Singer 6201; 6211 User manual

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6211
SINGER*

CONGRATULATIONS
As the
owner
of
a
new
Singer
sewing
machine,
you
are
about
to
begin
an
exciting
adventure
in creativity.
From the
moment
you
first
use
your
machine,
you
will
know
you
are
sewing
on one
of the
easiest to
use
sewing
machines
ever
made.
In
addition
to
the many
familiar
Singer
exclusives,
like
a removable
extension
table
(6211)
and
a
friction-free
spool
holder,
this
machine
offers
you these
features:
" Zig-zag
stitching
for
mending
and
decorative
uses.
" Easy
to find
"Letter-Coded"
Accessories.
*
Drop
in
front
bobbin
for
easy,
quick
bobbin
replacement.
*
Simple stitch
length
dial
and
push button
reverse
stitching.
* Snap-on presser
feet
that
are
quickly
removed
and
easily
replaced.
* One-way
needle insertion
that makes
it impossible
to
insert
the needle
incorrectly.
May
we
recommend
that,
before you
start
to
use
your
sewing
machine,
you
discover
the
many
advantages
and
the
ease
of
operation
by
going
through this instruction
book,
step
by
step,
seated
at your
machine.
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,
Copyright
t 1984
The
Singer
Company
Ali
rights
reserved
throughout
the
world
Part
No
119611-002 *A
Trademark
of
The
Singer
Company
Prfnted
in Brazil

TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
SECTION
1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
,, 2
Principal Parts -- -,- -2
Accessories .... ..... .4
SECTION 2 GETTING READY
TO SEW. .. ......
*.
5
Important Safeguards
..... .........
......... ..... ......
,,.- 5
Operating the Machine....................6
Connecting
the Machine ...............
6
Choosing and
Changing Needles ..,6
Changing Snap-On Presser
Feet
7
Changing
Screw-On Presser Feet
7
Changing the Needle
Plate 8
Attaching
the Feed Cover
8
Removing and Replacing the
Extension Table
8
Fabric, Thread, and Needle
Table .. .. 9
Winding a Bobbin
10
Inserting a Bobbin,..
11
Threading the Machine . .. 12
Raising the Bobbin Thread
13
SECTION 3. STRAIGHT STITCHING
14
Stitch Width Selector... ,,,, 14
Needle Position
Selector
14
Stitch
Length Selector. .14
Adjusting Thread Tension
15
Sewing a Seam
.. ...... ..... 16
Placing Fabric Under
Foot
-16
Basting... .. ...
..
16
Keeping
Seams Straight 16
Starting aSeam,..
17
Guiding and
Supporting Fabric
,17
Sewing
in Reverse,1
Darning _. _.
.. . ......
18
Quilting
......
18
Inserting aZipper 19
SECTION
4. ZIG-ZAG STITCHING
20
Stitch
Width Selector
,20
Needle
Position Selector
20
Adjusting Stitch Length
21
Needle Thread Tension
,,.,,.21
Zig-Zag Stitch,.
.......
22
Seam Finishing
,,,..,,22
Satin
Stitching ...........
22
Block Monogrammintg
22
Attaching aButton
,
23
SECTION 5 FREE-ARM SEWING
, . .
24
SECTION
6 CARING FOR YOUR
MACHINE -25
Removing and Replacing
Bobbin Case
25
Changing
the Light Bulb -26
Cleaning
the Machine.
26
Lubricating the Machine
,27
ADDITIONAL
ACCESSORIES
28
PERFORMANCE
CHECKLIST,,
29
NOTES
.- 30
INDEX
32

