Singer MX231 User Manual

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List of contents
Machine Basics
Principal Parts of the Machine ..................................................................................................................................................1
Connecting Machine to Power Source ......................................................................................................................................3
Two Step Presser Foot Lifter .....................................................................................................................................................4
Accessories ...............................................................................................................................................................................5
Threading the Machine
Winding the Bobbin ...................................................................................................................................................................6
Inserting the Bobbin ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Thread Tension ..........................................................................................................................................................................8
Threading the Upper Thread .....................................................................................................................................................9
Automatic Needle Threader ...................................................................................................................................................10
Raising the Bobbin Thread ......................................................................................................................................................11
Sewing
How to Choose Your Pattern .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial ....................................................................................................................................13
Sewing Straight Stitch .............................................................................................................................................................14
Reverse Sewing ......................................................................................................................................................................15
Removing the Work .................................................................................................................................................................15
Cutting the Thread...................................................................................................................................................................15
Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns ............................................................................................................................................16
Blind Hem ................................................................................................................................................................................17
4-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3200/ M3205) ..................................................................................................................18
1-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3300/ M3305/ M3400/ M3405/ M3500/ M3505) .............................................................19
Sewing on Buttons ..................................................................................................................................................................20
Zippers and Piping ..................................................................................................................................................................21
General Information
Installing the Removable Extension Table ..............................................................................................................................22
Changing the Presser Foot .....................................................................................................................................................23
Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart .................................................................................................................................................24
Darning Plate ...........................................................................................................................................................................25
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Inserting the Needle ................................................................................................................................................................26
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................................................................28

Singer MX231 Specifications

General

Free Arm	Yes
Needle Threader	Yes
Type	Mechanical
Stitch Width	5mm
Maximum Stitch Length	4mm
Speed	750 stitches per minute
Buttonhole Styles	1
Presser Feet Included	Buttonhole Foot, Button Sewing Foot
Warranty	25-Year Limited