SINGER 9432 User Manual

4610 - 5910

6644-9130

9133-9432

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

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,

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 fo 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 iftustrafion at right for (ocation of Serial Number on

your machine.

Model No.

Serial 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, ihe manufacturer reserves ihe right to change the appear ance, design or accessories of Ihis sewing machine when considered

necessary.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards

1. Getting to Know Vouir IMachine.

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Principal Parts..............................

Accessories..................................

2. Gettimg Ready to Sew .....................................

Connecting the Machine/Rurinling the Machine,

Choosing and Changing Needles

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Free Arrn Sewing..............................

Changing Presser Foot

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Replacing Presser Foot with Shank . Attaching Feed Cover

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

Irnportanl Threading Instructions

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Bobbin Case Threading Instructions.

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

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

Preparation..................................................................................

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

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

4. Built-In Stitch Patterns Preparation

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Built-In Stitch Patterns Capability and Graphics Illustration

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

Zig-Zag Blindstitch

Multi Stitch Zig-Zag

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'‘M” Stitch/Sandcastle Stitch..,

■Crescent Stitch/Chinese Dynasty Stitch/Solid Scallop Stitch

Arrow Stitch/Bunting StitctWPrivet Stitch..............................

Wizard Stitch/Random Ric-Rac Stitch

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

Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch Road Runner/Fagoting Stitch

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Honeycomb Stitch Slant Overedge Stitch/Seagull Stitch .

5. Four-Step Buttonholing 6- Additional Stitch Functions

Sewing on Buttons Darning S^tin Stitch

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Free Motion Embroidery Mo nogram ming Appliques

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7. Caring forVour Machine

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

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

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

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

Fabric, Thread and Meedle Table

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

Index in alphabetical Order.....................................................................45

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4 5

16 16

21 22

23 24 28

29 29

30 30

31 32

32 33

35 35 37 38 38 39

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the foHowing: Read all instructiorts before using this rn a chine.

DANGER.

To reduce the risk of eiectric shock:

■ The machine shouid never be left unattended when plugged in, Always unplug the machine fro in 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 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 net unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, rot 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 trom 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 if 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 SrstrLClrons for Servicing of Doubie-lnsulated

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 toot 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. Mo

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 tctevision interference with the fnternationaf Etectrotechnicai Commission requirernents of the CiSFR.

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 (IM) Brown: live (L)

As the coiours 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.