Singer 6233 User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Getting lo
Principal Parts
Accessories
2. Getting
Fabric, Thread
lmportantsafeguards
ConnectingtheMachine/RunningtheMachine
ChoosingandChangingNeedles
Free Arm Sewing
Changing the
Attaching Feed
Winding a Bobbin
Inserting
Threading
Raising the Bobbin
SelectingaPattern
3. Straight Stitching
Preparation
Sewing a Seam
lnserting
Know Your Machine
. .
Ready lo
and
Presser Foot . .
Bobbin
a
Machine
the
aZipper
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Sew
Needle Table
Cover
Thread . .
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..:....
Preparation
Zig-Zagstitch .
Zig-Zag Blindstitch
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag.
"M"
Stitch
CrescentStitch . .....
StretchOveredgeStitch . . . .
Fagoting
Ric-Rac/Straight
Stitch.
Stretch Stitch
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........ 6
........ 7
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2
2
4
5
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8
9
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12
13
14
14
14
16
18
19
19
21
21
22
23
23
24
24
25
Four-Step Buttonholing
5.
6. Caring for Your Machine
Removing
Removing
Cleaning
Performance
and Replacing Bobbin Case.
and Replacing Light Bulb
the Machine
Checklist
Additional Accessories
.
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28
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29
30
31
32
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SECTION
Principal Parts
1
Getting
to KnowYour
Machine
13
14
15
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25
26
Principal
Parts
1. Hand Wheel
raising
2. Bobbin Wlnder lets
with thread
3. Pattern Display Panel
4. Friction-Free
5. Stitch
6. Snap-ln Thread Guide helps to insure
7.
8. Auto Needle Thread Tension
9. Face
10.
11.
12. Needle Plate
13.
patterns
ety of
ing needs.
hold
the top thread supply and allow it
to unwind
notturn.
Width
patterns
of
straight stitching.
a smooth flow
to the
spool
Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
vides thread
winding.
controls
Plate
tecting movable
light.
Sewing Light illuminates
area.
One-Way Needle
needle in machine
rect
insertion.
during sewing.
Removable
change the machine bed
free
arm.
provides
lowering
or
quickly
available
Spool
smoothly as the spool does
Lever controls the width
and
tension.
tension
top thread tension.
is a removable
supports the fabric
Exlenglon
a means
the needle.
you
fillthe
and easily.
shows a vari-
for
Pin and
the needle
sets
thread from
of
for
parts
and
Glamp
prevents
and
Table lets
from flat to
your
cover
bobbin
sew-
Cap
the
pro.
bobbin
Lever
pro-
sewing
sewing
holds
incor-
you
for
14. Presser Foot Lifter.
machine, lets
"
presserfoot.
15. Thread Cutter,
16.
17. Feed system moves fabric under
18.
19. Bed is the work surface of the
for
20.
21. Power and Light
22. Reverse Lever
23.
24. Stitch
25. Electrlcal Power
26.
is
sleeve,
Slide
and
presserfoot.
Presser Foot holds fabric against
feed system and snaps on and off.
machine.
Stitch
variety of stitch lengths.
machine
time.
momentary or continuous
fabric movement.
Pattern
any
shown on the
ance of Special
buttonholes.
machine
Speed Controller, designed
and convenience, regulates
tronic solid state speed control.
built-in for ease.
Plate
replacement
of the
opens for easy removal
Length Lever allows for a
and sewing
Selector Dialturns directly to
patterns, plus
10
pattern
Balance
your
to
al
you
raise
presser
on
of bobbin.
Switch
light
provides
display
Ring adjusts appear-
electrical outlel.
Stitch
Cord
patterns
the
back of
and lower
foot
the
turns on the
the
at
same
either
reverse
buttonhole,
panel.
and
connects
forsafety
the
elec-
Accessories
The accessories
for
your
machine
are designed to simplify many
of
your
projects.
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1.
General Purpose Needle
and Presser
the machine.
zig-zag
Speclal Purpose Presser
tor
3.
Butlonhole Presser
make four-step
4.
Zipper Foot
5.
SmallThread
with
Medium Thread
6.
with
7. Large Thread Spool Cap
large diameter spools of thread.
sewing.
decorative and
small diameter spools
medium
(B),
Fool
(E),
diameter spools of thread.
are standard
for
Used
Foot
zig-zag
Fool
button-holes.
for inserting
Cap
Spool
Spool
(A),
Plate
on
straight and
(J),
used
stitching.
