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 sewi ng on one of the easiest to use sewing
machines ever made.
In addition to the many familiar Singer exclusives, like a removable
extension table (6212) and a friction-free spool holder, this machine offers
you these features:
• Zig-zag stitching for buttonholes, mending and decorative stitches.
• Built-in 4-step buttonholer that takes the difficulty out of making a
buttonhole.
• Blindstitching for invisible hems.
• Easy to find “Letter-Coded” Accessories.
• Drop in front bobbin for easy, quick bobbin replacement.
• Simple stitch length dial and push button reverse stitching.
• Snap-on presser feet that are quickly removed and easily replaced.
• One-way needle insertion that makes it impossible to insert the needle
incorrectly.
May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine,
you discover the many advantages 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.
Part No. 119612-002 *A Trademark of The Singer Company Printed in Brazil
Copyright 1984 The Singer Company All rights reserved throughout the world
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE........................................................................ 2
Principal Parts.............................................................................................................. 2
1. HAND WHEEL provides a means
of raising or lowering needle
manually.
2. BOBBIN WINDER is for filling the
bobbin with thread.
3. PATTERN SELECTOR LEVER for
selecting different patterns.
4. FRICTION-FREE SPOOL PIN AND
CAP hold the top thread supply and
allow it to unwind smoothly.
5. NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR
positions needle in left, center or
right position for special
applications.
6. STITCH WIDTH LEVER controls
width of patterns and sets needle
for straight stitching.
7. SNAP-IN THREAD GUIDE helps to
insure smooth flow of thread.
8. BOBBIN WINDER TENSION DISC
provides thread tension when bob
bin winding.
9. THREAD GUIDE leads thread
down into tension discs.
10. TAKE UP LEVER draws correct
amount of thread from spool for
best stitch formation.
11. FACE PLATE is a removable cover
protecting movable parts and sew
ing light.
12. NEEDLE THREAD TENSION DIAL
controls top thread tension.
13. THREAD GUIDES lead thread to
needle.
14. SNAP ON PRESSER FOOT holds
fabric against feed system teeth.
15. FEED SYSTEM moves fabric
under presser foot.
16. NEEDLE PLATE supports the
fabric during sewing.
17.
ONE-WAY NEEDLE CLAMP holds
needle in machine and prevents
incorrect insertion.
REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE
18.
lets you change from flat bed to
free arm. (6212)
STITCH LENGTH DIAL allows for
19.
a variety of stitch lengths.
REVERSE STITCH BUTTON,
20.
when pushed in provides continu
ous reverse fabric movement.
When turned right or left, adjusts
balance of buttonhole.
PRESSER FOOT LIFTER, at the
21.
back of machine, lets you raise
and lower presser foot.
22. THREAD CUTTER, on presser bar
is built-iafor ease.
23. SLIDE PLATE opens for easy re
moval and replacement of bobbin.
24. SPEED CONTROLLER, designed
for safety, regulates the speed of
your sewing machine.
25. ELECTRICAL POWER CORD con
nects machine to your electrical
outlet.
26. MACHINE PLUG connects the
speed controller and power line to
the motor. Push the machine plug
into the machine receptacle to the
right of the power and light switch.
27. POWER AND LIGHT SWITCH
turns on machine and sewing light
at one time.
28. BOBBIN WINDING INDENT, on
hand wheel. When pressed, stops
needle movement for smooth even
bobbin winding.
ACCCESSORIES
The following accessories furnished with your sewing machine are designed to
simplify your sewing projects and increase the versatility of your machine.
The ietter you see next to the iiiustrated part is actualiy on the part itseif
and is to heip you make sure your
selection is correct when sewing differ
ent applications.
1. SPECIAL PURPOSE PRESSER
FOOT (J) is used for decorative
and zig-zag sewing.
2. GENERAL PURPOSE NEEDLE
PLATE (A) and PRESSER FOOT
(B) are on your machine when
del i vered. U se together for alternat-
ing between straight and zig-zag
stitching.
3. BUTTONHOLE PRESSER FOOT
(L) is used with the General Pur
pose Needle Plate to make fourstep buttonholes.
4. ZIPPERFOOT(E)isusedforinserting zippers and stitching corded
seams.
5. FRICTION FREE SPOOL HOLDER
is used to hoid various size spoois
and aliows thread to unwind
smoothiy. The spool does not turn.
6. SMALL THREAD SPOOL
HOLDER (Q) for use with small
diameter spools of thread.
7. NEEDLE PACK includes an assort
ment for sewing various types of
fabrics.
8. FEED COVER (F) is used to pre
vent the feed from moving the
fabric when darning or free motion
embroidery.
9. TRANSPARENT BOBBINS for
easy viewing of thread suppiy.
