Singer S0705 - Manuals

1 2 5678 4 9 3 10 11 14 13 15 16 1718 12 19 20 23 2122 25 24 A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E – 5 Machine Overview 1. Thread guides 2. Thread guide bar 3. Top cover thread guide 4. Presser foot pressure dial 5. Left needle thread tension dial 6. Right needle thread tension dial 7. Upper looper thread tension...

5 6 7 8 9 2 3 1 4 10 11 13 16 12 15 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 1 4 10 11 13 15 12 14 16 14 6 – A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E Accessories 1. Screwdriver (large) 2. Screwdriver (small) 3. Double-ended wrench4. Tweezers5. Needle set - (HAx1 SP#11)x2, (HAx1 SP#14)x3 6. Thread nets7. Spool holder 8. Lint brush9. Waste tray...

A B C D A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E – 7 POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION (FOR U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only way. If the plug does not fit fully in the...

A B A B C 8 – A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E Front and Flat Bed Extension Covers Front Cover Open by pushing the cover to the right as far as it will go and then pull it toward you.Close it again by pulling the cover upward and then sliding it to the left until it locks. Note: The front cover has a safety ...

A A B B A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E – 9 Presser Foot Guide Lines The toe of the presser foot has two guide lines. The left guide line (A) is positioned at the left needle position.The right guide line (B) is positioned at the right needle position. Presser Foot Lifter Raise the presser foot by raising t...

A B C D E 10 – A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E Needle Information • Use HA-1 SP #14 or #11 needles or system Stretch 130/705 H-S, size #11/75 or #14/90. • HA-1 SP #11 needles are set on the machine. You can sew using one or two needles depending on what stitch to use. The left needle and needle clamp screw ...

A B E C D A B C D E F A C B A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E – 11 Upper Cutter Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. Deactivate the Upper Cutter Deactivate the upper cutter for flatlock, pintucking, etc. • Turn the handwheel toward you until the upper cutter (A) is raised to the highest posi...

4 2 3 1 12 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW GETTING READY TO SEW General Threading Information The loopers and needles are color coded, to indicate the proper threading paths. Always start threading the loopers and then the needles from right to left (follow the order listed below). 1. Lower looper - Green...

A B GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 13 Placing the Thread Spools on the Spool Pins Place the thread spools over the cone holders on the spool pin. Firmly insert the spool holder into the spool.A. If sewing with small thread spools, remove the cone holders. Place the spool with its slit side up, and put th...

A B E F H G C D A B E F C D LM J I K 14 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Note: Raise the presser foot lifter for easier threading. Place a thread spool on the very right spool pin. Pull the thread through the right thread guide from back to front (A). Note: If the thread tends to slip away from the guide w...

K L M O N G H I J GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 15 Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position (G) by turning it to the right. Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (H). The hand wheel will click and is locked in threading position. Tu...

A B E F H G C D L M J I K C D E F A B 16 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Place a thread spool on the second right spool pin. Pull the thread through the second right thread guide from back to front (A). Note: If the thread tends to slip away from the guide while sewing, pass the thread through both thread...

K L N M G H I J GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 17 Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position (G) by turning it to the right. Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (H). The hand wheel will click and is locked in threading position. Turn...

A B C D 18 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Threading Loopers with the Looper Threading Wire or Standard Thread When sewing with specialty threads (such as wooly nylon), it can be easier to thread the loopers using any of the below ways:• Use the looper threading wire• Tie the specialty thread to standard ...

A B C E D F G GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 19 Using a Standard Thread Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position (A) by turning it to the right.1. Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (B). The hand wheel will click and is locked in ...

A B C D G H F E C D A B I 20 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Threading the Right Needle Note: Raise the presser foot lifter for easier threading. Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position by turning it to the right.Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the ...

E F G H I GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 21 Pull the thread down along the slit and pass it to the left through the thread path (E).Pass the thread from right to left around the take-up lever (F). Pass the thread through the right slit of the needle thread guide (G). Pull out approximately 4˝ (10 cm) of ...

A B C D G H F E C D A B I 22 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Threading the Left Needle Place a thread spool on the left spool pin. Pull the thread through the left thread guide from back to front (A). Note: If the thread tends to slip away from the guide while sewing, pass the thread through both thread g...

B L R A E C D B A 24 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Using the Needle Threader Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position by turning it to the right.Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (A). The hand wheel will click and is locked in t...

A B C A GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 25 Differential Feed Adjustment The differential feed system consists of two sets of feed teeth arranged one behind the other. Both feed teeth work in- dependently of each other to give perfect results when sew- ing on speciality fabrics. When the amount of feed by ...

