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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HD 6800C • HD 6805C...
- Page 2 This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine.
- Page 3 • If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. • This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........1 Sew Out a Sequence..........23 Intended Use...............1 SEWING............... 24 Machine Overview ............1 Sewing ..............24 Needle Area Overview ..........2 Start to Sew – Straight Stitch ........24 Top of Machine ............2 Change Needle Position ..........24 Overview Accessories..........3 Change Sewing Direction ...........25 Included Accessories (Not Pictured).......
- Page 5 Intended Use Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial use. Additional assistance, by region, may be found on the web at www.singer.com. Machine Overview 1. Feed Teeth Lever — move from side to side to engage or 7.
- Page 6 Needle Area Overview 1. Needle Plate — provides a flat area around presser foot for sewing. Guide lines make it easy to guide the fabric straight when sewing. 2. Feed Teeth — feed the fabric under the presser foot when sewing.
- Page 7 Overview Accessories Bobbin x4 — Only use the type of transparent bobbins delivered with your machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins). One of the bobbins is inserted in the machine upon delivery. Felt Pad — Used to cushion the spool of thread when using the Auxiliary Spool Pin.
- Page 8 Presser Feet All Purpose Foot (T) (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used for general sewing on most types of fabric. The bottom of the foot is flat, so that the fabric is held down firmly against the feed teeth while sewing. It also has a wide slot so that the needle can move from left to right, depending on which stitch you sew.
- Page 9 Open Toe Foot The Open Toe Foot is used for satin stitch appliqués and other decorative sewing. Optional Accessories Additional optional accessories are available for your machine. Visit the SINGER® website for more information. Introduction – 5 English...
- Page 10 Stitch Overview Utility Stitches The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing. The most frequently used stitches are printed next to the stitch selection buttons on the front of the machine (Stitch Menu 1). Those stitches are selected by touching the corresponding button (if Menu 1 is active).
- Page 11 Closed Sew decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For medium/heavy Overlock Stitch stretch fabrics. Honeycomb For elastic insertion, decorative stitching, smocking, couching and hemming. Stitch Seam/Overcast Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For light stretch and non- Stitch stretch fabrics.
- Page 12 Darning Stitch Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and linen towels. Eyelet For belts, laces, etc. Button Sewing For sewing on buttons. Stitch Decorative Stitches Your machine also features decorative stitches. The stitches not described in the previous chart are decorative stitches. When sewing the decorative stitches, make sure to use a stabilizer underneath the fabric for better appearance.
- Page 13 PREPARATIONS Unpacking the Machine 1. Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the machine out of the box, and remove the packaging. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Wipe off the machine with a dry cloth to remove any lint and/or excess oil around the needle area. Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature.
- Page 14 Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray Store presser feet, bobbins, needles and other accessories in the accessory tray so that they are easily accessible. Keep the accessory tray on the machine to provide a larger, flat work surface. Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems.
- Page 15 Spool Pin Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an Auxiliary Spool Pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is used in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and the Auxiliary Spool Pin in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).
- Page 16 Wind the Bobbin 1. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap After a few turns, take your foot off the foot control to stop firmly against the spool. winding. Cut the excess thread tail above the bobbin, making sure to trim it close to the bobbin.
- Page 17 Thread the Machine Important! Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. This is very important to help ensure that the machine is correctly threaded. Not doing so can result in poor stitch quality when you start to sew.
- Page 18 Needle Threader The built-in needle threader allows you to thread the needle quickly and easily. The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-in needle threader. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is in its highest position, or press the needle up/down button.
- Page 19 Important Needle Information Change the needle often. As a general rule, needles should be changed every 6-8 hours of actual stitching time. Always use a straight needle with a sharp point and make sure the point is not bent or damaged (A). A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or snapping of the thread.
- Page 20 Thread Tension To set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine. Depending on the fabric, thread, etc, the tension may need to be adjusted. For the best stitch appearance and durability, make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. For general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two layers of fabric (A).
- Page 21 Change the Presser Foot 1. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position and the presser foot is lifted. The presser foot release lever extends out the back of the presser foot holder. Press this lever to release the presser foot. 2.
- Page 22 OPERATING YOUR MACHINE Machine Operation Controls The Operation Control buttons are used to operate the machine. Each functionality is listed and described further below. Reverse Button The Reverse Button has different functionality depending on what stitch that is selected. Stitch Menu 1 (stitch no. 1–5) and Stitch Menu 2 (stitch no. 001) Press and hold the Reverse button to sew in reverse.
