Singer 30215 User manual

2 & 5 Stitch Pattern
Machines
Instruction Manual

2 & 5 Stitch Pattern
Machines
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRINCIPAL PARTS
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
INCLUDED WITH MACHINE
CONNECTING MACHINE
RUNNING MACHINE
CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES
FREE ARM SEWING
CHANGING PRESSER FOOT
REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK
WINDING A BOBBIN
THREADING BOBBIN CASE
INSERTING THREADED BOBBIN CASE
THREADING MACHINE
RAISING BOBBIN THREAD
SELECTING A PATTERN
STRAIGHT STITCHING
STITCHING IN REVERSE
KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT
TURNING SQUARE CORNERS
ADJUSTING NEEDLE POSITION
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
AND APPLICATIONS
ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY
INSERTING A ZIPPER
SEWING BUTTONHOLES
CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB
CLEANING YOUR MACHINE
OILING MACHINE
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

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INSTRUCTION SYMBOLS
To simplify understanding, the following symbols are
used throughout the operator's manual.
CAUTION!
POLARIZED PLUG FOR
NORTH AMERICAN TERRITORIES
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug 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. Do not change
the plug in any way.
Dear Customer:
We recommend that for future reference you record
the Serial Number of your Sewing Machine in the
space provided.
Refer to illustration below for location of the Serial
Number on your machine.
Turn power off.
Press speed controller
Use hand wheel to raise
needle.
Lower presser foot.
Model No._________________
Serial No._______________
Correct foot controller for this model is model no.: 4C-
316B (for North American Territories)
To ensure that you are always provided with the most
modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer
reserves the right to change the appearance, design
or accessories of this sewing machine when
considered necessary.
SINGER® is a Registered Trademark of The Singer
Company Limited
SINGER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A.
TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-877-7762
Raise presser foot.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this machine, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
Read all
instructions before using this machine.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
* The machine should never be left unattended when
plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the
electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
* Always unplug before changing light bulb. Replace
bulb with the same type rated 15 watts. Be sure to
replace the face plate which covers the light bulb
before operating the machine.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or
injury to persons:
* Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket
outlet (wall receptacle) is the same as the rated
voltage of the motor.
* Use this machine only for its intended use as
described in this Operator's Guide. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as
contained in the Operator's Guide.
* To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0")
position, then remove plug from outlet.
* Disconnect the power-line plug from the socket
outlet or switch the machine off when making any
adjustments in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing
needle, changing needle plate or changing presser
foot, etc.
* Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet
when removing covers, lubricating, or when making
any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
Operator's Guide.
* Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your
nearest Service Center should any adjustment be
required.
* Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
* Handle the foot controller with care and avoid
dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to place anything
on top of it.
* Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate
can cause the needle to break.
* Do not use bent needles.
* When sewing, keep fingers away from all moving
parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine
needle.
* Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This may
deflect the needle causing it to break.
* Before removing the bobbin case, remove plug from
the socket outlet.
* For double insulated machines, when servicing, use
only identical Singer replacement parts. See
instructions for Servicing of Double-lnsulated
Appliances.
* Never operate the 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 machine to the nearest authorized dealer or
Service Center for examination, repair, electrical, or
mechanical
adjustment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued...
* Never operate the machine with any air openings
blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine
and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and loose cloth.
* Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
* Do not use outdoors.
* Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
* Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when the machine is used by or near
children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
This product is intended for household use.
FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES:
This product is suppressed for radio and television
interference with the International Electrotechnical
Commission requirements of the CISPR.
Machines for Great Britain and some other countries
having similar wiring standards are shipped from the
factory with a plug for connection to the mains. The
wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the
following code:
Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red. If a 13 Amp (BS
