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... around the sewing machine needle. 6. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 11. An appliance should never be used as contained in this manual. Always unplug this appliance is used or where oxygen is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its intended use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and...
... around the sewing machine needle. 6. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 11. An appliance should never be used as contained in this manual. Always unplug this appliance is used or where oxygen is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its intended use as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and...
Instruction Manual
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... Principle Parts of the Machine ...2/4 Connecting Machine to Power Source ...6 Two Step Presser Foot Lifter ...8 Accessories ...9 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin...11 Inserting the Bobbin...13 Thread Tension...15 Threading the Upper Thread ...17 Automatic Needle Threader ...19 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...21 Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern ...23 Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial...25 Sewing Straight Stitch...27 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...29 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...31 Blind Hem ...33 Sew 1-Step Buttonhole ...35 Sewing on Buttons (Model...
... Principle Parts of the Machine ...2/4 Connecting Machine to Power Source ...6 Two Step Presser Foot Lifter ...8 Accessories ...9 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin...11 Inserting the Bobbin...13 Thread Tension...15 Threading the Upper Thread ...17 Automatic Needle Threader ...19 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...21 Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern ...23 Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial...25 Sewing Straight Stitch...27 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...29 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...31 Blind Hem ...33 Sew 1-Step Buttonhole ...35 Sewing on Buttons (Model...
Instruction Manual
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Reverse sewing lever 10 8. One step buttonhole lever 5 13. Thread cutter 1 7 4. Needle plate 9 6. Bobbin stopper 3 9. Presser foot 8 5. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Stitch width dial (Model 3232) 11 10. Stitch length dial 4 11. Removable accessory storage 2 7. Automatic threader 6 12 13 2 Pattern selector dial 12. Thread tension dial 2. Thread take-up lever 3.
Reverse sewing lever 10 8. One step buttonhole lever 5 13. Thread cutter 1 7 4. Needle plate 9 6. Bobbin stopper 3 9. Presser foot 8 5. EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Stitch width dial (Model 3232) 11 10. Stitch length dial 4 11. Removable accessory storage 2 7. Automatic threader 6 12 13 2 Pattern selector dial 12. Thread tension dial 2. Thread take-up lever 3.
Instruction Manual
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... of how to connect machine to power source. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of electric shock, this plug is intended to be grounded b 2 6 A 3 The foot control must be used with the appliance by KD-1902 (110-120V area)/ KD-2902 (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION LTD. (China...
... of how to connect machine to power source. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of electric shock, this plug is intended to be grounded b 2 6 A 3 The foot control must be used with the appliance by KD-1902 (110-120V area)/ KD-2902 (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION LTD. (China...
Instruction Manual
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... (3x) j. L-screwdriver k. Button sewing foot e. Hemmer foot q. Zipper foot c. Spool holder i. Overcasting foot p. Buttonhole foot d. Satin stitch foot o. Darning/ embroidery foot t. Quilting/ straight stitch foot v. Pack of needles h. Auxiliary spool pin n. Blind hem foot s. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. All purpose foot b. Seam ripper/ brush f. Darning plate l. they are not supplied with this machine; Gathering foot u. Edge/ quilting guide g. Cording foot r. Even-feed foot 2 Optional accessories m n o p q 006804008 006803008...
... (3x) j. L-screwdriver k. Button sewing foot e. Hemmer foot q. Zipper foot c. Spool holder i. Overcasting foot p. Buttonhole foot d. Satin stitch foot o. Darning/ embroidery foot t. Quilting/ straight stitch foot v. Pack of needles h. Auxiliary spool pin n. Blind hem foot s. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. All purpose foot b. Seam ripper/ brush f. Darning plate l. they are not supplied with this machine; Gathering foot u. Edge/ quilting guide g. Cording foot r. Even-feed foot 2 Optional accessories m n o p q 006804008 006803008...
