Singer S0230 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT YOUR MACHINE................................... 1
Parts of the Machine ....................................................1
Front and Side of Machine ...........................................1
Inside of Machine.......................................................2
Accessories ................................................................2
Connecting the Foot Control and the Power Supply........3
Setting Up the Telescopic Thread Stand ........................3
Open and Close the Front Cover...................................4
Remove and Replace the Flat Bed Extension ................4
Presser Foot Lifter .......................................................4
Changing the Needles..................................................5
Changing the Presser Foot...........................................5
Deactivate the Upper Cutter .........................................6
Reactivate the Upper Cutter.......................................... 6
Attach the 2–thread Overlock Converter ........................6
Remove the 2-thread Overlock Converter........................6
GETTING READY TO SEW................................ 7
General Threading Information .....................................7
What Needle and Thread to Use with Different
Fabrics .......................................................................7
Threading the Upper Looper (Red)................................8
Threading the Lower Looper (Yellow) ............................9
Threading the Left Needle (Blue) ................................10
Threading the Right Needle (Green) ...........................10
Thread Tension Settings............................................. 11
Differential Feed Adjustment ......................................12
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment..............................13
Stitch Width Settings..................................................13
Stitch Length Settings ................................................14
Stitch Finger Lever Setting .........................................14
SEWING............................................................... 15
Stitch Overview .........................................................15
4–Thread Overlock ................................................... 15
3–Thread Overlock, Wide (and Narrow) ....................... 16
3–Thread Narrow Edge.............................................. 16
3–Thread Flatlock, Wide (and Narrow) ......................... 16
3–Thread Rolled Edge ............................................... 17
2–Thread Overedge, Wide (and Narrow) ....................... 17
2–Thread Wrapped Overlock, Wide (and Narrow) .......... 17
2–Thread Rolled Edge ............................................... 18
Changing Thread.......................................................18
Start Sewing .............................................................19
Pin Placement .......................................................... 19
Securing Thread Chain .............................................. 19
Corded Overlock .......................................................20
Gathering Using the Differential Feed .........................20
Rolled Edge Sewing ..................................................21
2–Thread Rolled Edge (A) ......................................... 21
3–Thread Rolled Edge (B) / Narrow Edge (C) ................ 21
Flatlock Sewing .........................................................22
Standard Flatlock, Wide (B) ....................................... 22
Decorative Flatlock, Wide (C)..................................... 22
Ladder Stitch (D)...................................................... 22
MACHINE MAINTENANCE.............................. 23
Cleaning ...................................................................23
Oiling........................................................................23
Replacing the Lower Cutter ........................................23
Replacing the Upper Cutter ........................................24
Storage.....................................................................24
Servicing...................................................................24
Trouble Shooting .......................................................24
Technical Specifications .............................................26

Singer S0230 Specifications

General

Built-In Stitches	23
Needle Threader	Automatic
Sewing Speed	750 stitches per minute
Free Arm	Yes
LED Lighting	Yes
Type	Mechanical
Maximum Stitch Length	4mm
Maximum Stitch Width	5mm
Bobbin	Class 15 transparent
Warranty	25-year limited warranty
Buttonhole Styles	1
Presser Feet	All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Button Sewing Foot
Dimensions	15.5 x 6.25 x 12 inches