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- Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL HD 6800C • HD 6805C - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 2
in should be easily accessible. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 3
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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CENELEC COUNTRIES ONLY: This appliance can be used by - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 4
28 Repair Small Holes 29 Jeans Hem 29 Button Sewing 30 One-Step Buttonhole 31 Sew Zippers 32 Centered Zipper 32 Hand-Look Quilt Stitch 33 MAINTENANCE 34 Cleaning the Machine 34 Cleaning the Bobbin Area 34 Cleaning under the Bobbin Area 34 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specification 38 - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 5
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 for your stitch, thread and fabric. 9. Machine Operation Controls - functions used to make your sewing more convenient (see page 18). 10. Display - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 6
- helps maintain thread flow when sewing. 12. Needle Thread Guide - helps maintain thread flow when sewing. 13. Bobbin Cover - protects the bobbin while sewing. 14. Bobbin Cover Release Button - push to open the bobbin cover. 7 89 6 5 4 3 2 1 Top of Machine 1. Bobbin winding tension disc 2. Thread - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 7
transparent bobbins delivered with your machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins). One of the bobbins is inserted in the machine upon delivery. Felt Pad or needle screw. Edge/Quilting Guide - Used for straight and accurate sewing, e.g., when quilting. Insert the guide into the slot at the back - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 8
sewing blind hems in fashions and home decor. There is an adjustable guide with an extension at the front, used to guide . The machine will automatically sew a buttonhole Sewing Foot (H) The Button Sewing Foot quickly and neatly sews on buttons, eliminating the need to sew them H manually - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 9
Foot is mainly used to add surface embellishment to fabrics. Lightweight cords are guided by grooves on top of the foot during stitching. Use a single appliqués and other decorative sewing. Optional Accessories Additional optional accessories are available for your machine. Visit the SINGER® website - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 10
be pulled out at the bottom of the machine. When sewing, use a thread tension between 3-5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and leather. For decorative sewing. Sew seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For medium and medium/heavy stretch fabrics. Sew hems that are - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 11
and nonstretch fabrics. Sew buttonholes on home decór, garments, crafts and more. Rounded Bartack Buttonhole Rounded Bartack Buttonhole, Reinforced Keyhole Buttonhole Keyhole Buttonhole, Reinforced Keyhole Buttonhole, Tapered Keyhole Buttonhole, Rounded Heavy Duty Buttonhole Stretch Buttonhole - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 12
mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and linen towels. Eyelet For belts, laces, etc. Button Sewing Stitch For sewing on buttons. H Decorative Stitches Your machine also features decorative stitches. The stitches not described in the previous chart are decorative stitches. When - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 13
stay on for a few seconds while the power is consumed. This is normal for an energy efficient appliance. C B A For the USA and Canada This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 14
accessory box (A) and carefully pull it open. Push the door closed before putting the tray back onto the machine. Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lever is located at the right side of the sewing machine head. The lever is used to raise and lower the presser foot. Raise the lever up for - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 15
thread spools are manufactured in the same way. B If you experience problems with the thread, turn it in the opposite way or use the thread or when sewing with large spools or with specialty threads. Insert the Auxiliary Spool Pin into the designated hole at the top of the machine. Place a - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 16
to the right, the machine will not sew. Make sure to push the bobbin spindle back to the sewing position (left) before sewing. Insert the Bobbin Note: the thread slightly to the right and under the guide (C) then towards the left. Continue guiding the thread up toward the left and around the - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 17
ensure that the machine is correctly threaded. Not doing so can result in poor stitch quality when you start to sew. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and fit the appropriately sized spool cap. 2. Pull the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to the back and thread guide - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 18
Place the thread from the back over the thread guide (C) and under the small hook (D). D • manual threading of the needle. When threading the needle manually, make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back. Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 19
use asymmetrical twin needles (C), they can damage C your sewing machine. Selection Guide - Needle Size, Fabric, Thread Needle Size 70-80 Heavy weight fabrics: Canvas, wool, denim, home decor, fleece, heavy knit 110 (18) Heavy weight fabrics: Coat weight wool, upholstery fabrics Heavy duty - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 20
machine. Depending on the fabric, thread, etc, the tension may need to A be adjusted. For the best stitch appearance and durability, make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. For general sewing very thin fabric - increase for heavy weight fabrics, decrease for lightweight - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 21
difficult to place the presser foot in the correct position, keep the release lever pressed while lowering the presser foot. Use your thumb to carefully 2 guide the presser foot into the correct position and it will snap into place. Preparations - 17 English - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 22
threads. To cut threads at the end of a stitch or stitch program, press Automatic Thread Cutter while sewing. Speed Control Lever All stitches in your sewing machine have a pre-set, recommended sewing speed. You can adjust the speed using the Speed Control Lever. Slide the lever to the left to - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 23
