Singer 93234, 93220, 4572 Owner’s Manual

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4572/93220/93234

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 polarizedoutlet 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.

Important safety instructions

For Australia only

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid

a hazard.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

• Switch off or unplug the machine when leaving it unattended.

• Before servicing the appliance or replacing lamps, unplug the machine.

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

of Seria/ Number on

your machine.

Model No. Serial No.

Seriat No.

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 appear-

ance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ............................................................................... 2

Getting to Know Your Machine .............................................................. 4

Principal Parts ........................................................................................... 5

Accessories ........................ i...................................................................... 6

2. Getting Ready to Sew ............................................................................ 7

Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine ........................................ 7

Choosing and Changing Needles ............................................................. 8

Free Arm Sewing ...................................................................................... 8

Changing Presser Foot ............................................................................. 9

Replacing Presser Foot with Shank ....................................................... 10

Attaching Feed Cover ............................................................................. 10

Winding a Bobbin .................................................................................... 11

Important Threading Instructions ............................................................ 12

Bobbin Case Threading Instructions ....................................................... 14

Selecting a Pattern ................................................................................. 16

3. Straight Stitching .................................................................................. 16

Preparation .............................................................................................. 16

Sewing a Seam ....................................................................................... 18

Inserting a Zipper .................................................................................... 20

4. Built-In Stitch Patterns ......................................................................... 21

Preparation .............................................................................................. 21

Built-In Stitch Patterns Capability and Graphics Illustration ................... 22

Zig-Zag Stitch .......................................................................................... 23

Zig-Zag Blindstitch .................................................................................. 24

Multi Stitch Zig-Zag ................................................................................. 28

"M" Stitch/Sandcastle Stitch .................................................................... 28

Crescent Stitch/Chinese Dynasty Stitch/Solid Scallop Stitch ................. 29

Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch/Privet Stitch ................................................. 29

Wizard Stitch/Random Ric-Rac Stitch .................................................... 30

Stretch Overedge Stitch .......................................................................... 30

Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch ............................................................... 31

Road Runner/Fagoting Stitch .................................................................. 31

Honeycomb Stitch ................................................................................... 32

Slant Overedge Stitch/Seagull Stitch ...................................................... 32

5. Four-Step Buttonholing ....................................................................... 33

6. Additional Stitch Functions ................................................................. 35

Sewing on Buttons .................................................................................. 35

Darning .................................................................................................... 37

S_atin Stitch .............................................................................................. 38

Free Motion Embroidery ......................................................................... 38

Monogramming ....................................................................................... 39

Appliques ................................................................................................ 39

7. Caring for Your Machine ...................................................................... 40

Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case .................................................. 40

Removing and Replacing Light Bulb ...................................................... 41

Cleaning the Machine ............................................................................. 42

Performance Checklist ............................................................................ 43

Fabric, Thread and Needle Table ............................................................ 44

Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 45

Index in alphabetical Order ..................................................................... 46

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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 blub 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

Guioe. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as

conl.ained 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.

i For double insulated machines, when servicing, use only identical Singer

replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

i 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.

i 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.

I 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 household use.

FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES:

This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the International Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the CISPFI.

Machines 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

_arth terminal of a three-pin plug.

SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Principal Parts

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Principal Parts

1. Hand Wheel provides a means for raising or lowering the needle.

2. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbin with thread quickly and easily.

3. Pattern Display Panel shows a vari- ety of patterns available for your sewing needs.

4. Spool Pin and Cap hold the top thread supply and allow it to unwind

smoothly as the spool does not turn. 18.

5. Stitch Width Lever controls the width

of patterns and sets the needle for 19. straight stitching.

6. Snap-In Thread Guide helps to insure 20.

a smooth flow of thread from the spool to the tension.

7. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc pro- vides thread tension for bobbin

winding.

14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of

15. Thread Cutter

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17. Feed System moves fabric under

21. Reverse Lever provides either

machine, lets you raise and lower presser foot.

