Singer 3323 User Manual

3323 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

3. Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

(110-120V area) or 15 watts (220-240V area).

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

6. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

7. Do not use bent needles.

8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the

needle causing it to break.

9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.

10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.

15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

16. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A). Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not

17. operating properly.

18. Never place anything on the foot controller.

19. If the supply cord that is fixed with foot controller is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

20. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

21. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

Congratulations

As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in

creativity. From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one

of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made.

May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover the many features and the ease of operation by going through this instruction book, step by step, seated

at your machine.

To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the

manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this

sewing machine when considered necessary.

SINGER is a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates.

List of Contents

Machine Basics

Principle Parts of the Machine..............................................................................................................................................2/3

Connecting Machine to Power Source ....................................................................................................................................4

Two Step Presser Foot Lifter...................................................................................................................................................5

Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................................6

Threading the Machine

Winding the Bobbin .................................................................................................................................................................7

Inserting the Bobbin ................................................................................................................................................................8

Threading the Upper Thread ...................................................................................................................................................9

Automatic Needle Threader ..................................................................................................................................................10

Raising the Bobbin Thread ....................................................................................................................................................11

Thread Tension......................................................................................................................................................................12

Sewing

How to Choose Your Pattern .................................................................................................................................................13

Stitch Width Dial &

Sewing Straight Stitch ...........................................................................................................................................................15

Reverse Sewing/ .....................................................................................................16

Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns ..........................................................................................................................................17

Blind Hem..............................................................................................................................................................................18

Sew 1-step Buttonholes

Sewing on Buttons ................................................................................................................................................................20

Gathering...............................................................................................................................................................................21

Free Motion Darning, Stippling..............................................................................................................................................22

The Even Feed Foot Accessory ...........................................................................................................................23(Optional)

General Information

Installing the Removable Extension Table.............................................................................................................................25

Attaching the Presser Foot Shank.........................................................................................................................................26

Needle/Fabric/Thread Chart..................................................................................................................................................27

Darning Plate.........................................................................................................................................................................28

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Inserting & Changing Needle ................................................................................................................................................29

Changing the Bulb.................................................................................................................................................................30

Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................................................................................31

Stitch Length Dial ...................................................................................................................................14

Removing the Work/Cutting the Thread

........................................................................................................................................................19

(Optional)Side Cutter ............................................................................................................................................................24

Principal Parts of the Machine

1. Thread tension dial

2. Thread take-up lever

3. Reverse sewing lever

4. Thread cutter

5. Presser foot

6. Needle plate cover

7. Removable extension table/ accessory storage

8. Bobbin stopper

9. Stitch dial

10. length

11. Pattern selector dial

12. Automatic threader

13.

width

Stitch dial

One step buttonhole lever

5 6

Principal Parts of the Machine

14. Horizontal spool pin

Bobbin winding spindle

15.

16. Hole for a

17. Handwheel

18. Power and light switch

19. Main plug socket

20. Bobbin thread guide

21. Upper thread guide

22. Face plate

23. Handle

Presser foot lifter

24.

25. Foot speed control

26. Power cord

uxiliary spool pin

Connecting Machine to Power Source

Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2)

Attention:

Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.

Foot control

The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3)

Attention:

Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of how to connect machine to power source. Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. The foot control must be used with the appliance by KD1902 (110-120V area)/ KD-2902 (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION LTD. (China) 4C-326G(230V area) manufactured by Wakaho Electric Ind. Co., Ltd. (Vietnam)

Sewing light

Press main switch (A) to"l"forpower and light.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Polarized attachment plug

Conductor intended to be grounded

Two Step Presser Foot Lifter

When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised for easy positioning of the work. (A)

to a higher position

Accessories

Standard accessories (1)

a. All purpose foot b. Zipper foot c. Buttonhole foot d. Button sewing foot e. Seam ripper/ brush

f. Edge/ quilting guide g. Pack of needles h. Spool holders

i. Bobbin (3x)

j. L-screwdriver k. Darning plate

l. Auxiliary Spool Pin

m. Spool pin felt

n. Soft cover

Optional accessories (2)

(These 11 accessories are not supplied with this machine; they are, however, available for purchase from your authorized retailer.)

o. Satin stitch foot p. Overcasting foot q. Hemmer foot

r. Cording foot s. Blind hem foot

t. Quilting/ straight stitch foot u. Gathering foot

v. Darning/ embroidery foot

w. Even Feed foot

x. Side cutter

y. Twin needle

1 Standard accessories

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006Q6A0150

2 Optional accessories

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qrs t

006813008

006904008006172008 006907008 006900008

U2-0071

006916008

Winding the Bobbin

Place thread and spool holder on to spool

- corresponding pin

. (1/2)

- Snap thread into thread guide. (3)

- Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4)

- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle. (5)

- Push bobbin spindle to right. (6)

- Hold thread end. (7)

- Step on foot control pedal. (8)

- Cut thread. (9)

- Push bobbin spindle to left (10) and remove.