1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or if
any other type of plug is used. a 5 Amp. fuse must be
fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution
board. Neither cord is to be connected to the earth
terminal of a three-pin plug.
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PRINCIPAL PARTS
1. Spool pin
2. Bobbin winder
3. Handwheel
4. Reverse button
5. Stitch length dial
6. Needle position
selector
7. Extension table
8. Needle plate
9. Presser foot
10. Needle
11. Presser foot lifter
12. Face plate
13. Thread guide
14. Tension dial
15. Bobbin winder
tension disc
16. Stitch width lever
17. Pattern selector
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STANDARD ACCESSORIES
INCLUDED WITH MACHINE
Note: Accessories are stored
inside Extension table.
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CONNECTING MACHINE
Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the
voltage and number of cycles indicated on the
electrical data table (1), conform to your electrical
power supply.
Plug the controller (2), into the receptacle, at the right
end of the machine.
Then connect the electrical power cord plug (3), to
your electrical outlet.
RUNNING MACHINE
Power on - press " I " side of switch.
Power off - press "O" side.
Press speed controller to run machine. The harder
you press, the faster machine will sew.
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CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES
IMPORTANT: For best sewing results, use
only Singer needles.
Loosen needle clamp screw and remove needle. With
flat side of needle to the back, insert new needle up
into clamp as far as it will go. Tighten needle clamp
screw securely.
FREE ARM SEWING
Pull end of extension table away from machine, as
illustrated.
Topstitch edges on sleeves, or finish waistbands and
pants legs easily.
ATTACHING FEED COVER
Press tab (1) and (2) into holes on needle plate.
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CHANGING PRESSER FOOT
To remove presser foot, press lever on back of foot
holder.
To install presser foot, center new foot under holder.
Lower presser foot lifter.
REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK
Remove presser foot.
Loosen presser foot screw and remove shank.
Hook new foot around presser bar.
Tighten screw.
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WINDING A BOBBIN
Push indent.
Raise spool pin.
Place felt and thread onto spool pin.
Lead thread from spool to back side of thread guide.
Pull thread up to top of slot.
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Winding Bobbin Continued...
Bring thread up and over thread guide to right side.
Pull thread down into indent on right side.
Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension
disc.
Thread bobbin and place on spindle.
Push bobbin to the right.
Hold thread end.
Step on speed controller.
Cut thread.
Push bobbin to the left.
Press side opposite indent.
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THREADING BOBBIN CASE
Open hook cover.
Take out bobbin case by holding latch.
Place bobbin into bobbin case.
Pull thread into bobbin case slot.
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Draw thread under tension spring and into delivery
position. (as illustrated)
INSERTING THREADED BOBBIN CASE
Pull 10 cm of thread from bobbin case.
While holding latch replace bobbin case.
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THREADING MACHINE
1. 2. 3.
1. Turn power off.
2. Raise needle.
3. Raise presser foot.
4. Raise spool pin and Place felt and thread onto
spool pin.
5. Pull thread into thread guide.
6. Follow arrows, guide thread into threading channel
and up to take-up lever (1).
7. Thread take-up lever eye (1). (Take-up lever is
slotted for easier threading) Pull down 6"~8"" of
thread. (Thread should be easy to pull) Lower
presser foot and again pull down 6"~8" of thread.
(Thread should be more difficult to pull) If thread is
difficult to pull, tension discs are threaded properly.
Continue to step 8. If thread pulls the same with
presser foot up or down go back to step 6 and
rethread ensuring thread is pulled into tension disc
channel (2).
8. Pull thread through thread guide.
9. Thread needle from front to back.
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RAISING BOBBIN THREAD
Open hook cover (1).
Hold needle thread.
Turn hand wheel towards you lowering, then raising
needle.
Gently pull needle thread to raise bobbin thread.
Open loop.
Pull both threads back.
Open hook cover (1).
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SELECTING A PATTERN
Note: To make selecting pattern easier move stitch
width to "image" position.
Turn pattern selector dial to select patterns.
STRAIGHT STITCHING
Preparation: Refer to "Recommended settings and
applications".
Place fabric under presser foot and lower foot.
Begin sewing.
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Straight Stiitching continued...
Guide fabric.
STITCHING IN REVERSE
Secure beginning and end of seam as shown.
Press reverse button for steps 1 and 3.
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KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT
Line up fabric with guideline (1) on needle plate.
TURNING SQUARE CORNERS
When stitching reaches desired pivot point, stop
stitching.
Lower needle into fabric.
Turn fabric.
Continue stitching seam.
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ADJUSTING NEEDLE POSITION
Center needle position.
Left needle position.
Right needle position.
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
Proper tension will produce identical stitches on both
the front and back of your fabric (1).
Too much tension - move tension dial to lower
number.
Too little tension - move tension dial to higher
number.
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