Instruction Manual
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To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left (sewing position). 7 11 3 5 6 8 9 10 Hold thread end. (7) 2 - Step on spindle. (5) - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal. (8) - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Cut thread. (9) - EN Winding the Bobbin - Push bobbin spindle to the left (10) and remove. 4 Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel...
To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left (sewing position). 7 11 3 5 6 8 9 10 Hold thread end. (7) 2 - Step on spindle. (5) - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal. (8) - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Cut thread. (9) - EN Winding the Bobbin - Push bobbin spindle to the left (10) and remove. 4 Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel...
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Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2) - Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3) 1 - EN Inserting the Bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Remove the extension table, then open the hinged cover. (1) - Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger. (4) Leave a 6 inch tail of thread. - Insert it into the shuttle. (6) Attention: 3 Turn power switch...
Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2) - Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3) 1 - EN Inserting the Bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Remove the extension table, then open the hinged cover. (1) - Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger. (4) Leave a 6 inch tail of thread. - Insert it into the shuttle. (6) Attention: 3 Turn power switch...
Instruction Manual
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Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Lower thread tension To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by suspending it once or 1 2 twice. If the tension is too loose, it does not unwind at all sewing will drop too much. To adjust, turn the small screw on the bottom side of all . Proper setting of the bobbin case. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. - Jerk it by about...
Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Lower thread tension To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by suspending it once or 1 2 twice. If the tension is too loose, it does not unwind at all sewing will drop too much. To adjust, turn the small screw on the bottom side of all . Proper setting of the bobbin case. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. - Jerk it by about...
Instruction Manual
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... spool. (2) - Draw thread from front to use the Automatic needle threader.) - Pull about 6-8 inches of thread on how to back.(See page 19 for instructions on the holder with built in thread cutter. (8) 5 6 7 8 17 Thread tension module by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - Raise the presser foot to descend. Place the spool of thread to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide. - Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide...
... spool. (2) - Draw thread from front to use the Automatic needle threader.) - Pull about 6-8 inches of thread on how to back.(See page 19 for instructions on the holder with built in thread cutter. (8) 5 6 7 8 17 Thread tension module by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - Raise the presser foot to descend. Place the spool of thread to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide. - Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide...
Instruction Manual
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Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the removable accessory storage. 1 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) 2 3 21 EN Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.
Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the removable accessory storage. 1 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) 2 3 21 EN Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.
Instruction Manual
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... zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (3) Function of stitch length dial for when straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the pattern selector dial to zig-zag. (Model 3232) The density of zig-zag stitches increase as you move zigzag dial from "0" - Turn the stitch length dial, and the length of the individual stitches will increase as the dial approached "0". The length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approaches "4". Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread...
... zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (3) Function of stitch length dial for when straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the pattern selector dial to zig-zag. (Model 3232) The density of zig-zag stitches increase as you move zigzag dial from "0" - Turn the stitch length dial, and the length of the individual stitches will increase as the dial approached "0". The length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approaches "4". Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread...
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EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 27
EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 27
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... threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to cut. (3) 3 29 Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and 1 2 presser foot. (2) B Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Sew a few reverse stitches. EN Reverse Sewing...
... threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to cut. (3) 3 29 Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and 1 2 presser foot. (2) B Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Sew a few reverse stitches. EN Reverse Sewing...
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To select these stitches, turn the stitch length dial to the indicator marked "S1". EN Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The stretch stitch patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch Set the pattern selector dial to " " or " ". Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. 1 Ric Rac Set the pattern selector dial to between "3" and "5". (Model 3232) Ric rac stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, poplin, duck...
To select these stitches, turn the stitch length dial to the indicator marked "S1". EN Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The stretch stitch patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch Set the pattern selector dial to " " or " ". Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. 1 Ric Rac Set the pattern selector dial to between "3" and "5". (Model 3232) Ric rac stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, poplin, duck...
