User manual SINGER 3221

[. . . ] Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet. [. . . ] (5) During this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide. - At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. (6) - Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (7) and then down to the needle which should be threaded from front to back. (See page 19 for instructions on how to use the Automatic needle threader. ) - Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle eye. (8) EN Automatic Needle Threader - Raise the needle to its highest position. - Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D) from bottom to top. 20 EN Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the removable accessory storage. 1 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. (3) 22 EN How to Choose Your Pattern To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selector dial. For straight stitch, select pattern " " or " " with the pattern selector dial. For zigzag stitch, select pattern " " with the pattern selector dial. Adjust the stitch length and stitch width according to the fabric being used. To obtain the other patterns, turn the stitch length dial to "S1" or "S2", select the pattern desired with pattern selector dial, and adjust the stitch width with the stitch width dial. Cadran de sélection de motifs EN Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial Function of stitch width dial (Model 3232) The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is 5mm; however, the width can be reduced on any patterns. The width increases as you move zigzag dial from "0" - "5". (1) The stitch width dial is also the control for the straight stitch infinite needle position. "0" is center needle position, "5" is full left needle position. Function of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching Set the pattern selector dial to " ". (3) Function of stitch length dial for when straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the pattern selector dial to the straight stitch setting. [. . . ] 40 EN Installing the Removable Accessory Storage Hold the removable accessory storage horizontally, and push it in the direction of the arrow. 1 The standard accessories are contained inside the removable accessory storage compartment. (2) 42 EN Attaching the Presser Foot Shank Raise the presser bar (a) with the presser foot lifter. (1) Attaching the presser foot Install the pin (d) of the presser foot (e) into the cut-out (c) of the presser foot lifer. [. . . ]