SINGER 9124 - Manual (Page 3)

SECTION 1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Principal Parts
1. Hand Wheel provides a means for
raising or lowering the needle.
2. Pattern Display Panel shows a vari­
ety of patterns available for your
sewing
needs. Pattern indicator
appears under the pattern you select
by turning Pattern Selector Dial, #24.
3. Built-In Accessory Storage, under
top cover of machine, provides a
neat and convenient area to keep
accessories.
4. Friction-Free Spool Pin and Cap
hoid the top thread supply and
allow it to unwind smoothly as the
spool does not turn.
5. Stitch Width Lever controls the width
of patterns and sets the needle for
straight stitching.
6. Snap-In Thread Guide helps to insure
a smooth flow of thread from the
spool to the tension.
7. Auto Needle Thread Tension Lever
controls top thread tension.
8. Face Plate is a removable cover
protecting movable parts and sew­
ing light.
9. Sewing Light illuminates sewing
area.
10. Buttonhole Lever activates the one-
step buttonholer.
11. One-Way Needle Clamp holds
needle in machine and prevents
incorrect insertion.
12. Needle Plate supports the fabric
during sewing.
13. Removable Extension Table lets you
change the machine bed from flat to
free arm.
14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of
machine, lets you raise and lower
presser foot.
15. Thread Cutter is built into face plate
cover for convenience and safety.
16. Slide Piate, with window to see bob­
bin thread supply, opens for easy
removal and replacement of bobbin.
It also activates the bobbin winder.
17. Bobbin Winder is buiit into machine
and aliows you to switch from
sewing to bobbin winding without
removing bobbin.
18. Feed System moves fabric under
presser foot.
19. Presser Foot holds fabric against
the feed system and snaps on and
off.
20. Bed is the work surface of the
machine.
21. Stitch Length Lever allows for a
variety of stitch lengths.
22. Power and Light Switch turns on
the machine and sewing iight at the
same time.
23. Reverse Lever provides either
momentary or continuous reverse
fabric movement.
24. Pattern Selector Dial lets you move
the pattern indicator to any of the
patterns, plus buttonhole, shown on
the pattern display panel.
25. Stitch Balance Ring adjusts appear­
ance of Speciai Stitch patterns and
buttonholes.
26. Electrical Power Cord connects
machine to your electrical outlet.
27. Speed Controller, designed for safety
and convenience, regulates the
electronic solid state speed con­
trol.