SINGER 9432 User Manual

4610- 5910­

66449130

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	1
	at right for (ocation
	of Serial Number on	Serial No,
	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.

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

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

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

Connecting the Machine/Rurinling the Machine,

Choosing and Changing Needles.....

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

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

Replacing Presser Foot with Shank .

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

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

Irnportanl Threading Instructions......

Bobbin Case Threading Instructions.

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

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

4

5

6

7

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8

S

.. 9

to

10

11

12

14

16

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..,	20
	■Crescent Stitch/Chinese Dynasty Stitch/Solid Scallop Stitch	29
	Arrow Stitch/Bunting StitctWPrivet 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^tin Stitch.....................	38
	Free Motion Embroidery	38
	Mo nogram ming............	39
	Appliques.......................	39
7.	Caring forVour Machine ......................................................................	40
	Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case..................................................	40
	Removing and Replacing Light Bulb......................................................	41
	Cleaning the Machine.............................................................................	42
	Performance Checklist...........................................................................	43
	Fabric, Thread and Meedle Table.........................................................	44
	Optional Accessories...........................................................................	45
	Index in alphabetical Order.....................................................................	45

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.

Principal Parts

1.	Hand Wheel provides a means for	14.	Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of
	raising or lowering the needle.		machine, lets you raise and lower
2.	Bobbin Winder lets yeu fill the bobbin		presser foot.
	with thread quickly and easily.	15.	Thread Cutter
3.	Pattern Display Panel shows a vari­
	ety of patterns available for your	18. Slide Plate opens for easy removal
	sewing needs.		and replacement of bobbin.
4. Spool Pin and Cap hold the top		17. Feed System moves fabric under
			presser foot,
	thread supply and allow it to unwind
	smoothly as the spool does not turn. 18. Piessef Fdoi holds fabric against the
5.	StHich Width Lever controls the width		teed system and snaps on and off.
	of patterns and sets the needle for	19. Stitch Length Lever allows for a
	straight stitching.		variety of stitch lengths.

a. Snap-In Thread Guide helps to insure 20. Power and Light Switch turns on a smooth flow of thread from the the machine and sewing light at the

spool to the tension.					same time.
7. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc pro­				21. Reverse		Lever provides either
vides thread tension for bobbin					momentary	or continuous reverse
winding.					fabric movement.
a: Auto Needle Thread Tension Lever				22. Pattern Selector Dial turns directly
controls top thread tension,					to any of the patterns, plus button­
9. Face Plate is		a removable cover			hole. shown on the pattern display
					panel.
protecting movable parts and sewing
light.				23.	Stitch Balance Ring adjusts appear­
10. Sewing	Light	illuminates sewing			ance of Special Stitch patterns and
					buttonholes.
area.
				24.	Electrical	Power Cord connects
11. Needle	Clamp	holds	needle in
machine	and	prevents	incorrect		machine to your electrical outlet.
insertion.				25. Speed Controller regulates the sewing
					machine speed.

12.Needle Plate supports the fabric during sewing.

13.Removable Extension Table lets you change the machine bed from flat to free arm.