Slide Plate opens for easy removal

and replacement of bobbin.

presser foot.

Presser Foot holds fabric against the

feed system and snaps on and off.

Stitch Length Lever allows for a

variety of stitch lengths.

Power and Light Switch turns on

the machine and sewing light at the same time.

momentary or continuous reverse

fabric movement.

8. Auto Needle Thread Tension Lever controls top thread tension.

9. Face Plate is a removable cover protecting movable parts and sewing

light.

10. Sewing Light illuminates sewing

area.

11. Needle Clamp holds needle in machine and prevents incorrect

insertion.

12. Needle Plate supports the fabric during sewing.

13. Removable Extension Table lets you

change the machine bed from flat to free arm.

22. Pattern Selector Dial turns directly to any of the patterns, plus button-

hole, shown on the pattern display panel.

23. Stitch Balance Ring adjusts appear-

ance of Special Stitch patterns and buttonholes.

24.

Electrical Power Cord connects machine to your electrical outlet.

25.

Speed Controller regulates the sewing machine speed.

ACCESSORIES

The accessories for your machine are designed to simplify many of your sewing projects.

1. General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and Presser Foot (B), come installed on the machine. Used for straight and

zig-zag sewing.

2. Zipper Foot (E), for inserting zippers.

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3. Feed Cover (F), used for button sewing, free motion work and darning. It keeps the

feed from moving fabric.

(F)

4. Special Purpose Presser Foot (J), used

for decorative and zig-zag stitching.

4(J)

5. Buttonhole Presser Foot (LL), used to make four-step buttonholes.

5 (LL)

6. Spool Holder, for medium and large thread spools.

7. Lint Brush, for cleaning the machine.

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8. Needle Pack, includes an assortment for

sewing various types of fabrics.

9. Bobbins, transparent for easy viewing. (one in machine)

10. Blindstitch Hem Guide, is used to position the hem for blindstitch

hemming.

NOTE: See page 37 for additional accessories sold separately.

SECTION 2 GETTING READY TO SEW

CONNECTING THE MACHINE

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 power supply.

(2)

(3)

(1)

Plug the controller (2), into the receptacle,

at the right end of the machine.

Then connect the electrical power cord

plug (3), to your electrical outlet.

Do not operate machine without material under the presser foot as this may damage

the feed and the foot.

RUNNING THE MACHINE

The machine and the sewing light are turned on and off by the same power switch.

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POWER SWITCH Power on-press "1" side of switch.

Power off-press "O" side.

To run the machine, press the speed

controller. The harder you press, the fas- ter the machine will sew.

To stop the machine from sewing,

remove pressure from speed controller.

CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES

IMPORTANT: For best sewing results, use only Singer needles. Check the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 44,

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 securely.

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FREE ARM SEWING

Free arm sewing makes it easier to sew hard-to-reach areas.

To change machine for free arm sewing,

push in and lift right edge (1) of extension table, slide it to the left and off the machine.

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• Topstitch edges on sleeves, or finish waistbands and pants legs easily.

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-Sew buttonholes without stretching cuffs or neckbands.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT (B) (E) (J) (L)

Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot already attached. You can easily change to any one of the other presser feet which snap onto a common shank by

following the directions below.

* Raise needle to its highest position by

turning hand wheel toward you. r

. 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.

REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK

Presser feet with built-in shanks can be replaced as follows:

• Turn machine off.

• -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.

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• To replace presser foot with shank, hook shank around the presser bar

and tighten presser foot screw.

ATTACHING FEED COVER (F)

The feed cover keeps the feed from moving the fabric.

• 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.

WINDING A BOBBIN

VVinding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine.

• Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving.

• Place spool of thread on spool pin.

• Slide spool cap (2) firmly over rim of spool to prevent thread tangling.

• Lead thread from spool and snap into thread guide post (3).

• Wind thread clockwise around front of bobbin winder tension disc (4). (Pull the thread into the spring loaded discs.)

