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Singer
®
quick
start guide
Singer
®
Models 3321, 3323, 4452, 7363, One, 7285Q, 8500Q, XL-420
TO CLEAN: Remove bobbin cover plate. Loosen screws & remove needle plate.
Remove bobbin case. Softly brush or vacuum feed dogs & bobbin area to remove lint.
To lubricate: Remove bobbin case. Put 1 drop of Singer
®
Sewing Machine Oil in
center of bobbin area & on hook race. Replace bobbin case. Raise needle to the
highest position. Slide needle plate into position. Tighten screws.
Singer
®
Model 14CG754 Serger
TO CLEAN: Disconnect the power line from the wall receptacle. Remove free arm
cloth plate from machine. Open looper cover door. Remove throat plate from
feed dog area. Using a small cleaning brush, remove lint from the looper and feed
dog areas. For superior cleaning, use a can of compressed air to remove lint from
these areas.
TO LUBRICATE: Disconnect the power
line from the wall receptacle. Open looper
cover door. Lubricate all moving parts of the
loopers with 1-2 drops of Singer
®
Sewing
Machine Oil. Close looper cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Keep User’s Manual handy; refer to it
often. It shows how to thread, operate &
maintain the sewing machine.
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Become familiar with sewing machine
parts to understand directions &
communicate problems.
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Plug the machine into a power surge protector strip.
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Don’t force the machine if it stops moving, sounds wrong, or stitches incorrectly.
Stop sewing to find the cause. It can be as simple as rethreading.
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Turn off the power or unplug the machine when not in use, especially if children
are in the house.
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answer questions at
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OPERATING THE MACHINE
FOOT CONTROL
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The foot control operates just as the gas
pedal does in a car – the more pressure
applied to the pedal, the faster the sewing
machine will go. Practice speed control and
coordination.
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If the foot control slips on the floor, apply
hook-&-loop tape on carpeting, or use a
non-slip pad on hard floor surfaces.
FEED DOGS
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The feed dogs move the fabric under the presser foot and control the stitch
length by how far the fabric moves each stitch. Let the feed dogs move the
fabric; do not push or pull the fabric while stitching, as it may bend or break the
needle.
MAINTAINING THE MACHINE
CLEANING & LUBRICATION
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To keep the sewing machine running smoothly, clean and lubricate it with
Singer
®
Sewing Machine Oil.
✁
Have the sewing machine serviced at regular intervals at a Singer
®
service center.
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Before cleaning or lubricating any sewing machine, unplug it and fully raise
the needle.
Singer
®
Models 2277, 3232
TO CLEAN: Open hinged front cover. Remove needle plate. Softly brush or vacuum
feed dogs & bobbin area to remove lint.
TO LUBRICATE: In bobbin area, snap the 2 retaining arms outward. Remove metal
ring in front of bobbin. Remove hook – the metal part onto which the bobbin slides.
Clean with a soft cloth. Put 1-2 drops of Singer
®
Sewing Machine Oil in center of
bobbin area. Replace bobbin holder & outer metal ring; turn handwheel as needed.
Snap retaining arms inward. Insert bobbin case & bobbin. Replace needle plate.
SEW SMART TIP
If it is difficult to feel
the pressure on the
foot control pedal,
try it barefoot.
