Singer 4220 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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Needle positionselectordial
Needle thread tension
Drop Feed Lever
PatternselectorDial
Stitch width dial
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Stitch length selector dial
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Reversebutton
NeedLe position selector: The needle can be moved from the center position to either the right
or left position. This is helpful 'when inserting zippers or cording, and when topstitching.
Needle thread tension knob: This control determines the amount of pressure on the needle
thread as it passes through the machine. It is normal(y positioned at AUTO. It may be
necessary to increase or decrease the tension for decorative stitches.
Pattern selector:Turn thisdialto select a stitchpattern, such as a StraightStitchor Crescent
Stitch.Turn the dialuntilthe desired stitchisaligned with the small red dot on the machine.
The stitchesare in groups of two. The Pattern selectordlalwill.turn easier when the Stitch
width dialisset at straightstitch.Always be sure the needle isin tilehighest positionwhen
turning the Pattern Selector,
Stitch width dial: This controls the width of a stitch. Turning the dial to the left makes a stitch
wider. When the dial is turned to the right it has no width, creating a straight stitch.
Stitch {e_n__thdial: This controls how close the stitches are to one another or how far apart one
stitch is from the previous stitch. A stitch Length of "5" means the stitches are farther apart.
As the number becomes smaller the stitches become closer together. When the Stitch Length is
"0" the stitches are on top of one another. The dial must be set at the stretch setting
when sewing any STRETCH stitch. I I I O 1((1(
Reversebutton:At the beginningand end ofeveryseam, itisadvisedto pressthe reverse
buttonto reinforcethe seam with backstitching.
Dro_ Feed: This control is used for lowering the feed do_Is, for darning,free-motion embroidery
and monogramming.
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