• Pass thread end, from inside, through small hole in rim of bobbin.

• Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right.

• Holding thread end, step on speed controller to run machine until desired amount of thread is wound.

• Cut thread; push bobbin to the left and remove it from spindle.

• Trim thread end from top" of bobbin.

Return hand wheel disc to sewing position by pressing on side opposite indent.

IMPORTANT THREADING INSTRUCTIONS

This machine features a special Easy Threading System. Even if you

have sewn before, take the time to learn how to properly thread the machine,and you will avoid serious sewing problems in the future.

PRESSER FOOT LEVER

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1. Raise presser foot lever. This separates

the tension discs in the machine that you will be feeding the thread through in step

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2. Turn handwheel toward you to raise needle to highest position. Remove spool cap.

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SPOOL CAP

3. Place spool of thread on spool pin A with Thread Retaining Slit to right. Slide spool

cap onto spool pin until it touches spool

to prevent thread from tangling. For large spools of thread, larger end of spool cap should touch spool. For small

spools, smaller end should touch spool.

READING C

4. Using two hands, pull thread down into thread guide post B until it snaps into the

round hole.

5. Holding thread secure at B, guide thread down threading channel to tension sys- tem C. Pull thread firmly up to top of channel D, and then back down again.

Before threading needle, test for proper threading as follows:Pull a few inches of thread through threading channel. Lower

presser foot to engage tension discs, then

pull a few more inches through. There

should be a noticeable difference be-

tween the thread tension when the press-

er foot is down and when it is up. If the

thread pulls through easily when the

presser foot is down, the machine is not

properly threaded and sewing problems

will result. Re-thread the machine and test

again.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If thread balls up in the bobbin case or knots up on the un-

derside of the fabric, the machine may not be properly threaded. DO NOT adjust the

thread tension until you have checked for proper threading using the test described in Ste_ S. 13

BOBBIN CASE THREADING INSTRUCTIONS,

1. Slide bobbin cover plate toward you.

2. Insert wound bobbin into bobbin case with

thread spooling off to the left.

B 3. Guide thread to left through notch A and

then pull straight back toward needle so that it passes through notch B.

4. Leave several inches of thread laying

across top of bobbin toward the back of the

machine.

5. Slide bobbin cover plate back into position. Thread tail should be visible, sticking out at

top of cover.

6. Hold top (needle) thread and turn hand- wheel toward you until needle goes to its

lowest and then its highest point. Raise the presser foot using the presser bar lifler.

7. Gently pull top thread until lower (bobbin)

thread comes up inthe form of a loop.

8. Use the flat side of a seam ripper or a pin

to open up bobbin thread loop until end is visible.

9. Pull both thread tails straight back under presser foot.

SELECTING A BUILT-IN STITCH PATTERN

All the built-in stitch patterns your machine is capable of sewing are illustrated on the pattern display panel of your sewing machine.

If your pattern selector dial has numbers:

Select a pattern by turning the selector dial and align the number on the dial

with the dot above the dial.

For instance to sew a Zig-zag stitch

align the number 6 with the dot.

If your pattern selector dial does not have numbers:

Select a pattern by turning the selector dial until indicator appears under desired pattern.

For instance, to sew a Zig-Zag Stitch,

you would turn the selector dial until the

indicator appears.

To change the stitch pattern, turn the

dial left or right, moving indicator to desired position.

With each application, recommended settings are given. These have been highlighted for easy identification. You can adjust each setting, however, as desired.

SECTION 3 STRAIGHTSTITCHING

ATTACHING STRAIGHT STITCH NEEDLE PLATE (C) AND PRESSER FOOT (D) (Optional accessory)

The Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C) and Presser Foot (D) help prevent skipped stitches

and control fabric when straight stitching around a curve or close to the fabric edge.

CAUTION: Straight Stitch Needle Plate and Presser Foot should be used for

straight stitch sewing only

Always change back to the appropriate needle plate and presser foot when not straight stitching.

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