Singer 7442 Instruction Manual page 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Machine identification ................................................ 6
Accessories 8
Setting up your machine 10
Spool pins 12-
Presser foot lifter, Darning plate 12 -
Converting to free-arm sewing 12 -
Winding the bobbin 14 -
Threading the bobbin thread 16 -
Threading the top thread 18 -
Using automatic needle threader 20 -
Picking up bobbin thread 22 -
Needle, thread and fabric chart ............................... 24 -
Adjusting top thread tension 26 -
Changing presser foot 26 -
Control panel function 28 -
Reverse Operation Switch 30 -
Stretch stitches 44 51
- 7 Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Honeycomb stitch,
- 9 Overedge stitch, Feather stitch, Pin stitch, Blanket stitch,
11 Ladder stitch, Star stitch, Slant pin stitch,
13 Slant overedge stitch, Greek key stitch, Entredeux stitch,
13 Double overlock stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch
13 Decorative embroidery designs 52 53
15 Tips on design stitching
17 Continuous patterns 54 55
19 Sewing on a button 54 55
Sewing a buttonhole 56 61
Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes
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2. STARTING TO SEW
Quick reference table of stitch length and width .......... 32 - 33
Straight stitching 34 - 37
Inserting zippers and piping
Hand-look quilt stitch 36 - 37
Zigzag stitching 38 - 39
Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch
Placement of patterns
Blindhem stitch 40 - 41
Multi-stitch zigzag 42 - 43
3. CARING FORYOUR MACHINE
Cleaning hook area and feed dogs 61 63
4. OTHER INFORMATION
Satin stitch foot, Twin needle,
Straight Stitch Needle Position
64 65
5. PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
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For European version
Dimensions: 432 mm × 182 mm x 310 mm
Mass of the equipment: 7.5 kg
Rated Voltage: 230V ~
Rated Frequency: 50Hz
Rated input: 70W
Rated ambient temperature: 15 - 35°C
Acoustic noise level: less than 70db(A)
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