Singer 5560 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 2-5
Welcome ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................3-4
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 5
ABOUT YOUR MACHINE ............................................................................................... 6-9
Main Parts of the Machine Front ..................................................................................................... 6
Main Parts of the Machine Back ..................................................................................................... 7
Needle and Presser Foot Area ........................................................................................................ 8
Removable Storage Compartment and Accessories ...................................................................... 9
GETTING READY TO SEW ........................................................................................ 10-15
Powering Your Machine ................................................................................................................ 10
Winding the Bobbin ........................................................................................................................11
Inserting the Bobbin ...................................................................................................................... 12
Threading the Upper Thread ......................................................................................................... 13
Automatic Needle Threader .......................................................................................................... 14
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ..................................................................................................... 15
START SEWING ......................................................................................................... 16-27
Before You Start Sewing ............................................................................................................... 16
Stitch Formation ............................................................................................................................ 17
LCD Display and Function Buttons ............................................................................................... 18
Stitch Selection ............................................................................................................................. 19
Sewing a Straight Stitch ................................................................................................................ 20
Sewing a Decorative Stitch ........................................................................................................... 21
Sewing a Stretch Stitch ................................................................................................................. 22
Sewing a 1-Step Buttonhole.......................................................................................................... 23
Sewing a Button ............................................................................................................................ 24
Inserting and Changing Needles ................................................................................................... 25
Changing the Presser Foot ........................................................................................................... 26
Sew Easy Foot .............................................................................................................................. 26
Zipper Foot .................................................................................................................................... 27
Helpful LCD Display Messages..................................................................................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 28-33
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................28-32
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 33
APPENDIX - GLOSSARY ................................................................................................ 34
Glossary of Key Sewing Terms ..................................................................................................... 34
Explanation key to notations in this manual:
✓
= Helpful information
⚠= Could cause harm
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= Impacts sewing results
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appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary.
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Singer 5560 Specifications

General

Buttonhole Styles	6
Needle Threader	Automatic
Sewing Speed	750 stitches per minute
Display	LCD
Weight	13.6 lbs
Bobbin Type	Top Drop-In
Adjustable Stitch Length	Yes
Adjustable Stitch Width	Yes
Stitch Length	Up to 4mm
Voltage	120V
Warranty	25-year limited