1. GETTING
TO KNOW YOUR
MACHINE
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PRINCIPAL
PARTS
...
What
they
are
and
what
they
do
1.
HAND
WHEEL
provides
a means
15.
NEEDLE PLATE
supports
the
of
raising
or
lowering
the
needle
fabric during
sewing.
manually.
16.
ONE-WAY
NEEDLE
CLAMP
holds
2.
BOBBIN
WINDER
is
for
filling
the
needle
in
machine
and
prevents
bobbin
with
thread.
incorrect
insertion.
3.
FRICTION-FREE
SPOOL PIN
AND
17.
REMOVABLE EXTENSION
TABLE
CAP
hold
the
top
thread
supply
and
lets
you
change
from
flat
bed
to
allow
it
to
unwind
smoothly.
free
arm.
(6211
only)
4.
NEEDLE
POSITION
SELECTOR
18.
STITCH
LENGTH
DIAL
allows
for
positions
needle
in
left,
center or
a
variety
of
stitch
lengths.
right position
for
special
19.
REVERSE
STITCH
BUTTON,
applications,
when
pushed
in
provides
continu-
S.
STITCH
WIDTH
LEVER
controls
ous
reverse fabric
movement.
width
of
stitch
and sets
needle
for
20.
PRESSER
FOOT
LIFTER,
at
the
straight
stitching. back
of
machine,
lets
you
raise
6.
SNAP-IN
THREAD
GUIDE
helps
to
and
lower
presser
foot.
insure
smooth flow
of
thread.
21.
THREAD
CUTTER,
on
presser
bar
7. BOBBIN WINDER
TENSION DISC
is built-in for ease.
provides
thread
tension
when bob-
22.
SLIDE
PLATE
opens
for
easy
re-.
bin
winding.
moval
and
replacement
of bobbin,
8. THREAD GUIDE
leads thread 23. SPEED
CONTROLLER, designed
down into tension discs,
for safety, regulates the speed of
your
sewing
machine.
9.
TAKE
UP
LEVER
draws
correct
24.
ELECTRICAL
POWER CORD
con-
amount
of
thread
from
spool
for
nects machine
to
your
electrical
best
stitch
formation, outlet,
10.
FACE
PLATE
is
aremovablecover
25.
MACHINE
PLUG
connects
the
protecting
movable parts
and
sew- speed
controller
and
power
l ine
to
ing light,
the
motor.
Push
the
machine
plug
11.
NEEDLE
THREAD
TENSION
DIAL
into
the
machine
receptacle
to the
controls
top thread
tension. right
of
the
power
and
light
switch,
12. THREAD
GUIDES
lead thread
to 26. POWER
AND LIGHT SWITCH
needle,
turns
on machine
and sewing
light
at
one time.
13.
SNAP
ON
PRESSER
FOOT
holds
27.
BOBBIN
WINDING INDENT,
on
fabric
against
feed
system
teeth.
hand
wheel, When
pressed, stops
14. FEED
SYSTEM
moves
fabric
needle
movement
for
smooth
even
under presser
foot.
bobbin
winding,
3

ACCESSORIES
The following
accessories
furnished
with
your sewing
machine
are
designed
to
simplify your
sewing
projects
and
increase
the
versatility
of
your
machine.
The letter
you see
next
to
the illus-
trated
part
is
actually
on the
part itself
and
is
to help
you make
sure your
selection
is correct
when
sewing
differ-
ent applications.
1.GENERAL
PURPOSE
NEEDLE
F0
PLATE
(A) and PRESSER
FOOT
(B) are
on your
machine
when
CA)
delivered.
Use
together
for
alter-
nating
between
straight
and
zig-
zag
stitching.
22.
FEED
COVER
(F) is
used
to pre-
vent
the
feed
from
moving
the
fabric
when
darning
or tree
motion
I
embroidery.
3
3.
SMALL
THREAD
SPOOL
17$
HOLDER
(0) for
use with small
(0)
diameter
spools
of
thread.
________
4.
FRICTION
FREE
SPOOL
HOLDER
3
4SINGER
is
used
to
hold
various
size
spools
and
allows
thread
to unwind
smoothly,
The
spool does
not turn.
55.
NEEDLE
PACKincludesan
assort-
ment
for sewing
various
types
of
fabrics.
6.
TRANSPARENT
BOB3BINS
for
easy
viewing
of
thread
supply,
4