- Page 23 Stitch Control Panel The functions on the Stitch Control Panel are used to select and adjust stitches and program fonts. Each functionality is listed and described further below. 1. Display 2. Stitch menu / Sound on/off 3. Program mode 4. Selection arrows 5.
- Page 24 Sequence Controls Sequencing — Press to enter Sequence mode. Navigation Arrows — Use these buttons to move back and forth in your sequence. Repeat — Press to sew your sequence repeatedly. Delete — Press to delete the selected stitch in a sequence. Automatic Stop Setting Press this button to activate the Automatic Stop setting.
- Page 25 1. Needle position — if the default needle position is adjusted (or if straight stitch is selected), the active one is shown here 2. Recommended presser foot — indicates what presser foot is recommended to use for the selected stitch to obtain the best stitch result 3.
- Page 26 2. Pull out the Stitch Chart to see which stitch number that refers to which letter/number. To program “SINGER”, would be stitch number 029, 019, 024, 017, 015, 028 (A). 3. Select the stitch you will use. On the display, you can see the selected stitch number and what position it has in the sequence (B).
- Page 27 Edit a Sequence To delete a stitch in the sequence, select the stitch with the navigation arrows and press “Delete”. Press “Delete” and keep it depressed for three seconds to delete the whole sequence. To add another stitch to the sequence, go to the position where Delete Button to add the stitch.
- Page 28 SEWING Sewing Next to each stitch or sewing technique described in this section of the manual is a chart showing the recommended settings and presser foot. See sample of the chart to the right. The recommended settings are also shown on the display, but might need adjustment to fit a special technique.
- Page 29 Change Sewing Direction To change sewing direction, stop the machine. Press the Needle Stop button to activate the Needle Down position. The needle is brought down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired.
- Page 30 Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch Multi-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. 3.0–5.0 3–5 The stitch can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.
- Page 31 Closed Overlock Stitch The closed overlock stitch can be used for sewing medium to heavier weight stretch fabrics. Use this stitch to hem stretch fabrics (A) and for belt loops (B). 3–5 Fold a hem to the wrong side and stitch with closed overlock stitch from the right side.
- Page 32 Darning and Mending Repair Large Holes To cover large holes it is necessary to sew a new piece of fabric onto the damaged area. Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area on the 4.0–6.0 3–5 right side of the fabric. Sew over the fabric edges with the zigzag or the multi-step Set up for zigzag zigzag stitch.
- Page 33 Repair Small Holes A small hole or tear is easily darned with the darning stitch. This stitch automatically sews small stitches back and forth to cover small holes or tears. 2–4 Thread your machine with a thread in a color as close to your fabric as possible.
- Page 34 Button Sewing Fasten buttons easily and quickly with the special button sewing stitch. 1. Select the Button Sewing Stitch. — 2–4 2. Lower the feed teeth. Set up for button sewing 3. Attach the Button Sewing Foot to your machine. 4.
- Page 35 One-Step Buttonhole Sew buttonholes perfectly sized for your button. The fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn. 3–5 1. Mark the start position of the buttonhole on the fabric (A). 2. On the One-Step Buttonhole Foot, push the button holder Set up for buttonhole open by pushing the lever backwards (B).
- Page 36 Sew Zippers The Zipper Foot can be attached on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the foot in the left 2.0–3.0 3–5 presser foot position (A).
- Page 37 Hand-Look Quilt Stitch Simulate the look of handmade quilting with the Hand-look Quilting stitch. Thread the needle with either transparent thread or with a thread that blends with the color of the top of the fabric. Thread the bobbin with a thread color that 2.0–3.0 6–9 coordinates or contrasts with the top of the fabric, depending...
- Page 38 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Cleaning the Bobbin Area Raise the needle and turn off the machine.
- Page 39 Clean bobbin holder (page 34). Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) – don’t substitute. Bobbin Thread Showing on Top of Fabric Possible cause: Top thread too tight.
- Page 40 Make sure power cord/foot control are correctly seated in machine and power supply (page 9). Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins)– don’t substitute. 36 – Maintenance English...
- Page 41 Needles Breaking Possible cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle. Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle (page 15). Possible cause: Wrong size needle for fabric. Solution: Insert appropriate needle for fabric type (page 14). Possible cause: Machine not threaded correctly. Solution: Rethread the machine completely (page 13).
- Page 42 Possible cause: Sewing was started with no fabric under the presser foot. Solution: Place fabric under foot, making sure that needle comes down into fabric; lightly hold both thread tails for first few stitches. Possible cause: Stabilizer may be needed for technique. Solution: Place stabilizer underneath fabric.
- Page 43 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Singer, and the Cameo “S” Design are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
- Page 44 4710719-26F · English · © 2020 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. · All rights reserved...