Please Note:

When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left (sewing position).

Inserting the Bobbin

When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised.

1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running counterclockwise direction (arrow).

2. Pull the thread through the slit (A).

3. Draw the thread clockwise until it slips into the notch (B).

4. Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread and attach the bobbin cover plate. (C)

Attention:

Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin.

Threading the Upper Thread

This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly as by not doing so .

- Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle just slightly begins to descend. Raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.

For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the

Note:

power before threading.

- Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder with the thread coming off the spool as shown. For small thread spools, place small side of spool holder next to spool. (2)

- Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide (3) and pulling thread through pre-tension spring as illustrated. (4)

- Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and up left channel. (5) During this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide.

- At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. (6)

Now pass the thread behind the horizontal thread guide,

and then behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (7) and then down to the needle which should be threaded from front to back.

- Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle eye. Trim thread to length with built in thread cutter. (8)

several sewing problems could result

Automatic Needle Threader

- Raise the needle to its highest position.

- Press lever (A) down as far as it will go.

- The threader automatically swings to the threading position (B).

- Pass thread around thread guide (C).

- Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D) from bottom to top.

- Release lever (A).

- Pull the thread through the needle eye.

Attention:

Turn power switch to off ("O")!

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 Extension Table.

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)

Thread Tension

Upper thread tension

Basic thread tension setting: "4". (1) To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn

dial to higher number.

C. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn

dial to lower number.

D. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.

Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.

Lower thread tension

The bobbin tension has been set correctly at the factory, so you do not need to adjust it.

Please note:

- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.

- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread or fabric.

- A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.

- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5".

- For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing.

- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.

How to Choose Your Pattern

The diagram on this page display the stitch patterns available on the machine.

Stitches in the top of the diagram are indicated on the Pattern Selector Dial in g . To select the patterns indicated with the g color, turn the Pattern Selector Dial. (d) Use the Stitch Length Dial (c) to adjust the stitch length as desired for the project. Use the Stitch Width Dial (b) to adjust the width of the stitch as desired.

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Stitches in the bottom row of the diagram are indicated on the Pattern Selector Dial in blue. The blue indicates that the stitch is a stretch stitch pattern, and information on how to sew these stretch patterns is on page 17.

The Pattern Selector Dial may be turned in either direction.

a. Reverse Sewing Lever b. Stitch Width Dial c. Stitch Length Dial d. Pattern Selector Dial

Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial

Function of stitch width dial

The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is 6mm; however, the width can be reduced on any patterns. The width increases as you move zigzag dial from "0" - "6". (1)

The Stitch Width Dial is also the control for the straight stitch infinite needle position. "0" is center needle position, "6" is full left.

Function of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching

Set the Pattern Selector Dial to zig-zag. The density of zig-zag stitches increase as the setting of stitch

length dial approaches "0". Neat zig-zag stitches are usually achieved at "3" or below. (2) Dense zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (2)

Function of stitch length dial for when straight stitching

For straight stitch sewing, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to the straight stitch setting. Turn the Stitch Length Dial, and the length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approached "0". The length of the individual stitches will increase as the dial approaches "4". Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. Use a shorter stitch length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread.

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)

Reverse Sewing

To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. 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 its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind

(2)

foot.

the needle and presser

Cutting the Thread

Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Pull threads down to cut. (3)

Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns

The Stretch Stitch Patterns are indicated with a blue color on the

Pattern Selector Dial. To select these stitches, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to the desired pattern. Then, turn the Stitch Length Dial to the indicator marked "S1". Though there are several stretch patterns, here are two examples:

Straight Stretch Stitch (1)

Set the Pattern Selector Dial to " ". Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing

seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch

backwards.

Ric Rac (2)

Set the Pattern Selector Dial to " ". Adjust the Stitch Width Dial to between "3" and "6". Ric Rac Stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy,

poplin, duck, etc.

Blind Hem

For hems on curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.

Blind hem for stretch fabrics.

Blind hem for firm fabrics.

Set the Stitch Length Dial with the range shown on the diagram at the right. Blind hems, however, are normally sewn with a longer stitch length setting. a setting appropriate for the weight/type of fabric being sewn, within the range shown in the diagram on the right of the page. Generally, a narrower stitch is used for lighter weight fabrics, and a wider stitch is used for heavier weight fabrics. Sew a test first to make sure the machine settings are appropriate for the fabric.

Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Fold back (as shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the fabric with the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the right side of the folded fabric.

Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle touches slightly the folded top to catch one or two fabric threads. (2)

Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press.

Set the Stitch Width Dial at

Note:

To make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER retailer. (See page 6

for part number)

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