2. GETTING
READY TO SEW
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Remove plug
from the socket
outlet when changing
needles, feet,
or
needle plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. This
eliminates
the possibility
of starting
the machine
by
accidentally
pressing
the speed
controller.
2. Before removing
the bobbin case, remove plug from
the socket outlet.
3. Because
of the up and
down movement
of the needle, you
must work
carefully
and watch
the sewing
area when
operating
the machine.
4. Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this
may deflect the
needle, causing it to break.
5. Before
cleaning your machine, remove plug from the socket outlet.
6. Do not attempt to adjust the motor
belt Contact your nearest Service
Center or an authorized Singer
dealer should any adjustment
be
required.
7, Before changing light
bulb, make sure you have removed
plug from
socket outlet. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers
the light
bulb before operating the machine.
8. This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum
light bulb.
This
product is suppressed for radio and television
interference with
the International
Electro-technical Commission requirements of the CISPR.
Machines for Great Britain and some
other countries having similar wiring
standards are shipped
from
the factory without
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 mustbe 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 othertype
of plug is used, a 5 Amp. fuse must befitted either in
the plug or adaptor or at the
distribution board.
Neither core is to
be connected to the earth
terminal of a three-pin
plug.
5

OPERATING
THE
MACHINE
Connecting the machine
Push
plug
(1)
into
the receptacle
(2)
at
the
right
end
of the
machine.
Then
connect
plug
(3)
to
your
socket
outlet
Running
the
machine
To turn on machine
and
sewing
light
press
upper
portion
of power
switch
(4).
To
turn off machine and
light,
press
lower
portion
"0" of
power
switch.
To run
the
machine
and
control
speed,
press
the speed controller
(5)
with your
toot The
harder you
press,
the
faster the
machine will
sew. To
stop
machine, remove toot from controller.
4
3
NOTE:
Do
notoperate
machine
without
2•
fabric
under
the
presser
toot
as this
CN
may
damage
the
feed
and the
presser
foot
CHOOSING
AND
CHANGING
NEEDLES
IMPORTANT:
For
best
results
from
your
sewing machine,
use
only
Singer needles.
Check
the
needle
package,
and
the
Fabric,
Thread
and
Needle
Table on
page
9
for the
correct
needle
and
fabric
combination.
. Raise
needle
to
its highest position.
.
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.
8

CHANGING SNAP-ON PRESSER
FEET (B),(D),(J)
Your machine comes
with the General
Purpose Presser Foot
(B) already at-
tached, You
can easily change to any
one of the other presser
feet which snap onto
a
common shank by following
the directions below.
1. Raise needle to its highest
position
2 by turning hand wheel toward you.
. Raise presser foot using presser foot
lifter at back
of machine.
. Push toe of presser foot (1) up, until it
N> -,snaps off the shank (2).
. Remove foot from machine
* Place new foot under center
of
3
shank.
. Lower presser foot lifter, fitting shank
over presser foot pin (3).
.Don't
turn screw.
Instead, push
presser
foot screw (4) down,
firmly
4
CHANGING SCREW-ON PRESSER FEET (H),(G)
Some special presser feet can be purchased at your sewing center with built-in
shanks that can be replaced as follows:
. Raise needle and presser foot.
0
* Loosen
presser
foot
screw
(1)
and
2 7
remove
presser
foot
with
shank
(2),
1
guiding it toward
you and to the right.
. To
replace presser foot
with shank,
/ hook shank around the presser bar
and tighten presser toot screw with
bIB (the use of acoin,
7

CHANGING THE NEEDLE PLATE (A),(C)
Your machine comes with the General Purpose Needle Plate (A) attached. The
Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C), can be purchased at your sewing center and can be
attached as follows:
*Raise needle and presser toot.
* Open slide plate,
* Lift
up needle
plate from
right corner
and slide out from under toot.
*To replace needle
plate, slide it
under
pin (1) and
push it firmly
to the
left.
* Press down until
it snaps into place.
ATTACHING THE FEED COVER (F)
The feed cover is used to keep the feed
from moving the fabric when attaching a
button, darning or sewing free-motion embroidery.
To attach it follow the directions
below:
• Raise needle and presser foot.
1-2
Open slide
plate.
a Slide feed cover on top of needle
gholes. *
Close slide plate.
* To remove, open slide plate and lift
front edge
of cover;
pull
it away.
REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE (6211 ONLY)
Free arm sewing makes it easier to sew hard-to-reach
areas,
To change machine for free arm
-sewing, lift right edge (1) of extension
table, slide it to the left and off the
machine.
To replace the extension table, slide
it to the right keeping it even with the
free arm, until the tabs on the right lock
into place.
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