SINGER 6211 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATING THE MACHINE
Connecting the machine
Push plug (1) into the receptacle (2)
at the right end of the machine. Then
connect plug (3) to your socket outlet
Running the machine
To turn on machine and sewing light,
press upper portion of power switch
(4). To turn off machine and light, press
lower portion "0" of power switch.
To run the machine and control
speed, press the speed controller (5)
with your foot The harder you press,
the faster the machine will sew. To stop
machine, remove foot from controller.
NOTE: Do not operate machine without
fabric under the presser foot as this
may damage the feed and the presser
foot.
CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES
IMPORTANT:
For best results from your sewing machine, use only Singer needles. Check the
needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 9 for the correct
needle and fabric combination.
• Raise needle to its highest position.
• Loosen needle clamp screw and
remove needle.
• With flat side of needle to the back,
insert new needle up into clamp as
far as it will go.
• T i g h t e n n e e d I e c l a m p s c r e w
securely.