10. BLINDSTITCH HEM GUIDE, is
used to position the hem for blindstitch hemming.
When mounting the machine to a
cabinet, use Kit #313180 oniy. Use of
any other kit could cause damage to
the machine and become a safety
hazard.
2. GETTING READY TO SEW
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet when changing
needies, feet, or needle plates, or when leaving the machine unat
tended. This eiiminates the possibility of starting the machine by
accidentally pressing the speed controller.
2. Before removing the bobbin case, disconnect the power-iine plug from
the socket outlet.
3. Because of the up and down movement of the needle, you must work
carefully and watch the sewing area when operating the machine.
4. Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this may deflect the
needle, causing it to break.
5. Before cleaning your machine, disconnect the power-line plug from the
socket outlet.
6. Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service
Center or an authorized Singer dealer should any adjustment be
required.
7. Before changing light bulb, make sure you have disconnected power
line plug from socket outlet. Be sure to replace the head end cover
which covers the light bulb before operating the machine.
8. This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum iight bulb.
9. This machine is double insulated. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
This product is suppressed for radio and teievision interference with the
International Electro-technical Commission requirements of the CISPR.
Machines for Great Britain and some other countries having simiiar wiring
standards are shipped from the factory without a plug for connection to the
mains. The wires in this mains iead are coloured in accordance with the
foliowing code:
Biue: neutrai (N)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured
brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red. If a 13 Amp. (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be
fitted, or if any other type of piug is used, a 5 Amp. fuse must befitted either in
the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
Brown: live (L)
OPERATING THE MACHINE
Connecting the machine
Push plug (1) into the receptacle (2)
at the right end of the machine. Then
connect plug (3) to your socket outlet.
Running the machine
To turn on machine and sewing light,
press upper portion of power switch
(4). To turn off machine and light, press
lower portion “0” of power switch.
To run the machine and control
speed, press the speed controller (5)
with your foot. The harder you press,
the faster the machine will sew. To stop
machine, remove foot from controller.
NOTE: Do not operate machine without
fabric under the presser foot as this
may damage the feed and the presser
foot.
CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES
For best results from your sewing machine, use only Singer needles. Check the
needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 9 for the correct
needle and fabric combination.
• Raise needle to its highest position.
• Loosen needle clamp screw and
remove needle.
• With flat side of needle to the back,
insert new needle up into clamp as
far as it will go.
• Tighten needle clamp screw se
curely.
CHANGING SNAP-ON PRESSER FEET (B),(D),(J),(L)
Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot (B) already attached.
You can easily change to any one of the other presser feet which snap onto a com
mon shank by following the directions below.
Raise needle to its highest position
by turning hand wheel toward you.
Raise presser foot using presser foot
lifter in back of machine.
Push toe of presser foot (1) up, until it
snaps off the shank (2).
Take foot off machine.
• Place new foot under center of
shank.
• Lower presser foot lifter, fitting shank
over presser foot pin (3).
• Don't turn screw. Instead, push
presser foot screw (4) down, firmly
until foot snaps into place.
CHANGING SCREW-ON PRESSER FEET (H),(G)
Some special presser feet can be purchased at your sewing center which have builtin shanks that can be replaced as follows:
Raise needle and presser foot.
Loosen presser foot screw (1) and
remove presser foot with shank (2),
guiding it toward you and to the right.
To replace presser foot with shank,
hook shank around the presser bar
and tighten presser foot screw.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE PLATE (A),(C)
Your machine comes with the General Purpose Needle Plate (A) attached. The
Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C) may be purchased at your sewing center and can be
attached as follows:
• Raise needle and presser foot.
• Open slide plate.
• Lift up needle plate from right corner
and slide out from under foot.
• To replace needle plate, slide it
under pin (1) and push it firmly to the
left.
• Press down until it snaps into place.
ATTACHING THE FEED COVER (F)
The feed cover is used to keep the feed from moving the fabric when attaching a
button, darning or sewing free-motion embroidery. To attach it, follow the directions
below;
Raise needle and presser foot.
Open slide plate.
Slide feed cover on top of needle
plate, pressing tabs (1) and (2) into
holes.
Close slide plate.
To remove, open slide plate and lift
front edge of cover; pull it away.
REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE (6212)
Free arm sewing makes it easier to sew hard-to-reach areas.
To change machine for free arm
sewing, lift right edge (1) of extension
table, slide it to the left and off the
machine.
To replace the extension table, slide
it to the right keeping it even with the
free arm, until the tabs on the right lock
into place.
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FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being
sewn. The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selection.
Always refer to it before beginning a sewing project. Be sure to use the
same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
The fabrics below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen,
silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed as
examples of weight.