(L),
(Q),
of thread.
Cap for use
for
to
used
zippers.
for use
use with
Lint Brush for
8.
9. Bobbins,
of thread supply.
Needles, color
fication.
11.
Blindetitch
position
hemming.
Feed Cover
12.
sewing,
darning.
the fabric.
4
cleaning the
transparent for easy viewing
coded for easy identi-
Hem
Guide,
hem for blindstitch
the
(F),
is
motion work
free
lt keeps the feed from moving
used
machine.
is used
for button
and
to
SECTION
2
Getting
Readyto Sew
Fabric,
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The table below is a
thread combination for
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Be sure to use the same thread in both needle and bobbin.
.
Always check this table before beginning a sewing
The fabrics below can be of any
fiber:
synthetic,
are
LightÂWeight
Medium-
Weight
Thread
FABRICS
cotton,
rayon,
listed as examples of weight.
and NeedleTable
general guide
your
fabric.
linen,
Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Corduroy
Double Knit
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
WodCrepe
wool,
silk,
blends. They
for
selecting
the correct
project.
THREAD
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
1000/o Polyester
Mercerized Size 60
f
Nylon
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
1000/o Polyester
tMercerized Size 50
needle and
TYPE stzE
2020
shank
2020
shank
NEEDLES
red
reo
11/80
orange
band
14 /90
blue
band
MediumÂHeayy
Knits Bonded
not use on stretch fabrics.
tDo
Bonded Wovens
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Duck
Sailcloth
Double
Jersey
Tricot
Knits
Knit
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
1000/o Polyester
Mercerized Size 40
f
t"Heavy
Cotton-wrapped
Nylon
Polyester
Duty"
Polyester
2020
red
shank
2020 18/1 10
Ball-Point
(With
Size 11
16/100
purpE
2045
yellow
band)
/80,14/90.
16/100
band
IMPORTANT
SAFEG
UARDS
1. Remove
plates,
possibility
plug
f rom the
or when
of starting
controller.
2. Before
3. Because
removing the
the up
of
carefully and watch the
4. Do not
5. Before
6.
7. Before
8. This machine
9. This
pull
causing it
the fabric while
to break.
cleaning
Do
not
attempt
Center should
changing light
outlet. Be
operating
sure to replace
the machine.
machine is
replacement
parts.
your
to
any
is designed
socket outlet
leaving
the machine
the machine
bobbin case, remove
when
changing needles, feet,
unattended. This eliminates the
by accidentally
plug
from the
and down movement of the needle,
sewing area
you
machine, remove
adjust the motor belt.
adjustment
bulb, make sure
the face
to use a
when
operating the machine.
are stitching as this may
plug
from
the socket outlet.
Contact
your
be required.
you
plate
have removed
which
1S-watt
covers the light bulb
maximum light bulg.
double insulated. When servicing,
pressing
the
socket outlet.
you
must
the needle,
deflect
nearest
plug
from
use only
or needle
speed
work
Service
socket
before
identical
product
This
Electrolechnical
Machines for
are shipped trom the tactory without a
in this
As the
with the
The wire which
with the
to the terminal
1363)
a 5 Amp. tuse must be fitted
Neither
ls
suppressed
Commission
Great Britain and
mains lead are coloured in accordance
colours of
coloured
letter N
plug
core
the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
markings identifying
is coloured blue must be
or coloured
which
is
used,
is to be connected to the
tor
radio and television
requirements
gome
other countries having
Blue: neutral
black. The wire which is coloured
is
marked
a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or
either
with
in the
of
plug
for connection
(N)
Brown: live
terminals in
the
connected to
letter L
the
plug
or
terminal
earth
interfercnce with the
the CISPR.
similar wiring standards
with the following code:
or coloured
if
adaptor
of a three-pin
to the mains. The
(L)
may not
plug, proceed
your
the terminal
any
or
must be connected
brown
red. lf a
type of
other
at the distribution
plug.
lnternational
correspond
as follows:
which
13 Amp.
plug
wires
is
marked
is used,
board.