Instruction Manual
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Blind hem for heavier weight fabrics. Set the stitch width dial at a setting appropriate for the weight/type of fabric being sewn, within the range shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the fabric with a longer stitch length setting. Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. (See page 9 for part number) 33 Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the right of...
Blind hem for heavier weight fabrics. Set the stitch width dial at a setting appropriate for the weight/type of fabric being sewn, within the range shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the fabric with a longer stitch length setting. Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. (See page 9 for part number) 33 Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the right of...
Instruction Manual
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...stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under the buttonhole foot. a b A PUSH B C Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (E) When sewing buttonholes on a sample of your fabric and stabilizer. Set stitch length dial to " ". 2. Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Open the button plate and insert the button (B). 5. Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the marks on the foot (b).) 4. Hook the heavy thread onto the back end of the buttonhole foot, PUSH then bring the two heavy thread ends to " ". Mark the position of the foot...
...stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under the buttonhole foot. a b A PUSH B C Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (E) When sewing buttonholes on a sample of your fabric and stabilizer. Set stitch length dial to " ". 2. Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Open the button plate and insert the button (B). 5. Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the marks on the foot (b).) 4. Hook the heavy thread onto the back end of the buttonhole foot, PUSH then bring the two heavy thread ends to " ". Mark the position of the foot...
Instruction Manual
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... zig-zag patterns according to button sewing foot. (2) Position the work forward and then sew through the back two holes. 3 4 37 Set the pattern selector dial on " " and sew a few securing stitches. (3) If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the 1 2 button and sew. (4) For buttons with about 10 stitches. Slowly sew on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work under the foot. EN Sewing on Buttons (Model 3221) Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot...
... zig-zag patterns according to button sewing foot. (2) Position the work forward and then sew through the back two holes. 3 4 37 Set the pattern selector dial on " " and sew a few securing stitches. (3) If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the 1 2 button and sew. (4) For buttons with about 10 stitches. Slowly sew on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work under the foot. EN Sewing on Buttons (Model 3221) Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot...
Instruction Manual
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... top of the button. Set the machine for zigzag stitch, then set the machine for straight stitch again, with the width at "0" sew a few securing stitches, set the width to "0". "5". Slowly sew on the button with about 10 stitches. Turn the handwheel to the distance between the holes of the button and sew. (4) For buttons with the stitch width set at "0". EN Sewing on Buttons (Model 3232) Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to number "3" -
... top of the button. Set the machine for zigzag stitch, then set the machine for straight stitch again, with the width at "0" sew a few securing stitches, set the width to "0". "5". Slowly sew on the button with about 10 stitches. Turn the handwheel to the distance between the holes of the button and sew. (4) For buttons with the stitch width set at "0". EN Sewing on Buttons (Model 3232) Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to number "3" -
Instruction Manual
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...;, swimsuit fabric, elastic. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note : 1. For best sewing results always use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for best Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and results. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 45 quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to 18 (110). IMPORTANT: Match needle size to...
...;, swimsuit fabric, elastic. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note : 1. For best sewing results always use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for best Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and results. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 45 quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to 18 (110). IMPORTANT: Match needle size to...
Instruction Manual
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...Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, uneven feed The machine is not inserted correctly. 2. Reduce the thread tension. (lower number) 3. Remove and reinsert the needle. (flat side towards the back) 3. The bobbin case is noisy The machine jams Cause Correction 1. Remove and reinsert needle. (flat side towards the back) 2. Check and attach correctly. 1. Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is wrong. 4. Remove bobbin case, thread and insert correctly. 3. Clean the hook and feed dog...
...Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, uneven feed The machine is not inserted correctly. 2. Reduce the thread tension. (lower number) 3. Remove and reinsert the needle. (flat side towards the back) 3. The bobbin case is noisy The machine jams Cause Correction 1. Remove and reinsert needle. (flat side towards the back) 2. Check and attach correctly. 1. Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is wrong. 4. Remove bobbin case, thread and insert correctly. 3. Clean the hook and feed dog...