INSTRUCTION MANUAL - SINGER Sewing Co.

1 4830 & 4832 INSTRUCTION MANUAL4830 & 4832 Table of contentsImportant safety instructionsGetting to know your machinePrincipal parts AccessoriesConnecting the machineRunning the machineChoosing and changing the needleChanging the needle plateChanging screw-on presser feetAttaching the bed CoverChanging snap-on presser feetFabric thread and needle tableInserting a bobbinWinding a bobbinThreading the machineRaising the bobbin threadAdjusting thread tensionSewing a seamStarting a seamStraight stitchingStitch width selectorNeedle position SelectorStitch length selectorReverse stitch button and sewingIn reverseDarningInserting a zipperZig-Zag StitchingNeedle position selectorStitch width SelectorAdjusting stitch lengthPattern groups selectionFlexi-stitch patternsBalancing flexi-stitchesDecorative stitch patternsFlexi-stitch patternsAttaching a buttonFree-arm sewingRemoving the extension tableFour-step buttonholeTwin needle sewingAdditional accessories/Accessory storageCaring for your machineRemoving and replacing bobbin caseCleaning the machineLubricating the machineChanging the light bulbPerformance checklist 34830 & 4832 Congratulations As the owner of a new SINGER sewingmachine.

2 You are about to begin an excitingadventure in creativity. from the moment youfirst use your machine you will know you aresewing one of the easiest to use sewingmachines ever we recommend that, before you start touse your Sewing machine you discover themany advantages and the ease of operationby going through this INSTRUCTION book, stepby step, seated at your ensure that you are always provided withthe most modern Sewing capabilities, themanufacturer reserves the right to change theappearance, design or accessories of thissewing machine when considered d The SINGER CompanyCopyright (c) 1993 SINGER Sewing Machine CompanyAll rights reserved throughout the Customer,We recommend that for future reference yourecord the Serial Number of Your SewingMachine in the space to illustration for location of SerialNumber on your machine44830 & 4832 For European Territories:This product is suppressed for radio and tele-vision interference with the internationalElectrotechnical Commission requirements ofthe SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSWhen using this machine basic safety pre-cautions should always be followed includingthe following.

3 Read all instructions before using reduce the risk of electric shock The machine should never be left unattend-ed when plugged in. Always unplug themachine from the electric outlet immediate-ly after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping. Replacebulb with the same type rated 15 watts Be sure to replace the face plate whichcovers the light bulb before operating reduce the risk of burns. tire, electricshock or injury to persons: Be sure that the electrical voltage of thesocket outlet (wall receptacle is the sameas the rated voltage of the motor). Use this machine only for its intended useas described In this Operator's Guide Use only attachments recommended by themanufacturer as contained In theOperator's Guide To disconnect, turn all controls to the off("0")

4 Position, then remove plug from outlet Disconnect the power-line plug from thesocket outlet or switch the machine offwhen 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 theOperator's & Do not attempt to adjust the motor Your nearest Service Centershould any adjustment be required. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Tounplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Handle the foot controller with care andavoid dropping it on the door.

5 Be sure notto place anything on top of it. Always use the proper throat plate. Thewrong plate can cause the needle to break. Do not use bent needles. When Sewing , keep fingers away from allmoving parts Special care is requiredaround the Sewing machine needle. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Itmay deflect the needle causing It to break. Before removing the bobbin case, removeplug from the socket outlet. For double insulated machines. when serv-icing use only identical replacement parts Never operate the machine if it has adamaged cord or plug, If it Is not workingproperly, If it has been dropped or dam-age; or dropped into the water, return themachine to the nearest authorized dealeror Service Center for examination, repair,electrical, or mechanical adjustment.

6 Never operate the machine with any airopenings blocked. Keep ventilation open-ings of the machine and foot controllerfree from the accumulation of lint, dust,and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into anyopening. Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol aerosol(spray) products are being or oxygen isadministered . Do not allow to be used as a toy. Closeattention is necessary when the machineIs used by or near THESE INSTRUCTIONSS ervicing should be performed by an authorized service product is intended for household & 4832 Principal parts1. Hand wheel 2. Bobbin winder3. Horizontal spool pin and holder4. Thread guide 5. Bobbin winder tension disc6.

7 Snap-in thread guide7. Take up lever8. Face plate9. Needle thread tension dial10. Accessory storage11. Snap on presser foot12. Needle plate13. Removable extension table14. One-way needle clamp15. Thread guides16. Push button reverse17. Stitch length dial/four-step buttonhole 18. Stitch width lever 19. Pattern selector dial20. Needle position selector21. Stitch balance control22. Presser foot lifter23. Thread cutter24. Feed system26 Slide plate26. Foot control27. Electrical lead28. Machine plug29. Power and light switch30. Bobbin winding IndentGetting to know your machine74830 & 4832 AccessoriesThe following accessories furnished with yoursewing machine are designed to simplify yoursewing projects and increase the versatility ofyour letter in a circle adjacent to the Illustratedpart is reproduced on the part itself to helpyou select the correct attachment for the typeof work you are Blindstitch hem presser foot is used toposition the hem for blindstitch Special purpose presser foot (J) is usedfor decorative and zig-zag General purpose needle plate (A) andpresser foot (B) are on your machinewhen delivered.

8 Use together for alternat-ing between straight and zigzag Buttonhole presser foot (1) is used withthe General Purpose Needle Plate tomake four-step Zipper foot (E) is used for inserting zipperand stitching corded Friction free spool holder is used to holdvarious size spools and allows thread tounwind smoothly. The spool does not Small thread spool hold (Q) for use withsmall diameter spools of Needle pack includes an assortment forsewing various types of Feed cover (F) is used to prevent thefeed from moving the fabric when darningor free motion Transparent bobbins for easy viewing ofthread & 4832 Connecting the machinePush plug into the receptacle (1) at the rightend of the machine.

9 Then connect plug (2) toyour socket the machineTo turn on machine and Sewing light, pressupper portion of power switch. To turn offmachine and light, press lower portion "D" ofpower run the machine and control speed, pressthe foot control with your foot. The harder youpress, the faster the machine will machine, remove foot from :Do not operate machine without fabricunder the presser foot as this maydamage the feed and the presser & 4832 Choosing and changing needles Raise needle to its highest position. Loosen needle clamp screw and removeneedle. With flat side of needle to the back, insertnew needle up into clamp as far as it willgo. Tighten needle clamp screw the needle plate (A), (C) Raise needle and presses foot.

10 Open slide plate. Lift up needle plate from right comer andslide 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 placeChanging screw-on presser feet (H) Raise needle and presser foot. Loosen presser foot screw (1) and removepresser foot with shank (2), guiding ittoward you and to the right. To replace presser foot with shank, hookshank around the presser bar and tightenpresser foot screw with the use of a & 4832 Attaching the feed cover (F)The feed cover is used to keep the feed frommoving the fabric when attaching a button,darning or Sewing free motion it, follow the directions below: Raise needle and presser foot.