SINGER 6215 - Manual (Page 5)

PRINCIPAL PARTS............
What they are and what they do
1. HAND WHEEL provides a means
of raising or lowering needle
manually.
2. BOBBIN WINDER is for filling the
bobbin with thread.
3. PATTERN SELECTOR LEVER for
selecting different patterns.
4. FRICTION-FREE SPOOL PIN AND
CAP hold the top thread supply and
allow it to unwind smoothly.
5. NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR
positions needle in left, center or
r i g h t p o s i t i o n f o r s p e c i a l
applications.
6 . STITCH WIDTH LEVER controls
width of patterns and sets needle
for straight stitching.
7. SNAP-IN THREAD GUIDE helps to
insure smooth flow of thread.
8 . BOBBIN WINDER TENSION DISC
provides thread tension when bob­
bin winding.
9. THREAD GUIDE leads thread
down into tension discs.
10. TAKE UP LEVER draws correct
amount of thread from spool for
best stitch formation.
11. FACE PLATE is a removable cover
protecting movable parts and sew­
ing light.
12. NEEDLE THREAD TENSION DIAL
controls top thread tension.
13. THREAD GUIDES lead thread to
needle.
14. SNAP ON PRESSER FOOT holds
fabric against feed system teeth.
15. FEED SYSTEM moves fabric
under presser foot.
16. NEEDLE PLATE supports the
fabric during sewing.
17. ONE-WAY NEEDLE CLAMP holds
needle in machine and prevents
Incorrect insertion.
18. REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE
lets you change from flat bed to
free arm.
19. STITCH LENGTH DIAL allows for
a variety of stitch lengths.
20. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON,
when pushed in provides continu­
ous
reverse fabric movement.
When turned right or left, adjusts
balance of buttonhole.
21. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER, at the
back of machine, lets you raise
and lower presser foot.
22. THREAD CUTTER, on presser bar
is built-in for ease.
23. SLIDE PLATE opens for easy re­
moval and replacement of bobbin.
24. SPEED CONTROLLER, designed
for safety, regulates the speed of
your sewing machine.
25. ELECTRICAL POWER CORD con­
nects machine to your electrical
outlet.
26. MACHINE PLUG connects the
speed controller and power line to
the motor. Push the machine plug
into the machine receptacle to the
right of the power and light switch.
27. POWER AND LIGHT SWITCH
turns on machine and sewing light
at one time.
28. BOBBIN WINDING INDENT, on
hand wheel. When pressed, stops
needle movement for smooth even
bobbin winding.
29. STITCH BALANCE CONTROL
adjusts the appearance of a
flexl-stitch pattern.
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