. You can also see activated functions such as bobbin winding, buttonhole sewing and bobbin winding. Stitch Menu / Sound On/Off Press to toggle Charts available to slide forward and view at the lower right of the machine. By pressing the stitch numbers in quick succession you will be able to - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 24
satin stitches and does not affect the density of the stitch. Sewing Mode Display - Sewing Mode Sewing Mode is the first view on the display after you turn on the machine. Here you will find all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also where you adjust the settings of your stitch - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 25
to select it (C). The stitches on Menus 2-4 are pictured on the Stitch Reference Charts that can be pulled out at the bottom of the machine. The Stitch Menu number is listed within a folder above the stitches (D). The Stitch Number is printed above the picture of respective stitch (E). By pressing - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 26
- indicate that repeat sequence is activated. The sequence will be sewn repeatedly until you stop sewing. 9. Total number of stitches in the sequence - total number of stitches allowed (40 positions 2 6 1 7 11 10 9 8 Sequence Mode, stitches in memory A C B 22 - Operating Your Machine English - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 27
to select the stitch to be adjusted. Adjust the stitch width and stitch length using the + and - buttons. Sew Out a Sequence When you start sewing, the machine will sew one repetition of your sequence, sew 3 tie-off stitches and then stop automatically. Press the repeat button before starting to - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 28
each stitch or sewing technique described in this section of the manual is a chart sewing thread in the bobbin. Start to Sew - Straight Stitch Set your machine for straight stitch (see chart to the right). Raise the presser foot and position the fabric under it, next to a seam allowance guide - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 29
your project, press the Tie-Off button. The machine sews three stitches and stops automatically. Straight Stretch Stitch This heavy stretch fabrics, for crotch seams which are subject to considerable strain and for topstitching heavy fabrics. 3.5 2.5 3-5 Carefully guide the fabric while sewing - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 30
seam. Set up for slant overedge stitch Tip: Use the Blind Hem foot to sew at the very edge of the fabric. Adjust the extension on the foot, and let it guide along the fabric edge. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric first, the result might vary due to the fabric - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 31
recommended for medium to heavy woven fabric (1), the other for medium to heavy stretch fabric (2). • Finish the raw edge of the hem if sewing on a woven Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs along edge guide (A). • When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 32
piece of fabric onto the damaged area on the right side of the fabric. Sew over the fabric edges with the zigzag or the multi-step zigzag stitch. fabric. It must be a little larger than the damaged area. Sew over the damaged area using the zigzag or multi-step zigzag stitch. Trim the piece - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 33
the machine will stop automatically once the darning stitch is completed. Move your fabric and repeat until the whole damaged area is covered. Note: To make the darning even sturdier, place a fabric underneath the hole/tear before sewing. D Jeans Hem When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 34
the handwheel toward you very slowly to be sure the needle clears the holes. Adjust the stitch width if needed (C). 7. Start sewing at a low speed. The machine stops C automatically after a few stitches. 8. Leave a long thread tail and pull it under the button. Wind the thread tail around the - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 35
, raise the presser foot. Push the buttonhole lever all the way up. 9. To secure the bartack, thread the end of the top thread into a hand sewing needle, pull to the wrong side and tie the end before cutting excess thread. 10. Use a seam ripper and cut the buttonhole open from both - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 36
of zipper marking (C). • Set up the machine for straight stitch (see table above), backstitch a few stitches and sew the rest of the seam using the . Snap on the Zipper Foot, to the left side of the needle (A). • Sew along the right side of the zipper to the end of your zipper, remember to - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 37
created as the bobbin thread is pulled up to the top of the quilt. • Use the quilting guide to make even rows of channel quilting or echo quilting as illustrated. Insert the Edge/ Quilting Guide into the groove at the back of the presser foot holder and adjust the position to fit - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 38
Area Raise the needle and turn off the machine. Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an into the bobbin case area. The dust and lint will be blown into your machine. Guide the "forked" end of the bobbin case (A) under the bobbin case holder - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 39
Troubleshooting not been threaded through the take up lever. Solution: Rethread the machine, making sure to first raise the presser foot lifter before starting the presser foot towards the back. Lower the presser foot and begin sewing. If you put the presser foot lifter down, but the thread still - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 40
the fabric to help keep the stitches from tunneling in together, forming a puckered ridge in fabric. Loud Noise When Sewing Possible cause: Thread not in take-up lever. Solution: Rethread the machine, making sure the take up lever is in its highest position so thread goes in the eye of the take - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 41
service center. Skipping Stitches Possible cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Check that flat side of needle top is toward back of machine and Don't manually push/pull fabric in order to sew, but allow the machine's feed teeth to draw fabric under presser foot as you guide it. - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 42
foot lifter, rethread machine making sure thread is in takeup lever (raise take up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Possible cause: Upper tension too tight. Solution: Reduce upper thread tension (page 16). Technical Specification Sewing Speed Maximum 1000 ± 50 - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 43
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design. Such modifications, however, will always be to the - Singer Heavy Duty 6800C | User Manual - Page 44
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HD 6800C • HD 6805C