User manual SINGER 6211

[. . . ] Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorised dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. [. . . ] If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the " " (a) in order to raise the feed dogs. The feed dog will not come up until you turn the handwheel or start sewing, even if the lever is to the right. Make a complete turn to raise the feed dogs. 25 OPERATION BUTTONS Needle up/down button Auto-lock button Reverse button Reverse button When the patterns 01-16, 32-60 are selected, the machine will sew reverse or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed. The machine will sew forward after the button is released. An arrow " " on the LCD display indicates reverse sewing. 26 Auto-lock button When the patterns 01-05 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically stop. The LCD will display the figure " until the machine is stopped. " When the patterns 06-16, 32-60 are selected, press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop. The LCD will display the figure " " until the machine is stopped. The function will be cancelled if you press the button once again or select another pattern. Needle up/down position button With the Needle up/ down button, you decide whether the needle shall stop in the up position or in the fabric when you stop sewing. Please Note: If you press the button while sewing nothing will happen. The function can only be used when the machine is not sewing. Press the button so that the arrow, on the LCD " and the needle will stop screen, will point up " in the highest position. When you press the button so that the arrow points down " ", the machine will stop with the needle in the lowest position. 27 FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch width button Stitch length button Mirroring button Mode selection button Stitch width button When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. Each press of this button erases one character, or press this button to remove an added pattern when sewing combinations of characters or decorative stitches. Arrow button Press the arrow buttons " " or " ", in memory mode, to check the combination programmed in the memory. 31 SELECTION BUTTONS Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection buttons When the mode button is set to Direct mode you can select the utility stitches illustrated next to the buttons simply by pressing the button for the stitch you wish to sew. Number buttons When the mode button is set to Patterns or Alphabet mode you select the stitches or letters by number. 32 USEFUL SKILLS Sewing corners 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. Lower the needle into the fabric with the hand wheel or by pressing the needle up/ down button once. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Reverse Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam. Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches. The machine will sew forward when the button is released. Free arm Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs. 33 Sewing on heavy fabric The black button on the right side of the presser foot will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of a seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over seams when hemming jeans. When you reach the point of an increased thickness, lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Press the toe of the foot and push in the black button, then lower the foot and continue sewing. Cardboard or thick fabric The black button releases automatically after sewing few stitches. [. . . ] 1. Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread. 1. Remove and reinsert needle (flat side towards the back). 2. Insert the needle correctly (flat side towards the back). 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. [. . . ]