Singer 4830 User manual

4830 & 4832

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

4830 & 4832

Table of contents

Important safety instructions

Getting to know your machine

Principal parts

Accessories

Connecting the machine

Running the machine

Choosing and changing the needle

Changing the needle plate

Changing screw-on presser feet

Attaching the bed Cover

Changing snap-on presser feet

Fabric thread and needle table

Inserting a bobbin

Winding a bobbin

Threading the machine

Raising the bobbin thread

Adjusting thread tension

Sewing a seam

Starting a seam

Straight stitching

Stitch width selector

Needle position Selector

Stitch length selector

Reverse stitch button and sewing

In reverse

Darning

Inserting a zipper

Zig-Zag Stitching

Needle position selector

Stitch width Selector

Adjusting stitch length

Pattern groups selection

Flexi-stitch patterns

Balancing flexi-stitches

Decorative stitch patterns

Flexi-stitch patterns

Attaching a button

Free-arm sewing

Removing the extension table

Four-step buttonhole

Twin needle sewing

Additional accessories/Accessory storage

Caring for your machine

Removing and replacing bobbin case

Cleaning the machine

Lubricating the machine

Changing the light bulb

Performance checklist

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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 one of the easiest to use sewing

machines ever made.

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.

A Trademark d The Singer Company

Dear Customer,

We recommend that for future reference you

record the Serial Number of Your Sewing

Machine in the space provided.

Refer to illustration for location of Serial

Number on your machine

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For European Territories:

This product is suppressed for radio and tele-

vision interference with the international

Electrotechnical Commission requirements of

the CISPR.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine basic safety pre-

cautions 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 unattend-

ed when plugged in. Always unplug the

machine from the electric outlet immediate-

ly after using and before cleaning.

• Always unplug before relamping. 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. tire, 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 nee-

dle area, such as threading needle chang-

ing needle, changing throat plate or chang-

ing presser foot, etc

• Always unplug the machine from the elec-

trical outlet when removing covers lubricat-

ing, or when making any other user servic-

ing adjustments mentioned in the

Operator's Guide.

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WARNING continued...

•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 door. Be sure not

to place anything on top of it.

•Always use the proper throat 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. It

may deflect the needle causing It to break.

• Before removing the bobbin case, remove

plug from the socket outlet.

• For double insulated machines. when serv-

icing use only identical replacement parts

• Never operate the machine if it has a

damaged cord or plug, If it Is not working

properly, If it has been dropped or dam-

age; or dropped into the water, return the

machine to the nearest authorized dealer

or Service Center for examination, repair,

electrical, or mechanical adjustment.

• Never operate the machine with any air

openings blocked. Keep ventilation open-

ings 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 aerosol

(spray) products are being or oxygen is

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 representatives.

This product is intended for

household use.

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Principal parts

1. Hand wheel

2. Bobbin winder

3. Horizontal spool pin and holder

4. Thread guide

5. Bobbin winder tension disc

6. Snap-in thread guide

7. Take up lever

8. Face plate

9. Needle thread tension dial

10. Accessory storage

11. Snap on presser foot

12. Needle plate

13. Removable extension table

14. One-way needle clamp

15. Thread guides

16. Push button reverse

17. Stitch length dial/four-step buttonhole

18. Stitch width lever

19. Pattern selector dial

20. Needle position selector

21. Stitch balance control

22. Presser foot lifter

23. Thread cutter

24. Feed system

26 Slide plate

26. Foot control

27. Electrical lead

28. Machine plug

29. Power and light switch

30. Bobbin winding Indent

Getting to know your machine

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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 in a circle adjacent to the Illustrated

part is reproduced on the part itself to help

you select the correct attachment for the type

of work you are doing.

1. Blindstitch hem presser foot is used to

position the hem for blindstitch hemming.

2. Special purpose presser foot (J) is used

for decorative and zig-zag sewing.

3. General purpose needle plate (A) and

presser foot (B) are on your machine

when delivered. Use together for alternat-

ing between straight and zigzag stitching.

4. Buttonhole presser foot (1) is used with

the General Purpose Needle Plate to

make four-step buttonholes.

5. Zipper foot (E) is used for inserting zipper

and stitching corded seams.

6. Friction free spool holder is used to hold

various size spools and allows thread to

unwind smoothly. The spool does not turn.

7. Small thread spool hold (Q) for use with

small diameter spools of thread.

8. Needle pack includes an assortment for

sewing various types of fabrics.

9. Feed cover (F) is used to prevent the

feed from moving the fabric when darning

or free motion embroidery.

10. Transparent bobbins for easy viewing of

thread supply.

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Connecting the machine

Push plug into the receptacle (1) at the right

end of the machine. Then connect plug (2) to

your socket outlet.

Running the machine

To turn on machine and sewing light, press

upper portion of power switch. To turn off

machine and light, press lower portion "D" of

power switch.

To run the machine and control speed, press

the foot control with your foot. The harder you

press, the faster the machine will sew. To

stop machine, remove foot from control.

Note: Do not operate machine without fabric

under the presser foot as this may

damage the feed and the presser foot.

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Choosing and changing needles

• 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.

Changing the needle plate (A), (C)

• Raise needle and presses foot.

•Open slide plate.

•Lift up needle plate from right comer and

slide out from under foot.

• To replace needle plate slide it under pin

(1) and push it firmly to the left.

• Press down until it snaps into place

Changing screw-on presser feet (H)

• Raise needle and presser foot.

• Loosen presser foot screw (1) and remove

presser foot with shank (2), guiding it

toward you and to the right.

• To replace presser foot with shank, hook

shank around the presser bar and tighten

presser foot screw with the use of a coin.

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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.

•Open slide plate.

•Slide feed cover on top of needle plate,

pressing tabs (1) and (2) into holes.

• Close slide plate.

• To remove open slide plate and lift front

edge of cover; pull it away.

Changing snap-on presser feet

(B),(D),(J),(L)

•Raise needle to its highest position by turn-

ing hand wheel toward you.

• Raise presser foot using presser foot lifter

at back of machine.

• Push to of presser foot (1) up, until it snaps

off the shank (2).

•Remove foot from machine.

• Place new foot under centre of shank.

•Lower presser foot lifter, fitting shank over

presser foot pin (3).

•Don't turn screw. Instead, push presser foot

screw (4) down, firmly until foot snaps into

place.

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