User manual SINGER 4832

[. . . ] 4830 & 4832 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4830 & 4832 Table of contents Important safety instructions Getting to know your machine Principal parts Accessories Connecting the machine Running the machine Choosing and changing the needle Changing the needle plate Changing screw-on presser feet Attaching the bed Cover Changing snap-on presser feet Fabric thread and needle table Inserting a bobbin Winding a bobbin Threading the machine Raising the bobbin thread Adjusting thread tension Sewing a seam Starting a seam Straight stitching Stitch width selector Needle position Selector Stitch length selector Reverse stitch button and sewing In reverse Darning Inserting a zipper Zig-Zag Stitching Needle position selector Stitch width Selector Adjusting stitch length Pattern groups selection Flexi-stitch patterns Balancing flexi-stitches Decorative stitch patterns Flexi-stitch patterns Attaching a button Free-arm sewing Removing the extension table Four-step buttonhole Twin needle sewing Additional accessories/Accessory storage Caring for your machine Removing and replacing bobbin case Cleaning the machine Lubricating the machine Changing the light bulb Performance checklist 4830 & 4832 Congratulations As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine. from the moment you first use your machine you will know you are sewing one of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made. May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine you discover the many advantages and the ease of operation by going through this instruction book, step by step, seated at your machine. 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. A Trademark d The Singer Company Copyright (c) 1993 Singer Sewing Machine Company All rights reserved throughout the world. Dear Customer, We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number of Your Sewing Machine in the space provided. [. . . ] Basting Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing. · To hand baste, make long stitches that can be easily removed 17 4830 & 4832 Keeping seams straight To keep seams straight, use one of the guidelines on the needle plate. · The most commonly used line (1), the 5/8 Inch (1. 6 cm) seam allowance, is extended onto the slide plate. Starting seam Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 Inch (12 mm) from rear of fabric. Align the right edge with one d the seam guidelines on the needle plate. Backstitch to the edge of the fabric for by pushing in the reverse button boated in centre of the stitch length dial. Guiding and supporting fabric · For tricot, and other similar synthetic knits, apply gentle tension by holding the fabric at the front and back d presser foot as you sew. · For elasticated fabric, stretch lace, and knits with an unusual amount d elasticity, hold the fabric firmly In front and back d the presser hot to stretch the seam as the stitches are being placed. 18 4830 & 4832 Straight stitching Stitch width selector Before you move the selectors to set your machine for straight stitching, turn the hand wheel toward you until needle is at its highest point. Straight stitching can be performed with pattern selector in any position; stitch width lever must be set at ( ) only. Needle position selector Needle Position Selector positions the needle in left ( ), center ( positions. ) or right ( ) needle Stitch length selector To adjust the length of your stitches, turn the dial so that desired stitch length is positioned under (·) symbol. · To lengthen stitch length, turn dial toward a higher number. 19 4830 & 4832 Applications with straight stitching Darning Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch length: 2-5 Foot: General Purpose (B) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Attach feed cover plate (F) Reverse stitch button The reverse stitch button, with the ( ) symbol, is located in the centre of the stitch length selector. The machine will stitch in reverse only as long as you keep the button pushed in. Sewing in reverse To neaten the end of a seam, push in the reverse button and backstitch 3-4 stitches Raise needle and presser foot and remove fabric by drawing it to the back and left. Cut thread on thread cutter on presser bar. 20 4830 & 4832 Inserting a zipper Preparation Pattern: Needle position: Stitch width: Stitch length: 2-5 Foot: Zipper (E) Needle plate: General Purpose (A) Adjusting the zipper foot When the zipper teeth are to the left of the needle (A): · Slide the adjusting block, (1) which slides on the pin, across to the right. When the zipper teeth are to the right of the needle (B): · Slide the adjusting block (1) across to the left. · Snap on the foot to the right side of the pin. 21 4830 & 4832 Zig zag stitching Before moving selector, make sure needle is fully raised. Needle position selector Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done with the needle In the centre ( ) position. Left ( ) and right ( ) settings are used for special stitch placement. Stitch width selector To produce any of the zig-zag stitches, the stitch width selector is moved from its straight position ( ) to any of its other positions. The further you move the selector lever toward the right, the wider your stitch will be. Adjusting stitch length Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will give you an open zig-zag stitch. The higher the number, the more open, or further apart your stitches will be. The area between 0 and 1 on the dial is used for satin stitching, a series of closely spaced plain zigzag stitches that form a smooth satin-like surface. [. . . ] Straight stitch presser foot (D) and needle plate (C) are used together when straight stitching lightweight fabric or when your fabric or sewing procedure requires close control. Button sewing foot (H) is used to hold any two-hole or four-hole button securely for stitching. Lint brush is used for cleaning hard to reach areas on your sewing machine. Twin needle and spool pin are used to ditch two parallel rows of decorative stitching simultaneously. [. . . ]