Singer 4228, 4220 manual Ljl

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Stitch width dial

Needle positionselectordial ))lJL

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Needle thread tension

Stitch length selector dial

PatternselectorDial0

Drop Feed Lever

Reversebutton

NeedLe position selector: The needle can be moved from the center position to either the right or left position. This is helpful 'wheninserting 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 thisdial to 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 selectordlal will.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 of everyseam, 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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