Singer 2273 Manuel D'instruction page 7

1 . NEEDLE THREADER LEVER is used to engage the automatic needle threader. (See Page 15)
ONE STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically determines the length of the buttonhole when
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lowered.
THREAD TAKE-UP LEVER controls the flow of the upper thread while sewing. (See Page 14)
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THREAD CUTTER is conveniently located for trimming thread ends at the end of sewing.
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PRESSER FOOT holds fabric against feed teeth, drawing fabric under the foot for you as you sew.
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(See Page 26)
6 . NEEDLE PLATE has guidelines to help you keep seams straight. (See Page 9)
7 . REMOVABLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT provides flat surface for sewing, storage for
accessories, and provides access to the free arm. (See Page 10)
8 . REVERSE SEWING LEVER reverses stitching direction, for example, when securing the beginning
and ending of a seam. (See Page 20)
9 . BOBBIN WINDING STOPPER determines when bobbin is full and disengages automatically. (See
Page 12)
10 . STITCH WIDTH DIAL controls the width of stitches, making them narrower or wider. (See Page 19)
11 . STITCH LENGTH DIAL controls the length of stitches, making them shorter or longer as desired. It
is also used for stretch stitch length selection. (See Page 19)
12 . STITCH SELECTOR DIAL is used to select stitch patterns and buttonhole settings. (See Page 19)
13 . THREAD TENSION DIAL allows you to select just the right tension for your stitch, thread and
fabric. (See Page 18)
14 . BOBBIN CASE holds the bobbin in the bobbin holder. The bobbin case is located behind the
hinged cover, accessible after taking off the removable storage compartment. (See Page 13)
15 . BOBBIN holds the thread that forms the stitching that appears on the bottom side of the fabric.
(See Page 12)
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