SINGER 6423 User Manual

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6416. 6423

SINGER

CAUTION !

POLARIZED PLUG FOR NORTH AMERICAN TERRITORIES

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug 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 change the plug in any way.

Dear Customer: We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number of yo'ur Sewing Machine in the space provided.

Correct foot controller for this model is model no.: 4C-316B (for North

American Territories) 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

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SINGER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A. TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-877-7762

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

PRINCIPAL PARTS............................................................................................ 2

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH MACHINE.....................................................3

CONNECTING AND RUNNING MACHINE..........................................................4

INSTRUCTION SYMBOLS...................................................................................4

WINDING BOBBIN................................................................................................5

THREADING MACHINE USING NEEDLE THREADER

INSERTING WOUND BOBBIN.............................................................................6

RAISING BOBBIN THREAD............................................................................... 7

SELECTING A PATTERN.....................................................................................8

STRAIGHT STITCH..............................................................................................8

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT.............................................................................9

TURNING SQUARE CORNER.............................................................................9

STITCHING IN REVERSE....................................................................................9

USING SEAM GUIDE...........................................................................................9

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION.......................................................................10

ADJUSTING NEEDLE POSITION......................................................................10

FREE ARM SEWING........................................................................................ 10

CHANGING PRESSER FOOT...........................................................................11

REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK ATTACHING FEED COVER

CHANGING NEEDLE.........................................................................................12

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH ............................................................................13

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH..........................................................................13

BALANCING A PATTERN..................................................................................13

FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY..........................................................................13

DARNING............................................................................................................13

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS AND APPLICATIONS

ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLING............................................................................18

SEWING ON A BUTTON....................................................................................19

INSERTING A ZIPPER.......................................................................................19

BLINDSTITCH.....................................................................................................20

OVEREDGING AND SEAMING

REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE................................................21

REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB

CLEANING MACHINE........................................................................................22

BEFORE STORING YOUR MACHINE...............................................................22

PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST...........................................................................22

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed

including the following: Read all instructions before using this machine.

DANGER.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

■ The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

■ Always unplug before changing light bulb. Replace bulb with the same type rated

15 watts. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine.

WARNING.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

■ Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket outlet (wall receptacle) is the same as the rated voltage of the motor.

■ Use this machine only for Its intended use as described in this Operator’s Guide.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in the Operator’s Guide.

■ To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

■ Disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet or switch the machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, changing needle plate or changing presser foot, etc.

■ Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the Operator’s Guide.

■ Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjustment be required.

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

■ Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure

not to place anything on top of it.

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

■ Do not use bent needles.

■ When sewing, keep, fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

■ Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle causing it to break .

■ Before removing the bobbin case, remove plug from the socket outlet.

■ For double insulated machines, when servicing, use only identical Singer replace ment parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-insulated Appliances.

■ Never operate the machine 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 machine to the nearest authorized dealer or Service Center for examination, repair,

electrical, or mechanical adjustment.

■ Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation open ings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust,

and loose cloth .

■ Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

■ Do not use outdoors.

■ Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

■ Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the ma

chine is used by or near children.

■ SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS. In a double-insulated prod uct, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for ground ing be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires

extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by quali fied service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must

be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked

with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED”.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

This product is intended for household use.

FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES: This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the interna

tional Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the CISPR. Machine for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards

are shipped from the factory with a plug for connection to the mains. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)

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 plug is used, a 5 Amp. fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board. Neither cord is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

PRINCIPAL PARTS

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ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH MACHINE

I Accessories are stored

inside extension table.

General purpose presser foot (on machine) #137627

Straight stitch presser foot #153267

Special purpose presser foot #137632

Button presser foot #317298

Zipper foot #507836

Darning & embroidery foot #137213

Blind hem presser foot #356630

1-step buttonholing presser foot #137206

Seam guide #161172

Needle pack #353364

Needle threader #503277

Feed cover #316004

Bobbins (1 in machine) # 81348

Spool cap (on machine) #137192

Small spool cap #507664

Lint brush #546358

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CONNECTING AND RUNNING MACHINE

CONNECTING-

Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated on the electrical data lable (1), conform to your electrical outlet.

RUNNING-

Power on - press “1” side of switch.

Power off - press “0” side.

Press speed controller to run machine.

The harder you press, the faster

machine will sew.

Plug controller (2), into receptacle, at the right end of machine.

Then connect electrical power cord plug (3) to your electrical outlet.

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INSTRUCTION SYMBOLS

To simplify understanding, the following symbols are used throughout the operator’s manual.

Turn power off.

Lower presser foot.

Press speed controller

Raise presser foot.

Use hand wheel to raise needle.

WINDING BOBBIN

Open slide plate. Take out empty bobbin.

Snap thread into thread guide.

• Wind thread counterclockwise around bobbin winder tension dies.

• Thread bobbin and place on spindle.

• Push bobbin to right.

• Place thread and spool cap onto spool pin.

• For best sewing performance use proper spool cap.

• Hold thread end.

• Step on speed controller.

• Cut thread.

• Push bobbin to left.

• Press side opposite indent.

THREADING MACHINE

6. Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and up

left channel.

7. Pull down 6"~8” of thread.

1. Turn off power.

2. Raise needle.

3. Raise presser foot to allow tension module to accept thread.

4. Place thread spool and proper spool cap onto spool pin. ■

5. Snap thread into thread guide.

8. Wrap thread around and through thread guide.

9. Thread needle from front to back or use needle threader to thread needle.

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