(BS
Connecting the Machine
The solid state system
controller
when
sewing
assures constant speed as
through
various fabric
you
thicknesses.
maintain the same
pressure
on the
RunningtheMachine
The machine
and the sewing light are turned on and
Unwind
ated
Always be sure air
Pressing on
slight air flow
Plug this air
power
Then connect the electrical
to
NOTE: When not using
rewind air hose around speed
for
material
damage
the air control hose
speed controller.
the controller,
from
hose onto the
at the
cord,
your
electrical outlet.
storage. as shown.
not
Do
oDerate
the
under
feed
the
otf by the same
the
right
machine
presser
and
power
from foot oper-
hose is
hose.
the foot.
not
you
should
receptacle above
of the machine.
end
power
the machine,
without
foot as this may
switch.
blocked.
feel a
plug
cord
controller
1-
+-o
To turn on
power
machine and
to
"0"
To run the
troller.
machine
To stop
pressure
machine and sewing
switch
position.
machine,
harder
The
will sew.
machine from sewing,
the
from speed
left
to
"1"
light, slide
press
press,
you
controller.
position,
power
light, slide
To turn ofi
switch
speed
the
the faster
right
con'
the
remove
Choosing
IMPORTANT:
Check the needle
correct needle
Free
Arm
Free
arm
and
For
and
Seuhg
sewing
makes
Changing Needles
sewing results,
best
package,
fabric combinalion.
and the Fabric, Thread
it easierto
use only
sew
hard-to-reach
Singer- needles.
Needle
and
o
Raise
needle
to its highest
r
Loosen needle
needle.
.
With flat
new needle
willgo.
.
Tighten
side
of needle
up into clamp
needle
areas.
To
changc machlnc for
push
in
table,
and llfl rlghl
slide it to the left
machine.
on
lree
edge
page
position.
to the
arm
(1)
Table
clamp screw
clamp screw
and
for
S,
and remove
back, insert
as far
securely.
cewlng,
of
extension
off the
the
as it
.
Topstitch
waistbands
o
Sew buttonholes
cuffs
edges
and
or neckbands.
on sleeves,
pants
legs
easily.
without
finish
or
stretching
Changing thePrcsserFoot
Your machine comes
change to any one
directions below.
with the General Purpose
of the other
presser
(E) (J)
(B)
Presser Foot
feet which
(L)
snap onto a common
already attached.
shank by
You
can easily
following
the
.
Raise needle
turning hand
.
r
Raise
in
back ol
Push
presser
toe of
snaps otf
.
Take foot otf machine.
.
Place new
r
Lower
presser
presser
r
Don't turn
foot screw
place.
into
to its highest
wheel toward
foot using
machine.
presser
the
shank
foot
under center of shank.
foot
pin (3).
fool
screw.
(4)
down
position
by
you.
presser
foot
(1)
up, until it
foot
lifter
(2).
lifter, fitting shank over
Instead,
push presser
firmly until foot snaps
ATTACH,NC
The feed
cover keeps the feed lrom
FEED COVEN
G)
moving the
fabric.
o
o
o
o
o
needle and
Raise
slide
Open
feed
Slide
pressing
Close
To remove, open slide
front
tabs
slide
edge of
plate.
cover
(1)
plate.
cover;
presser
on
and
top of
(2)
pull
it away.
foot.
needle
into
holes.
plate
plate,
and litt
Winding a
Push
a bobbin is
before
in indent
Winding
bobbin
r
Bobbin
quick
threading
('l)
on hand
easy
and
the machine.
wheel disc,
you
when
follow
the directions below.
This will stop the needle from
Always
moving.
wind the
o
Place spool of
r
Slide spool cap
o
Lead thread from spool and snap
o
Wind
thread clockwise
.
Passthread end, from
r
r
o
o
.
bobbin
Place
Holding thread
thread is wound.
Cut thread;
Trim thread
Return hand wheel
thread on spool
(2)
firmly over rim of spoolto
around front of bobbin
inside, through
on spindle
end,
push
end from top of bobbin.
and
step on speed controller
(Winding
bobbin to the left and remove it from spindle.
disc to sewing
pin.
prevent
post (3).
into
push
it
to the
stops automatically once bobbin
position
guide
thread
winder
in rim
hole
small
right.
to run machine until desired amount of
pressing
by
tangling,
thread
tension
of bobbin.
on side opposite
(4).
disc
isfull.)
indent.
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