SINGER 6423 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
Dear Customer:
We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number
of yo'ur Sewing Machine in the space provided.
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
appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when
considered necessary.
SINGER® is a Registered Trademark of The Singer Company Limited
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION............................................................... 1
PRINCIPAL PARTS............................................................................................ 2
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH MACHINE.....................................................3
CONNECTING AND RUNNING MACHINE..........................................................4
INSTRUCTION SYMBOLS................................................................................... 4
WINDING BOBBIN................................................................................................5
THREADING MACHINE....................................................................................... 5
USING NEEDLE THREADER.............................................................................. 6
INSERTING WOUND BOBBIN.............................................................................6
RAISING BOBBIN THREAD............................................................................... 7
SELECTING A PATTERN.....................................................................................8
STRAIGHT STITCH.............................................................................................. 8
KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT............................................................................. 9
TURNING SQUARE CORNER............................................................................. 9
STITCHING IN REVERSE.................................................................................... 9
USING SEAM GUIDE........................................................................................... 9
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION....................................................................... 10
ADJUSTING NEEDLE POSITION...................................................................... 10
FREE ARM SEWING........................................................................................ 10
CHANGING PRESSER FOOT...........................................................................11
REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK................................................. 11
ATTACHING FEED COVER.............................................................................. 11
CHANGING NEEDLE......................................................................................... 12
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE......................................................... 12
ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH ............................................................................ 13
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH.......................................................................... 13
BALANCING A PATTERN.................................................................................. 13
FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY..........................................................................13
DARNING............................................................................................................13
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS AND APPLICATIONS................................. 14-17
ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLING............................................................................ 18
SEWING ON A BUTTON.................................................................................... 19
INSERTING A ZIPPER....................................................................................... 19
BLINDSTITCH.....................................................................................................20
OVEREDGING AND SEAMING ........................................................................ 20
REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE................................................21
REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB................................................... 21
CLEANING MACHINE........................................................................................ 22
BEFORE STORING YOUR MACHINE...............................................................22
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST...........................................................................22