Singer Heavy Duty 6800C User Manual - Page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 Intended Use 1 Machine Overview 1 Needle Area Overview 2 Top of Machine 2 Overview Accessories 3 Included Accessories (Not Pictured 3 Presser Feet 4 Optional Accessories 5 Stitch Overview 6 Utility Stitches 6 Decorative Stitches 8 PREPARATIONS 9 Unpacking the Machine 9 Connect to the Power Supply 9 Packing Machine after Sewing 9 Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray 10 Presser Foot Lifter 10 Thread Knife 10 Spool Pin 11 Wind the Bobbin 12 Insert the Bobbin 12 Thread the Machine 13 Needle Threader 14 Needles 14 Important Needle Information 15 Selection Guide - Needle Size, Fabric, Thread 15 Change the Needle 15 Thread Tension 16 Sew without Feed Teeth 16 Presser Foot Pressure 16 Change the Presser Foot 17 OPERATING YOUR MACHINE 18 Machine Operation Controls 18 Reverse Button 18 Start/Stop 18 Needle Up/Down 18 Tie-Off 18 Automatic Thread Cutter 18 Speed Control Lever 18 Stitch Control Panel 19 Display 19 Stitch Menu / Sound On/Off 19 Stitch Width / Needle Position 19 Stitch Length 19 Stitch Selection Buttons 19 Sequence Controls 20 Automatic Stop Setting 20 Needle Up/Down Setting 20 Mirror Side to Side 20 Elongation 20 Sewing Mode 20 Display - Sewing Mode 20 Select a Stitch 21 Sequence Mode 22 Display in Sequence Mode 22 Create a Sequence 22 Sew Out a Sequence 23 SEWING 24 Sewing 24 Start to Sew - Straight Stitch 24 Change Needle Position 24 Change Sewing Direction 25 Finish Sewing 25 Straight Stretch Stitch 25 Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch 26 Slant Overedge Stitch 26 Closed Overlock Stitch 27 Blind Hems 27 Darning and Mending 28 Repair Large Holes 28 Repair Tears 28 Repair Small Holes 29 Jeans Hem 29 Button Sewing 30 One-Step Buttonhole 31 Sew Zippers 32 Centered Zipper 32 Hand-Look Quilt Stitch 33 MAINTENANCE 34 Cleaning the Machine 34 Cleaning the Bobbin Area 34 Cleaning under the Bobbin Area 34 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specification 38