Singer 6423 User Manual

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USING NEEDLE THREADERINSERTING WOUND BOBBINSnap threader up onto bar.• Slide threader as far to left as it will go.• Be sure guide (1) is against le

RAISING BOBBIN THREAD• Hold needle thread.• Turn hand wheel towards you lowering, then raising needle.• Gently pull needle thread to raise bobbin th

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHTLine up fabric with guideline (1) on needle plate.TURNING SQUARE CORNERWhen stitching reaches desired pivot point, stop stitchin

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONADJUSTING NEEDLE POSITIONProper setting of tension is important to good sewing.There is no single tension setting appropriate

CHANGING PRESSER FOOTREPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANKTO REMOVE-• Lift toe of presser foot until it snaps off shank.• Take foot off machine.JZyTO RE

CHANGING NEEDLEFor best sewing results, use only Genuine Singer needles.• Loosen screw and remove needle.• Insert needle with flat away from you.• T

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTHFREE MOTION EMBROIDERY• Move lever to widen or narrow stitch.• When using twin-needle do not set width wider than twin-needle

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ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLINGAlways make a practice buttonhole on a sample of your fabric.Be sure bobbin contains enough thread.When making buttonholes on

SEWfNG ON A BUTTONiNSERTtNG A ZIPPERRECOMMENDED SETTINGSstitch Selection: ^ig-Zag Stitch Width; iIDIStitch Length; Feed cover Presser Foot; Button sew

BLINDSTITCHOVEREDGING AND SEAMINGFold hem to wrong side. Pin or baste in place.• Fold hem back as shown.Place folded edge against blindstitch guide.S

REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASEREMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB• Raise presser foot and needle.• Take off presser foot.• Open slide plate and r

CLEANING MACHINEBEFORE STORING YOUR MACHINE• Using lint brush, remove lint or dust from:- presser bar- needle bar- machine surface (if necessary,

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CAUTION !TABLE OF CONTENTSPOLARIZED PLUG FOR NORTH AMERICAN TERRITORIESTo reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followedincluding the following: Read all instructions

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ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH MACHINEI Accessories are stored inside extension table.General purpose presser foot (on machine) #137627Straight stitch pres

CONNECTING AND RUNNING MACHINECONNECTING-Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated on the electrical da

WINDING BOBBINOpen slide plate.Take out empty bobbin.• Place thread and spool cap onto spool pin.• For best sewing performance use proper spool cap.Sn

THREADING MACHINE1. Turn off power.2. Raise needle.3. Raise presser foot to allow tension module to accept thread.4. Place thread spool and proper s