SINGER 9224 User Manual

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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 12 volts, 5 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 disconneqt, turn all controls to the off ("O") 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 replacement 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	openings
	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	machine	Is
used by or near children.

■ SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS. In a double-insulated product, two

systems	of	insulation are provided instead	of grounding. No grounding means is
provided	on	a double-insulated product, nor	should a means for grounding 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 qualified 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 househoid use.

FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES:

This puoduct is suppressed for radio and television interference with the international

Electrotechnical Comnriission 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 fittecf, 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................	i
PRINCIPAL PARTS.......................................................................................	2
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH MACHINE..............................................	3
CONNECTING AND RUNNING MACHINE...................................................	4
INSTRUCTION SYMBOLS............................................................................	4
THREADING MACHINE.................................................................................	5
WINDING BOBBIN.........................................................................................	6
INSERTING PREVIOUSLY WOUND BOBBIN..............................................	7
RAISING BOBBIN THREAD..........................................................................	7
SELECTING A PATTERN..............................................................................	8
STRAIGHT STITCH.......................................................................................	8
STITCHING IN REVERSE.............................................................................	8
KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT.......................................................................	8
ADJUSTING NEEDLE POSITION.................................................................	9
TURNING SQUARE CORNERS....................................................................	9
USING SEAM GUIDE....................................................................................	9
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS AND APPLICATIONS...................................	10
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION..................................................................	15
ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH........................................................................	15
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH....................................................................	15
BALANCING A PATTERN............................................................................	15
FREE ARM SEWING..................................................................................
CHANGING PRESSER FEET.......................................................................	16
BLINDSTITCHING.........................................................................................	17
OVEREDGING AND SEAMING....................................................................	17
ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLING.......................................................................	18
ADJUSTING BUTTONHOLE BALANCE.......................................................	19
SEWING ON A BUTTON..............................................................................	19

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DARNING....................................................................................................	20
FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY...................................................................	20
CHANGING NEEDLE..................................................................................	21
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE..................................................	21
INSERTING A ZIPPER................................................................................	22
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED............................................	22
REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE.........................................	23
REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB.............................................	23
CLEANING MACHINE.................................................................................	24
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST....................................................................	24

Dear Customer:

We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number of your Sewing Machine in the space provided.

Refer to illustration

at right for location Serial No.-^ of Serial Number on

your machine.

Model No___________

. Serial No..

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 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A.

TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-877-7762

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PRINCIPAL PARTÌ	WBÊÊmm

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Spool pin and cap

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ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH MACHIN

General purpose needle plate

(on machine) #312777

Straight stitch presser foot #353628

(H)

Darning and embroidery foot #384037

Blindstitch presser foot #381491

Needle threader	(Q)
#503277

Lint brush #546358

General purpose presser foot

(on machine) #313150 .

Zipper foot #171480

Button sewing foot #381066

One-step buttonhole foot #313093

Small spool cap #507664

Bobbins

(1 in machine) #312956

(C)

D

Straight stitch needle plate #313066

Feed cover #313117

Special purpose presser foot #171463

Seam guide #161172

Spool cap (on machine) #179967

Needle pack

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CONNECTÎNG-

RUNNING-

3 Kl

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Push speed controller tube (1) and electrical power cord (2) into receptacle (4).

Plug power cord (3) into electric outlet.

Power on - press "I" side of switch.	Press speed controller to	When not using machine, rewind air
	run machine.	hose around speed controller for
Power off - press "O" side.		storage, as shown.

Note:

To	simplify	understanding,	the following
symbols are used throughout the operator’s
manual.			Turn power off.	Raise presser foot.
	Lower presser foot.		Press speed controller.	Use hand wheel to raise
				needle.

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THREADING MACHIN

Place thread and cap onto spool Snap thread into Thread guide, pin.

4 USING NEEDLE THREADER

Following arrows, guide thread Snap threader up onto bar. down to needle.

Slide spool cap firmly over the rim of the spool to prevent thread tangling.

For best sewing performance use proper spool cap.

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Slide threader as far	to the
left as it will go.
Be sure guide (1) is	against
the left side of needle.

Bring metal hook of threader forward, through eye of needle.

Guide thread into metal hook.

Draw metal hook and thread backwards.

Slide threader to the right to remove.

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Move stitch width lever to straight stitch position (|)

Open slide plate.

Put an empty bobbin, with rings

(1) facing up, into bobbin case.

Close slide plate until it stops against button (2).

Bring needle thread under presser foot and wind it around presser foot screw (3) one time.

Hold thread and run machine, at a moderate speed.

Watch bobbin winding from the window (4) in slide plate.

Remove thread from presser foot screw.

Push button (2) down to close slide plate.

Cut thread.

INSERTING PREVIOUSLY WOUND BOBBI

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Open slide plate.

Insert bobbin into bobbin case.

Guide thread into notch (1).

Bring thread around and past point (2).

Hold thread and close slide plate.

RAISING BOBBIN THREA

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Hold needle thread.

Turn hand wheel towards you lowering, then raising needle.

Gently pull needle thread to raise bobbin thread.

Open loop.

Pull both threads back.

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