
- Ukudayela Okushubile: Adjusts upper thread tension.
- Stitch Length Dial: Controls the length of stitches.
- Stitch Width Dial: Controls the width of zigzag and decorative stitches.
- Pattern Selector Dial: Selects the desired stitch pattern.
- Reverse Lever: For sewing in reverse to secure seams.
- Needle Bar: Holds the needle.
- Presser Foot: Holds fabric against the feed dogs.
- Feed Dogs: Moves fabric under the presser foot.
- Bobbin Cover: Protects the bobbin area.
- Isondo lesandla: Manually raises and lowers the needle.
- Ukushintshwa Kwamandla: Ivula/ivale umshini.
- Foot Controller Jack: Connects the foot controller.
Key Components (Portable Bobbin Winder)
- Spool Pin: For holding the thread spool to be wound onto the bobbin.
- Bobbin Pin: Where the empty bobbin is placed for winding.
- Inkinobho yokuqala / yokumisa: Initiates and stops the winding process.
- Okokufaka kwamandla: Okokuxhuma i-adaptha yamandla.
- Automatic Shut-off Sensor: Detects when the bobbin is full.
Setha
1. Ukuqaqa nokubeka
- Khipha ngokucophelela umshini nazo zonke izesekeli ephaketheni.
- Place the sewing machine on a stable, flat surface.
- Qinisekisa ukuthi kunezibani ezanele endaweni yakho yokusebenza.
2. Ukuxhunywa kwamandla
- Connect the foot controller plug into the machine's foot controller jack.
- Xhuma intambo kagesi endaweni kagesi efanelekile.
- Vula inkinobho yokuvula, evame ukutholakala ohlangothini lomshini.
3. Winding the Bobbin (Using Portable Bobbin Winder)
The SINGER Portable Bobbin Winder allows you to wind bobbins independently of your sewing machine.
- Connect the power adapter to the bobbin winder and plug it into an electrical outlet.
- Place a spool of thread onto the spool pin of the winder.
- Qondisa intambo ngokusebenzisa umhlahlandlela wentambo.
- Place an empty Class 15 or 15J bobbin onto the bobbin pin.
- Wrap the thread around the bobbin a few times clockwise.
- Press the Start/Stop button. The winder will automatically stop when the bobbin is full.
- Remove the full bobbin and cut the thread.
4. Inserting the Bobbin (Sewing Machine)
- Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel towards you.
- Vula ipuleti lesembozo se-bobbin.
- Insert the full bobbin into the bobbin case, ensuring the thread unwinds in the correct direction (usually counter-clockwise).
- Guide the bobbin thread through the tension spring and into the thread guide slot.
- Vala ipuleti lesembozo se-bobbin.
5. Threading the Upper Thread (Sewing Machine)
- Beka i-spool yentambo kuphini le-spool.
- Qondisa intambo ngesiqondiso sentambo esiphezulu.
- Landela indlela yokufaka imicu enezinombolo phansi ngaphambili komshini, uzungeze amadiski okucindezela, uze ufike e-take-up lever.
- Bring the thread down through the take-up lever and into the needle bar thread guide.
- Use the automatic needle threader or manually thread the needle from front to back.
6. Automatic Needle Threader
To use the automatic needle threader:
- Phakamisa inaliti endaweni yayo ephezulu.
- Yehlisa unyawo lokucindezela.
- Pull the needle threader lever down as far as it will go.
- Hook the thread under the small hook on the threader.
- Release the lever slowly. The thread will be pulled through the needle eye.
- Pull the loop of thread through the needle eye from the back.
Operating the Sewing Machine
1. Selecting a Stitch
- Turn the Pattern Selector Dial to choose one of the 23 built-in stitches.
- Refer to the stitch chart on the machine for recommended stitch length and width settings.
2. Adjusting Stitch Length and Width
- Ubude Bomthungo: Use the Stitch Length Dial to adjust the length. Shorter lengths for stronger seams, longer lengths for basting or gathering.
- Ububanzi Bokuthunga: Use the Stitch Width Dial to adjust the width for zigzag and decorative stitches.
3. Sewing Basics
- Place fabric under the presser foot.
- Yehlisa isigwedlo sonyawo sokucindezela.
- Gently press the foot controller to start sewing.
- To secure a seam, press and hold the Reverse Lever at the beginning and end of your seam.
4. One-Step Buttonhole
- Namathisela unyawo lwebhathini.
- Select the buttonhole stitch pattern on the Pattern Selector Dial.
- Place the button you are using into the buttonhole foot's gauge to automatically set the buttonhole size.
- Position your fabric and lower the presser foot.
- Begin sewing. The machine will automatically sew all four sides of the buttonhole and stop when complete.
Isondlo
1. Ukuhlanza
- Njalo khipha umshini ngaphambi kokuhlanza.
- Sebenzisa ibhulashi elithambile ukususa uthuli nothuli endaweni ye-bobbin bese upha izinja ukudla.
- Sula ingaphandle lomshini ngesithambile, damp indwangu. Ungasebenzisi amakhemikhali anokhahlo.
2. Ukushintshwa Kwenaliti
- Replace the needle regularly (after 8-10 hours of sewing) or if it becomes bent or dull.
- Ensure the flat side of the needle faces the back of the machine when inserting.
- Use only SINGER brand needles for optimal performance.
Ukuxazulula inkinga
| Inkinga | Imbangela Engenzeka | Isixazululo |
|---|---|---|
| Imithungo Eyeqiwe | Incorrect needle, bent needle, improper threading. | Replace needle, re-thread machine correctly. |
| Ukuphulwa Kwentambo | Incorrect tension, poor quality thread, bent needle, improper threading. | Adjust tension, use quality thread, replace needle, re-thread. |
| Ukugqobhoza Indwangu | Stitch length too short, tension too tight. | Increase stitch length, loosen tension. |
| Umshini Awuqali | Power cord not plugged in, foot controller not connected, power switch off. | Check all connections, turn power switch on. |
Imininingwane
- Imodeli: SINGER 2277 Tradition
- Stitches: 23 Built-in Stitches (Essential, Decorative, Stretch)
- Isithungi Senaliti: Okuzenzakalelayo
- Imbobo yezinkinobho 1-Step Automatic
- Stitch Length/Width: Kuyalungiseka
- Uhlobo lwe-Bobbin: Class 15 / 15J (for Portable Winder compatibility)
- Amandla: Standard Household Electrical Outlet
Iwaranti & Ukusekela
For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official SINGER website. You can also contact SINGER customer service for assistance with any questions or issues not covered in this manual.
SINGER Official Webindawo: www.singer.com
