User manual SINGER 212GX1

[. . . ] Do not allow children to play with the machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without proper supervision. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual. [. . . ] Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square buttonhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Altering the buttonhole width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Altering the buttonhole stitch density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double layer buttonhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corded buttonhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto buttonhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Button Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zipper Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blind Hemming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Instructions: The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch. For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it 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. 4 Function Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or to stop the machine. The machine will run slowly as long as this button is pressed, and will start running at the speed set by the speed control lever, or stop when the button is released. NOTE: The start/stop button does not work when the foot control is connected. r e w q w Reverse button When sewing the stitch pattern #01, #05 or #09 the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. If you press the reverse button when sewing any other stitch, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop. If you press the reverse button when stitch pattern #01, #05 or #09 has been selected and the foot control is not connected, the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the button is pressed and the machine will stop when the button is released. e Auto-lock button When stitch pattern #01, #05 or #09 has been selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is pressed. When sewing any other stitches, the machine will sew locking stitch at the end of the pattern being sewn and automatically stop. r Needle up/down button Press this button to bring the needle up or down. [. . . ] Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder spindle. NOTE: The machine will not sew until the spindle has been returned to the left. Additional spool pin The additional spool pin is for bobbin winding without unthreading the machine. Insert the additional spool pin into the hole. [. . . ]