A A B C D E A B C 26 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Stitch Length Adjustment The stitch length dial (A) should be set to 3 (approximately 3 mm) for most sewing conditions. The dial clicks when you turn the dial to 3. The stitch length can be adjusted while sewing. The stitch length can be adjusted from 1...

1 2 5 6 3 4 B A D C F E H G GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 27 Thread Tension Settings Set the thread tension to suit the type of fabric and thread used. As the number on the thread tension discs increases, the thread tension becomes tighter. See the stitch table on pages 28-31 for thread tension recommen...

28 – SEW I NG Explanation of Icons/Colors SEWING On your overlock machine, different stitches are obtained by combining different needle positions, threading methods, ten - sion settings, and the use of the 2-thread overlock converter. See Chapter 2, Getting Ready to Sew, for references on how to se...

SEW I NG – 29 3–Thread Overlock, Wide (and Narrow) For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to medium fabric. Use heavier threads in the loopers to create decorative edges. Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension setti...

30 – SEW I NG 3–Thread Stretch Overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. Add additional stretch by using a stretchy type thread in the lower looper. Change the thread tension accordingly. Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics. NORM/ TIGHT N/R THREAD TENSION Both 1.0 2-3 NORM N Yes 3 2 - 1...

SEW I NG – 31 2–Thread Flatlock For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with the flatlock side or the lad - der stitch side. Create varying effects by threading the loopers with decorative thread. (2-thread overlock converter required) NORM/ TIGHT N/R THREAD TENSION Left...

A B C D 32 – SEW I NG Using Guide Lines The guide lines on the top of the front cover help you to po- sition the fabric while sewing. The numbers/lines indicate the distance from the right needle position in inches.The cutting width between the right needle position and the upper cutter when in the ...

A B C D SEW I NG – 33 Securing the Thread Chain Tie a Knot (A) To avoid the thread chain from ravelling, separate and tie the thread ends together. Use a Sewing Needle (B) 1. Thread the chain into a large eyed, hand sewing needle.2. Insert the needle into the end of the seam and pull the chain into ...

A B C 34 – SEW I NG Gathering Using the Differential Feed The differental feed can be used to gather lightweight fabrics. Use it for sleeves, making ruffles, and more.Set the differential feed between 1.5 and 2 to obtain the best gathering effect for your project. Always test sew on a scrap piece of...

A B C D SEW I NG – 35 Flatlock Sewing A Flatlock (A) is made by adjusting the tension of the 3-thread overlock stitch, sewing the seam and pulling the fabrics apart to flatten the seam. The tensions must be ad- justed correctly for the fabric to pull flat properly. A Flatlock can be used both as a d...

1¼ (3cm) 1¼ (3cm) 1¼ (3cm) A B 1¼ (3cm) A B 36 – SEW I NG Sewing Corners Outer Corners Trim three of the corners approximately 1¼” (3cm) as illus - trated (A). Start sewing at the corner that is not trimmed. When you reach a corner, stop the machine. Raise the needle and the presser foot. Remove the...

A B C D E F G MACHINE MAINTENANCE – 37 MACHINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Upper Cutter Area Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. Cleaning the Feed Teeth Open the front cover.With a forward brushing movement, use the lint brush to re- move any lint. Note: You may use a vacuum cleaner ...

A B C D E F 38 –MACHINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Looper Threader Pipe Use the looper threading wire to clean the pipe of the looper threader device. Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position (A) by turning it to the right.Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel...

MACHINE MAINTENANCE – 39 Threader hole Hole of pipe Caution when Oiling Never inject oil into the looper threader holes, the upper looper tip, or the lower looper tip. Oiling the Machine Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. To keep the machine running smoothly and quietly the mov -...

B A D C 40 –MACHINE MAINTENANCE Replacing the Upper Cutter Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. The upper cutter should be changed when it becomes blunt. Change it by following the below instructions. If you are having any difficulties, have a service technician make the necessary ...

MACHINE MAINTENANCE – 41 Fabric Puckers Possible Cause: Thread tensions are set too tightly. Solution: Loosen thread tensions (page 27). Possible Cause: Thread is not unreeling smoothly off the thread spool. Solution: Check the thread spool to ensure thread is not getting caught. Possible Cause: Usi...

42 –MACHINE MAINTENANCE Irregular Stitches Possible Cause: Stitches are not balanced. Solution: Adjust thread tensions and possibly cutting width (page 26, 27) Possible Cause: Thread is not unreeling smoothly off the thread spool. Solution: Check the thread spool to ensure thread is not getting caug...