SINGER 4423 User Manual [ru]

4423 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.

Always unplug before changing the light bulb

3. . Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

(110-120V area / 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).

17.

Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not 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

Three Needle Position Dial ..........................................................................................................................................................14

Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial ..........................................................................................................................................15

Sewing Straight Stitch ..................................................................................................................................................................16

Reverse Sewing/ ............................................................................................................17

Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns .................................................................................................................................................18

Blind Hem.....................................................................................................................................................................................19

Sew 1-step Buttonholes

Left and Right Side Balance for Buttonhole .................................................................................................................................21

Sewing on Buttons .......................................................................................................................................................................22

General Information

Installing the Removable Extension Table ...................................................................................................................................23

Attaching the Presser Foot Shank ...............................................................................................................................................24

Needle/Fabric/Thread Chart.........................................................................................................................................................25

How To Drop Feed Dog

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Inserting & Changing Needle .......................................................................................................................................................27

Changing the Bulb........................................................................................................................................................................28

Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................................................................................................................29

Removing the Work/Cutting the Thread

Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

...............................................................................................................................................................20

................................................................................................................................................................26

Principal Parts of the Machine

1. Thread tension dial

2. Presser foot pressure adjustment

3. Thread take-up lever

4. Reverse sewing lever

5. Thread cutter

6. Presser foot

7. Needle plate cover

8. Removable extension table/ accessory storage

9. Three needle position dial

10. Bobbin stopper

11. Stitch width dial

12. Stitch length dial

13. Pattern selector dial

14. Automatic threader

15. One step buttonhole lever

Principal Parts of the Machine

16. Horizontal spool pin

17. Bobbin winding spindle

18. Hole for second spool pin

19. Handwheel

20. Buttonhole stitch balance adjustment slot

21. Power and light switch

22. Main plug socket

23. Bobbin thread guide

24. Upper thread guide

25. Face plate

26. Handle

27. Presser foot lifter

Drop feed control

28.

29. Foot speed control

30. Power cord

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-316B (110-120V area)/ 4C-326G (230V area) manufactured by Wakaho Electric Ind. Co., Ltd. (Vietnam)

Sewing light

Press main switch (A) to " l " for power 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.

a. Polarized attachment plug b. 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

Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).

However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin.

For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the screw counter clockwise, and for heavy fabric, tighten by turning it clockwise.

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. Auxiliary Spool Pin

l. Spool pin felt

m. Soft cover

Optional accessories (2)

(These 10 accessories are not supplied with this machine; they are, however, available for purchase from your authorized retailer.)

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

r. Blind hem foot s. Quilting/ straight stitch foot

t. Gathering foot u. Darning/ embroidery foot

v. Even Feed foot

w. Twin needle

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2 Optional accessories

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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 . To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left (sewing position).

handwheel turn

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

3 4

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 tension setting is important for strong seams

- 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 gray. To select the patterns indicated with the gray color, turn the Pattern Selector Dial. (e) Use the Stitch Length Dial (d) to adjust the stitch length as desired for the project. Use the Stitch Width Dial (c) to adjust the width of the stitch as desired.

a b

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 34.

The Pattern Selector Dial may be turned in either direction.

a. Reverse Sewing Lever b. Three Needle Position Dial c. Stitch Width Dial d. Stitch Length Dial e. Pattern Selector Dial

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Three Needle Position Dial

The needle position can be altered with the "Three needle position dial". For normal work, the needle position is middle. For edge stitching or sewing parallel lines of top stitch, select needle position left or right. For twin needle stitching, needle position is middle.

a. Straight b. Zig-zag

L M R

L. Left Needle Position M. Middle Needle Position R. Right Needle Position

Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial

Function of stitch width dial

The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is 5mm; 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" position is full left, "6" is full right and between "2" and "3" is center needle position.

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". Standard zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "3" or below 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.

.(2)

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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)

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